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  • Nick Kyrgios’ damning statement after Max Purcell doping case: ‘Tennis is in the mud’

    Nick Kyrgios’ damning statement after Max Purcell doping case: ‘Tennis is in the mud’

    Nick Kyrgios’ latest post about the state of tennis was seemingly a reaction to the Max Purcell doping news as the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up stated that tennis is “in the mud at the moment.” Just days before the start of the new season, the ITIA announced that this year’s US Open doubles champion was handed…

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  • PGA of America makes big change: New CEO arrives

    PGA of America makes big change: New CEO arrives

    The PGA of America has revealed who will succeed Seth Waugh as CEO. A few days ago, they made a move that caused many reactions. Namely, the leaders of this Tour decided to financially reward the US Ryder Cup team. Important names in the world of golf reacted negatively, believing they made a mistake. Waugh has…

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  • Ashleigh Barty returns to Brisbane International for special charity match

    Ashleigh Barty returns to Brisbane International for special charity match

    Ashleigh Barty is set to return to this year’s Brisbane International but this time in a different role as the Australian tennis legend is set to headline a charity event. Earlier this year, the former two-time Grand Slam champion launched her own foundation which has the goal to provide more opportunities to Australian kids. Now,…

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  • Juan Carlos Ferrero wants Carlos Alcaraz to be more of a killer

    Juan Carlos Ferrero wants Carlos Alcaraz to be more of a killer

    Juan Carlos Ferrero, coach of Carlos Alcaraz, gave a long interview to the Spanish newspaper Punto de Break. The chat allowed us to take stock of these weeks of preparation before the Australian Open and we talked about Alcaraz’s 2024. Alcaraz is working to prepare for the Australian Open, as his coach underlined, who analyzed:…

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  • Bernhard Langer proud of his son: Playing against Tiger in the spotlight is not easy

    Bernhard Langer proud of his son: Playing against Tiger in the spotlight is not easy

    Bernhard Langer, a 67-year-old golfer, managed to do a great thing with his son Jason (24) and win this year’s PNC Championship. Although Tiger and his son Charlie Woods had a great pair on the opposite side, Langer senior and junior showed more quality and deservedly celebrated. Golf fans seem to have had a greater…

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  • Tiger Woods: Charlie has gotten better at every facet of the game

    Tiger Woods: Charlie has gotten better at every facet of the game

    Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods looked great at this year’s PNC Championship as well, and it seems that the chemistry between them is growing year by year. Of course, Charlie is now 15 years old, and with age we can expect him to progress even more.  In addition, Tiger’s son will gain experience over the…

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  • Roger Federer reveals his biggest idols

    Roger Federer reveals his biggest idols

    Roger Federer ended his career by winning 20 Grand Slam titles, but his impact on modern sport has gone far beyond his successes on the tennis court. The former Swiss champion was loved like no other tennis player in every corner of the world and truly represented a style icon. His legendary career ended in…

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  • Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are Engaged!

    Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are Engaged!

    Photo credit: Katie Boulter Instagram One of tennis’ top glamour couples is engaged! Alex de Minaur, 25, and long-time girlfriend Katie Boulter, 28, announced their engagement on social media today. The beaming couple shared this image of engaged bliss—with Boulter sporting a sparkling diamond engagement ring—and the caption “We’ve been keeping a small secret…” View…

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  • Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are engaged

    Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are engaged

    Tennis stars Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur have delighted fans by announcing their engagement on December 23, 2024. The couple shared the joyous news on Instagram, posting a smiling selfie with Boulter’s hand—adorned with a stunning engagement ring—resting on De Minaur’s shoulder, captioned: “We’ve been keeping a small secret…” Boulter, 28, and De Minaur,…

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  • Fonseca wins NextGen, hopes to continue legacy of past champions

    Fonseca wins NextGen, hopes to continue legacy of past champions

    Joao Fonseca won the NextGen ATP Finals on Sunday night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, beating Learner Tien 2-4, 4-3(8), 4-0, 4-2 in one hour and 27 minutes. “I was really nervous before the match,” the Brazilian said. “I knew it was going to be so difficult. I played a final against Learner in juniors (2023…

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  • Nick Kyrgios warns Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz ahead of possible matchup

    Nick Kyrgios warns Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz ahead of possible matchup

    Nick Kyrgios acknowledged that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are “the best in the world” but also highlighted that he always believes in himself and that he would enter those matchups confident he could win.  While the Australian was sidelined due to knee and wrist surgeries, the Italian and the Spaniard elevated their games to…

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  • Watch: Fan stops Elena Rybakina, throws Kinder Surprise Egg at World Tennis League

    Watch: Fan stops Elena Rybakina, throws Kinder Surprise Egg at World Tennis League

    Elena Rybakina maybe didn’t enjoy much success at the World Tennis League in the first three days of the event but one of her fans made her day by stopping the Kazakh to gift her a Kinder Surprise Egg.  On Saturday, the Kazakh was in action twice for Team Falcons but unfortunately didn’t have a…

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  • Nick Kyrgios’ blunt response to Nicolas Mahut: World doesn’t care much about you

    Nick Kyrgios’ blunt response to Nicolas Mahut: World doesn’t care much about you

    Nick Kyrgios doesn’t consider Nicolas Mahut someone who should be having opinions about him since he pretty much thinks that he has achieved way more than the French doubles specialist.  After the Australian warned Jannik Sinner that he would try to make “an absolute riot” if they faced at the Australian Open, the former doubles…

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  • Jannik Sinner joins Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic on exclusive list

    Jannik Sinner joins Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic on exclusive list

    Jannik Sinner completed an incredible season. The Italian won 73 of 79 matches in 2024, winning eight ATP titles and leading his country toward the Davis Cup title defense. Jannik played consistent tennis and left everyone behind, becoming the 29th world no. 1 in June.  The 23-year-old wrapped up the year with a massive advantage over…

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  • Ricky’s picks for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals field

    Ricky’s picks for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals field

    With the new tennis season just a week away, it’s time to make predictions for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals. Who will qualify for the prestigious eight-man field in Turin? Let’s take a look! 1. Carlos Alcaraz – Alcaraz is arguably the most talented player in the sport. All he needs is a little bit…

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  • Novak Djokovic has one last big reason to keep playing

    Novak Djokovic has one last big reason to keep playing

    Novak Djokovic is never satisfied and always finds new motivations to continue competing at the highest level. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has won everything a player can dream of and shattered almost every men’s tennis record, but he has no plans to retire yet to start another chapter in his life. Many fans and…

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  • Will the collaboration between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray be short?

    Will the collaboration between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray be short?

    Novak Djokovic is almost ready to make his debut in the 2025 season. The former world number 1 will be the top favorite at the Brisbane International, where he will immediately have the opportunity to face very insidious opponents to test his condition. The Serbian legend has high expectations for 2025, which must be the…

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  • Carlos Alcaraz to challenge Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic in Doha

    Carlos Alcaraz to challenge Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic in Doha

    Carlos Alcaraz will compete at the ATP 500 event in Doha next year! World no. 3 will debut at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, joining an incredible field of players. Carlos will challenge Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Alex de Minaur and Grigor Dimitrov! The Qatar ExxonMobil Open has been on the ATP calendar for over three…

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  • Carlos Alcaraz’s schedule in early 2025 revealed

    Carlos Alcaraz’s schedule in early 2025 revealed

    The start of the new season is getting closer and closer and all the players are preparing with great meticulousness. Carlos Alcaraz is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated men in 2025, in which he will try to add other important titles to his palmarés and return to the top of the ATP ranking. It…

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  • Latest update on Jannik Sinner’s trial

    Latest update on Jannik Sinner’s trial

    Jannik Sinner is waiting to know his fate regarding the doping case that has affected him in recent months. Since he was told that he had tested positive for Clostebol twice in March, a very stressful period began for the Italian ace who had to prove his innocence. The world number 1 received a provisional…

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