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Emma Raducanu opens up on how learning to say ‘no’ helped her
Emma Raducanu reveals off-court duties probably negatively impacted her rise following her 2021 US Open triumph but adds that she has since learned “how to say no” and now she believes she is in a much better position to succeed. Shortly after becoming a Grand Slam champion in a historic way, the 22-year-old landed endorsement…
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Coco Gauff takes up fancing, warns critics and doubters: ‘Done with arguing’
Coco Gauff did some fencing this week and cheekily told her critics and doubters that she is “done with arguing.” Those following the world No. 3 know extremely well that she doesn’t hide that she is always fueled by what her critics have to say. And after becoming a Grand Slam champion in front of…
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Nick Kyrgios slams troll: Can we get AI photo of Jannik Sinner taking clostebol?
Nick Kyrgios didn’t let an AI-generated photo of Jannik Sinner putting him in a casket slide, asking the creator if they could also make one photo where the world No. 1 takes a banned anabolic steroid. For context, the Australian has been taking shots at the reigning Australian Open and US Open champion since it…
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Jannik Sinner’s doping case has generated too many attacks
Jannik Sinner still doesn’t know his fate regarding the doping case that concerns him. As everyone knows, the world number 1 has experienced a few difficult months due to the news of his positivity to Clostebol detected in two different checks carried out in March during the Indian Wells Masters 1000. Despite being able to continue…
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Filippo Volandri gets honest on Jannik Sinner’s doping issue
Filippo Volandri was able – together with his Italian team guys – to win two consecutive Davis Cup Finals. The former Italian tennis player had to make a complicated choice during the quarterfinal against Argentina, in what turned out to be the most difficult challenge of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. In the decisive…
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Japan and Canada Announces Host Cities for Davis Cup Qualifiers
Photo credit: EPA-EFE/MICK TSIKAS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT Canada and Japan each announced host cities for their Davis Cup qualifiers next month. Japan v Great Britain The Japanese Tennis Association has announced that their 2025 Davis Cup Qualifier 1st Round tie against Great Britain will take place at the Bourbon Beans Dome in Miki…
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WATCH: Alcaraz reveals Christmas gifts for Djokovic, Nadal and Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz has transformed himself into Santa Claus for Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. A very particular Santa Claus, who has decided the gifts to give to the Italian rival, the legendary countryman and the Serbian champion. In a funny video published on the Tennis Channel’s X social media profile, Carlitos has decided…
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Reason why Rafael Nadal has been a nightmare for many players
Rafael Nadal has been a nightmare for many players, especially on his favorite surface. Although at the beginning of his career he was considered only a specialist in red clay, the Spanish legend had the ability to improve on other surfaces as well, becoming an immortal icon of the sport. The 22-time Grand Slam champion…
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Nick Kyrgios shuts down Iga Swiatek’s fan complaint: ‘Doping case not my fault’
Nick Kyrgios doesn’t think that there is the need for anyone to “feel sick” about his upcoming World Tennis League participation as the 29-year-old straight told an Iga Swiatek fan that he is not to blame for the five-time Grand Slam champion failing a doping test. After the Pole tested positive for a banned substance…
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Jannik Sinner matches a Big Three remarkable record
In a year with 73 wins and six losses, 18 of Jannik Sinner’s successes have come against players in the Top 10. A number that testifies to the extent and quality of Sinner’s victories, which equals the Big 3. Before the 2-time Slam champion, only Novak Djokovic (for six seasons from 2011 to 2016), Roger…
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Novak Djokovic’s unforgettable doubles partnerships
Novak Djokovic will kick off the 2025 season in Brisbane. The Serb will compete in both draws, seeking his 100th ATP singles title and joining forces with Nick Kyrgios in the doubles draw! Novak and Nick battled in the 2022 Wimbledon final. They were eager to form the doubles duo, but the Aussie had been…
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Andre Agassi made new shocking revelation on his tennis career
At the ISPO fair in Munich and in an interview with Sports Illustrated, former American legend Andre Agassi talked again about his turbulent relationship with tennis. Previously, in his famous autobiography Open – one of the most interesting autobiographies ever written – the American had talked about his complicated relationship with tennis. It was his…
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Richard Gasquet made harsh confession on Rafael Nadal
Just over a month ago, Richard Gasquet played his last career match at the Paris Rolex Masters, beaten by Zizou Bergs. Back then, in a press conference, he was asked a question about his legendary former rival Rafael Nadal, who would soon retire at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. “What’s so special about him?…
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Nick Kyrgios’ shock revelation, tells why he feels ‘weird’ at Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios may enjoy very much playing on the grass courts at The All England Court but that doesn’t mean that he likes Wimbledon as an event. Many times in the past, the Australian spoke about his love for grass courts and didn’t hide that he thought there was his biggest chance of making great…
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Iga Swiatek’s coach Wim Fissette names Elena Rybakina as Pole’s ‘toughest’ opponent
Iga Swiatek’s new coach Wim Fissette named Elena Rybakina as the Pole’s toughest opponent and not Aryna Sabalenka. While the Pole achieved great success in the last three seasons and established herself as a dominant force, the world No. 4 remains a big issue for her. Since beating the Kazakh in their first meeting in…
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Nick Kyrgios uses Daniil Medvedev’s stunning act as argument to rip ‘absurd’ schedule
Nick Kyrgios thinks one particular Daniil Medvedev act is a great example of how players feel about playing tennis late in the year as the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up slammed the schedule as “absurd.” At one point during his opening match at the ATP Finals, the Russian tennis star turned his backwards while awaiting to return…
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Joao Fonseca tells what’d happen if he was Roger Federer in 2019 Wimbledon final
Joao Fonseca wishes he could have played for his idol Roger Federer when he opened that big lead in the 2019 Wimbledon final as the rising Brazilian star believes he would have aced Novak Djokovic and seal the deal. If you remember well, the Swiss tennis icon broke the Serb in the fifth set of…
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Emma Raducanu shuts down one narrative about her
Emma Raducanu says she never hired someone with the intention of working for a short period of time as she describes herself as “a very loyal person.” After changing five different coaches in two years, the British tennis star caught the heat from the media but also some former stars, who thought that it was…
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Nick Kyrgios confesses what surprised him after years of ‘despising’ Rafael Nadal
Nick Kyrgios revealed he used to “despise” Rafael Nadal but then became emotional when watching the Spaniard’s farewell and knowing that it was last the tournament of his career. After famously upsetting the Spaniard in their first meeting at 2014 Wimbledon, the Australian won two of their next eight meetings. One of those two wins…
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Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka e other top names confirmed for star-studded Dubai
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have been confirmed for the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai, as well some other top names, including defending champion Jasmine Paolini and Zheng Qinwen. In February, the Polish tennis star will play in the United Arab Emirates event for the fifth consecutive time while the top-ranked Belarusian is set to…