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Tennis legend opens up on Novak Djokovic’s gold medal moment
Novak Djokovic remained hungry and motivated even after winning everything in his sport. The former world No. 1 completed the puzzle just this year, finally winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics after chasing that goal throughout his career. The Serbian legend is also a source of inspiration for athletes in other disciplines and…
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Tiger Woods will not play Hero World Challenge: I am disappointed
Golf fans were surprised after Tiger Woods confirmed that he will not participate in the Hero World Challenge in December this year. The biggest name of the golf scene, after back surgery in September, decided to take a break, considering that he currently needs recovery. Although some expected that Woods would be ready for the…
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Tallon Griekspoor has doubts about Jannik Sinner’s innocence on doping issue
After losing the match in the Davis Cup final in Malaga with the score of 7-6 6-2, the Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor complimented Jannik Sinner for the level he expressed, then letting himself go with a comment on the Clostebol affair that has been in the news for several months and is still unresolved. The 28-year-old…
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Jannik Sinner seeks pre-Wimbledon title defense in 2025
The defending champion Jannik Sinner will compete at the ATP 500 event in Halle next June. The Italian will seek a notable trophy against Alexander Zverev, Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev and Jan-Lennard Struff. Sinner debuted in the Halle main draw in 2023. He suffered an injury and retired against Alexander Bublik early in the second…
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Boast is Official Apparel Sponsor of Garden Cup
BOAST will bring a boost to the Garden Cup as Official Apparel Sponsor. BOAST will be outfitting officials, event staff, and ball persons in their classic on-and-off court apparel at the Garden Cup, an exhibition set for Wednesday December 4th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The one-night exhibition will feature Carlos Alcaraz vs.…
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Andrey Rublev seeks Hong Kong title defense
After being absent from the ATP calendar for over two decades, Hong Kong returned this year. Andrey Rublev claimed the title, kicking off the season on a high note. The Russian will seek the title defense in Hong Kong at the beginning of 2025. Andrey will try to become the first defending champion since Michael Chang in…
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Jannik Sinner excluded from ATP Awards likely due to doping-issue
A sensational decision done by ATP: the Association of Professional Tennis has incredibly excluded Jannik Sinner from the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, the main prize of the ATP Awards 2024. The federation has in fact communicated which will be the Nominations for the ATP Awards at the end of the year, taking the controversial decision…
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Pga Tour, first success for Maverick McNealy
First career success on the PGA Tour for Maverick McNealy. In his 142nd race played on the circuit, the American won The RSM Classic in Saint Simons Island (in the federal state of Georgia, USA), with a total of 266 (62 70 66 68, -16) shots. In the last appointment of the FedEx Cup Fall,…
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Carlos Alcaraz already confirms his first grass tournament of 2025
Carlos Alcaraz has already confirmed one grass tournament for the 2025 season as the 21-year-old Spaniard has signed up to play at the cinch Championships, the event announced. For the world No. 3 – who made his debut at the Queen’s Club in 2023 – it will be his third consecutive appearance at the event. …
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Dutch DC captain offers brutally honest statement on Jannik Sinner’s doping case
Dutch captain Paul Haarhuis spoke extremely highly of Jannik Sinner following the conclusion of the Davis Cup final but also noted that he feels the public will never get to know what exactly happened in the Italian’s doping case. After twice testing positive for a banned steroid in March, the world No. 1 quickly determined…
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Juan Martin del Potro’s unending fight: From tennis glory to daily struggles
Juan Martin del Potro played his last match in his career in Buenos Aires in February 2022. After nearly three years, the Argentine returned to the court, competing in front of the home fans for the last time before terminating his tennis journey following numerous setbacks. The 2009 US Open winner finished the 2018 season in…
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Serena Williams admits she misses tennis and reveals new ‘obsession’
Serena Williams admits she “misses tennis like crazy” but has found something to keep her competitive spirit and that’s exercising and taking care of her diet. The American tennis icon, who turned 43 in September, retired just over two years ago during the 2022 US Open. At the time, it wasn’t a secret that not…
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Jannik Sinner reveals key thing that allowed him to keep dominating amid doping safa
Jannik Sinner says the key to his recent success has been the support and trust of his team as the 23-year-old insists those around him know that he would never try to cheat the game. As you probably know very well by now, the two-time Grand Slam champion twice failed a doping test in March…
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ATP star still impressed by Roger Federer’s game
Roger Federer has become the most beloved tennis player of the modern era not only for his numerous victories, but also for his spectacular and effective game in every area of the court. The former Swiss champion has held many records during his long career, but most of them have been snatched from him by…
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Nick Kyrgios explains why he loves mixed doubles
The 2024 season has just ended with Italy’s second victory in a row at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. The new season will begin as early as the end of December with the United Cup, in which world number 2 Alexander Zverev will also be present. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will start their…
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Madison Keys & Bjorn Fratangelo wedding photos
After a year and a half of engagement, Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo got married on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in a picturesque ceremony at Kiawah River, near Charleston, South Carolina. The wedding was attended by several tennis players, including Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, Laura Robson, Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, and Desirae Krawczyk. Guests shared…
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New Mouratoglou Academy Zephyrhills Opens in Florida
Patrick Mouratoglou, Mouratoglou Academy owner and Naomi Osaka coach. Photo by Harry Murphy/Web Summit via Sportsfile Patrick Mouratoglou, current coach of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and legendary coach of Serena Williams, has announced the launch of his recent tennis academy in Zephyrhills, Florida just outside Tampa. This expansion marks a new chapter in…
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Watch: Jannik Sinner’s tennis glory meets a golf gaffe on vacation
Jannik Sinner ruled men’s tennis in 2024, embracing a 73-6 score and lifting eight ATP titles and the Davis Cup crown! World no. 1 led Italy toward the title defense at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. He added more notable wins to his tally and headed toward a well-earned vacation. Sinner hit the golf course,…
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2024 fashion recap: Aryna Sabalenka’s Nike tennis looks
The off-season is here, and it’s time for our much-anticipated Fashion Retrospections! We’re kicking off the 2024 series with a spotlight on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and all her Nike outfits from the year. Sabalenka began the year as the Brisbane International runner-up, sporting last season’s black Nike Fall Night Slam Dress paired with neon…
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Anna Kalinskaya stings Jannik Sinner during Davis Cup celebrations
The rumors about the breakup of Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship have not yet been confirmed or denied, but there are clues that seem to point towards a breakup or, at least, a break. We talked in recent days about the presence of Jannik’s ex-girlfriend Maria Braccini in Turin, in the second row of…