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Jannik Sinner grabs a crazy milestone never achieved in tennis history
It had never happened before in the history of tennis; Jannik Sinner has become the first tennis player ever to win two Slams, the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup in the same season. A new record – the one achieved in Malaga – that certified a crazy season. No one previously – not even…
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Millman mocks Federer and Nadal after Djokovic joins forces with Murray
The partnership between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic has unleashed fans and insiders, but also players and former players, like Australian John Millman, who would like a special Christmas present involving Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The former Australian tennis player – who won an ATP title in 2020 in Nur Sultan – posted a…
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Jannik Sinner made honest confession on feelings for WADA appeal
Jannik Sinner closed his triumphant season by confirming the success at the Davis Cup Finals. Arriving as defending champions and winning the trophy again is a great feeling, said the young Italian at the press conference, underlining how having Matteo Berrettini as a player and teammate was special and important to achieve this result. A sensational…
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Alex de Minaur gets brutally honest about Jannik Sinner absolutely dominating him
Alex de Minaur didn’t hide his disappointment after getting ousted by Jannik Sinner again as the Australian pretty much admitted that the current world No. 1 has been an unsolvable puzzle for him. On Saturday, the Italian tennis star routed the world No. 9 6-3 6-4 at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. For the…
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Ex-multiple French Open champ highlights one thing about Rafael Nadal’s RG success
Justine Henin absolutely doesn’t think that Rafael Nadal’s French Open legacy will diminish a bit now that he is retired as the Belgian former world No. 1 says the Spaniard’s astonishing achievements at Roland Garros will “remain unique and eternal.” After lifting his maiden Grand Slam title in his French Open debut in 2005, the…
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Roger Federer’s ex-coach identifies Rafael Nadal’s ‘downside’ that was also strength
Paul Annacone made an interesting observation about Rafael Nadal’s career as Roger Federer’s former coach thinks the 38-year-old’s humility was his “downside” but at the same time his “biggest asset.” Right from the start of his career, the Spaniard started achieving major success, with the most impressive accomplishment being winning the French Open in each…
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Roger Federer’s former coach made honest analisys on Carlos Alcaraz’s drop
Paul Annacone analyzed in detail the second part of Carlos Alcaraz’s season, indicating the moment in which the Spaniard took a turn for the worse. The former coach of Roger Federer and Pete Sampras identified the defeat suffered at the Paris Olympics against Novak Djokovic as the turning point of the young Spaniard’s season. Annacone…
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Reason why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz themselves from everybody else
The two great protagonists of this season were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian ace was the best player overall in 2024, having won more than 90% of player matches and having suffered only six defeats. The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria triumphed at the Australian Open and the US Open, won three Masters 1000…
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Carlos Alcaraz plays and wins for Rafael Nadal
Spain failed to achieve a good result in front of the home fans in Malaga, suffering the Davis Cup Finals quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Rafael Nadal played the last match of his career in the first rubber, falling to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-4. Carlos Alcaraz stepped in and leveled the score at…
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Rafael Nadal already shows his skills away from tennis
Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, November 19, after Spain was eliminated by Netherlands on Day 1 of the Davis Cup Finals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion dreamed of finishing in style in Malaga, but nothing went in the right direction. Captain David Ferrer’s choice to field Rafa in the first singles…
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Rafael Nadal’s total career earnings revealed
Rafael Nadal ended his legendary career a few days ago. His last dance at the Davis Cup Finals was not as memorable as fans would have hoped, but Spain’s premature elimination in Malaga does not affect the legacy of one of the best athletes of the modern era. The 22-time Grand Slam champion marked an…
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Mouratoglou shares bold prediction for Jannik Sinner, calling him Novak Djokovic 2.0
The interview given by Patrick Mouratoglou to the tennismajors.com podcast has highlighted without mincing words the idea that the French coach has of Jannik Sinner, calling him without too many mincing words Novak Djokovic 2.0. The former coach of Serena Williams has shared this analysis because he believes that the Italian has the same qualities…
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Novak Djokovic drops hilarious joke after adding Andy Murray as coach
Novak Djokovic cracked a hilarious joke after the news broke out of him adding Andy Murray for the Australian Open as he referenced to one of the Briton’s post that came just hours after he retired. On Saturday, the tennis world was left stunned after the two former rivals announced they would be working together…
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Team Cup, the second edition in Abu Dhabi
At the start of the year in which the next Ryder Cup will take place, the Team Cup returns, the second edition of the meeting between the selections of Continental Europe and Great Britain & Ireland, composed of nine elements, scheduled from 10 to 12 January at the Abu Dhabi Golf Resort in the United…
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal’s career
Botic van de Zandschulp suggests overcoming a thriller against Daniel Altmaier wasn’t that hard because the Dutch doesn’t think anything ever will be as hard as playing Rafael Nadal in front of the Spanish crowd in the 38-year-old’s last pro match. On Tuesday, the world No. 80 upset the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 6-4 in…
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Iga Swiatek candidly reflects on year where she ‘was not a superhero’
Iga Swiatek maybe had a rough year at times and didn’t get the results she targeted but is trying to be appreciative of everything that happened to her this season – good or bad – and try to look forward to the next challenges. After starting her Grand Slam season with a shock third-round exit…
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Lorenzo Musetti reveals his fear after becoming father
2024 was a very important year in Lorenzo Musetti’s career and life. The Italian player is facing a new phase of his life, in which he can no longer think only of himself, having given birth to his first son Ludovico together with his girlfriend Veronica. The young tennis player from Carrara had not started…
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Rafael Nadal is a legend: what was his best season?
Rafael Nadal’s recent farewell has disappointed most fans and insiders. The ceremony for his retirement took place on Tuesday, November 19 in Malaga, after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Netherlands at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals. His farewell to professional tennis was quite sad, because many important figures were missing who were supposed…
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Top coach comments on Team USA’s shocking loss at the Davis Cup Finals
The United States was the third top favorite to win the Davis Cup Finals behind Italy and Spain. However, their run in Malaga ended already in the quarter-finals against Australia despite being considered favorites by bookmakers. Captain Bob Bryan had many solutions at his disposal and the American players were superior to the Australian ones…
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Alexander Zverev’s current ranking continues to create controversies
Alexander Zverev has had an excellent season, in which he has shown that he has definitely returned to the highest level after the serious ankle injury he suffered in 2022. Although he has not yet managed to break the curse in Grand Slam tournaments, the German champion has had impressive consistency this year and only…