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Alex De Minaur gets honest on when will Jannik Sinner’s doping ruling arrive
Jannik Sinner is waiting for the CAS to give its verdict on the request for disqualification submitted by Wada for the well-known doping case. Alex De Minaur, who lost against the young Italian in the first round robin match at the ATP Finals, was asked at the press conference following the match if he is surprised by…
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Jannik Sinner tops De Minaur in the round robin to set up a clash vs Medvedev. HIGHLIGHTS – TURIN RESULTS
Jannik Sinner downs Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-4 in the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday. Sinner will try to keep the momentum against Daniil Medvedev in the Round Robin. The match lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. His best result in this competition was reaching the final in 2023. Here you…
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Coach Marian Vajda reveals what teenage Novak Djokovic told him in 2006
Marian Vajda reveals a teenage Novak Djokovic once told him straight in the face that he would be the world No. 1 one day and he sure did keep his promise. In 2006, the Slovak coach started working with the Serb, who was at the time making his first steps on the ATP Tour. And…
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Ricky’s picks for Monday in Turin, including Zverev vs. Rublev
The second day of round-robin competition at the Nitto ATP Finals features Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. Zverev is going up against Andrey Rublev, while Alcaraz faces Casper Ruud. Here are my picks for Monday’s two matchups. (2) Alexander Zverev vs. (8) Andrey RublevThere is a lot to like about Zverev’s chances at the year-end…
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Coco Gauff shuts up critics with cheeky line after WTA Finals title
Coco Gauff had a cheeky message for her doubters and critics following her first WTA Finals triumph, telling them that she was the one who had the last laugh. On Saturday, the 20-year-old survived a three-hour thriller in the Riyadh final and edged out Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 (2). A couple of times during…
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ATP Finals Draws and Schedule for Monday, November 11, 2024
Alexander Zverev faces Andrey Rublev in ATP Finals action in Turin on Monday night. Photo credit: Getty Nitto ATP Finals Turin, ItalyNovember 10-17th, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $15,250,000 Stars Converge for ATP Finals World No. 1 and home hero Jannik Sinner is top seed. Novak Djokovic, the 2023 champion, withdrew. No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz…
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ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner downs Alex de Minaur in front of home fans
World no. 1 and the home favorite Jannik Sinner is off to a winning start at the ATP Finals in Turin. The top favorite for the title faced Alex de Minaur in the first round-robin match and produced a 6-3, 6-4 victory in an hour and 25 minutes, topping the group with Taylor Fritz after…
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ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz makes winning start over pale Daniil Medvedev
Taylor Fritz started his second ATP Finals campaign in Turin with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over world no. 4 Daniil Medvedev in an hour and 20 minutes. The American secured his 50th victory of the season, taking charge from 4-4 in the opening set and adding 200 ATP points to his tally. Taylor will now…
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H2H, prediction of Hazem Naw vs Oleg Prihodko in Lyon Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 11th November 2024
Hazem Naw and Oleg Prihodko will play each other in the qualifications of the Lyon Challenger for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Monday at 11:00 am on COURT 2. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…
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Legendary coach comments on Novak Djokovic’s new schedule
Novak Djokovic’s decision not to play the ATP Finals was not so surprising. It’s no secret that the former world No. 1 has other goals at this stage of his career and has never hidden it. The Serbian champion is focused on Grand Slam tournaments and the Davis Cup, in which he has the opportunity…
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Carlos Alcaraz can’t wait to play alongside his hero Rafael Nadal a last time
In an interview with the Italian media Gazzetta dello Sport, Carlos Alcaraz spent beautiful words for his legendary countryman Rafael Nadal. Even if their tennis is very different, Carlitos will ideally inherit Rafa’s career in his hands, trying to give continuity to a Spanish tradition that has given tennis a great champion (4 Slams at…
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Zheng Qinwen on WTA Finals loss to Coco Gauff in Riyadh: “Tennis can hurt you”
In a dramatic and grueling match that lasted over three hours, Zheng Qinwen faced off against Coco Gauff in the WTA Finals final in Riyadh on Saturday. The match was a true test of endurance and mental fortitude, with both players showcasing their incredible skills and determination. Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic gold medalist, started strong,…
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LIVE UPDATES. Taylor Fritz victorious over Medvedev in the round robin – TURIN RESULTS
Taylor Harry Fritz wins against Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 in the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday. Fritz will clash against Jannik Sinner in the Round Robin. His best result in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2022. Here you can see his history at this event. (image) Turin Fritz’s Record…
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Coco Gauff said she’s honored to have won first WTA event in Saudi Arabia
Coco Gauff triumphed at the WTA Finals in Riyadh: the young American player never gave up, despite the score and the level consistently expressed by her opponent. Coco found herself on the brink of defeat several times, but she continued to fight, giving everything she had, and managed to complete an incredible comeback, beating Qinwen…
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Del Potro credits Djokovic for the emotional support received from the Serb
Juan Martin Del Potro has decided to play one last match to say goodbye to tennis and, for the special occasion, he thought of contacting his great friend Novak Djokovic directly. On December 1st, at the Parque Roca in Buenos Aires, what Delpo called El Ultimo Desafio will take place. The Serbian champion accepted the…
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H2H, prediction of Christopher Eubanks vs Learner Tien in Knoxville Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 10th November 2024
Christopher Eubanks and Learner Tien will face off in the final of the Knoxville Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Sunday at 1:00 pm on COURT 2. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The…
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Coach Pere Riba clears air on arguments with Zheng Qinwen
Coach Pere Riba has nothing but positive words about Zheng Qinwen as a player and person and has dismissed their on-court arguments as something negative, saying it’s just that the Chinese tennis star wants so badly to improve and win every time she steps on the court. After working together for two and a half…
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Ricky’s picks for the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin
The penultimate week of the tennis season is upon us. Or, if you don’t count the Davis Cup Finals later this month, it’s the last week. Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy will be the home of the Nitto ATP Finals for the next eight days. It welcomes the top eight players in the world, from…
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Alix Ramsay Shares Her Thoughts with 10sBalls on the WTA Finals Held In Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – NOVEMBER 09: Coco Gauff of the United States kisses the Billie Jean King Trophy after her three set victory against Qinwen Zheng of China in their Women’s Singles Final match during Day 8 of the 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at King Saud University Indoor…
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Iga Swiatek pulls off very unfortunate feat at inaugural WTA Finals Riyadh
Iga Swiatek pulled off an unfortunate feat at this year’s WTA Finals after the 23-year-old became just the fourth player in the last 20 years to finish the Round Robin stage with a 2-1 record but still not reach the semifinal. At the start of her title defense, the Pole found herself down by a…