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Alexander Zverev explains why he practiced after winning a Masters 1000
Alexander Zverev claimed a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ugo Humbert in the Paris Masters final. Regardless of the result and his high level, Alexander embraced a practice session following the trophy ceremony, postponing his press conference. The German confirmed to the journalists that he practiced after lifting a trophy, focusing on further improvements and…
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Belinca Bencic scores impressive win on her comeback trail
Six and a half months after giving birth to her first child, a daughter, Bella, Belinda Bencic is back on the court! The former world no. 4 took a break from tennis between September last year and this October. Belinda scored a win at last week’s W75 event in Hamburg and delivered another at the…
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BELGRADE DRAW. Nuno Borges’s prediction with Shapovalov next. H2H and rankings
Nuno Borges is starting his campaign in the draw in Belgrade. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Nuno Borges’s projected draw andhisprojected opposition in Belgrade Open. Nuno has a weak record (0-2) with the projected opponents. R1R1 – Bye R2 – Denis Shapovalov (78) – H2H 0-0 1/4 – Christopher O Connell…
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Ugo Humbert responds to Karen Khachanov brutally calling him out
Ugo Humbert admits he himself realized that his sportsmanship against Karen Khachanov wasn’t the best and also revealed that he reached out to the Russian to apologize after his behavior was slammed. On Saturday, the Frenchman edged out the world No. 19 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-3 to make the Paris Masters final. Through the opening…
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Ex-Wimbledon champ tells Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic when they should have retired
Michael Stich reveals he thinks Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic should have already been retired, especially the Spaniard. Last month, the record 14-time French Open champion announced his career would come to an end at this month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. When the 38-year-old shared the news, it was disappointing but absolutely expected considering…
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H2H, prediction of Duje Ajdukovic vs Laslo Djere in Belgrade with odds, preview, pick | 6th November 2024
Duje Ajdukovic and Laslo Djere will square off in the 2nd round of the Belgrade Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Wednesday at 5:30 pm on CENTRE COURT. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…
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Wentworth Club denies Eddie Pepperell’s claims that they are selling the club
The arrival of LIV Golf and Saudi money has significantly changed and shaken up the golf scene. The inflow of such vast wealth into the sport has raised concerns among fans, especially older ones, who fear that this money could undermine the tradition and essence of golf. Recent rumors have only deepened these fears. Notably,…
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Coco Gauff shares key to big win over Iga Swiatek at WTA Finals
Coco Gauff reveals her mindset was to stay positive and optimistic against Iga Swiatek and it ultimately worked out well as she has a 2-0 record at the WTA Finals and a semifinal ticket booked. On Tuesday, the top-ranked American female tennis player ended her four-match losing streak against the Pole and registered just her…
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Coach Goran Ivanisevic confesses why Elena Rybakina after Novak Djokovic
Goran Ivanisevic says he needed “something different” after working with Novak Djokovic, and when Elena Rybakina contacted him, he felt it was a perfect opportunity for him to get back into the business because it meant a switch to the WTA Tour but also working with someone he thinks very highly of. After a mysterious…
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with McIlroy
The best 70 players (in descending order) of the DP World Tour 2024 will compete in the United Arab Emirates, in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The first event of the play-offs will be held from 7 to 10 November on the Yas Links course in Abu Dhabi. Up for grabs is not only a…
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Former star shuts down one of most popular claims by Emma Raducanu’s critics
Tamira Paszek has come to Emma Raducanu’s defense as the two-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist says the 2021 US Open champion playing qualifying and lower-ranked tournaments wouldn’t be as easy as it seems because she would be “hunted” there and pretty much everyone would be extra motivated and determined to beat her. Although the Briton was ranked…
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Bianca Andreescu Withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Bianca Andreescu is out of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Canada will aim to defend its Billie Jean King Cup crown without its Grand Slam champion. Bianca Andreescu has stepped out of this month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. The 2019 US Open champion is taking time…
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H2H, prediction of Quentin Halys vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert in Metz with odds, preview, pick | 6th November 2024
Quentin Halys and Pierre-Hugues Herbert will play each other in the 2nd round of the Moselle Open for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Wednesday at 2:00 pm on COURT CENTRAL. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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Roman Safiullin prevails over Fognini in the 1st round to clash vs Cerundolo. HIGHLIGHTS – BELGRADE RESULTS
Roman Safiullin gets by Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-3 in the 1st round in Belgrade on Tuesday. Safiullin will fight against Francisco Cerundolo in the 2nd round. The match lasted 1 hour and 14 minutes. This will be his best result in this event. In the past, the best he could do was reaching the 1st…
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Tim Henman disappointed by the lack of crowd at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
Tim Henman has spent some criticisms for the WTA Finals, which for the first time is being held in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, at the King Saud University Indoor Arena. After the first days of the tournament, the British former star has highlighted an aspect that he really doesn’t like about this edition of the…
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Elena Rybakina warns Aryna Sabalenka she will aim to spoil her big day at WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina acknowledges Aryna Sabalenka has been lights out over the last few months but also warns the Belarusian that she is planning to “make it difficult” for her and potentially spoil her world No. 1 hopes. On Monday, the Kazakh tennis star lost all the chances of qualifying for the semifinal at the WTA…
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ATP Finals 2024 will rewrite the history of modern tennis
It is the end of an era and the beginning of a new one: the ATP Finals 2024 promise to be an unprecedented divide in the history of modern tennis. This edition, which will be played in Turin, will be the first in 23 years that will not see the presence of the Big 3:…
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Carlos Alcaraz already knows what he needs to work on for 2025
Carlos Alcaraz started winning earlier than Jannik Sinner, although he is two years younger than the Italian champion. The young Spaniard won his first Major title at the US Open in 2022, after defeating Jannik in the quarterfinals at the end of a match that is one of the most beautiful in modern times. Alcaraz…
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Alex de Minaur welcomes positive news from Novak Djokovic, skips Belgrade
Novak Djokovic will not seek the title defense at the ATP Finals in Turin next week. Novak withdrew from the final event of the season, leaving Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, and Alex de Minaur as the final passengers to Turin. Three mentioned players entered this week’s ATP 250 events in Metz and Belgrade, seeking crucial…
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Carlos Alcaraz learns on his errors ahead of ATP Finals
World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz is eager to avoid his mistake from the Paris Masters! The four-time Major winner and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, are preparing for the ATP Finals on the exact surface we will see in Turin next week. Alcaraz debuted at the premium ATP event a year ago (he withdrew in…