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H2H, prediction of Clement Tabur vs Hynek Barton in Braga Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024
Clement Tabur and Hynek Barton will face off in the qualifications of the Braga Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 10:00 am on CENTER COURT. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The…
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When will Jannik Sinner know his fate?
Jannik Sinner is trying to defend his title from last year’s ATP 500 in Beijing, which marked the beginning of his ultimate leap. The Italian ace had risen a lot after winning in China in 2023, prelude to an exceptional season finale with triumphs in the ATP 500 in Vienna and in the Davis Cup…
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Impressive Carlos Alcaraz sails into Beijing QF
Carlos Alcaraz is through into the last eight in Beijing following an impressive performance! World no. 3 faced Tallon Griekspoor in the second round and notched a 6-1, 6-2 victory in 56 minutes. The Spaniard played one of his best matches of the season, dominating on serve and return and booking a spot in his…
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Karen Khachanov ousts Cerundolo in the 2nd round to clash vs Alcaraz at the China Open. HIGHLIGHTS – BEIJING RESULTS
Karen Khachanov conquers Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(4) 7-6(9) in the 2nd round in Beijing on Sunday. Khachanov will try to keep the momentum against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter. The battle lasted 2 hours and 9 minutes. His best result in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2019. Here you can see his history at…
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H2H, prediction of Ugo Humbert vs Tomas Machac in Tokyo with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024
Ugo Humbert and Tomas Machac will play each other in the semifinal of the Japan Open Tennis Championships for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 6:00 pm on COLOSSEUM. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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WATCH: The amazing 6 Kings Slam trailer shows Nadal and Djokovic’s acting skills
The Six King Slam exhibition, which will take place in Saudi Arabia from October 16 to 19, will bring together under one roof the best of men’s tennis; just think that there will be Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. The organizers of the tournament have published an…
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WADA appeal on Jannik Sinner’s case divides
Yesterday, it was reported that WADA has appealed the acquittal sentence for Jannik Sinner’s Clostebol positivity. It was a real blow for the world number 1, who hoped to finally put this controversy behind him after already having to face a long trial during the summer. Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot The two-time Grand…
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Jannik Sinner rips WADA appeal arguing he has nothing to hide
“I am disappointed to hear that WADA has chosen to appeal the ITIA ruling after independent judges had exonerated me and declared me innocent. In the last months and during this trial there have been three separate hearings that have confirmed my innocence.” Jannik Sinner has expressed his first words on the appeal filed by…
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Elena Rybakina will come back when she will want: leave her alone
It’s a really particular year for Elena Rybakina, but, regardless of what is really happening to her, I would like to say just one thing: leave her alone. The Kazakh has given up playing several competitions due to stomach problems but also back problems, one of the most recent cases is the China Open in…
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LIVE UPDATES. Jessica Pegula dispatches Kudermetova in the 3rd round at the China Open – BEIJING RESULTS
Jessica Pegula gets by Veronika Kudermetova 6-7(9) 6-1 6-2 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her best result in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the 3rd round in 2023. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Pegula’s Record…
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Paula Badosa topples Sramkova in the 3rd round – BEIJING RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS
Paula Badosa victorious over Rebecca Sramkova 7-5 7-5 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her most significant achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the qualifications in 2019. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Badosa’s Record (image)…
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Eugenie Bouchard’s painful memory, lists mistakes from her Wimbledon final demolition
Eugenie Bouchard still has some painful memories over how the 2014 Wimbledon final went as the former world No. 5 admits she absolutely felt the pressure of playing in a Grand Slam final and later realized the many mistakes that she made during the biggest match of her career. A decade ago, a 20-year-old Bouchard…
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WADA Appeals Jannik Sinner’s Steroid Case
Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis We have NO mixed emotions on this one. We think Sinners a great great player. But a lot of shady stuff took place here. A failed test is a failed test. Sadly the system works that you are guilty until you prove innocence. Most players have to get lawyers. They get…
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Ex-AO boss makes telling statement on WADA appealing Jannik Sinner doping case ruling
Former Australian Open tournament director Paul McName was left stunned after the World Anti-Doping Agency decided to appeal the ruling in the Jannik Sinner case and noted that he wasn’t alone in feeling that way because it is a decision that has been “sending shockwaves through tennis.” On Saturday morning, the WADA announced that they…
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Leona Maguire struggles while Suwannapura showcases her talent
Leona Maguire, a 29-year-old Irish golfer, came to the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship with big ambitions. However, her start was not promising, as her score of 69 left her six shots behind Jasmine Suwannapura, a 31-year-old golfer who clearly knows what she wants in this tournament. The Thai golfer had a great day and holds…
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LIVE RANKINGS. Draper’s rankings before competing against Humbert in Tokyo
Jack Draper is about to play against Ugo Humbert on Sunday the 29th of September in Tokyo. Here is an update about his live rankings. Jack Draper is at present ranked no.20 with the status of Brit no.1 with 2315 points before Cameron Norrie who has 995 points and is ranked no.52. On the opposite…
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H2H, prediction of Harold Mayot vs Jacob Fearnley in Orleans Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 29th September 2024
Harold Mayot and Jacob Fearnley will fight against each other in the final of the Orleans Challenger for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 3:30 pm on CENTRAL ARENA. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for Tennis…
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Jannik Sinner doping-issue splits tennis
WADA has announced the appeal on the ITIA verdict regarding Jannik Sinner’s doping issue, positive result for Clostebol in a test carried out this year in Indian Wells. A decision that has obviously divided the opinion of the media, insiders, tennis players, former tennis players and fans, considering that the Italian risks a 1-2 year…
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The Greater London Authority approves 39 new courts on Wimbledon’s expansion plan
The Greater London Authority has given its approval to the All England Club’s plans to expand into Wimbledon Park. Wimbledon’s contentious plan to construct 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat show court, on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club site—nearly tripling the size of its current site—seems likely to proceed, thanks to the decision made…
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[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Jessica Pegula’s draw vs Kudermetova, Badosa, Shnaider, Gauff, Sabalenka to win the Beijing
Jessica Pegula is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. The American has defeated Diane Parry 6-1 7-64 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Veronika Kudermetova. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Jessica Pegula’s projected draw together withherplausible opponents in China Open. Pegula has a positive record…