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Super-fast surfaces are good: Alcaraz must understand this
Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Paris Rolex Masters by Ugo Humbert with a score of 6-1 3-6 7-5. In the press conference after the match, the Spanish tennis player expressed his opinion on the issue regarding the speed of the playing surface of the Paris-Bercy courts. “I could have…
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PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Rune and Dimitrov to play on COURT CENTRAL on Friday – Rolex Paris Masters
ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov are going to compete on Friday at the Rolex Paris Masters on COURT CENTRAL. [SEE DRAW and ORDER OF PLAY] (image) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Alexander Zverev Head to head 10-5 for Tsitsipas Stefanos Tsitsipas will fight against Alexander Zverev in the…
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LIVE RANKINGS. Jacquemot down prior to taking on Sonmez in Merida
Elsa Jacquemot is about to play against Zeynep Sonmez on Friday the 1st of November in Merida. Here is an update about her live rankings. Elsa Jacquemot is at the moment ranked no.148 with 507 points occupying the position of French player no.8. On the other side, Zeynep Sonmez is now ranked no.127 placed as…
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[UPDATED QF]. Prediction, H2H of Grigor Dimitrov’s draw vs Khachanov, Humbert, Zverev to win the Paris
Grigor Dimitrov is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Paris. The Bulgarian has defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-79 6-3 7-5 and Arthur Rinderknech 6-2 4-6 7-65 to reach the quarter where he will face Karen Khachanov. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Grigor Dimitrov’s projected draw alongsidehispresumable opponents in Rolex…
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Leylah Fernandez gets real on not having desired rise since 2021 US Open final run
Leylah Fernandez admits her rise hasn’t gone as hoped following her outstanding 2021 US Open run but also highlights that she is still very young and determined to reach the biggest heights. Just over three years ago, then-the 18-year-old Canadian entered the US Open ranked at No. 77 in the world and she absolutely wasn’t…
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Ex-coach answers if it is true that Emma Raducanu is ‘too hard’ to work with
Mark Petchey confirms it is true that Emma Raducanu can be a bit stubborn at times but also highlighted that some of the claims made against her are simply not true since he absolutely loved coaching the 21-year-old. Before the British tennis star became popular or even known on the WTA Tour, she worked for…
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Coco Gauff tells very funny story about first meeting with Serena Williams
Coco Gauff funnily reveals she didn’t initially pay attention to Serena Williams when they first met because she didn’t believe that it was actually the American tennis icon but rather someone who resembled her. Over the years, the 20-year-old has spoken numerous times about how much she used to idolize and look up to the…
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Rolex Paris Masters Draws and Schedule for Friday, November 1, 2024
Grigor Dimitrov faces Karen Khachanov for a spot in the Rolex Paris Masters semifinals. Photo credit: Rolex Paris Masters Facebook Rolex Paris Masters Paris, FranceOctober 28-November 3, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €5,950,575 City of Light is Final Masters 1000 Battle GroundThe Rolex Paris Masters is the ninth and final ATP Masters 1000 event of…
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Simona Halep blasts Romanian publication after brutal headline on her Hong Kong loss
Simona Halep wasn’t impressed at all with a Romanian publication brutally calling her out and ripping her Hong Kong Open performance as “embarrassing.” After returning to tennis in March and picking up an early knee injury, it was announced a month ago that the former world No. 1 was granted wildcards into the Challenger and…
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Ugo Humbert attacks the Paris Rolex Masters board: the reasons
“I’m disappointed, because I think I deserve better. I’m the French number 1 and I trained on Center Court. It’s my favorite tournament and I’m disappointed not to have played on Center Court. I’m a nice person and this thing is used against me sometimes. I’m happy to have won, I deserve to play on…
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LIVE UPDATES. Holger Rune topples Cazaux in the 3rd round at the Rolex Paris Masters – PARIS RESULTS
Holger Rune aces Arthur Cazaux 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the 3rd round in Paris on Thursday. Holger won this tournament once in 2022. Here you can see his history at this event. (image) Paris Rune’s Record (image) Holger added to his prize money € 69,620 after conquering this match. He has already won € 149,685…
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Live Tennis Paradise with BNP Paribas Open Travel Package
Around the grounds at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday, March in Indian Wells. Photo credit: Kathryn Riley/BNP Paribas Open Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2025 BNP Paribas Open next spring with Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours — the Official Travel Package Provider of Tennis Paradise! A variety of packages are available…
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LIVE UPDATES. Alex De Minaur overcomes Draper in the 3rd round – PARIS RESULTS
Alex De Minaur downs Jack Draper 5-7 6-2 6-3 in the 3rd round in Paris on Thursday. His best achievement in this event was reaching the quarter in 2023. Here you can see his history at this event. (image) Paris De Minaur’s Record (image) Alex added to his prize money € 69,620 after conquering this…
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H2H, prediction of Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Zakharova in Hong Kong with odds, preview, pick | 1st November 2024
Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova will clash against each other in the quarter of the Hong Kong Tennis Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 4:00 pm on Centre Court. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…
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Tennis Channel TV Schedule for WTA Finals
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be in action at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images The WTA Finals debuts in Riyadh this weekend and Tennis Channel is your ticket to all the action. Tennis Channel and the network’s app will featured live coverage of the 2024 WTA Finals…
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LIVE UPDATES. Stefanos Tsitsipas wins against Cerundolo in the 3rd round at the Rolex Paris Masters – PARIS RESULTS
Stefanos Tsitsipas victorious over Francisco Cerundolo 6-7(1) 6-4 6-2 in the 3rd round in Paris on Thursday. His most significant achievement in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2022 and 2023. Here you can see his history at this event. (image) Paris Tsitsipas’s Record (image) Tsitsipas added to his prize money € 69,620 after…
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WATCH – Novak Djokovic’s viral image in Maldives
While the other top players are playing the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 in an attempt to secure a spot at the Nitto ATP Finals, Novak Djokovic is on vacation in Maldives. The former world number 1 is currently qualified for the last major event of the ATP season, but his presence is at huge risk. Jannik…
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Ex Roger Federer’s coach analyzes why Jannik Sinner skipped Paris Rolex Masters
Jannik Sinner was forced to skip the Paris Rolex Masters due to an intestinal virus contracted in recent days, also to avoid compromising the end of the season that will see him protagonist first at the ATP Finals in Turin and then at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Sinner’s desire is to arrive at…
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Ugo Humbert dreams of imitating Gaston to beat Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is considered the top favorite for the victory in Paris-Bercy, especially after the forfeit of Jannik Sinner due to a intestinal virus. The Spanish ace did not express his best tennis in the last Masters 1000 of the season, but he confided that he arrived at this year’s edition with better feelings than…
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Jannik Sinner passes Mats Wilander. His next rival – Carlos Alcaraz!
Jannik Sinner is missing this week’s Paris Masters, withdrawing due to an illness. However, the Italian is safe at the top of the ATP ranking list, building a massive advantage over his closest rivals and enjoying his 21st week as world no. 1. Thus, Jannik passed Mats Wilander, leaving the Swede on 20 weeks and…