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HIGHLIGHTS of the round of 16 of the Premier Padel Dubai P1 with Coello and Tapia beating Campagnolo and Leal
Lucas Campagnolo and Javi Leal were defeated 7-6 6-4 by Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia in the round of 16 of the Premier Padel Dubai P1 tournament. Tapia and Coello performed far below their usual level, and the match was of poor quality. (image)
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Corretja analyzes Carlos Alcaraz’s chances at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz will not exactly be one of the favorites to win the Nitto ATP Finals. The young Spanish champion still fails to express his best tennis in indoor conditions and was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Rolex Paris Masters last week, revealing great difficulties of adaptation to the surface. Carlos has…
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During a fashion show, Alice Shaw looks stunning in a shimmering gold bikini.
The air was charged with excitement beneath the runway’s brilliant lights. The crowd, which included celebrities, fashionistas, and business experts, was excitedly anticipating the next model. She came out as the music grew, a picture of poise and assurance. Alice Shaw enthralled everyone in the room with her shimmering gold bikini, which glistened with each…
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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek destroys Daria Kasatkina but now needs Coco Gauff’s help
Iga Swiatek absolutely crushed world No. 9 Daria Kasatkina 6-0 6-1 to improve to 2-1 at the WTA Finals but the Pole may still not make it past the group stage as she is now totally dependent on Coco Gauff. Today, the five-time Grand Slam champion was due to face Jessica Pegula in her last…
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Jannik Sinner opens up about Novak Djokovic skipping ATP Finals
The seven-time ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic will not compete in Turin next week, skipping the premium ATP event. Unlike the veteran, last year’s finalist Jannik Sinner is eager to embrace battles against the world’s best players, hoping to go a step further than 12 months ago. Asked about Novak, Jannik admitted they would miss…
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10 Intermediate padel tips to become an advanced player
This video is excellent for individuals who are new to playing padel! Ten padel tactics for intermediate players that can help you improve and win more games. Along with tactics and strategy, I go over padel shots like the Rulo, Kicksmash, chiquita, bandeja, and vibora. (image)
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H2H, prediction of Nicolas Moreno De Alboran vs Federico Cina in Matsuyama Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 8th November 2024
Nicolas Moreno De Alboran and Federico Cina will clash against each other in the quarter of the Matsuyama Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 10:00 am on COURT 6. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds…
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DP season ends in the United Arab Emirates
The DP World Tour season ends with the double stop in the United Arab Emirates where the two rich PlayOffs will be played, both part of the Rolex Series, with the participation of almost all the best players on the circuit. It starts with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (7-10 November) on the Yas Links…
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Elena Rybakina fires stern warning to Aryna Sabalenka after big WTA Finals win
Elena Rybakina didn’t hide that she was thrilled to beat new world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals and also warned the competition that she will aim for Grand Slams and the top ranking in 2025. On Wednesday, the Kazakh tennis star won the rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final after overcoming…
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DRAW UPDATED THURSDAY PADEL P1 DUBAI. Tapia, Coello, Chingotto, and Galan are the top picks in the updated draw.
With some of the top favorites who are anticipated to excel on the courts revealed by the new draw, the Dubai Premier Padel P1 is sure to be an intriguing competition. They include Federico Chingotto, Alejandro Galan, Arturo Coello, and Agustin Tapia. (image) Agustin Tapia: A tough player who has been making waves in…
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LIVE RANKINGS. Djere betters his ranking prior to squaring off with Marozsan in Belgrade
Laslo Djere is about to play against Fabian Marozsan on Thursday the 7th of November in Belgrade. Here is an update about his live rankings. Laslo Djere is currently ranked no.141 with 419 points occupying the position of Serbian no.4. On the other side, Fabian Marozsan is currently ranked no.59 with the status of Hungarian…
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H2H, prediction of Quentin Halys vs Benjamin Bonzi in Metz with odds, preview, pick | 7th November 2024
Quentin Halys and Benjamin Bonzi will square off in the quarter of the Moselle Open for the 5th time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Thursday at 6:00 pm on COURT CENTRAL. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for Tennis Tonic is…
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Elena Rybakina conquers Sabalenka in the round robin. HIGHLIGHTS – RIYADH RESULTS
Elena Rybakina topples Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the Round Robin in Riyadh on Wednesday. The epic lasted 5 hours and 49 minutes. This will be her best result in this competition. Previously, the best she could do was reaching the Round Robin in 2023. Here you can see her previous results at this…
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Iga Swiatek very candidly highlights reasons behind loss to Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatek kept it straight honest following her defeat to Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals, admitting that she simply wasn’t good enough and that she paid the ultimate price. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old American crushed the Pole 6-3 6-4 to get to a 2-0 record in Riyadh while the Pole now stands at 1-1…
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Brothers Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard together on the PGA Tour in 2025: Impressions
Rasmus Højgaard and his twin brother Nicolai have been attracting a lot of media attention. The 23-year-old Danish brothers impressed on the DP World Tour last year, especially in Dubai. Nicolai had the edge over his brother, claiming victory at the DP World Tour Championship, while Rasmus, also highly talented, had a bit of bad…
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Nick Kyrgios shuts down claims of ‘disrespectful’ move in first win vs Rafael Nadal
Nick Kyrgios didn’t think that he did anything disrespectful toward Rafael Nadal when he decided to pull off an underarm serve in their first-ever meeting at Wimbledon. A decade ago, the then-19-year-old stunned the former world No. 1 7-6 (5) 5-7 7-6 (5) 6-3 in the round-of-16 at The Championships. At the time, the Australian…
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Ksenia Efremova, 15, wins third professional title
The upcoming star Ksenia Efremova has forged a special chemistry with Monastir in Tunisia. The 15-year-old claimed her first professional title at the W15 Monastir event at the end of 2024, becoming the youngest player in two decades to lift a professional trophy. Not stopping there, Efremova clinched two more titles in Monastir this year,…
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Daniil Medvedev reveals what he hates the most
Daniil Medvedev has only the Nitto ATP Finals as a means of ‘saving’ his season. The Russian ace did not have a total negative result in 2024, but not having won even one title is a big blow for a player of his caliber. The former world number 1 has very rarely expressed his best…
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Ex Slam ace worried about Jannik Sinner: “It would be a scandal if he were banned”
The former French Open winner Adriano Panatta talked about his young countryman Jannik Sinner, involved in the Clostebol doping-issue; a matter that has not yet found a solution, especially after WADA appealed to CAS in Lausanne against the Italian’s acquittal by an independent ITIA tribunal. Panatta, in an exclusive interview with the Italian media La…
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Qinwen Zheng got a super milestone which had been missing for 11 years
Another great result of the season, which led to a milestone which had been missing for 11 years: Qinwen Zheng became the second Chinese player to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals, after her countrywoman Li Na, who did it in 2013. The Chinese Olympic gold medalist achieved a doubles 6-1 defeat of Jasmine…