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Federer: Owe Alcaraz an Apology
Roger Federer shares funny reason why he aims to apologize to Carlos Alcaraz. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Photo credit: Carlos Alcaraz Instagram Roger Federer is not only a 20-time Grand Slam champion, he’s an avid tennis fan. Federer says he’s eager to see Carlos Alcaraz’s Laver Cup debut this weekend for a couple…
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Jack Draper rips ATP schedule, casting doubt on generation’s longevity
Great Britain failed to qualify for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, also due to the tight schedule that leaves no respite for tennis players, as Jack Draper explained. The US Open semi-finalist shared the harsh criticism, analysing how it is too quick a change to go from the courts of Flushing Meadows to those…
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PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Kostyuk, Kudermetova, Shnaider and Alexandrova to play on Centre Court on Wednesday – Korea Open
ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Marta Kostyuk, Veronika Kudermetova, Diana Shnaider and Ekaterina Alexandrova are going to play on Wednesday at the Korea Open on Centre Court. [SEE DRAW and ORDER OF PLAY] (image) Marta Kostyuk vs. Heather Watson Head to head 1-0 for Kostyuk Marta Kostyuk will fight against Heather Watson in the 2nd…
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Ons Jabeur took a step back in 2024
Ons Jabeur’s season ended prematurely due to a shoulder problem that affected her performance, in 2024. It must be said, however, that the Tunisian certainly had a season that was not brilliant, despite the injuries, also due to a lower level of play, compared to her last two brilliant years. Obviously, the shoulder never allowed…
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SEOUL RESULTS. Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, Ajla Tomljanovic, Viktoriya Tomova win on Tuesday
Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, Ajla Tomljanovic, Viktoriya Tomova reach the 2nd round in Seoul on Tuesday. Enjoy this clip. 1st A.Anisimova Y.Putintseva (image) 6-3 7-65 Spotlight 1st V.Tomova T.Maria 6-2 1-6 6-0 1st E.Raducanu P.Stearns (image) 7-64 7-65 Spotlight 1st A.Tomljanovic S.Jang (image) 7-64 4-6 6-3 SeeDraw Emma Raducanu in 2024 Emma Raducanu(image) (image) 19…
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Anett Kontaveit Welcomes Baby Son
It’s a boy for Anett Kontaveit. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Photo credit: Getty Anett Kontaveit welcomes a new title: Motherhood. Former world No. 2 Kontaveit announced the birth of her first child, son Leon. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Leon Enzo Lepistu is the first child for…
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The Davis Cup could change format again
The current format of the Davis Cup has been causing chaos and controversy since it was introduced. The elimination of the traditional ‘formula’ between home and guests has broken that atmosphere which had made the competition so prestigious teams symbol of the world of tennis. The goal of this revolution should have been to make…
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Raducanu talks about the struggle of beating Stearns in Seoul
Emma Raducanu Reflects on Hard-Fought Victory Over Peyton Stearns in Seoul Emma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, recently opened up about her challenging match against American Peyton Stearns at the Korea Open in Seoul. The match, which lasted nearly three hours, was a testament to Raducanu’s resilience and determination. Raducanu emerged victorious with a…
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Emma Raducanu’s former coach defends the young British from haters
In an interview with Bally Casino, Mark Petchey, one of the former coaches of tennis player Emma Raducanu and a coach who in the past also worked with Andy Murray, defended his young countrywoman from the accusations and criticism that have rained down on her, in recent months. Petchey stressed that Emma has not made…
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Anett Kontaveit welcomes her first child after retirement from tennis
Anett Kontaveit, the former tennis player from Estonia, announced to her fans that she had given birth to a son more than a year after she had retired from the game. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “First week with our Leon Enzo Lepistu. So much love.” The tennis player from Estonia has received…
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Grigor Dimitrov delivers a wonderful message to his parents
Grigor Dimitrov is playing a very good game of tennis this season, having reached his full maturity both on and off the court. The Bulgarian champion played two Slam quarterfinals this year, taking the satisfaction of beating former world number 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in Miami. Despite being a very talented player,…
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Carlos Alcaraz gave his honest opinion on Laver Cup
Talking about the Laver Cup that will be played in Berlin, in a few days, the young Spaniard Carlitos Alcaraz analyzed the merits of the event founded by Roger Federer for the Australian legend Rod Laver. Carlos believes that, even if the Laver Cup is a competition different from all the others, it is an…
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H2H, prediction of Katerina Siniakova vs Nadia Podoroska in Hua Hin with odds, preview, pick | 18th September 2024
Katerina Siniakova and Nadia Podoroska will clash against each other in the 2nd round of the Thailand Open for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Wednesday at 3:00 pm on Center Court. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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Ons Jabeur ends 2024 season early, aims for 2025 return in Australia
World No. 22 Ons Jabeur has been forced to cut her 2024 tennis season short due to a persistent shoulder injury. The Tunisian star announced she will not participate in any further tournaments this year, as she focuses on recovery. Ons Jabeur at the 2024 National Bank Open in Toronto Jabeur, who played only one…
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ATP ace compares Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has broken almost all men’s tennis records in the last 15 years, earning the title of GOAT according to many insiders. The Serbian champion has twice reached the Calendar Grand Slam – in 2021 and 2023 respectively – but had to give up just a few steps from the finish. 2024 was perhaps…
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Anett Kontaveit becomes mom of little Leon Enzo Lepistu!
More than a year after her retirement, the former Estonian tennis player Anett Kontaveit shared wonderful news with her followers, revealing that she has become a mother to little Leon Enzo Lepistu. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “First week with our Leon Enzo Lepistu. So much love.” Tennis World USA staff joins the…
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Seoul: Emma Raducanu wins in real drama, avoids blowing big lead and devastating loss
Emma Raducanu has made a winning start at the WTA 500 tournament in Seoul but it didn’t come without drama after the Briton struggled to close out the first set as well as the match. On Tuesday, the former world No . 10 played her first match since a devastating US Open first-round loss that…
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LIVE UPDATES. Emma Raducanu ousts Stearns in the 1st round – SEOUL RESULTS
Emma Raducanu downs Peyton Stearns 7-6(4) 7-6(5) in the 1st round in Seoul on Tuesday. Her most significant achievement in this competition was reaching the semifinal in 2022. Here you can see her history at this event. (image) Seoul Raducanu’s Record (image) Emma added to her prize money $ 3,770 after winning this match. She…
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Jiri Lehecka and Tomas Berdych part ways
World no. 36 Jiri Lehecka parted ways with the former world no. 4 Tomas Berdych. The experienced Czech is the Czech Republic’s new David Cup captain, focusing on his new role and ending collaboration with his young compatriot by mutual agreement. The 22-year-old started working with Berdych in Monte Carlo 2023, reaching the Winston-Salem final…
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TUESDAY ORDER OF PLAY in Vallaloid with the presence of Cardona, Navarro, Lebron and Di Nenno
The Valladolid Premier Padel P2 tournament is underway today and features an exciting schedule of competition that should provide excellent action. The event is being held indoors at the Polideportivo Pisuerga, which is a major change from past editions where it was held outdoors in the famous Plaza Mayor. It is anticipated that this modification…
