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Novak Djokovic is practicing a shot with Andy Murray in Miami
Novak Djokovic arrived in Miami a few days ago and immediately started practicing together with his coach Andy Murray. The Serbian legend already knows the new venue because he participated in the first edition of this tournament at the Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, but six years have passed and a lot has changed since…
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A surprising shift in opinion from Tiger’s ex-coach about The Players Championship
This year’s Players Championship ended with the victory of Rory McIlroy, who really gives indications that this will be his season. Many experts from the world of golf weighed in on the last tournament, sharing different opinions. The Players is a tournament that many call the fifth major, which speaks volumes for how important this…
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Rory McIlroy feels ‘more complete’ after learning from past high-pressure mistakes
Rory McIlroy lacked luck last year, as he often faltered on the last holes in key moments of major tournaments, thus losing trophies in front of him. However, Rory seems to be working a lot on the mental side of the game now, even though the final moments of major tournaments carry enormous pressure and…
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PTPA declares war on tennis’ broken system: A fight for justice
The battle is on, and things should become very serious in our sport! The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has started a historic legal battle against the sport’s governing bodies – ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA! The PTPA released a statement, accusing the mentioned organizations of corruption, monopolistic control and the systemic exploitation of players. The lawsuits, filed in…
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Rory McIlroy opens up about nerve-wracking playoff win: My heart was racing
Rory McIlroy could not hide his emotions or his delight after another victory on the PGA Tour. The Players Championship is one of the most important tournaments, and Rory McIlroy knew the stakes of this tournament. Although he could have finished the job much earlier, the Northern Irishman played the playoffs yesterday, and won against…
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Source reveals what US president thinks of Tiger and Vanessa Trump’s relationship
After it was confirmed that Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are in a relationship, rumors about their relationship quickly appeared. Given that Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., many were additionally interested in this relationship, especially the reaction of the current US president. It is known that the Republican leader and Tiger Woods…
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Rick Reilly calls out Donald Trump’s golf game: “He cheats and lies on the course”
A few days ago, Donald Trump confirmed that he had won a tournament at his own course, the Trump International in West Palm Beach. His love for golf has never been in doubt, but some are not sure that the US president is really as superior in this sport as is presented in the media. …
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Jack Draper’s Work In Progress
Jack Draper en route to the title at Indian Wells It was just a matter of time before Jack Draper had a run like this. He has been a favorite of the Elo algorithm for months, if not longer. His injuries, retirements, and occasional choices to rest kept him from piling up official ranking points.…
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Jannik Sinner won’t play only Rome, adds another tournament before French Open
Jannik Sinner is set to play two tournaments leading up to the French Open after signing up for the ATP 500 tournament in Hamburg, which is slated to take place between May 18-24. As you probably know, the three-time Grand Slam champion settled with the WADA on a three-month doping ban – the suspension started…
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Naomi Osaka learns Miami Open 1R rival after qualifiers are placed in draw
The qualifiers in Miami are set in Indian Wells and Naomi Osaka will take on Yulia Starodubtseva in the first round. After the main draw was released for the WTA 1000 tournament in Miami, it was revealed that the four-time Grand Slam winner would take on a qualifier. And after waiting two days, the Japanese…
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Novak Djokovic salutes Jack Draper’s maiden Masters 1000 glory
Jack Draper claimed his first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells. The 23-year-old played flawless tennis in the desert and dropped one set in six encounters en route to his career-high moment. The five-time Indian Wells champion, Novak Djokovic, congratulated the Briton on a massive success. The veteran suffered an early exit for the second…
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Holger Rune confesses only regret he has after being crushed in Indian Wells final
Holger Rune acknowledged in his press conference that Jack Draper “deserved to win” their Indian Wells final battle but also felt that he could have been more aggressive in his opportunities and probably put more pressure on the Briton. After becoming the first player since 2022 to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the desert, the British…
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Watch: Aryna Sabalenka’s funny warning for Mirra Andreeva after Indian Wells loss
Aryna Sabalenka funnily warned Mirra Andreeva that she will be out for revenge when they meet next time after falling short in the Indian Wells final. In early 2025, the world No. 1 ousted the Russian 6-3 6-2 en route to winning the Brisbane International and she also registered a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory in…
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Niemann triumphs, Fireballas claim third title
Just like he did at the start of last year, Joaquin Niemann kicked off 2025 in style, winning LIV Golf Singapore, his second win in the first four events of the season. Niemann, who had already won LIV Golf Adelaide in February, finished with a -6 (65) to take the lead at Sentosa Golf Club.…
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Serena Williams’ childhood coach drops ultimate take on Mirra Andreeva’s upside
Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci thinks Mirra Andreeva has “a unique and rare upside” and therefore has no doubt that the Russian is primed for multiple Grand Slam wins and major things in the game. On Sunday, the 17-year-old lifted her second WTA 1000 title after beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4…
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Boris Becker fires stern Jack Draper warning to Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz
Boris Becker thinks Jack Draper’s Indian Wells triumph is well-deserved and he is warning Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev to take the Briton very seriously going forward. In the desert, the 23-year-old played exceptional tennis throughout the entire tournament and beat several big names, including Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Holger Rune. …
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Andre Agassi recounts being ‘unhappiest’ when people thought he was at his happiest
Andre Agassi says he was at his “unhappiest” during his first stint at the world No. 1 spot but returning to the Challenger helped him rediscover the spark he needed and “connect” to the game again. Shortly after landing his third Grand Slam title at the 1995 Australian Open, the American also reached the top…
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Jannik Sinner’s surprise split: A bold move or a risky gamble?
Jannik Sinner is missing the Miami Masters title defense after making an agreement with WADA over his doping case. The Italian will return to action in May at the home Rome Masters, with changes in his management! World no. 1 made a surprising move after parting ways with his longtime agent, Lawrence Frankopan, and StarWing Sports…
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Who is Emma Raducanu’s Miami first-round opponent Sayaka Ishii?
The Miami Open draw is out and Emma Raducanu will start her third campaign at the tournament by taking on wildcard Sayaka Ishii. After pulling out of last year’s Miami edition due to a back injury, the 2021 US Open champion is returning to the tournament this year. And in her opening match, she will…
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Carlos Alcaraz sets his first practice session in Miami: all the details
Too many ups and downs for Carlos Alcaraz in the first two and a half months of the 2025 season. The young Spanish ace has picked up a title so far (at the Rotterdam ATP 500), the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Doha ATP 500 and the semifinals at the Indian Wells Masters 1000.…