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Alexander Zverev downs Holger Rune in Paris, matches Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev is through to his 12th Masters 1000 final and the second at the Paris Masters. World no. 3 defeated the 2022 Paris champion Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 in an hour and 46 minutes, moving to his 36th ATP final and seeking the 23rd title. Zverev defeated Rune for the third time from as…
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ATP METZ DRAW, PRIZE MONEY. Rublev, Ruud, Dimitrov, Rune are the leaders
Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune are the players leading the ATP draw in Metz. The defending champion is Ugo Humbert who defeated Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-3. The winner will pocket €88,125 in prize money while the runner-up will pocket €51,400. This is the prize money compared with the previous edition. 2024…
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Carlos Alcaraz had a bizarre conversation with Alexander Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the last 16 at the Rolex Paris Masters, struggling a lot due to the very fast surface and giving way to a great Ugo Humbert. The former world number 1 – who had started the match really bad – tried the reaction and managed to win the second set, but…
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Carlos Alcaraz’s Parisian Halloween nightmare – October 31 losses
Carlos Alcaraz has yet to make a name for himself at the Paris Masters. The four-time Major winner reached the quarter-final in 2022 before suffering early losses in the previous two campaigns. Carlos is probably not the greatest fan of Halloween, with both of his recent Paris Masters defeats occurring on October 31, the night…
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WTA Finals Draws and Schedule for Saturday, November 2, 2024
Jasmine Paolini of Italy faces Elena Rybakina at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images WTA Finals Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNovember 2-9, 2024 Prize Money: $15.25 MillionLevel: WTA Finals WTA Finals Launch Three-Year Stay in Riyadh The elite eight convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the season-ending finale. World No. 1…
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Jannik Sinner in the crossfire: imitating Roger Federer’s behavior was a wrong choice
The former Serena Williams’ coach Rennae Stubbs has harshly criticized Jannik Sinner for the words shared by the young Italian about the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh. The words of the ATP No.1 about the rich exhibition in Saudi Arabia have caused a lot of discussion among the media, tennis players, former tennis players…
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Reason why the feeling between Carlos Alcaraz and Ferrero could crack
Carlos Alcaraz’s run at the Rolex Paris Masters has already ended in the round of 16. The young Spanish champion – who confirmed his poor feeling with the last Masters 1000 of the season – was defeated in three sets by local idol Ugo Humbert. The French player – who could play without having anything…
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There is only one way Novak Djokovic doesn’t qualify to the ATP Finals
Fans and insiders continue to wonder if Novak Djokovic will return to the ATP tour before the end of this year. The former world number 1 decided to skip the Rolex Paris Masters this week, avoiding defending last year’s title by beating Grigor Dimitrov in the final. On the other hand, the Serbian legend had…
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Alexander Zverev has a fixed thought in his mind
Alexander Zverev is only one win away from a very important goal. If he defeats Holger Rune in the first semi-final of the Rolex Paris Masters, Sascha will return to second place in the ATP standings by beating Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish ace had appeared at the last Masters 1000 of the season with a…
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Qinwen Zheng mocks her Chinese fans: “They say I look like a 40-year-old!”
Time of WTA Finals for the eight best tennis players of 2024, who will compete at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to crown a season that saw them shine on the tennis courts. Among them there is the young Chinese Qinwen Zheng, gold medalist at the Paris Olympics, who will start…
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Jasmine Paolini reveals her goal for the WTA Finals
In the media day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, the 28-year-old Italian Jasmine Paolini talked about her emotions upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, speaking about the importance of the singles and doubles tournament for her sporting growth. The French Open and Wimbledon finalist Parola revealed how her goal is to have fun and do…
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Aryna Sabalenka hilariously tells why replacing Iga Swiatek at No. 1 was news to her
Aryna Sabalenka funnily revealed that she had no idea that she had replaced Iga Swiatek at the world No. 1 position until her boyfriend messaged her congratulating her on a new feat. Last Monday, the WTA announced that the Belarusian overtook Iga Swiatek at the top spot. Since neither played in the week prior and…
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Zverev talks about the importance of always improve before facing Rune in Paris
In a recent interview, Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star, highlighted the importance of continuous improvement as he prepares to face Holger Rune in the upcoming Paris Masters semi-final. Zverev, known for his powerful serve and aggressive play, emphasized that staying focused on enhancing his game is crucial for success against the talented young Dane.…
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How to watch Gauff vs. Pegula on live streaming in Riyadh on Sunday
Coco Gauff will face off against Jessica Pegula in Riyadh on Sunday at 8:00 pm on CENTER COURT. How and when to watch the encounter on live stream and for free The contest between Gauff and Pegula can be watched with online streaming on wtatv.com (paying platform) and also on bet365 (for free with a…
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Rival captain gets brutally honest on his wish for Rafael Nadal in Davis Cup farewell
Argentine Davis Cup team captain Guillermo Coria admits he will be the first to root for Spain to win the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga if his team exits the event early and avoids the host nation. Last month, the 22-time Grand Slam champion announced via a video message that his retirement would officially come…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas shares first crush on Paula Badosa, when he knew they’d be couple
Stefanos Tsitsipas shares he was left “mesmerized” by Paula Badosa when he first saw her during the 2020 Australian Open and that was when he predicted that one day they would one day be a couple. After the Spaniard was spotted in the stands for one of the Greek’s 2023 French Open matches without a…
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David Ferrer highlights what happens if Rafael Nadal isn’t ready to play DC singles
Team captain David Ferrer says he is not worried a bit that Rafael Nadal will cause him or the Spanish Davis Cup team any problems in Malaga because he is certain that the 38-year-old will be the first to admit that he is not ready to play if that’s the case. After competing at the…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ deeply honest confession on why splitting with dad was necessary
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he has nothing but love and respect for his father Apostolos but ending their professional partnership with him was necessary to “save” their relationship. During a Montreal Masters match in August, the world No. 11 got extremely annoyed with his dad to the point where he confronted him and demanded to leave…
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Indian legend Rohan Bopanna reveals who is the GOAT of tennis
In an exclusive interview with Clay, Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna talked about many interesting topics, one of which is the age-old question of the GOAT of tennis. A choice that obviously falls on one among Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. “The greatest tennis player of all time is Novak Djokovic. His consistency…
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Rising star Coleman Wong reveals who prefers between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Coleman Wong’s goal is to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals. An event that has seen some of the best players in the world, including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, triumph. The young rising star has made history this season, becoming the first player from Hong Kong since 1972 to win an ATP match.…