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Novak Djokovic’s influence is evident on all current top players
Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner today in the semi-finals of the ‘Six Kings Slam’, the tournament-exhibition in Saudi Arabia that offers a monster prize money of 6 million for the winner. The two champions met just four days ago in the final of the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, where the Italian ace prevailed in…
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Jannik Sinner needs points to remain No.1 after the 2025 AO
Jannik Sinner is continuing to collect incredible numbers in 2024. The season of the Italian ace is already one of the best in the modern era, with seven titles won and only six losses suffered from January to date. This season, the world number 1 has won two Grand Slam titles and three Masters 1000 titles…
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At 37, Novak Djokovic joins Roger Federer in exclusive Masters 1000 Final club
Novak Djokovic failed to claim the fifth Shanghai title on Sunday, falling to Jannik Sinner in straight sets. However, the Serb claimed many records by reaching the final, including a notable one in the age category. Novak became the second Masters 1000 finalist after turning 37, joining Roger Federer on the exclusive list. The Swiss maestro…
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Serena Williams details shocking surgery she suffered in the last hour
In the end there was a happy ending, Serena Williams, through a video on Tik Tok, told a truly incredible story, directly from the hospital bed where she was hospitalized due to a delicate surgery she underwent in the last hours. The American legend had to remove a branchial cyst, which, as Serena herself said,…
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LIVE RANKINGS. Cristian falls ahead of competing against Muchova in Ningbo
Jaqueline Cristian is about to play against Karolina Muchova on Thursday the 17th of October in Ningbo. Here is an update about her live rankings. Jaqueline Cristian is right now ranked no.73 with 902 points positioned as Romanian no.2 after Sorana Cirstea who is her compatriot no.1 with 914 points ranked no.69. On the opposite…
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Sinner to face Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash with Nadal in the Six Kings Slams semifinals on Thursday
The Six Kings Slam, an exhibition tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to feature two highly anticipated semifinal matches on Thursday, October 17, 202. The tournament, which awards a substantial prize of 6 million dollars, has drawn top tennis players from around the world. Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1, will face…
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H2H, prediction of Hugo Dellien vs Alvaro Guillen Meza in Campinas Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 17th October 2024
Hugo Dellien and Alvaro Guillen Meza will face off in the 2nd round of the Campinas Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 12:30 pm on QUADRA JOAO LIMA. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and…
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Aryna Sabalenka confirms her first tournament of 2025
Aryna Sabalenka was seemingly very pleased with how the Brisbane International served him this year as she has agreed to return to the tournament in the first week of 2025. At the start of the 2024 season, the Belarusian tennis star made her first appearance in Brisbane. And it was a successful debut since the…
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Manassero challenges Jon Rahm in Spain
The DP World Tour returns to Spain where, from 17 to 20 October, the tenth edition of the Andalucia Masters will be held. At the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, in San Roque, Andalusia, the Basque Jon Rahm, former world number 1 on the green and ace of the Arab Super League, will be the…
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Photo of 9-year-old Naomi Osaka watching Rafael Nadal at US Open resurfaces
Rafael Nadal has been at the center of attention since confirming his retirement date last week as one tennis fan account dug up a photo of a nine-year-old Naomi Osaka watching the Spaniard practice nearly two decades ago. Last Thursday, the 38-year-old announced that next month’s Davis Cup Finals – scheduled to take place between…
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Iga Swiatek joins Serena Williams in pulling off remarkable ranking feat
Iga Swiatek may not have played much lately but she still achieved one remarkable feat after joining Serena Williams on the list of players with multiple 50+ stints at the world No. 1 spot. This Monday, the 23-year-old started her 125th week at the top spot. Previously, the Polish tennis star spent 75 consecutive weeks…
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Flawless Stan Wawrinka tops Brandon Nakashima in Stockholm
Stan Wawrinka is still capable of delivering notable wins at 39 and a half years. The Swiss veteran made a rock-solid start at the ATP 250 event in Stockholm, toppling the 6th seed Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 20 minutes for his seventh ATP triumph of the season. Stan earned his first…
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NINGBO DRAW. Jaqueline Cristian’s prediction with Muchova next. H2H and rankings
Jaqueline Cristian is about to kick off her run in the draw in Ningbo. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Jaqueline Cristian’s projected draw andherpresumable opposition in Ningbo Open. Cristian has a losing record (2-4) against the projected opponents. R1R1 – Bye R2 – Karolina Muchova (29) – H2H 0-2 1/4 –…
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H2H, prediction of Emilio Nava vs Javier Barranco Cosano in Olbia Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 17th October 2024
Emilio Nava and Javier Barranco Cosano will fight against each other in the 2nd round of the Olbia Challenger for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 10:00 am on CAMPO 1. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds…
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Jannik Sinner demolishes Daniil Medvedev at the lucrative Six Kings Slam to face Djokovic in the semifinal
In a stunning display of dominance, Jannik Sinner dismantled Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Six Kings Slam held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Italian star, who is currently ranked World No. 1, delivered a masterclass performance, winning the match with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-3. From the outset, Sinner showed no…
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H2H, prediction of Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian in Ningbo with odds, preview, pick | 17th October 2024
Karolina Muchova and Jaqueline Cristian will square off in the 2nd round of the Ningbo Open for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 8:00 pm on CENTER COURT. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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The weight of injuries on Rafael Nadal’s career
Rafael Nadal’s career has been very rich in victories and unexpected triumphs, which have made him a global icon and a living legend of the sport. The last two years have been particularly difficult for the Spanish ace, who has appeared on the tennis court with an increasingly sporadic frequency and no longer expressed himself…
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LIVE UPDATES. Dominic Stephan Stricker shocks Berrettini in the 2nd round at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open – STOCKHOLM RESULTS
Dominic Stricker surprises Matteo Berrettini 7-6(6) 6-4 in the 2nd round in Stockholm on Wednesday. (image) Stockholm Stricker’s Record (image) Stricker added to his prize money € 8,750 after winning this match. He has already won € 20,860 after this win. If he wins the next match, Dominic Stephan will add € 15,140 to his…
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Great Elise Mertens brushes past Hontama in the 1st round to collide vs Birrell. HIGHLIGHTS – OSAKA RESULTS
Elise Mertens powers past Mai Hontama 6-1 6-1 in the 1st round in Osaka on Tuesday after playing an impressive match to face off with Kimberly Birrell in the 2nd round. The match lasted 1 hour and 1 minute. Her most significant achievement in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2019. Here you can…
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Jannik Sinner continues to follow in the footsteps of the Big 3
Jannik Sinner will make his debut today in the ‘Six Kings Slam’ against Russian Daniil Medvedev, a defeated opponent in seven of the last eight matches played on the professional tour. The two champions faced each other very recently, in the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, where the Italian ace prevailed in two fairly…