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Cluj-Napoca: No. 1 seed Anastasia Potapova wins title after big final comeback
Top seed Anastasia Potapova has won the WTA 250 tournament in Cluj-Napoca after coming back from a set down in the final to beat world No. 72 Lucia Bronzetti 4-6 6-1 6-2. This week, the Russian reached her first WTA final since winning Linz in 2023 February. And today, the 23-year-old created a big comeback…
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ATP Rotterdam: Carlos Alcaraz edges Alex de Minaur, wins his first indoor title
Carlos Alcaraz conquered the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam! The Spaniard shined on his debut at the prestigious tournament and lifted his first indoor ATP title at 21. Carlos faced the 3rd seed Alex de MInaur in the final and earned a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory in an hour and 54 minutes. The top seed…
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Carlos Alcaraz’s indoor breakthrough: ‘I have shown I can perform’
World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz is making a breakthrough at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam, at least on an indoor court! The Spaniard struggled to find his A-game under a roof in the past, reaching a couple of semi-finals on the big scene but missing the title chase thrills. Carlos changed that in Rotterdam,…
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ATP Rotterdam: Alex de Minaur prepares to challenge Carlos Alcaraz
World no. 18 Alex de Minaur booked a place in his 18th ATP final in Rotterdam. The Aussie made back-to-back titles clashes at the prestigious ATP 500 event. He lost last year’s final to Jannik Sinner and will try to turn the tables versus Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final. De Minaur faced a qualifier, Mattia…
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Reason why Alex de Minaur can beat Carlos Alcaraz in Rotterdam
Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur will headline the Rotterdam ATP 500 final today. The young Spanish champion has raised his level as the rounds go by, after having seriously risked being eliminated already on his debut against Botic van de Zandschulp. After that initial scare, the 21-year-old Spaniard easily defeated both Andrea Vavassori and…
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Rafael Nadal’s journey: From young passion to life-changing sport
Rafael Nadal picked up a tennis racquet at a young age. What started as a hobby with his uncle Tony developed into one of the most influential tennis stories ever created! Now retired, Nadal cherishes every moment of his incredible tennis journey, the one that gave him so much. In his recent interview, Rafa expressed…
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ATP Dallas: Denis Shapovalov tops Tommy Paul, reaches title clash
World no. 54 Denis Shapovalov is through to his eighth ATP final in Dallas. The Canadian ousted the 3rd seed Tommy Paul 7-5 6-3 in an hour and 34 minutes and earned a chance to fight for his third ATP title. Shapovalov ousted two top-10 players en route to the title clash. He achieved that for the…
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ATP Rotterdam: Carlos Alcaraz survives Hubert Hurkacz test
Carlos Alcaraz will compete in his 22nd ATP final in Rotterdam. World no. 3 defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in two hours and 20 minutes for a place in his first indoor ATP title clash. Carlos will seek the trophy versus Alex de Minaur. The Spaniard made a slow start before rattling off five…
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Holger Rune’s mother claims Dane contracted strong flu before shock Rotterdam loss
Aneke Rune claimed that her son Holger battled illness in Rotterdam and that was a big reason why he picked up a surprise round-of-16 defeat. On Tuesday, the No. 5 seed kicked off his campaign at the Dutch ATP 500 event with a notable straight-set win over Lorenzo Sonego. But when he returned to the…
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Andrea Petkovic shuts down one Grand Slam narrative about Alexander Zverev
Andrea Petkovic doesn’t agree that Alexander Zverev’s mindset is preventing the German from becoming a Grand Slam champion as she expects the current world No. 7 to make a big breakthrough at one point and achieve his biggest goal. Two weeks ago, the 27-year-old fell one win short of landing his first Major after Jannik…
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Andrey Rublev compares battling constant fear, anxiety to ‘addiction’
Andrey Rublev admits controlling himself while battling the constant fear and anxiety is a continuous battle but also highlights that he has accepted his issue and is doing his best to tackle it. After several angry on-court outbursts – which included hitting himself with the racket and getting into the face of a chair umpire…
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Cristian Garin rips ITF, doctor after ‘malicious act’ from Zizou Bergs
Cristian Garin is unloading at the ITF, claiming they had no interest in checking out on him following “a malicious act” that occurred during last week’s Davis Cup action. Moments after claiming a break to go 6-5 up in the third set of their match, Zizou Bergs jumped in excitement as he was approaching the…
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Delray Beach Open Draw and Schedule of Play for Sunday, February 9, 2025
Taylor Fritz aims to pull off a rare three-peat in Delray Beach. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Delray Beach Open Delray Beach, FloridaFebruary 10-16, 2025 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €2,134,985 Taylor Fritz Plays for Delray Beach Open Three-Peat Two-time defending champion Taylor Fritz plays for the rare Delray Beach Open three-peat. Americans are the top…
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ABN AMRO Rotterdam Open Draw and Schedule of Play for Sunday, February 9, 2025
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz plays Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam final on Sunday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis ABN AMRO Rotterdam Open Rotterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 3-9, 2025 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €2,134,985 Rotterdam A Crown Jewel of Indoor Tennis Since 1974 countless legends have graced the court in Rotterdam Ahoy. From Tom Okker and Arthur Ashe, Bjorn…
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Timea Babos takes brutal shot at ‘fake’ Jelena Ostapenko after doubles controversy
Romanian tennis player Timea Babos didn’t name Jelena Ostapenko in a cryptic Instagram post but it definitely looked like she was calling out the Latvian when stating that some players are “so fake and disrespectful.” On Thursday, the 2017 French Open champion and her doubles partner Ellen Perez beat Babos and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-4 6-4…
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Rafael Nadal reveals if his son plays tennis
Rafael Nadal is enjoying his free time together with his wonderful family after the end of his professional career. The Spanish legend retired late last year, playing his last official event at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November. Everyone hoped that the last year of Rafa’s career would be richer in satisfaction, but…
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Novak Djokovic risks losing positions in the ATP ranking
Novak Djokovic is preparing to return to action after the injury to his left thigh suffered during the 2025 Australian Open. The former world No. 1 had feared that this physical problem would be more serious and that it would keep him away from the ATP tour for a couple of months, but the situation…
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Roger Federer participates in a hilarious commercial with Elmo
Roger Federer certainly had no problem occupying his time after finishing his professional career. The former world No.1 said goodbye to the ATP tour in 2022, although his court appearances had become increasingly sporadic in the two years leading up to his decision to quit. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had a serious knee injury,…
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Naomi Broady explains why Novak Djokovic is criticized so often
Novak Djokovic is often the subject of criticism from fans and insiders for several reasons. The Serbian legend has always been a very divisive and polarizing player, whose choices have provoked mixed reactions in most cases. During the 2025 Australian Open, the former world No.1 was booed by the Australian crowd due to his decision to…
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Are Nike Vapor 12 tennis shoes right for you? In-depth review & performance test
Nike calls it the perfect shoe, developed with feedback from Carlos Alcaraz. The Nike Vapor 12 blends past innovations with modern advancements. Inspired by fan-favorite models like the Vapor 9.5, Vapor X, and Vapor XI Tour, this latest iteration is built for speed, precision, and a close-to-the-court feel that competitive players demand. This article contains affiliate…