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Emma Raducanu’s ex-coach issues strong reaction amid latest attacks on Jannik Sinner
Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray’s former coach Mark Petchey issued a very harsh statement on some of the comments made about the Jannik Sinner doping case, saying that it is plain ridiculous to believe that the Italian avoided any suspension because double standards were involved. For context, ever since the ITIA announced that the world…
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Challenge Tour: second title for Euan Walker
The Scotsman Euan Walker, with a final round of 66 (-6) shots, the best score of the round, recovered six positions and won with 135 (69 66, -9) the Swiss Challenge, played on the Golf Saint Apollinaire course (par 72) in Folgensbourg, a French city on the border with Switzerland. The Challenge Tour tournament, due…
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Aryna Sabalenka’s coach on Elena Rybakina-Stefano Vukov split amid shock accusations
Aryna Sabalenka’s long-time coach Anton Dubrov claims the Elena Rybakina and Stefano Vukov split isn’t something that is being discussed in the locker room but dropped some hints about what may have happened in the case that shocked the tennis world. After the 2022 Wimbledon champion arrived at the US Open with Vukov but then…
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[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Naomi Osaka’s draw vs Volynets, Gauff, Kalinskaya, Pegula, Sabalenka to win the Beijing
Naomi Osaka is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Osaka has defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-3 6-2 and Yulia Putintseva 3-6 6-4 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Katie Volynets. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Naomi Osaka’s projected draw andherpresumable opponents in China Open. Naomi…
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H2H, prediction of Adria Soriano Barrera vs Justin Engel in Villena Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024
Adria Soriano Barrera and Justin Engel will square off in the qualifications of the Villena Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Monday at 1:30 pm on PISTA 1. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for Tennis Tonic…
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Halep to launch her comeback against Rodionova in Hong Kong
Former world No. 1 Simona Halep will play her first match since May at the upcoming Hong Kong 125 Open. The two-time Grand Slam champion was cleared to compete earlier this year after her initial four-year ban for an anti-doping violation was reduced to nine months in March. After an absence of more than 18…
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H2H, prediction of Clement Tabur vs Hynek Barton in Braga Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024
Clement Tabur and Hynek Barton will face off in the qualifications of the Braga Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 10:00 am on CENTER COURT. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The…
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When will Jannik Sinner know his fate?
Jannik Sinner is trying to defend his title from last year’s ATP 500 in Beijing, which marked the beginning of his ultimate leap. The Italian ace had risen a lot after winning in China in 2023, prelude to an exceptional season finale with triumphs in the ATP 500 in Vienna and in the Davis Cup…
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Impressive Carlos Alcaraz sails into Beijing QF
Carlos Alcaraz is through into the last eight in Beijing following an impressive performance! World no. 3 faced Tallon Griekspoor in the second round and notched a 6-1, 6-2 victory in 56 minutes. The Spaniard played one of his best matches of the season, dominating on serve and return and booking a spot in his…
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Karen Khachanov ousts Cerundolo in the 2nd round to clash vs Alcaraz at the China Open. HIGHLIGHTS – BEIJING RESULTS
Karen Khachanov conquers Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(4) 7-6(9) in the 2nd round in Beijing on Sunday. Khachanov will try to keep the momentum against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter. The battle lasted 2 hours and 9 minutes. His best result in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2019. Here you can see his history at…
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H2H, prediction of Ugo Humbert vs Tomas Machac in Tokyo with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024
Ugo Humbert and Tomas Machac will play each other in the semifinal of the Japan Open Tennis Championships for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 6:00 pm on COLOSSEUM. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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WATCH: The amazing 6 Kings Slam trailer shows Nadal and Djokovic’s acting skills
The Six King Slam exhibition, which will take place in Saudi Arabia from October 16 to 19, will bring together under one roof the best of men’s tennis; just think that there will be Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. The organizers of the tournament have published an…
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WADA appeal on Jannik Sinner’s case divides
Yesterday, it was reported that WADA has appealed the acquittal sentence for Jannik Sinner’s Clostebol positivity. It was a real blow for the world number 1, who hoped to finally put this controversy behind him after already having to face a long trial during the summer. Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot The two-time Grand…
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Jannik Sinner rips WADA appeal arguing he has nothing to hide
“I am disappointed to hear that WADA has chosen to appeal the ITIA ruling after independent judges had exonerated me and declared me innocent. In the last months and during this trial there have been three separate hearings that have confirmed my innocence.” Jannik Sinner has expressed his first words on the appeal filed by…
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Elena Rybakina will come back when she will want: leave her alone
It’s a really particular year for Elena Rybakina, but, regardless of what is really happening to her, I would like to say just one thing: leave her alone. The Kazakh has given up playing several competitions due to stomach problems but also back problems, one of the most recent cases is the China Open in…
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LIVE UPDATES. Jessica Pegula dispatches Kudermetova in the 3rd round at the China Open – BEIJING RESULTS
Jessica Pegula gets by Veronika Kudermetova 6-7(9) 6-1 6-2 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her best result in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the 3rd round in 2023. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Pegula’s Record…
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Paula Badosa topples Sramkova in the 3rd round – BEIJING RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS
Paula Badosa victorious over Rebecca Sramkova 7-5 7-5 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her most significant achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the qualifications in 2019. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Badosa’s Record (image)…
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Eugenie Bouchard’s painful memory, lists mistakes from her Wimbledon final demolition
Eugenie Bouchard still has some painful memories over how the 2014 Wimbledon final went as the former world No. 5 admits she absolutely felt the pressure of playing in a Grand Slam final and later realized the many mistakes that she made during the biggest match of her career. A decade ago, a 20-year-old Bouchard…
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WADA Appeals Jannik Sinner’s Steroid Case
Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis We have NO mixed emotions on this one. We think Sinners a great great player. But a lot of shady stuff took place here. A failed test is a failed test. Sadly the system works that you are guilty until you prove innocence. Most players have to get lawyers. They get…
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Ex-AO boss makes telling statement on WADA appealing Jannik Sinner doping case ruling
Former Australian Open tournament director Paul McName was left stunned after the World Anti-Doping Agency decided to appeal the ruling in the Jannik Sinner case and noted that he wasn’t alone in feeling that way because it is a decision that has been “sending shockwaves through tennis.” On Saturday morning, the WADA announced that they…