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Tapia, Coello beat Lebron Di Nenno to reach the final in Vallaloid where they face Chingotto and Galan
Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello defeated Juan Lebron and Martin Di Nenno in an exciting show of ability and willpower to earn a spot in the final of the esteemed Premier Padel tournament in Valladolid. It was 6-2 6-2 at the end. This victory not only demonstrates Tapia and Coello’s supremacy on the court, but…
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Danielle Collins suffers another setback amid very rough period
Danielle Collins’ rough last couple of months continue after the American tennis star was forced to pull out of the upcoming WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing due to illness. After a very impressive first part of the year and having a kind of fairytale farewell, things went south for the 30-year-old in late July when…
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Reason why Novak Djokovic didn’t play the Laver Cup
Novak Djokovic’s season may be very close to its conclusion. The former world number 1 has not played much this year, focusing only on the main events of the calendar. The 37-year-old from Belgrade knows he has not many seasons ahead of him and wants to stay motivated despite winning every title in the sport.…
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Roger Federer’s influence continues to help the Laver Cup
Roger Federer is certainly one of the main secrets behind the success of the Laver Cup, which has garnered the approval of fans and professionals since its first edition in 2017. Fans had the opportunity to watch legendary doubles such as Federer and Rafa Nadal, King Roger and Novak Djokovic, as well as the last match…
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Padel genius Agustin Tapia and 40 of his most incredible shots
The name Agustin Tapia, sometimes known as “El Mozart de Catamarca,” is well-known to padel players throughout. Tapia plays with a combination of force, accuracy, and originality. He is known as one of the most thrilling players to watch because of his extraordinary precision and style when executing strokes. Tapia’s skill set is extensive and…
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H2H, prediction of Lorenzo Musetti vs Adrian Mannarino in Chengdu with odds, preview, pick | 22nd September 2024
Lorenzo Musetti and Adrian Mannarino will square off in the quarter of the Chengdu Open for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 3:30 pm on COURT CENTER. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for…
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Holger Rune chooses a ‘part-time’ coach for the Asian swing
Holger Rune has chosen a part-time coach (or, if you prefer, an interim) for the Asian Tour that includes his participation in Hangzhou, Tokyo and the Shanghai Rolex Masters. Rune’s program includes this week the ATP 250 in Hangzhou, then next week the Japan Open in Tokyo (ATP 500), then the Asian Tour will end with…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas knows 2025 will be crucial for his career
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ career is below expectations until now. When he played his first tournaments in the professional tour, fans and insiders expected that the Greek would follow in the footsteps of the Big 3 having achieved amazing results as a junior. All fans remember the amazing triumph over Roger Federer at the 2019 Australian Open,…
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Casper Ruud shares his appreciation for Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is playing the Laver Cup this weekend and he’s having a lot of fun with his teammates. The young Spaniard made his debut in doubles yesterday with Alexander Zverev, but the two champions were defeated by Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton in the last match of Day 1. The former world number…
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H2H, prediction of Nishesh Basavareddy vs James Kent Trotter in Columbus Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 21st September 2024
Nishesh Basavareddy and James Kent Trotter will fight against each other in the semifinal of the Columbus Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Saturday at 11:00 am on COURT 1. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for…
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Taylor Fritz analyzes his hard times after US Open dramatic final
Taylor Fritz analyzed his feelings following the defeat in the US Open final against Jannik Sinner, revealing – in the Nothing Major podcast together with other tennis players and former tennis players such as Jordan Thompson, John Isner and Sam Querrey – how the days after the New York final were worse than he imagined.…
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Iga Swiatek withdraws from China Open
In a surprising turn of events, World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming China Open. The Polish tennis star cited personal reasons for her decision, leaving fans and the tennis community speculating about the circumstances behind her absence. Swiatek, who has had a remarkable season with multiple…
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Love game over? Anastasia Potapova sparks split rumors with Alexander Shevchenko after Instagram wipe
Tennis stars Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko, who tied the knot at the tender age of 22 in December 2023, may already be calling it quits just nine months into their marriage. Eagle-eyed fans have been quick to speculate on the couple’s relationship status after Potapova unfollowed her husband on Instagram and scrubbed all traces…
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H2H, prediction of Ugo Blanchet vs Gijs Brouwer in St. Tropez Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 21st September 2024
Ugo Blanchet and Gijs Brouwer will play each other in the semifinal of the St. Tropez Challenger for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 4:30 pm on COURT CENTRAL TAG HEUER. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…
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Opening Night Gala | Laver Cup 2024
In the YouTube video titled “Opening Night Gala | Laver Cup 2024,” two tennis players share their excitement and anticipation for the event. They express their enjoyment of the camaraderie between rivals turned teammates and the unique insight into the minds of top players. The new team format and diversity of the sport are also…
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European Tour chief apologizes for PGA Tour and PIF’s controversial meeting date
After Guy Kinnings, the European Tour Group chief executive, held meetings with the PGA Tour and PIF on September 11, there were immediate reactions from the families of 9/11 victims. Golf fans also reacted strongly, viewing Kinnings’s actions as a catastrophic move that disrespected the victims. In response to the huge backlash, Kinnings later decided…
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Scheffler’s little arrangement to pay his caddy
Guest on the American online podcast “Pardon My Take”, world number 1 Scottie Scheffler looked back on his XXL 2024 season and the compensation that goes with it. Revealing in passing a small arrangement to please everyone on the financial level. The $25 million FedEx Cup bonus paid to Scottie Scheffler a few weeks ago…
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Ricky’s picks for Laver Cup Day 2, including Alcaraz vs. Shelton
The 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, Germany is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday competition between Team Europe and Team World. It will heat up in a big way on Day 2, when each match is worth two points. Here are my picks for two of Saturday’s best matchups. Daniil Medvedev (EUR) vs. Frances Tiafoe…
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Rory McIlroy, the improbable solution invented
If you wanted further proof of the imagination deployed by players on a course, watch this incredible putter shot by world number 3 Rory McIlroy on Thursday at Wentworth! After four consecutive birdies and a bogey on the 7th, Rory McIlroy found himself in an awkward position on the 8th, one of the few holes…
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Fritz and Shelton Top Alcaraz and Zverev to Level Laver Cup After Day 1
BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 20: Taylor Fritz of Team World plays a forehand alongside partner Ben Shelton against Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz of Team Europe during the Men’s Doubles match on day one of Laver Cup at Uber Arena on September 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup…