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Naomi Osaka’s ex-coach has very direct message for Coco Gauff
Serena Williams’ ex-hitting partner and Naomi Osaka’s former coach Sascha Bajin has made himself available to Coco Gauff after she decided to make a coaching change. After not having the summer she wanted, the American tennis star put an end to her partnership with coach Brad Gilbert. Shortly after hiring Andre Agassi’s former coach in…
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Rick Macci stressed a wise advice to Coco Gauff
A few days ago Coco Gauff chose to split with coach Brad Gilbert. The American certainly expected more from the US Open, where she was the defending champion, but the disappointing result, which is crowning a season that was all in all below expectations, pushed the 20-year-old towards this decision. The former coach of Venus…
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Carlos Alcaraz coaching Stefanos Tsitsipas during Laver Cup match
Carlos Alcaraz was seen coaching Stefanos Tsitsipas during the Laver Cup 2024. Alcaraz, who is part of Team Europe, provided advice to Tsitsipas during his match against Thanasi Kokkinakis. This kind of interaction is one of the unique aspects of the Laver Cup, where players often take on coaching roles to support their teammates. Here…
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Billie Jean King reveals why she would eliminate best-of-5 sets matches
Billie Jean King, through her X account, has spoken out on the future of tennis, focusing on best-of-5-sets matches, like those played in the men’s singles of the Slams. Could this measure improve the game of tennis and bring younger people closer to our beloved sport? The legendary American talked – among the various aspects…
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Arianne Hartono stuns Hontama in the quarter to set up a clash vs Siegemund. HIGHLIGHTS – HUA HIN RESULTS
Arianne Hartono upsets Mai Hontama 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the quarter in Hua Hin on Friday. Hartono will face off with Laura Siegemund in the semifinal. The battle lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes. This will be her best achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the 1st…
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Daniil Medvedev must change something to stay at the top
2024 has not given much satisfaction to Daniil Medvedev. The Russian champion has not yet won a title this season and many fans think that he has been overtaken by several players in the ATP tour’s hierarchy. The former world number 1 started the season very well, reaching the final at the Australian Open for…
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H2H, prediction of Alexander Bublik vs Federico Agustin Gomez in Chengdu with odds, preview, pick | 21st September 2024
Alexander Bublik and Federico Agustin Gomez will play each other in the 2nd round of the Chengdu Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 4:30 pm on COURT 1. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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Swiatek to miss China Open for mysterious personal reasons
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has made a surprising decision to withdraw from the upcoming China Open, citing “personal reasons.” The five-time Grand Slam champion announced her decision on Friday, leaving fans and experts speculating about the cause behind this unexpected move. Swiatek, 23, was the defending champion in Beijing, having claimed the title last…
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Tsitsipas dismisses Kokkinakis to make it even in the Laver Cup 1st day
In a thrilling encounter on the first day of the Laver Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased his dominance by defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis, bringing Team Europe back on level terms with Team World. The match, held in Berlin, was a crucial one for Tsitsipas, who was eager to avenge his recent US Open loss to Kokkinakis. From…
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World No. 1 Swiatek Pulls Out of Beijing
Iga Swiatek won’t be defending her China Open crown. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 20, 2024 Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Iga Swiatek has pressed pause on her return to tournament tennis. The defending Beijing champion has withdrawn from the China Open due to “personal matters.” TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match “Due…
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Jannik Sinner is the archetype of a new type of player
Jannik Sinner’s career has changed a lot since last autumn. Since playing his first matches in the ATP tour, the Italian tennis player was considered a great prospect for the future but for several reasons (physical and technical) he had not yet expressed his full potential until 2023. After being defeated by Alexander Zverev in the…
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Iga Swiatek concerns fans with latest move as people wonder what’s happening
Iga Swiatek won’t be defending her China Open title next week as the Polish tennis star is withdrawing from the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing due to “personal reasons.” Following a US Open quarterfinal outing, the world No. 1 signed up to play in Seoul this week but withdrew just a few days before the…
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Jarry, Bublik, Musetti enjoy Chinese culture at Chengdu Open player party including 19-year-old Shang
In the YouTube video titled “Jarry and Bublik enjoy Chinese culture at Chengdu Open player party including 19-year-old Shang,” Jarry, Bublik, Musetti enjoy their experience at the Chengdu Open in China. Jarry expresses regret over missing the opportunity to visit the pandas due to family obligations but looks forward to visiting soon. Bublik reflects on…
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Former Major semi-finalist notches his best result since February 2020
Former world no. 14 and a Major semi-finalist, Kyle Edmund, is enjoying his best week since February 2020. The Briton qualified for the main draw of the Columbus Challenger and scored two victories for a place in the quarter-final. The Johannesburg native competed in the last eight at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco following…
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Mischa Zverev responds to Roger Federer’s words
Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev© YouTube…
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H2H, prediction of James Kent Trotter vs Ernesto Escobedo in Columbus Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 20th September 2024
James Kent Trotter and Ernesto Escobedo will clash against each other in the quarter of the Columbus Challenger for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday 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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Carlos Alcaraz calls ‘a nightmare’ his first match against Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz will play the Laver Cup for the first time, an event in which his legendary countryman Rafael Nadal will not be present. The 22-time Slam champion was one of the most anticipated tennis players at the Uber Arena in Berlin but, a few weeks ago, he announced that he would not participate in…
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Quarters order of play Vallaloid Padel P2 with Coello, Tapia, Galan, Chingotto
As the Valladolid P2 Padel Tournament approaches the quarterfinals, some of the best players in the sport will be showcasing their prowess. Arturo Coello, Agustin Tapia, Alejandro Galan, and Federico Chingotto are all performing, and fans are looking forward to it. Arturo Coello has been playing with great intensity and strategy this season. He is…
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Roger Federer hopes to see Rafael Nadal play in 2025
In a recent interview with MOPO, Roger Federer focused on his friend and great rival on the court Rafael Nadal, who was initially among the participants in the Laver Cup 2024, scheduled this year in Berlin from today Friday 20 September to Sunday 22 September. Roger Federer has already been in Berlin for a few…
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Doctor Roger Federer Will See You Now | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
In the “Doctor Roger Federer Will See You Now” episode of the “What Now? with Trevor Noah” podcast, tennis legend Roger Federer reflects on his career and life beyond tennis. He discusses the challenges of balancing academics and tennis, the importance of authenticity, and the emotional experience of retiring from the sport. Federer also shares…