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Funny Tsitsipas : “I feel privileged to be led by the most good-looking captains that I could have ever asked for.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis sensation, has always been known for his candid and heartfelt expressions both on and off the court. His recent comments about the Laver Cup captains have added another layer to his charismatic persona. “I honestly feel privileged to be led by the most good-looking captains that I could have ever…
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Former world no. 19 wins his first main draw matches in five years
Hyeon Chung, former world no. 19 and the Australian Open semi-finalist, is back on the winning way for the first time in nearly five years! The Korean entered the M25 Takasaki Futures in Japan with a wild card and scored two wins for a place in the quarter-final. Unranked, Hyeon is starting from rock bottom,…
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Coco Gauff ends cooperation with coach Brad Gilbert after disappointing US Open run
Coco Gauff, currently ranked world number six, has ended her partnership with coach Brad Gilbert, just weeks after her unsuccessful US Open title defense. The 20-year-old American star, who won her first Grand Slam under Gilbert’s guidance last year, suffered a fourth-round defeat to compatriot Emma Navarro at this year’s tournament, prompting the decision to…
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Laver Cup Day 1: Carlos Alcaraz will make his debut
This weekend there will be the 2024 edition of the Laver Cup at the Uber Arena in Berlin. Team Europe is clearly in the lead of Team World this year, even without 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. The Spanish legend – who lived some memorable moments in this event – is not at the…
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Alcaraz, Ruud, Tsitsipas, Dimitrov in action on day one at the Laver Cup
Excitement Builds as Alcaraz, Ruud, Tsitsipas, and Dimitrov Take the Stage on Day One of the Laver Cup The Laver Cup 2024 is set to kick off with a bang as some of the biggest names in tennis gear up for action on the first day. The prestigious event, held this year at the Uber…
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Seoul: Emma Raducanu dismantles No. 8 seed, sets up potential QF vs top seed
Emma Raducanu has been through to the Seoul quarterfinal after delivering a great performance to oust No. 8 seed Yue Yuan 6-4 6-3. Playing against the 40th-ranked Chinese for the first time in her career, the unseeded Briton led from start to finish as her win was never really a doubt. Although the 2021 US…
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Novak Djokovic on Jannik Sinner loss: ‘I often think about wasted MPs’
Novak Djokovic completed the game of tennis at the Olympic Games, winning the elusive gold medal and adding the 15th notable trophy to his incredible collection. For the rest of his career, the Serb will focus on Majors and national duties, committing himself to chasing the second Davis Cup trophy for Serbia. Novak missed a…
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Federer wants to apologize to Alcaraz after refusing to warm up with him
In a heartwarming turn of events, tennis legend Roger Federer has expressed his desire to apologize to rising star Carlos Alcaraz for a past incident that has lingered in his mind. The Swiss Maestro, known for his grace both on and off the court, recently shared an anecdote that highlights his humility and respect for…
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Djokovic thanks Dimitrov after successful exhibition in Sofia
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and camaraderie, tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov delighted fans with an unforgettable exhibition match in Sofia. The event, held at the Arena Sofia, was more than just a showcase of tennis prowess; it was a celebration of friendship and mutual respect between the two athletes. Djokovic, a…
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Nick Kyrgios ‘offers’ to coach Coco Gauff, after her split with Brad Gilbert
The technical partnership between American tennis player Coco Gauff and coach Brad Gilbert has come to an end, but the US Open winner may have found a new coach: Nick Kyrgios! With a funny post on his X account, the Australian tennis player has offered to coach the young American star, writing: “I’d coach her!” I’d…
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ATP BEIJING ENTRY LIST. Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Medvedev the top seeds in the main draw
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev will compete in the upcoming ATP that will be staged on the 23rd of September 2024 in Beijing. The defending champion is Jannik Sinner who defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6(2) 7-6(2). Cameron Norrie had to withdraw from Beijing. This is the latest entry list (click here for he…
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Conchita Martínez hints at combined Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup tournament
Conchita Martínez, former Spanish tennis legend and current director of the Billie Jean King Cup finals, has revealed exciting plans to potentially combine the tournament with the Davis Cup. In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Martínez shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup finals, which will move from Seville to Malaga…
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H2H, prediction of Thiago Moura Monteiro vs Sandro Kopp in Bad Waltersdorf Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 19th September 2024
Thiago Moura Monteiro and Sandro Kopp will face off in the 2nd round of the Bad Waltersdorf Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Thursday at 10:00 am on CENTER COURT. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and…
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Coco Gauff Splits with Coach Brad Gilbert
Coco Gauff of the United States has split with coach Brad Gilbert. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images The trip is over for the Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert alliance. The 2023 US Open champion Gauff and coach Gilbert have parted company, ending their partnership of 14 months. “Thanks Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer…
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Slam icon reveals scary thing now about Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka
Jimmy Connors thinks Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have been so great this year that it is safe to state that they will start winning some matches in the locker room because there is now “a fear factor” in playing against them. At the start of the season, the 23-year-old Italian became a Grand Slam…
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Federer on the scene for Borg and McEnroe’s Laver Cup finale
The players have arrived. The fans are getting ready. Laver Cup week is here, and the 2024 festivities will officially get underway on Friday afternoon at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. One such “fan” is Roger Federer, who will be in attendance as a spectator this time around. Federer is a founding member of the…
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Emma Raducanu lays out her plan after heavy criticism on her scheduling
Emma Raducanu has revealed that she plans to play a full schedule during the Asian swing as this news comes after a summer during which the Briton’s schedule was heavily questioned and criticized. After regularly playing in the opening four months of the season, the former world No. 10 skipped the Rome Open and French…
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Daria Kasatkina’s take on double standards claims in Jannik Sinner doping drama
Daria Kasatkina doesn’t agree with claims that double standards were involved in the handling of the Jannik Sinner doping situation as the Russian believes the Italian being in a position to hire a group of top lawyers ultimately made the difference. When it was announced that the ATP world No. 1 twice tested positive for…
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Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov embrace memorable night in Sofia
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov have been friends for years, battling at tournaments but enjoying the time off the court. The Serb and the Bulgarian met in Sofia on Tuesday night, embracing an exhibition in Arena Sofia and giving the crowd something to cheer about. Dimitrov prevailed 6-4, 2-6, 10-6, with the young Bulgarian player…
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H2H, prediction of Laslo Djere vs Filip Misolic in Bad Waltersdorf Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 19th September 2024
Laslo Djere and Filip Misolic will fight against each other in the 2nd round of the Bad Waltersdorf Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 1:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…