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David Ferrer gave new updates on Rafael Nadal’s presence at Davis Cup Finals
David Ferrer has fueled the hopes of fans to see Rafael Nadal at Davis Cup Finals, which will be played in November in Malaga. The captain of Team Spain, in a press conference after his team’s success against the Czech Republic, France and Australia, aired the possibility that the legendary 22-time Grand Slam champion could…
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H2H, prediction of Michael Vrbensky vs Marko Topo in Bad Waltersdorf Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 17th September 2024
Michael Vrbensky and Marko Topo will fight against each other in the qualifications of the Bad Waltersdorf Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Tuesday at 10:00 am on COURT 3. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for…
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Novak Djokovic explains his particular choice
Novak Djokovic is living the last years of his legendary career and is struggling to find the right motivation to continue competing at the highest levels. The former world number 1 did not win an ATP title this season and was not brilliant in the Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the final only at the Wimbledon…
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H2H, prediction of Maks Kasnikowski vs Alexander Blockx in St. Tropez Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 17th September 2024
Maks Kasnikowski and Alexander Blockx will clash against each other in the 1st round of the St. Tropez Challenger for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Tuesday at 10:00 am on COURT 6. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds…
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Laver Cup Offers Free Outdoor Fan Zone
Laver Cup is bring Fan Zone for the fans this week. Tennis fans are in for a treat with the unveiling of Laver Cup Berlin 2024’s free outdoor Fan Zone, which will make the Laver Cup action accessible to everyone. Complete with the official Laver Cup Practice Court and Viewing Area and Sponsor Village the Fan Zone, located directly outside Uber…
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Jannik Sinner replicates Novak Djokovic’s path, enlists two from his former team
World no. 1 Jannik Sinner added two strong names to his coaching staff. The Italian will work with the fitness trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio, who both worked with the 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic in the past. Panichi stayed with the Serb for five years, as the two worked together between 2019…
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Ons Jabeur withdraws from the remaining 2024 season due to injury concerns
Ons Jabeur has announced the immediate withdrawal of her 2024 season. The world No. 22, who withdrew from the US Open and the Olympics, has had a difficult year. The Tunisian player has not participated in any matches since losing to Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open’s opening round last month. She made the tough…
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Hewitt Rips “Ridiculous” Davis Cup Schedule
After Australia qualified for the Davis Cup Final 8, captain Lleyton Hewitt blasted the demanding schedule. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 16, 2024 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty for ITF Lleyton Hewitt treasures Davis Cup competition, but asserts the demanding Davis Cup scheduled can trash players’ bodies. Hall of Famer and Australian captain Hewitt praised his players for qualifying…
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Jimmy Connors ‘hits’ Carlitos Alcaraz to praise Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe
“Tennis is a 365-day job and you can’t live on just one result. That result, no matter how great, is now over. American men players need to start moving forward as they have done and prove that they deserve that semifinal and final every time they step out on the court and play.” This is…
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Xiyu Wang tops Golubic in the 1st round to play vs Siegemund at the Thailand Open. HIGHLIGHTS – HUA HIN RESULTS
Xiyu Wang gets the better of Viktorija Golubic 7-5 6-1 in the 1st round in Hua Hin on Monday. Wang is going to play against Laura Siegemund in the 2nd round. The match lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes. Her best achievement in this event was reaching the quarter in 2020. Here you can see…
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Collins, Pegula, Townsend Lead USA for King Cup Finals
Caroline Dolehide and Peyton Stearns named to U.S. squad for November 13-20th Finals. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 16, 2024 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty for ITF US Open finalist Jessica Pegula and Miami Open champion Danielle Collins will head the United States’ quest to reclaim the Billie Jean King Cup. Captain Lindsay Davenport selected Collins, Pegula, US…
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Former ATP ace discusses Roger Federer’s legacy
Roger Federer has had an impact on tennis that is second to none in the history of this sport. The former Swiss champion has been loved in every corner of the world and has earned a reputation among his colleagues that attests to his status as a global icon. Fans and insiders would have liked…
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ATP CHENGDU DRAW, PRIZE MONEY. Musetti, Bublik, Jarry, Martinez Portero are the leaders
Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Nicolas Jarry, Pedro Martinez Portero are players leading the ATP draw in Chengdu. The defending champion is Alexander Zverev who defeated Roman Safiullin 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 6-3. The winner will collect $178,195 in prize money while the finalist will receive $103,950. This is the overall prize money also compared with the previous…
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BREAKING: Ons Jabeur has just made big call amid very rough and challenging 2024
Ons Jabeur is putting a curtain on her very rough and challenging year as the Tunisian has decided to skip the remainder of the season due to her ongoing shoulder injury and try to return to being fully healthy for the start of the next season. After a breakthrough 2021 season and then making Grand…
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H2H, prediction of Jana Fett vs Saisai Zheng in Hua Hin with odds, preview, pick | 17th September 2024
Jana Fett and Saisai Zheng will face off in the 1st round of the Thailand Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Tuesday at 2:00 pm on Court 2. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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Novak Djokovic has not been hypocritical with his fans
Novak Djokovic played little and badly this season, made exceptional for the amazing victory at the Paris Olympics. The Serbian champion has finally fulfilled his dream of winning the gold medal for his country, playing his best tennis in the final against Carlos Alcaraz on the court Philippe Chatrier in Paris. Novak Djokovic© @DjokerNole X…
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FIP PADEL RANKINGS. Coello and Tapia win the Rotterdam title and extend their lead over Galan and Chingotto.
The FIP (International Padel Federation) rankings are an essential indicator of a player’s performance and consistency in the fast-paced world of padel. Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello have recently cemented their places at the top of these rankings with an incredible triumph at the Rotterdam title. The pair gave an absolutely amazing performance in Rotterdam.…
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Iga Swiatek pulls off Ashleigh Barty feat 2.5 years after move that left her shocked
Iga Swiatek achieved a very special milestone this Monday as the Polish tennis superstar has matched Ashleigh Barty at the seventh spot for the most weeks spent at the world No. 1 position. On April 2nd, 2022, the 23-year-old officially replaced the former three-time Grand Slam champion as the top-ranked player on the WTA Tour.…
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Magdalena Frech’s 2024 Guadalajara Championship Speech
Magdalena Frech expressed her excitement and gratitude for winning her first WTA title at the 2024 Guadalajara Championship. While feeling uncertain about wearing the traditional sombrero, she talked about her optimism and congratulated Olivia and her team for their strong performance during the tournament. Frech also expressed her appreciation for her coach’s long-term support and…
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Novak Djokovic proclaims: ‘I’m done with the ATP Finals and ranking’
Novak Djokovic led Serbia in the Davis Cup World Group I tie against Greece in Belgrade. Competing for his country at home for the first time in seven years, the 24-time Major winner brought two wins, securing the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers tie for his country. Novak claimed the elusive Olympic Games gold medal in…