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Australian Open: Inspired Madison Keys beats Elina Svitolina with huge QF comeback
Elina Svitolina got off to a strong start to her Australian Open quarterfinal match but then an inspired Madison Keys made a huge comeback to win 3-6 6-3 6-4. After no breaks were seen through the first six games, the 28th-seeded Ukrainian won three games in a row to clinch the opener. Down by a…
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Emotional Paula Badosa recounts fearing her career was over after win over Coco Gauff
Paula Badosa was extremely emotional after stunning Coco Gauff to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal as the Spanish tennis star instantly remembered that just a year earlier she received a devastating injury diagnosis and didn’t know what the future held for her. On Tuesday, the world No. 12 delivered a big-time performance to beat…
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Holger Rune comments on Jannik Sinner’s medical timeout that drew controversy
Holger Rune didn’t have anything against Jannik Sinner taking a medical timeout but noted that a lengthy break ruined his rhythm. After the world No. 1 started to physically struggle late in the second set of their Australian Open round-of-16 match – the Italian’s hands were shaking and his movement was impacted – the Dane…
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American Express for Straka, Manassero 43rd
Sepp Straka is the winner of The American Express. The Austrian, with a total of 263 (65 64 64 70, -25) shots, won in La Quinta, California, beating the American Justin Thomas, 2nd with 265 (-23). Third place with 266 (-22) for the Australian Jason Day and the American Justin Lower, 5th with 268 (-20)…
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Watch: Eva Lys left in disbelief after told how much she earned at Australian Open
Eva Lys was left stunned and in disbelief after being told how much money she made by reaching the Australian Open round-of-16. Anyone who has been following this year’s Happy Slam edition knows that the 128th-ranked German’s run will be remembered as one of the best stories of this year’s tournament. After just barely making…
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Ricky’s pick for the Australian Open quarterfinal between Sinner and De Minaur
Good news for Alex de Minaur: he is in the quarterfinals of his home slam for the first time in his career. Bad news: he has to go up against Jannik Sinner. De Minaur would rather face anyone else, but it will be Sinner on the other side of the net at the Australian Open…
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Feliciano Lopez shocked by Novak Djokovic’s win over Carlos Alcaraz
Almost no one could have imagined such a victory for Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion left the whole world speechless once again and reiterated his special feeling with the Australian Open. The Serbian legend prevailed in four sets against Carlos Alcaraz despite an adductor injury, which affected him especially between the end of…
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Tyrrell Hatton wins in Dubai, Migliozzi eighth
Eighth career success on the DP World Tour, the fifth in a Rolex Series event, for Tyrrell Hatton. The Englishman, in the United Arab Emirates, won, with a total of 273 (71 65 68 69, -15), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The 33-year-old from High Wycombe, among the stars of the Liv, the Arab Super…
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Shane Lowry: 4 weeks without a golf club was the perfect offseason reset
Shane Lowry is ready for a new challenge in his career, the next tournament on the calendar, the Farmers Insurance Open. The experienced Irishman remembers last year’s performance with nostalgia. Although he did not finish the tournament at the top, Lowry delighted the golf public with the first albatross of his career, holing his second…
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Novak Djokovic discusses his injury and responds to Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic’s career really seems to know no end. When the former world number 1 seems to be in decline, he always finds a way to silence his detractors and to show all his greatness. The Serbian legend was considered a clear underdog by bookmakers on the eve of her match against Carlos Alcaraz, which…
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Harmon III stood by Koepka through controversy, but a new chapter begins
Brooks Koepka once again ended his collaboration with coach Claude Harmon III, a few days ago. Although the two of them split in 2020, four years later the same thing happened. It is not known what lies behind Koepka’s decision, but it is clear that this experienced golfer is not satisfied with the work of…
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2025 Ras Al Khaimah Championship: Prize fund details revealed
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has caught the attention of golf fans for many reasons. This tournament had many quality golfers at their disposal, who aimed to win this competition. In the end, Tyrrell Hatton was the most concrete, deservedly celebrating in this tournament. Immediately after this tournament, the Ras Al Khaimah Championship will follow,…
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Australian Open: Timeless Novak Djokovic downs Carlos Alcaraz!
Four months before turning 38, Novak Djokovic is still a player to beat! The ten-time Australian Open winner stopped the clock at Melbourne Park and ousted world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 for a place in the semi-final. Thus, the legend reached his 50th Major semi-final and arranged the clash against world no.…
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Goran Ivanisevic Is No Longer Coaching Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan is not working with Goran Ivanisevic anymore. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The trip is over for the Goran Ivanisevic-Elena Rybakina partnership. The 2001 Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic, who previously coached Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic, announced he is no longer coaching Rybakina. The pair started a trial partnership in late 2024.…
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Xander Schauffele’s injury explained: The full report
After it was confirmed a few days ago that Xander Schauffele will miss The American Express, as well as the Farmers Insurance Open, there were immediately rumors about the nature of his injury. His team confirmed that it was a matter of ‘medical issues’, but they did not want to reveal specifically what it was…
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Coco Gauff has blunt message for critics after surprise Australian Open loss
Coco Gauff had a prepared message for her critics following an Australian Open exit, highlighting that she won’t be bothered by what some “internet coaches” may have to say. After collecting her maiden WTA Finals trophy and also winning the United Cup, the American’s bid to win her third consecutive title ended after Paula Badosa…
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Australian Open: Alexander Zverev downs Tommy Paul, reaches last four
World no. 2 Alexander Zverev will compete in the Australian Open semi-final for the third time. The German faced the 12th seed Tommy Paul in the quarter-final and earned a 7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1 win in three hours and 28 minutes. Thus, Alexander collected his ninth Major semi-final at 27, matching Stan Wawrinka and Daniil…
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Australian Open: Coco Gauff sprays 41 unforced errors in QF loss to Paula Badosa
Paula Badosa has made her maiden Grand Slam semifinal after upsetting Coco Gauff 7-5 6-4 in the Australian Open quarterfinal. Early in the match, the 11th-seeded Spaniard missed out on two break points but didn’t make the same mistake in the 11th game, when she broke the American for a 6-5 lead before serving out…
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Katie Boulter claps back at ‘keyboard warriors’ over Australian Open exit criticism
Katie Boulter seemingly received some unpleasant and insulting comments following her Australian Open exit so she decided to fire back at trolls in a creative way. At the opening Grand Slam of the year, the top-ranked British female tennis player defeated Rebecca Marino in her opener before world No. 75 Veronika Kudermetova handed her a…
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Eva Lys recounts ‘a lot of tearful nights’ after fairytale Australian Open run
Eva Lys declared her Australian Open fairytale as “the nicest week” of her life but also shared that not long ago she was having tearful nights and wondering if her moment would ever come. On Monday, the lucky loser’s impressive campaign at Melbourne Park finished with a 6-0 6-1 defeat to Iga Swiatek. As you…