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I’m sorry Jannik Sinner – “I can’t”
I’m sorry Jannik Sinner – “I can’t”- With all of the PED/doping fails and rationales put forward over the years, I’m sorry Jannik Sinner, I can’t buy even one more. I can’t accept your explanation. I can’t accept the innocent chain of events brushed aside as a reasonable accident. I can’t deal with any more…
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Jannik Sinner gets emotional dedicating his title to his aunt who is terminally ill
Jannik Sinner’s Heartfelt Dedication: A Triumph Beyond Tennis In a moment that transcended the boundaries of sport, Jannik Sinner, the young tennis sensation, captured hearts worldwide with his emotional victory speech at the US Open. After clinching his second Grand Slam title, Sinner took a moment to dedicate his win to his beloved aunt, who…
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Ex-Slam champ and No. 1 shuts down claims Novak Djokovic is done after poor US Open
Lindsay Davenport admits she was a bit stunned to see Novak Djokovic pick up a very US Open exit but warns that the Serb absolutely cannot be written off as she predicts that he could win two or three Grand Slams next year. When the 37-year-old arrived in New York for the final Major of…
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Sabalenka after US Open win: “It’s always been my goal to put our family name in the history of tennis.”
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became a three-time Grand Slam champion by defeating American Jessica Pegula in the 2024 US Open final, adding to her two previous major titles from the Australian Open. When asked if she thought about her place in tennis history, Sabalenka revealed that the goal has been in her heart ever since…
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Pegula: More Confident Than Ever After Run to US Open Final
Jessica Pegula broke through in New York, and now believes her level is good enough to win majors. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday September 7, 2024 New York—For a long time, Jessica Pegula had to wonder if she could hang with the best players in the game. Sure, she was a six-time major…
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U.S. Open draw analysis: Alcaraz with Sinner in top half, Djokovic’s path favorable
As usual, on paper it’s another three-man battle on the men’s side at a Grand Slam. Only two can be on the same side of the draw, and once again those two are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic, who won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics but is still seeking his first…
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Sabalenka Opens Up on Mental Health Struggle After Former Partner’s Death
Aryna Sabalenka admits she struggled mentally for months after former partner’s unexpected death earlier this spring. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka opens up for the first time in a new interview about the mental health challenges she faced after the death of her former partner in March. MORE: Five US…
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Lacoste exudes luxury: Stunning off-white pieces elevate tennis fashion
Lacoste consistently delivers when it comes to women’s tennis fashion, and their latest WTA collection intended for players at the 2024 US Open is no exception. The iconic crocodile logo graces a stunning array of apparel that beautifully blends classic silhouettes with modern innovations in design, texture, and color palette. Their new dresses and separates…
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Shapovalov clarifies his comments on Jannik Sinner doping case
In the wake of the recent doping controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov has stepped forward to clarify his earlier comments. The situation has stirred significant debate within the tennis community, with many players and fans expressing their opinions on social media. Initially, Shapovalov’s remarks were perceived as a direct criticism of…
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Raducanu faces fellow Slam winner Kenin in US Open first round
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton’s first US Open appearance for two years.
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Montreal Masters 1000 full tournament preview and predictions
Expect the unexpected at the 2024 National Bank Open. It’s an even busier summer than usual because of the Olympics, and the fact that it was on a different surface (clay) only adds to the variables involved in the U.S. hard-court swing. Gold medalist Novak Djokovic and silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz have already withdrawn from the…
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Alcaraz Shares Djokovic’s Message at Net
Novak Djokovic delivered an encouraging message to Carlos Alcaraz after beating him in the gold-medal match. By Richard Paglaro | @TennisNow | Sunday, August 4, 2024 Photo credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Champions learn from loss. Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in poise under pressure in his 7-6, 7-6 victory over second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in today’s…
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Naomi Osaka gets brutal Toronto opener just a week after making this statement
Naomi Osaka’s tough luck with draws continues as the four-time Grand Slam champion is set to meet Ons Jabeur in her opener at a WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. After giving birth and missing last year’s National Bank Open, 26-year-old Osaka is returning to Toronto this year. But she definitely won’t have an easy start…
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.
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Montreal National Bank Open Draws and Order of Play for Monday, August 5, 2024
Mackenzie McDonald faces James Duckworth in Montreal on Monday in qualifying action. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Montreal National Bank Open Montreal, CanadaAugust 6-12, 2024Prize Money: $6,795,555Surface: Hard Court Sinner Returns to Action in Montreal World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who withdrew from the Olympics with tonsillitis, returns to action heading the Montreal field. Alexander Zverev…
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Zheng Qinwen, China’s golden woman!
Zheng Qinwen triumphed over Donna Vekic with a decisive 6-2 6-3 victory in the final of the Paris Olympics, securing the gold medal in tennis. With the historic win on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros, the world No. 7 secured China’s first Olympic medal in women’s singles and the country’s second gold medal in…
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Andy Murray reveals who dedicated him the most touching message
Andy Murray ended his glorious professional career at the Paris Olympics. After three splendid battles in doubles alongside his friend and colleague Daniel Evans, the Scotsman said goodbye to tennis – to which he dedicated his entire life with passion and dedication – at the Paris Olympics. For the former ATP number 1, often capable…
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Ebden and Peers elated after winning the Olympic doubles gold
In the men’s doubles final on Saturday, Matthew Ebden and John Peers won Australia’s second gold medal in tennis history, defeating Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), and 10-8 in a set tiebreaker. Ebden and Peers, two neighbours from Perth, achieved success for Australia by taking a red-clay…
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Washington, D.C. final preview and prediction: Korda vs. Cobolli
Sebastian Korda and Flavio Cobolli will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they battle for the Citi Open title on Sunday. Their only previous encounter did not disappoint; Korda prevailed 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4 on the red clay of Rome. Now the roles are reversed in terms of Korda having home-court…
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Novak Djokovic’s era is definitely over
The final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships was different from expectations. Fans and experts were expecting a great battle after last year’s epic final, but Carlos Alcaraz dominated Novak Djokovic from the beginning to the end of the match with a very clear score on the Centre Court. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz © Getty…