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Jimmy Connors blasts Naomi Osaka over early injury, Auckland final retirement
Jimmy Connors called out Naomi Osaka on the latest episode of his podcast as the former eight-time Grand Slam champion suggested that the Japanese should have physically prepared better for the start of 2025. In the first week of the new season, the 27-year-old won her opening four matches in Auckland to reach the final…
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Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs announce addition
Fireballs GC, Sergio García’s LIV Golf team, has announced today the signing of a new golfer for the 2025 LIV Golf League season. This is the Madrid-born Luis Masaveu who joins the team to replace Eugenio López Chacarra who, as García confirmed in October, was not going to continue with them this year. In this…
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Ruud survives, Nishikori wins in five on opening day of Australian Open
The 2025 Australian Open is off and running. It was a deluge for much of the afternoon on Sunday, but action under the closed courts went unscathed and even the outer courts were good to go later in the evening and night. The result was a mostly full schedule of play on Day 1 at…
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Jacob Fearnley had to delete Instagram ahead of Nick Kyrgios match in Melbourne
Jacob Fearnley decided to delete Instagram ahead of his Australian Open match against Nick Kyrgios because he was receiving lots of messages and it was distracting him. In what will be his debut at Melbourne Park, the British tennis player is set to meet a home favorite and one of the players whose matches draw…
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Patsy Hankins Trophy: Asia defeats Europe
The Asia Pacific team defeated Team Europe, which included Carolina Melgrati and Francesca Fiorellini, 20-12 in the fourth edition of the Patsy Hankins Trophy, the women’s equivalent of the Bonallack Trophy, which was played in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, on the course of the Al Hamra Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates.…
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Zheng Qinwen keeps it straight honest about cold handshakes: I don’t always smile
Zheng Qinwen admits she is simply not the one who will smile after a defeat and therefore there will probably more cases of what some describe as cold handshakes. In the last year, the Chinese tennis star several times found herself in the headlines because of her post-loss demeanor. Following a US Open quarterfinal defeat…
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Justin Rose: “Loved the challenge, loved the experience” after leading GBeI to glory
The Great Britain and Ireland side achieved a dominant victory over the Continental Europe team in Abu Dhabi (17-8). The Team Cup presents a perfect way for Europeans to prepare for the massive challenge in September this year: the Ryder Cup. The captain of the European team, Luke Donald, is an optimist, but he is…
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Team Cup victory: Fleetwood praises teammates and captain Justin Rose
The GB&I team managed to win against the Continental Europe team led by Francesco Mollinari. The hero of the Great Britain and Ireland squad was the experienced Tommy Fleetwood, who won the decisive point for GB&I with a victory against Mathieu Pavon. In an interview with the media, the 33-year-old Englishman pointed out that this…
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Rennae Stubbs advises Nick Kyrgios to be an adult and control himself
Nick Kyrgios did not miss the opportunity to launch another dig at Jannik Sinner by commenting on Cruz Hewitt’s post, posted by the son of the legendary Lleyton after a training session with the ATP No.1 “I love you Cruz, but this is not good. Contaminated post!” wrote the Australian. Words that Rennae Stubbs did…
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Jannik Sinner reflects on world no. 1 honor: ‘It felt beautiful’
Jannik Sinner will start his 32nd week on the ATP throne on Monday. The Italian will also play his first match of the season at the Australian Open against Nicolas Jarry. Jannik took charge in 2024 and left everyone behind. Last June, he dethroned Novak Djokovic and became the 29th world no. 1 in ATP history.…
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Novak Djokovic reveals what’s the mysterious green button he wears under his t-shirt
Novak Djokovic is always experimenting with alternative methods unknown to the masses to try to keep his physique in shape and to extend the sporting vision of his body. If you remember, at the last French Open, the Serbian champion had a red button under his t-shirt capable of emitting wavelengths of therapeutic light; a…
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Todd Woodbridge gets real on Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s doping matters
Former Australian tennis player Todd Woodbridge, who was number 1 in doubles and who for a long time formed a very strong pair with his countryman Mark Woodforde, has expressed his clear opinion on the events related to the positive tests for doping substances failed by Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. He also spoke out on…
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Carlos Alcaraz takes important decision against ATP schedule
Carlos Alcaraz came back to talk about schedule and programming, during the Media Day of the Australian Open 2025. The Spaniard has never hidden his negative opinion regarding the seasonal tennis schedule too full of events, which according to the Spaniard can also compromise the health of tennis players, more exposed to injuries. “There is…
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Trouble for LIV Golf: Two star players, DeChambeau and Koepka, could leave the tour
LIV Golf, although they had the goal of attracting a large number of golfers to their side, it seems that they could live the opposite scenario. Namely, judging by the inscriptions of the British media, many of the golfers from the controversial Tour are not satisfied with the treatment, and the fact that they are…
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Watch: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz train next to each other
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among the top Australian Open favorites. Two youngsters conquered all four Major titles in 2024, and they want more in the new season! Jannik and Carlos shared the same side of the court during Sunday’s practice session. Rain spoiled the action in Melbourne during the opening day, and the players…
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Australian Open Draws and Order Of Play for Monday, January 13, 2025
WTA Finals champion Coco Gauff faces former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in an AO opener on Monday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 12-26, 2025A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2025 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic returns playing for a record-extending 11th AO…
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Rennae Stubbs indicates Coco Gauff the winner of the Australian Open 2025
Coco Gauff, together with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek will be the favorites for the 2025 edition of the Australian Open. The Belarusian, defending champion, as well as winner in Brisbane, will try to continue her golden moment, which began last August, when she also won the US Open. Rennae Stubbs, former coach of Serena Williams,…
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‘Like My Home Major’: Stefanos Tsitsipas relishes Melbourne’s Greek vibes
Stefanos Tsitsipas is preparing for his eighth Australian Open main draw. The Greek hopes for a deep run in Melbourne, calling it a ‘home Major’ due to a massive support from the Greek community. World no. 11 knows how to play well at the Australian Open. He reached three semi-finals before reaching the title clash in…
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Australian Open: Defending champ Aryna Sabalenka ousts former world No. 3 in opener
Aryna Sabalenka struggled a bit in her opening match at the Australian Open but ultimately managed to beat former world No. 3 Sloane Stephens in two sets 6-3 6-2. Throughout the match, the top seed was creating chances on the return and she earned a total of 13 break points and converted five. When it…
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Carlos Alcaraz opens up about post-US Open challenges: ‘It’s Been Hard for Me’
Carlos Alcaraz has won 16 ATP titles from 21 finals. The Spaniard plays at full pace until the US Open but struggles to repeat that in the closing months of the season. The young gun has reached only one ATP final after the last Major event of the season. It came at last year’s ATP…