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Emma Navarro clears air on if she blames Iga Swiatek for missed double bounce call
Emma Navarro says she isn’t putting any blame on Iga Swiatek over a missed double bounce call as the American called on tennis authorities to allow video technology to also be allowed for use after point ends. After the Pole picked up a drop shot that appeared to hit the court twice, she ended up…
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Watch: Emma Navarro loses key point on missed call, double bounce controversy ensues
The tennis community is again calling for the introduction of VAR in tennis after Emma Navarro lost a key point on an Iga Swiatek double bounce that the chair umpire failed to call. After losing the first set 6-1 to the Pole in their Australian Open quarterfinal match, the American was threatening to get her…
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Billy Horschel surpasses Woods with unforgettable ‘Dirty Bird’ dance at TGL debut
By arriving on the golf scene, TGL confirmed they aim to change the image of golf that fans have had since the beginning of this sport. Billy Horschel’s entrance into the SoFi Center last night amazed the fans, and it seems that the experienced golfer managed to surpass even Tiger Woods with his entrance. Woods…
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LIV Golf’s Greg Norman opens up about next chapter after CEO exit
Golf fans know that Greg Norman will no longer serve as the CEO, and Scott O’Neil will take his place at the end of August this year. Although he was a key figure for the progress of this story, the leaders of LIV assessed that it was time for fresh blood, and someone who could…
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Emma Raducanu reposts Kobe Bryant’s quote and makes her intentions perfectly clear
Emma Raducanu remains determined to make some noise this year as the British tennis star shared a very inspiring quote from late NBA legend Kobe Bryant as she suggests that she is willing to lay it all out there and even suffer if that is going to lead to the Promised Land. Since late 2024,…
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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…