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Carlos Alcaraz has heart-warming goal at Davis Cup alongside idol Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz dreams of winning the Davis Cup Finals alongside his idol Rafael Nadal, to give his legendary countryman one last title before his tennis farewell. At the press conference following the defeat suffered against Alexander Zverev in the third and final round robin match at the ATP Finals – a match that officially decreed Carlitos’…
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Rafael Nadal to endgame: WATCH his training in Malaga on eve of tennis farewell
The next few days will be very emotional for all tennis fans, as Rafael Nadal will play the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, the last official event of his glorious career, a tournament that will be played from 19 to 24 November 2024. After finishing the event in front of his crowd, the 22-time Grand…
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H2H, prediction of Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz in Nitto ATP Finals with odds, preview, pick | 16th November 2024
Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz will square off in the semifinal of the the Nitto ATP Finals for the 12th time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 2:30 pm on Center Court. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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Zverev on beating Alcaraz: “He beat me too much this year so I had to win once at least”
In a thrilling match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Alexander Zverev secured a hard-fought victory over Carlos Alcaraz, winning 7-6(5), 6-4. This win not only propelled Zverev into the semi-finals but also marked a significant moment in their budding rivalry. Zverev, who had faced Alcaraz multiple times this year, admitted that his opponent had…
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H2H, prediction of Federico Coria vs Hugo Dellien in Montevideo Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 16th November 2024
Federico Coria and Hugo Dellien will clash against each other in the semifinal of the Montevideo Challenger for the 10th time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Saturday at 5:00 pm on CANCHA CENTRAL. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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WTA icon shares clear key to Emma Raducanu’s future success
WTA icon and founder Billie Jean King believes the key to Emma Raducanu unlocking her full potential and achieving future success is “staying healthy” over a longer period of time and also being “very patient.” Since writing tennis history and becoming the first-ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam at the 2021 US Open, the…
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Laura Davies criticizes Ryder Cup players who want to be paid: It’s a bit disgraceful
It’s been a few days since the announcement that the Ryder Cup players will be paid at the next edition, and the chaos and noise about it still hasn’t disappeared. Well-known names from the world of golf decided to react and comment on the latest happenings. While the views of individuals vary, it seems that…
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Jannik Sinner asked if he is ‘stressed out’ over upcoming doping case verdict
Jannik Sinner insists he is not stressed over the upcoming decision in his doping case since he has already had a couple of positive hearings and expects nothing but to get the verdict in his favor. In September, the ITIA announced that the world No. 1 twice failed a doping test but that he would…
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Serena Williams’ ex-coach identifies why Zheng Qinwen looks ‘cranky’ at times
Rennae Stubbs doesn’t want to label Zheng Qinwen “a bad loser” but believes that the 22-year-old doesn’t deal with defeats particularly well and that’s probably why she looks “cranky” at times. This year, the Chinese tennis star was one of the most successful players after winning the Paris Olympics and finishing as runner-up at the…
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Rory McIlroy close to equalling Ballesteros
Rory McIlroy is aiming for a sixth Race to Dubai crown. And the Briton admitted that arriving at the emirate’s Jumeirah GE without a fifth Grand Slam “stings” but he is determined to win a sixth crown on the former European Tour Order of Merit that would equal the legendary Seve Ballesteros, Best European Golfer in 1976,…
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Watch: Carlos Alcaraz smashes racquet in anger
Unlike a year ago, Carlos Alcaraz will not compete in the last four at the ATP Finals in Turin. World no. 3 suffered a 7-6, 6-4 loss to world no. 2 Alexander Zverev in an hour and 57 minutes, finishing his campaign with a 1-2 score and ending his campaign. The Spaniard lost a tight…
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Top coach opens up on Roger Federer’s attitude
Roger Federer’s career has been one of the most incredible in the history of sport. His legacy goes far beyond his numerous victories on the tennis court, which have made him one of the best players ever. The former world No. 1 had an impact on fans that is unparalleled and is still much loved…
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WTA star comments on teaming up with Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has already arrived in Malaga, where the Davis Cup Finals will be played starting November 19. There is great anticipation for this event, in which the Spanish legend will say goodbye to professional tennis and put an end to a career that is simply unparalleled. The former world No. 1 doesn’t want to…
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BJKC Finals: Iga Swiatek complicates but wins and avoids disaster vs Paula Badosa
Iga Swiatek complicated against Paula Badosa but ultimately managed to beat the home favorite 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-1 in Malaga to clinch Poland’s victory over Spain and help her nation secure a quarterfinal ticket at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Earlier today, 2023 Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette edged out Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo…
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Daniil Medvedev made bold comparison between Fab 4 and Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner even better than the Fab 4: is it a balsphemy expressed by the Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev or is it the reality of the facts? The Russian was eliminated in the group stage of the ATP Finals and ends 2024 without titles, something he hasn’t done since 2018. This year he reached…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas crowns Rafael Nadal as the greatest athlete in history
Stefanos Tsitsipas has crowned the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal as the greatest athlete of all time. At the end of a disappointing season in which he slipped out of the Top-10, the Greek is in Turin together with Grigor Dimitrov as he is one of the two reserves ready to take the place of the…
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ATP Chairman comments on Carlos Alcaraz’s remark that schedule is ‘going to kill us’
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has broken silence on the players’ complaints about the schedule, acknowledging that the offseason has become very short but also highlighting that there are commitments to top tournaments and insisting that heyt can’t do much there. Over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of frustration on the…
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H2H, prediction of Joao Fonseca vs Calvin Hemery in Lyon Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 15th November 2024
Joao Fonseca and Calvin Hemery will square off in the semifinal of the Lyon Challenger for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 2:30 pm on COURT CENTRAL. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for…
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Kasatkina shares romantic pictures and video of her enjoying the Maldives with her girlfriend
Tennis star Daria Kasatkina recently took to social media to share some beautiful and romantic moments from her vacation in the Maldives with her girlfriend, Natalia Zabiiako. The couple, who have been open about their relationship since Kasatkina came out as bisexual in 2022, enjoyed a well-deserved break after a successful season on the WTA…
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Ex-Wimbledon champ tells Iga Swiatek why Aryna Sabalenka deserved Year-End No. 1
Billie Jean King Cup Finals tournament director Conchita Martinez praised Iga Swiatek as “a dominant player” but added that she believes Aryna Sabalenka deserved to finish this season as the top-ranked player in the game. Last week in Riyadh, the Belarusian tennis star achieved for what she came – she managed to seal the Year-End…