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Sinner’s aunt passes away at 56 according to recent reports
Recent reports say that Meggi Rauchegge, Jannik Sinner’s aunt, passed away at the age of 56. Sinner honoured Rauchegge during his victory speech at the 2024 US Open. She was Siglinde’s sister and had a significant role in Sinner’s upbringing, giving him support and care as a young boy. After winning the Australian Open in…
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FIP PADEL RANKINGS. Following their victory over Galan and Chingotto in the Valladolid final, Coello and Tapia affirm their leadership.
The recent victory in Valladolid over Galan and Chingotto has not only cemented Coello and Tapia’s position in the FIP standings but also laid the groundwork for upcoming contests. The padel community is excited for their upcoming battles, where they will surely keep showing off their amazing skills and pushing for more achievement. Here are…
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Alexander Zverev shares a very huge attack against ATP schedule
Alexander Zverev, at a press conference on the sidelines of the Laver Cup, complained a lot about the current tennis schedule and heavily attacked ATP. The busy schedule, with many tournaments held close together without allowing players to rest and recover energy, has returned to prominence as a topic in the world of tennis during…
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ATP TOKYO DRAW, PRIZE MONEY. Fritz, Hurkacz, Ruud, Tsitsipas are the top seeds
Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas are the top seeds of the ATP draw in Tokyo. The defending champion is Ben Shelton who defeated Aslan Karatsev 7-5 6-1. The winner of the competition will take home $340,010 in prize money while the runner-up will receive $182,950. This is the prize money with a…
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Carlos Alcaraz rips ATP schedule: “They are killing us”
The 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz has given his opinion on the tennis schedule, which according to many of his colleagues is too busy. Carlos shared their thoughts, on the sidelines of the victory against Ben Shelton in the Laver Cup, analyzing how the current schedule is killing tennis players. “Many believe that this…
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H2H, prediction of Charles Broom vs Alexey Vatutin in Orleans Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 23rd September 2024
Charles Broom and Alexey Vatutin will play each other in the qualifications of the Orleans Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Monday at 3:00 pm on ST CYR EN VAL NO.2. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds…
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Billy Horschel: I was excited but at the same time, I felt for Rory McIlroy
Billy Horschel showed great focus when it mattered most and managed to defeat Rory McIlroy in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship. The American golfer secured his victory in the playoff, proving that this tournament brought him good fortune, and it’s clear he earned it with his performance. Facing him was a well-known…
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Rory McIlroy: The game is testing me a little more than it has done in the past
Rory McIlroy faced disappointment again after losing in the playoff at the BMW PGA Championship. His opponent was the impressive Billy Horschel, who had previously won this tournament three years ago. McIlroy lost on the second playoff hole at Wentworth. After missing out on victories at the US Open and the Irish Open, Rory experienced…
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The Legion XIII advances without Jon Rahm
The Legion XIII team, without its captain Jon Rahm due to flu, qualified this Saturday for the LIV Golf team final in Dallas (USA). However, the Fireballs team, whose captain is Castellón native Sergio García, was left out of the final and lost in the semi-finals. Legion XIII, results The organization announced this Saturday that…
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Golf without scoreboard: 3-Player Formulas
We have already talked about unconventional game formulas for two players in which strategy and skill are rewarded, and the score has a secondary importance (you can find them here); we continue our search for alternative ways to compete on the golf course, when playing a “match” with three or four friends. Golf, formulas The…
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John McEnroe hits Ben Shelton with honest advice on where he is making mistake
John McEnroe’s tennis knowledge was on full display during a Laver Cup action on Saturday as the American tennis legend noticed one thing about Ben Shelton that may be preventing the 21-year-old from elevating his game to a new level. Over the weekend, the world No. 17 took on Carlos Alcaraz in Berlin – and…
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Laver Cup Tennis 2024 From Berlin By Alix Ramsay for 10sBalls
BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 22: Carlos Alcaraz of Team Europe celebrates after winning match and championship point with Casper Ruud, Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe against Taylor Fritz of Team World during the Men’s Singles match on day three of the Laver Cup at Uber Arena on September 22, 2024 in Berlin,…
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Daniil Medvedev answers if he ‘hates’ Alexander Zverev after brutal Monte Carlo feud
Daniil Medvedev says it is just not true that he hates Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas but acknowledges that there have been some tense moments with those two in the past and that he would not call them his best friends. This past weekend, the three stars joined forces at the Laver Cup to represent…
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Carlos Alcaraz tops Taylor Fritz, secures Laver Cup crown for Team Europe
Team Europe secured the fifth Laver Cup title in Berlin, the first since 2021. World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz led the blue squad toward a tight 13-11 win over Team World, collecting eight points on his Laver Cup debut. In the deciding match on the third day, the Spaniard took down the US Open finalist…
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Team Europe wins Laver Cup 13-11 after Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz
In a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 Laver Cup, Team Europe emerged victorious with a narrow 13-11 win over Team World. The decisive moment came when Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz in a high-stakes singles match, securing the trophy for Europe for the first time since 2021. The final day of the competition was filled…
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H2H, prediction of Samuel Vincent Ruggeri vs Hazem Naow in Orleans Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 23rd September 2024
Samuel Vincent Ruggeri and Hazem Naow will square off in the qualifications of the Orleans Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 12:30 pm on CENTRAL ARENA. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick…
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Struggling Rybakina withdraws from Beijing
Elena Rybakina’s 2024 season has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and her recent withdrawal from the China Open in Beijing adds another chapter to her challenging year. The Kazakh star, who has been battling a persistent back injury, announced her decision to pull out of the prestigious WTA 1000 event, leaving fans and…
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H2H, prediction of Zhizhen Zhang vs Bu Yunchaokete in Hangzhou with odds, preview, pick | 23rd September 2024
Zhizhen Zhang and Bu Yunchaokete will play each other in the semifinal of the Hangzhou Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 7:30 pm on CENTER COURT. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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CHENGDU RESULTS. Lorenzo Musetti, Alibek Kachmazov, Yannick Hanfmann, Juncheng Shang win on Sunday
Lorenzo Musetti, Alibek Kachmazov, Yannick Hanfmann, Juncheng Shang reach the semifinal in Chengdu on Sunday. This is what has occurred. 1/4 A.Kachmazov N.Jarry (image) 6-3 6-4 Spotlight 1/4 L.Musetti A.Mannarino (image) 6-2 5-7 6-2 1/4 Y.Hanfmann P.Portero (image) 7-61 6-2 Spotlight 1/4 J.Shang A.Bublik (image) 6-4 7-68 Spotlight SeeDraw (image) See fullDRAW Lorenzo Musetti in…
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Jannik Sinner arrives in Beijing and tries to speak Chinese
After his win at the 2024 US Open, Jannik Sinner’s season continues with the ATP 500 in Beijing. This tournament evokes beautiful memories in the mind of the world’s number 1, who won in China last year beating Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals and Daniil Medvedev in the final. That triumph started his splendid season…