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Iga Swiatek concerns fans with latest move as people wonder what’s happening
Iga Swiatek won’t be defending her China Open title next week as the Polish tennis star is withdrawing from the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing due to “personal reasons.” Following a US Open quarterfinal outing, the world No. 1 signed up to play in Seoul this week but withdrew just a few days before the…
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Jarry, Bublik, Musetti enjoy Chinese culture at Chengdu Open player party including 19-year-old Shang
In the YouTube video titled “Jarry and Bublik enjoy Chinese culture at Chengdu Open player party including 19-year-old Shang,” Jarry, Bublik, Musetti enjoy their experience at the Chengdu Open in China. Jarry expresses regret over missing the opportunity to visit the pandas due to family obligations but looks forward to visiting soon. Bublik reflects on…
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Former Major semi-finalist notches his best result since February 2020
Former world no. 14 and a Major semi-finalist, Kyle Edmund, is enjoying his best week since February 2020. The Briton qualified for the main draw of the Columbus Challenger and scored two victories for a place in the quarter-final. The Johannesburg native competed in the last eight at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco following…
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Mischa Zverev responds to Roger Federer’s words
Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev© YouTube…
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H2H, prediction of James Kent Trotter vs Ernesto Escobedo in Columbus Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 20th September 2024
James Kent Trotter and Ernesto Escobedo will clash against each other in the quarter of the Columbus Challenger for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 11:00 am on COURT 1. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for…
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Carlos Alcaraz calls ‘a nightmare’ his first match against Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz will play the Laver Cup for the first time, an event in which his legendary countryman Rafael Nadal will not be present. The 22-time Slam champion was one of the most anticipated tennis players at the Uber Arena in Berlin but, a few weeks ago, he announced that he would not participate in…
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Quarters order of play Vallaloid Padel P2 with Coello, Tapia, Galan, Chingotto
As the Valladolid P2 Padel Tournament approaches the quarterfinals, some of the best players in the sport will be showcasing their prowess. Arturo Coello, Agustin Tapia, Alejandro Galan, and Federico Chingotto are all performing, and fans are looking forward to it. Arturo Coello has been playing with great intensity and strategy this season. He is…
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Roger Federer hopes to see Rafael Nadal play in 2025
In a recent interview with MOPO, Roger Federer focused on his friend and great rival on the court Rafael Nadal, who was initially among the participants in the Laver Cup 2024, scheduled this year in Berlin from today Friday 20 September to Sunday 22 September. Roger Federer has already been in Berlin for a few…
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Doctor Roger Federer Will See You Now | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
In the “Doctor Roger Federer Will See You Now” episode of the “What Now? with Trevor Noah” podcast, tennis legend Roger Federer reflects on his career and life beyond tennis. He discusses the challenges of balancing academics and tennis, the importance of authenticity, and the emotional experience of retiring from the sport. Federer also shares…
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LAVER CUP. Friday order of play with Alcaraz, Zverev, Dimitrov in action
The Laver Cup 2024 kicks off today in Berlin’s Uber Arena, promising a thrilling start to the weekend. This annual event, named after the legendary Rod Laver, pits Team Europe against Team World in a unique team competition format. The excitement is palpable as some of the biggest names in tennis prepare to take the…
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H2H, prediction of Tristan Boyer vs Nishesh Basavareddy in Columbus Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 20th September 2024
Tristan Boyer and Nishesh Basavareddy will clash against each other in the quarter of the Columbus Challenger for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 1:30 pm on COURT 3. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The…
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Sir Andy Murray discusses post-retirement and his newfound love for golf
In the YouTube video “Sir Andy Murray discusses post-retirement and his newfound love for golf,” the retired tennis champion shares his delight in transitioning to golf and the pleasure of spending more time with his family after years of relentless traveling. Murray discusses the simplicity of golf and the parallels between the two sports, emphasizing…
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Emma Raducanu confesses why she really struggled to close out Seoul R16 match
Emma Raducanu confessed that she felt a sudden tension after going up by a set and two breaks against No. 8 seed Yuan Yue in the Seoul round-of-16 just because it wasn’t a situation to which she was very accustomed. On Thursday, the 21-year-old ousted the Chinese tennis player 6-4 6-3 to reach her fifth…
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LIV golfer Cameron Smith: I want to win the majors
Cameron Smith’s decision to join LIV Golf two years ago sent shockwaves through the golf world. Many fans expected the talented Australian to remain loyal to the PGA Tour, where he had been building a successful career. When he announced his move to LIV Golf, Smith was one of the top players on the PGA…
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Naomi Osaka confirms first tournament of 2025; set to return after eight years
Naomi Osaka has already confirmed her first tournament of the 2025 season as the Japanese tennis star is set to return to the ASB Classic after not playing there in nearly a decade. On Thursday, the organizers of the WTA 500 event in Auckland announced the four-time Grand Slam champion as their first big name…
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Transitioning to golf: Andy Murray sets clear targets
Andy Murray has decided to turn his attention to new hobbies after finishing his tennis career, with golf taking center stage. The British tennis star revealed after the Olympics in Paris that he wanted to retire and explore other interests. Following in the footsteps of other famous athletes who have taken up golf after their…
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Bjorn Borg sheds light on reasons behind shock retirement at 26
Bjorn Borg says he will soon be revealing all the details about his shock retirement but for now can only share that he lost the motivation to play and didn’t feel like his focus was where it needed to be. After becoming a Grand Slam champion at the 1974 French Open shortly after turning 18,…
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[UPDATED QF]. Prediction, H2H of Nadia Podoroska’s draw vs Zidansek, Sramkova, Siegemund to win the Hua Hin
Nadia Podoroska is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Hua Hin. The Argentine has defeated Ksenia Laskutova 6-1 6-0 and Katerina Siniakova 6-3 6-3 to reach the quarter where she will face Tamara Zidansek. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Nadia Podoroska’s projected draw alongsideherpresumable opposition in Thailand Open. Nadia…
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Laver Cup Order of Play for Friday, September 20, 2024
Casper Ruud faces Francisco Cerundolo in the Laver Cup opener on Friday, September 20th. Photo credit: Laver Cup Laver CupUber ArenaBerlin, GermanySeptember 20-22, 2024Surface: Hard Court The post Laver Cup Order of Play for Friday, September 20, 2024 appeared first on 10sBalls.com • TennisBalls.com.
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TC Laver Cup TV Schedule
TC’s Laver Cup coverage starts on Friday at 7 a.m. Eastern time. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, September 19, 2024 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty for Laver Cup It’s Laver Cup weekend and Tennis Channel is your ticket to live coverage. Tennis Channel touts it will televise 22 hours of live Laver Cup coverage starting on Friday,…