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Pegula: More Confident Than Ever After Run to US Open Final
Jessica Pegula broke through in New York, and now believes her level is good enough to win majors. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday September 7, 2024 New York—For a long time, Jessica Pegula had to wonder if she could hang with the best players in the game. Sure, she was a six-time major…
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U.S. Open draw analysis: Alcaraz with Sinner in top half, Djokovic’s path favorable
As usual, on paper it’s another three-man battle on the men’s side at a Grand Slam. Only two can be on the same side of the draw, and once again those two are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic, who won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics but is still seeking his first…
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Sabalenka Opens Up on Mental Health Struggle After Former Partner’s Death
Aryna Sabalenka admits she struggled mentally for months after former partner’s unexpected death earlier this spring. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka opens up for the first time in a new interview about the mental health challenges she faced after the death of her former partner in March. MORE: Five US…
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Lacoste exudes luxury: Stunning off-white pieces elevate tennis fashion
Lacoste consistently delivers when it comes to women’s tennis fashion, and their latest WTA collection intended for players at the 2024 US Open is no exception. The iconic crocodile logo graces a stunning array of apparel that beautifully blends classic silhouettes with modern innovations in design, texture, and color palette. Their new dresses and separates…
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Shapovalov clarifies his comments on Jannik Sinner doping case
In the wake of the recent doping controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov has stepped forward to clarify his earlier comments. The situation has stirred significant debate within the tennis community, with many players and fans expressing their opinions on social media. Initially, Shapovalov’s remarks were perceived as a direct criticism of…
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Raducanu faces fellow Slam winner Kenin in US Open first round
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton’s first US Open appearance for two years.
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Montreal Masters 1000 full tournament preview and predictions
Expect the unexpected at the 2024 National Bank Open. It’s an even busier summer than usual because of the Olympics, and the fact that it was on a different surface (clay) only adds to the variables involved in the U.S. hard-court swing. Gold medalist Novak Djokovic and silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz have already withdrawn from the…
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Alcaraz Shares Djokovic’s Message at Net
Novak Djokovic delivered an encouraging message to Carlos Alcaraz after beating him in the gold-medal match. By Richard Paglaro | @TennisNow | Sunday, August 4, 2024 Photo credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Champions learn from loss. Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in poise under pressure in his 7-6, 7-6 victory over second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in today’s…
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Naomi Osaka gets brutal Toronto opener just a week after making this statement
Naomi Osaka’s tough luck with draws continues as the four-time Grand Slam champion is set to meet Ons Jabeur in her opener at a WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. After giving birth and missing last year’s National Bank Open, 26-year-old Osaka is returning to Toronto this year. But she definitely won’t have an easy start…
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.
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Montreal National Bank Open Draws and Order of Play for Monday, August 5, 2024
Mackenzie McDonald faces James Duckworth in Montreal on Monday in qualifying action. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Montreal National Bank Open Montreal, CanadaAugust 6-12, 2024Prize Money: $6,795,555Surface: Hard Court Sinner Returns to Action in Montreal World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who withdrew from the Olympics with tonsillitis, returns to action heading the Montreal field. Alexander Zverev…
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Zheng Qinwen, China’s golden woman!
Zheng Qinwen triumphed over Donna Vekic with a decisive 6-2 6-3 victory in the final of the Paris Olympics, securing the gold medal in tennis. With the historic win on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros, the world No. 7 secured China’s first Olympic medal in women’s singles and the country’s second gold medal in…
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Andy Murray reveals who dedicated him the most touching message
Andy Murray ended his glorious professional career at the Paris Olympics. After three splendid battles in doubles alongside his friend and colleague Daniel Evans, the Scotsman said goodbye to tennis – to which he dedicated his entire life with passion and dedication – at the Paris Olympics. For the former ATP number 1, often capable…
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Ebden and Peers elated after winning the Olympic doubles gold
In the men’s doubles final on Saturday, Matthew Ebden and John Peers won Australia’s second gold medal in tennis history, defeating Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), and 10-8 in a set tiebreaker. Ebden and Peers, two neighbours from Perth, achieved success for Australia by taking a red-clay…
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Washington, D.C. final preview and prediction: Korda vs. Cobolli
Sebastian Korda and Flavio Cobolli will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they battle for the Citi Open title on Sunday. Their only previous encounter did not disappoint; Korda prevailed 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4 on the red clay of Rome. Now the roles are reversed in terms of Korda having home-court…
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Novak Djokovic’s era is definitely over
The final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships was different from expectations. Fans and experts were expecting a great battle after last year’s epic final, but Carlos Alcaraz dominated Novak Djokovic from the beginning to the end of the match with a very clear score on the Centre Court. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz © Getty…
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What Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final win vs Novak Djokovic means for Roger Federer?
Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon final loss to Carlos Alcaraz means that Roger Federer’s all-time record at The Championships stays intact for at least another year as now there may be a real chance of the Serb never tying or overtaking the Swiss tennis icon’s feat of eight titles at The All England Club. Djokovic, who has…
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Carlos Alcaraz gives great reason for picking riskier over simple shots at times
Carlos Alcaraz gave a pretty interesting explanation when asked why he at times opts for a riskier instead of a simpler shot as the Spaniard reveals that going for something extravagant can actually help him “relax” on the court. Alcaraz, who turned 21 in May, has been one of the top players in the game…
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Carlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic, wins second Wimbledon crown
Carlos Alcaraz defended the Wimbledon title! Carlos faced the 24-time Major winner Novak Djokovic and earned a dominant 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 victory, lifting his second Wimbledon trophy and securing the fourth Major crown at 21! Carlos got broken once while serving for the win in the third set and delivered five breaks, outplaying Novak in the opening…
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Krejcikova overcomes Paolini in Wimbledon final, wins second Grand Slam singles title
Barbora Krejcikova bounced back from losing the second set to defeat Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the Wimbledon final, thereby increasing her total tally of Grand Slam titles (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles) to 12. No.31 seed Krejcikova dominated the first set with immaculate serving and net play, boasting a 90% first-serve percentage and…
