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Errani battles past Wozniacki in Madrid opening round
Italian qualifier Sara Errani battled her way to a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday.
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Monte-Carlo SF preview and prediction: Djokovic vs. Ruud
World No.1 Novak Djokovic is inching closer to his first title of 2024 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as he takes on Norway’s Casper Ruud in the semifinals on Saturday. Novak Djokovic came into Monte-Carlo with an 8-3 match record for the season and no titles. And this time it’s not because of travel bans…
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Swiatek Leads Poland to Fast Start vs Switzerland at BJK Cup
The World No.1 has dropped five games in her last three BJK Cup matches. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 12, 2024 Photo Source: ITF/ BJK Cup Iga Swiatek is no stranger to winning streaks. She of the 37-match tear in 2022 is also building a nice little number for the Polish BJK…
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Monte-Carlo Masters Draws and Schedule for Saturday, April 13, 2024
Two-time Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas faces world No. 2 Jannik Sinner for a spot in the Monte-Carlo final. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Monte-Carlo, MonacoApril 7-14, 2024Prize Money: €5,950,575 Novak Djokovic Returns in Monte-Carlo Eleven-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Monte-Carlo. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic returns to his home-away-from-home tournament…
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Miami Open Draws and Schedule for Friday, March 29, 2024
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in a rematch of the 2023 Miami Open final. Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium Miami Open Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FloridaMarch 17-March 31, 2024Prize Money: $8,800,000Singles champions will receive $1.1 million Sunshine Double Sizzles to Climax in Miami Tennis rocks the Hard…
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Miami SF preview and prediction: Zverev vs. Dimitrov
Alexander Zverev and Grigor Dimitrov will be squaring off for the ninth time in their careers when they clash in the semifinals of the Miami Open on Friday. Zverev is dominating the head-to-head series 7-1 and has won seven in a row at Dimitrov’s expense since the Bulgarian prevailed back in 2014 at the Swiss…
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Alcaraz on Dimitrov Loss – “He Made Me Feel Like I Was 13 Years Old”
The Spaniard shows his class — and sense of humor — after a tough loss. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 28, 2024 After his bid for the Sunshine Double died in Miami on Thursday night, Carlos Alcaraz had to give props to his opponent. “He made me feel like I’m 13 years…
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Indian Wells semifinal expert picks: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
Expert picks are back for the Indian Wells Masters semifinals on Saturday afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (3) Jannik Sinner vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Ricky: It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Alcaraz vs. Sinner is currently the best rivalry in…
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BNP Paribas Open Women’s Semifinal Photo Gallery by Rob Stone
“I’m very proud of myself that I kept my nerves, and then I just fought hard in that third set,” said Maria Sakkari after withstanding Coco Gauff and rain delays to reach the Indian Wells final. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens on…
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Podcast #6 – Men’s Indian Wells Preview
Listen to insights on the upcoming Men’s Indian Wells tournament. Here’s my take on everything important. Let’s talk tennis!
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Podcast #5 – Women’s Indian Wells Preview
Listen to insights on the upcoming Women’s Indian Wells tournament. Here’s my take on everything important. Let’s talk tennis!
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Djokovic Nominated for 2024 Laureus World Sportsman Award
The 24-time major champion hopes to tie Roger Federer for most Laureus awards for a tennis player. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 26, 2024 Novak Djokovic has been nominated for the prestigious Lareus World Sportsman of the Year Award for 2024. The 24-time major champion, a four-time recipient of the award, will…
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Dubai Championships Draws and Schedule of Play for Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev takes the court in Dubai on Tuesday. Photo credit: Getty Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFebruary 25-March 2, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $2,941,785 Desert Duel in Dubai Daniil Medvedev, accompanied by new coaching addition Gilles Simon, headlines the field in Dubai. Andrey Rublev is the second seed, Hubert…
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Dubai R1 previews and predictions: Medvedev vs. Shevchenko, Lehecka vs. Fucsovics
Daniil Medvedev is back from his post-Australian break and will go up against Alexander Shevchenko in the Dubai first round on Tuesday. The order of play also features a showdown between Jiri Lehecka and Marton Fucsovics.(1) Daniil Medvedev vs. Alexander ShevchenkoMedvedev will be playing for the first time since the Australian Open when he takes…
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ATP Rankings, February 19, 2024 – Sinner to No.3, De Minaur to No.9
Jannik Sinner is the first Italian man to ever hold a Top 3 ranking. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 19, 2024 Jannik Sinner – he of the 15-match winning streak – has cracked yet another rankings milestone this week. This and more in our ATP rankings report for Monday February 19. Sinner…
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Qatar Open Draws and Schedule of Play for Monday, February 19, 2024
Lorenzo Musetti of Italy takes the court in Doha on Monday. Photo by Agn Foto/LiveMedia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Qatar Open Doha, QatarFebruary 19-25, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $1,395,875 Stars Convene in Qatar The Qatar ExxonMobil Open, one of two ATP Tour events held in the Middle East, has been selected by players as the…
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Vonn Skis with Federer and Declares: You’re My Forever GOAT
Photo credit: Lindsey Vonn Instagram Legends Roger Federer and Lindsey Vonn relish the rush of going downhill fast together. When it comes to Greatest Of All Time, Vonn puts her friend Fed at the sport’s summit. Long-time friends Federer and Vonn recently fulfilled a shared promise by taking a ski trip. Vonn, who has hung…
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ATP Tour and WTA 2024: Schedule of Play for Monday February 12 for Rotterdam, Delray Beach, Buenos Aires and Doha
Monday’s schedule of play for the ATP Tour and WTA Events in Rotterdam, Delray Beach, Buenos Aires and Doha can be found below. This week marks the second week of a busy month of action in February. With four events on the schedule, tennis fans will have an abundance of matches to follow through the…
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Drinking Hole: Moutet Pounds Pepsi, Feuds with Fans in Loss
When Corentin Moutet had an out of body experience on court, he started pounding Pepsi. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, February 11, 2024 When Corentin Moutet felt an out of body experience, he pounded Pepsi in a thirst for revival. In a wild Buenos Aires qualifying match, Moutet feuded with fans, called for the…
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Podcast #4 – 2024 Australian Open Wrap-Up
Listen to insights on the incredible 2024 Australian Open. Here’s my take on everything important and how it sets up the rest of the year. I cover the women, the men, the “moms” and the Americans. Let’s talk tennis!
