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  • ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner tops Daniil Medvedev, remains perfect

    ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner tops Daniil Medvedev, remains perfect

    As predicted, Jannik Sinner is the ATP Finals semi-finalist! World no. 1 completed the round-robin stage in Turin with a 3-0 score, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to sail into the last four.  The Italian extended his streak against the Russian, beating him for the seventh time in the previous eight encounters to turn the…

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  • Big fine for Big Foe: ATP fines Frances Tiafoe $120K for Shanghai outburst

    Big fine for Big Foe: ATP fines Frances Tiafoe $120K for Shanghai outburst

    World no. 18 Frances Tiafoe has been fined $120,000 by the ATP Fines Committed! Tiafoe suffered a tight 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 defeat to Roman Safiullin at the Shanghai Masters, losing his temper in the closing stages and blasting the chair umpire at the net with insults. The American’s violent words could not disappear under the surface. The…

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  • Emma Raducanu confirms rumors involving Maria Sharapova’s former team member

    Emma Raducanu confirms rumors involving Maria Sharapova’s former team member

    Emma Raducanu appears to be set to hire a fitness coach after the former world No. 10 confirmed that she is “having discussions” with Yutaka Nakamura. Last week, British media reported that the 2021 US Open champion was exploring the prospect of adding Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka’s former fitness coach after missing the last…

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  • Emma Raducanu shares confidence for her Billie Jean King Cup Finals path

    Emma Raducanu shares confidence for her Billie Jean King Cup Finals path

    Emma Raducanu is trying to find the right balance between tennis and private life, especially after the serious injuries and the three surgeries of spring 2023. The British player, together with her countrywomen, will be one of the protagonists of her team at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, where she will try…

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  • Aryna Sabalenka candidly admits she isn’t a robotic player

    Aryna Sabalenka candidly admits she isn’t a robotic player

    Emotions are important in everyday life as in sports, as in tennis, and Aryna Sabalenka – who in the podcast Served with Andy Roddick analyzed this issue with the former American player – knows well it. Already starting from 2023, the Belarusian has made enormous progress in managing emotions, progress that has helped her win three…

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  • ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz ousts Alex de Minaur. Will it be enough?

    ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz ousts Alex de Minaur. Will it be enough?

    Taylor Fritz finished the round-robin stage at the ATP Finals in Turin with a 2-1 score. The American faced Alex de Minaur in the final group match and scored a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory in two hours and eight minutes. Fritz is now waiting for tonight’s match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev to see…

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  • HIGHLIGHTS. Galan and Chingotto defeat Diestro and Sanyo to advance to the quarterfinals of the Kuwait Padel P1 Tournament

    HIGHLIGHTS. Galan and Chingotto defeat Diestro and Sanyo to advance to the quarterfinals of the Kuwait Padel P1 Tournament

    Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galan have advanced to the Kuwait Padel P1 Tournament quarterfinals. In a match that went to two sets and almost required a third, they defeated Diestro and Sanyo to guarantee their spot. They defeated the Deus brothers in a thrilling three-set match in the previous round before this victory. Considering Galan’s…

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  • What are the various padel smashes?

    What are the various padel smashes?

    If executed properly, smashing in padel can change the course of the game and work in your advantage. Let’s examine the many padel smashes and their distinctive features: A defensive smash that’s usually employed to keep control of the point is the bandeja. Using a sidearm motion, this shot combines slice and topspin to hit…

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  • Review of the Skull Padel V600: Is It the Best Racket for Beginners?

    Review of the Skull Padel V600: Is It the Best Racket for Beginners?

    In this review for Padel Smash Academy, Julian and Cesc examine the Skull Padel V600. With the perfect blend of control and adaptability, their racket is designed for intermediate and adaptable players who wish to advance their talents. Julian’s View: Julian claimed that the V600’s broad sweet spot and simplicity of usage made it an…

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  • Andy Murray becomes a stage actor: a ‘new career’ that begins?

    Andy Murray becomes a stage actor: a ‘new career’ that begins?

    After retiring from tennis at the Paris Olympics 2024, Andy Murray has announced that he will embark on a new career: he will bring a theatre show that will tell the story of his career to theatres in the United Kingdom. So no, not a new career as a coach! The British player officially retired…

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