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Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek pocketed hefty sum despite WTA Finals group exit
Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek maybe didn’t make it past the group stage at the WTA Finals but still earned a very notable sum. When it was confirmed in early April that the season-ending tournament would go to Riyadh for the next three years, it was also announced that this year’s event would feature a…
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Emma Raducanu reportedly looking to make splash move after latest injury issues
Emma Raducanu is reportedly exploring the prospect of hiring Maria Sharapova’s former long-time fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura after the last part of 2024 didn’t go as expected. When it comes to the Briton’s health, everything in that regard has been well-documented and it is not a secret that the 21-year-old has battled some major injury…
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Daria Kasatkina sounds off on rule that allowed Barbora Krejcikova to make WTA Finals
Daria Kasatkina blasted the rule that allowed Barbora Krejcikova to make the WTA Finals without finishing in the top-8 in the Race. Although the Czech finished 12th on the Race to Riyadh, she still made the season-ending tournament. If you wonder why, the world No. 13 won Wimbledon and also finished between 9-20. As a…
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ATP Finals Draws and Schedule for Sunday, November 10, 2024
Taylor Fritz faces Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals on Sunday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Nitto ATP Finals Turin, ItalyNovember 10-17th, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $15,250,000 Stars Converge for ATP Finals World No. 1 and home hero Jannik Sinner is top seed. Novak Djokovic, the 2023 champion, withdrew. No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz makes his…
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Denis Shapovalov Powers Into First Final Since 2022 in Belgrade
Denis Shapovalov of Canada will play for his second career championship in Belgrade on Saturday. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV Denis Shapovalov has turned simplicity to success in Belgrade this week. Armed with a simple strategic mission—go for it—Shapovalov charged into his first final since 2022 today. Canadian qualifier Shapovalov sped through eight of the last night games sweeping Jiri…
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ORDER OF PLAY DUBAI SEMIFINALS. Coello, Tapia, Galan, and Chingotto will compete in the P1 Padel Tournament in Dubai.
As the semifinals of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 competition get near, fans are looking forward to the exciting matchups. The semifinals’ schedule, which includes some of the best padel players, is set. This is the schedule for the games that will take place on Saturday. (image) (image)
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Alexander Zverev knows his weakness in Grand Slam tournaments
Alexander Zverev has high expectations for this year’s Nitto ATP Finals, where he hopes to win his third title after the triumphs in 2018 (London) and 2021 (Turin). The German champion became the world’s new number 2 thanks to his victory at the Rolex Paris Masters last week and was placed in the group dedicated…
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Tennis fashion in Saudi Arabia: Outfits from the WTA Finals
The 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh has not only showcased impressive tennis but also provided a platform for the players to display the latest in tennis fashion. Here’s a closer look at what some of the world’s top players chose to wear for this prestigious event staged in Saudi Arabia for the first time. Aryna…
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VIDEO. Alcaraz and Medvedev play an incredible rally in Turin
TURIN. Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev enjoy a good relationship and they chose to practice together alongside their coaching teams. Here is the video of their training playing a fantastic point. Highlight-reel points between Alcaraz & Medvedev before the tournament’s even started (image) #NittoATPFinals @CarlosAlcaraz @DaniilMedwed pic.twitter.com/IQrH1zOIOp — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 8, 2024 Carlos…
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A partnership between Higueron Resort and HEAD has been established to advance the growth of tennis and padel.
HEAD and Higueron Resort have announced a ground-breaking agreement that will help advance the growth of both tennis and padel tennis, which is an exciting development for the racquet sports industry. This partnership combines the resources and experience of a top luxury resort renowned for its first-rate sports facilities with that of one of the…