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Daniil Medvedev must change something to stay at the top
2024 has not given much satisfaction to Daniil Medvedev. The Russian champion has not yet won a title this season and many fans think that he has been overtaken by several players in the ATP tour’s hierarchy. The former world number 1 started the season very well, reaching the final at the Australian Open for…
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H2H, prediction of Alexander Bublik vs Federico Agustin Gomez in Chengdu with odds, preview, pick | 21st September 2024
Alexander Bublik and Federico Agustin Gomez will play each other in the 2nd round of the Chengdu Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 4:30 pm on COURT 1. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming…
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Swiatek to miss China Open for mysterious personal reasons
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has made a surprising decision to withdraw from the upcoming China Open, citing “personal reasons.” The five-time Grand Slam champion announced her decision on Friday, leaving fans and experts speculating about the cause behind this unexpected move. Swiatek, 23, was the defending champion in Beijing, having claimed the title last…
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Tsitsipas dismisses Kokkinakis to make it even in the Laver Cup 1st day
In a thrilling encounter on the first day of the Laver Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased his dominance by defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis, bringing Team Europe back on level terms with Team World. The match, held in Berlin, was a crucial one for Tsitsipas, who was eager to avenge his recent US Open loss to Kokkinakis. From…
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World No. 1 Swiatek Pulls Out of Beijing
Iga Swiatek won’t be defending her China Open crown. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 20, 2024 Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Iga Swiatek has pressed pause on her return to tournament tennis. The defending Beijing champion has withdrawn from the China Open due to “personal matters.” TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match “Due…
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Jannik Sinner is the archetype of a new type of player
Jannik Sinner’s career has changed a lot since last autumn. Since playing his first matches in the ATP tour, the Italian tennis player was considered a great prospect for the future but for several reasons (physical and technical) he had not yet expressed his full potential until 2023. After being defeated by Alexander Zverev in the…
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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…