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Jack Draper rips ATP schedule, casting doubt on generation’s longevity
Great Britain failed to qualify for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, also due to the tight schedule that leaves no respite for tennis players, as Jack Draper explained. The US Open semi-finalist shared the harsh criticism, analysing how it is too quick a change to go from the courts of Flushing Meadows to those…
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PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Kostyuk, Kudermetova, Shnaider and Alexandrova to play on Centre Court on Wednesday – Korea Open
ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Marta Kostyuk, Veronika Kudermetova, Diana Shnaider and Ekaterina Alexandrova are going to play on Wednesday at the Korea Open on Centre Court. [SEE DRAW and ORDER OF PLAY] (image) Marta Kostyuk vs. Heather Watson Head to head 1-0 for Kostyuk Marta Kostyuk will fight against Heather Watson in the 2nd…
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Ons Jabeur took a step back in 2024
Ons Jabeur’s season ended prematurely due to a shoulder problem that affected her performance, in 2024. It must be said, however, that the Tunisian certainly had a season that was not brilliant, despite the injuries, also due to a lower level of play, compared to her last two brilliant years. Obviously, the shoulder never allowed…
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SEOUL RESULTS. Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, Ajla Tomljanovic, Viktoriya Tomova win on Tuesday
Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, Ajla Tomljanovic, Viktoriya Tomova reach the 2nd round in Seoul on Tuesday. Enjoy this clip. 1st A.Anisimova Y.Putintseva (image) 6-3 7-65 Spotlight 1st V.Tomova T.Maria 6-2 1-6 6-0 1st E.Raducanu P.Stearns (image) 7-64 7-65 Spotlight 1st A.Tomljanovic S.Jang (image) 7-64 4-6 6-3 SeeDraw Emma Raducanu in 2024 Emma Raducanu(image) (image) 19…
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Anett Kontaveit Welcomes Baby Son
It’s a boy for Anett Kontaveit. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Photo credit: Getty Anett Kontaveit welcomes a new title: Motherhood. Former world No. 2 Kontaveit announced the birth of her first child, son Leon. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Leon Enzo Lepistu is the first child for…
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The Davis Cup could change format again
The current format of the Davis Cup has been causing chaos and controversy since it was introduced. The elimination of the traditional ‘formula’ between home and guests has broken that atmosphere which had made the competition so prestigious teams symbol of the world of tennis. The goal of this revolution should have been to make…
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Raducanu talks about the struggle of beating Stearns in Seoul
Emma Raducanu Reflects on Hard-Fought Victory Over Peyton Stearns in Seoul Emma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, recently opened up about her challenging match against American Peyton Stearns at the Korea Open in Seoul. The match, which lasted nearly three hours, was a testament to Raducanu’s resilience and determination. Raducanu emerged victorious with a…
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Emma Raducanu’s former coach defends the young British from haters
In an interview with Bally Casino, Mark Petchey, one of the former coaches of tennis player Emma Raducanu and a coach who in the past also worked with Andy Murray, defended his young countrywoman from the accusations and criticism that have rained down on her, in recent months. Petchey stressed that Emma has not made…
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Anett Kontaveit welcomes her first child after retirement from tennis
Anett Kontaveit, the former tennis player from Estonia, announced to her fans that she had given birth to a son more than a year after she had retired from the game. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “First week with our Leon Enzo Lepistu. So much love.” The tennis player from Estonia has received…
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Grigor Dimitrov delivers a wonderful message to his parents
Grigor Dimitrov is playing a very good game of tennis this season, having reached his full maturity both on and off the court. The Bulgarian champion played two Slam quarterfinals this year, taking the satisfaction of beating former world number 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in Miami. Despite being a very talented player,…