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Casper Ruud analyzes how Alcaraz and Sinner marked the end of the Big 3 Era
This season has probably marked the end of an era and the beginning of another: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the four Majors while, for the first time since 2002, none of the Big 3 have won a Slam. Carlos Alcaraz© @lisa_talking X account Australian Open and US Open won by Jannik…
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Can Carlos Alcaraz really break certain records?
Having already achieved outstanding results at just 21, many fans and insiders wonder if Carlos Alcaraz will be able to reach the numbers of the Big 3. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have made tennis history and broken many records in the last 20 years, contributing greatly to bring this sport into a…
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Tsitsipas shows off his soccer skills in Italy
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis star, is taking a brief vacation and enjoying his time away from tennis following a dramatic but heartbreaking exit from the US Open. The 26-year-old recently went to see Genoa and Roma play in Serie A. Tsitsipas was present to cheer on his preferred Genoa during their matchup with Roma…
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Benoit Paire loses in 37 minutes, responds to boos with kisses
Benoit Paire was capable of scoring notable wins while playing his best tennis. The 35-year-old did not bring that performance to the Open Blot Rennes Challenger, falling to Jacob Fearnley 6-1, 6-0 in 37 minutes in the first round! The crowd did not like the level provided by the former top-20 player, booing him following…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas definitely needs a new start
Stefanos Tsitsipas has failed to meet the expectations of fans and insiders this year, not achieving the results expected from a player with his talent. The Greek champion has not yet made that leap of quality he had imagined he could do since the beginning of his career. The 2019 ATP Finals champion won his…
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Naomi Osaka Parts with Coach Wim Fissette
“Thanks, Wim, for being a great coach and an even greater person,” former No. 1 said. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, September 14, 2024 Photo credit: Naomi Osaka Instagram A productive partnership has come to an end. Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka announced she’s split from long-time coach Wim Fissette in a social…
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Li Na is now a WTA tournament director
Li Na, the trailblazing first Asian tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title, is set to make a highly anticipated return to tennis as the tournament director for the Hong Kong Tennis Open, which will be held from October 28 to November 3. It has been confirmed that Li, a two-time Grand Slam…
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Team USA Advances to Davis Cup Final 8
ZHUHAI, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Rajeev Ram, Austin Krajicek, Brandon Nakashima, Reilly Opelka, Mackenzie Mcdonald and Bob Bryan of the United States team celebrate Road to Malaga in the final the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage match between Germany and the United States at Hengqin International Tennis Center on September 14, 2024 in…
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I’m sorry Jannik Sinner – “I can’t”
I’m sorry Jannik Sinner – “I can’t”- With all of the PED/doping fails and rationales put forward over the years, I’m sorry Jannik Sinner, I can’t buy even one more. I can’t accept your explanation. I can’t accept the innocent chain of events brushed aside as a reasonable accident. I can’t deal with any more…
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Jannik Sinner gets emotional dedicating his title to his aunt who is terminally ill
Jannik Sinner’s Heartfelt Dedication: A Triumph Beyond Tennis In a moment that transcended the boundaries of sport, Jannik Sinner, the young tennis sensation, captured hearts worldwide with his emotional victory speech at the US Open. After clinching his second Grand Slam title, Sinner took a moment to dedicate his win to his beloved aunt, who…