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Pegula: More Confident Than Ever After Run to US Open Final
Jessica Pegula broke through in New York, and now believes her level is good enough to win majors. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday September 7, 2024 New York—For a long time, Jessica Pegula had to wonder if she could hang with the best players in the game. Sure, she was a six-time major…
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U.S. Open draw analysis: Alcaraz with Sinner in top half, Djokovic’s path favorable
As usual, on paper it’s another three-man battle on the men’s side at a Grand Slam. Only two can be on the same side of the draw, and once again those two are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic, who won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics but is still seeking his first…
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Sabalenka Opens Up on Mental Health Struggle After Former Partner’s Death
Aryna Sabalenka admits she struggled mentally for months after former partner’s unexpected death earlier this spring. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka opens up for the first time in a new interview about the mental health challenges she faced after the death of her former partner in March. MORE: Five US…
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Lacoste exudes luxury: Stunning off-white pieces elevate tennis fashion
Lacoste consistently delivers when it comes to women’s tennis fashion, and their latest WTA collection intended for players at the 2024 US Open is no exception. The iconic crocodile logo graces a stunning array of apparel that beautifully blends classic silhouettes with modern innovations in design, texture, and color palette. Their new dresses and separates…
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Shapovalov clarifies his comments on Jannik Sinner doping case
In the wake of the recent doping controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov has stepped forward to clarify his earlier comments. The situation has stirred significant debate within the tennis community, with many players and fans expressing their opinions on social media. Initially, Shapovalov’s remarks were perceived as a direct criticism of…
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Raducanu faces fellow Slam winner Kenin in US Open first round
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton’s first US Open appearance for two years.
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Montreal Masters 1000 full tournament preview and predictions
Expect the unexpected at the 2024 National Bank Open. It’s an even busier summer than usual because of the Olympics, and the fact that it was on a different surface (clay) only adds to the variables involved in the U.S. hard-court swing. Gold medalist Novak Djokovic and silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz have already withdrawn from the…
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Alcaraz Shares Djokovic’s Message at Net
Novak Djokovic delivered an encouraging message to Carlos Alcaraz after beating him in the gold-medal match. By Richard Paglaro | @TennisNow | Sunday, August 4, 2024 Photo credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Champions learn from loss. Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in poise under pressure in his 7-6, 7-6 victory over second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in today’s…
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Naomi Osaka gets brutal Toronto opener just a week after making this statement
Naomi Osaka’s tough luck with draws continues as the four-time Grand Slam champion is set to meet Ons Jabeur in her opener at a WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. After giving birth and missing last year’s National Bank Open, 26-year-old Osaka is returning to Toronto this year. But she definitely won’t have an easy start…
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.