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Roger Federer spotted practicing with some kids at a Uniqlo event in Paris
Roger Federer was recently seen practicing with some kids at a Uniqlo event in Paris. This event was part of his promotional activities for the brand and showcased his continued involvement in tennis even after his professional retirement. Pictures and videos from the event have been shared on social media, highlighting Federer’s interaction with the…
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Carlos Alcaraz talks about his great French Open 1st round despite injury concerns
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his forearm injury and its impact on his performance at Wimbledon. Despite not being fully recovered, Alcaraz reflects on the strategies of tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who also had fewer matches under their belts. He emphasizes the importance of feeling good on the court and learning from previous matches.…
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Daniil Medvedev’s Instinct For Survival
Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Italian Open Clay-court tennis is known for its slow bounces, defensive court positions, and long rallies. Still, a whole lot of points are determined by the bang-bang, plus-one tactics that define the modern game. The first week of this year’s European clay season was a wake-up call. The champions in…
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Soulmates Badosa & Tsitsipas split: “We now choose to move forward on our own paths”
For a year, love blazed brightly between Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, the fiery romance of this tennis power couple has now come to an end, though they have chosen to part ways amicably and remain on good terms. The love story between Badosa and Tsitsipas was nothing short of spectacular, akin to fireworks…
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Diego Schwartzman, Beloved Argentinian and Former World No.8, Will Retire in Buenos Aires Next Year
The 31-year-old will be around until next February – enjoy him while you can. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 5, 2024 Former fan favorite and World No.8 Diego Schwartzman has announced that he will retire next February, with the 2025 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires being his last tour event. The 31-year-old…
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Rome Schedule and Draws for Monday, May 6, 2024
Thanasi Kokkinakis takes the court in Rome qualifying action on Monday. Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, ItalyMay 6-19, 2024Prize Money: €8,637,966 All Clay Roads Lead To Rome The final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia features the best players at the Foro Italico in Rome.…
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Madrid R3 previews and predictions: Nadal vs. Cachin, Medvedev vs. Korda
Rafael Nadal has gone from favorite to underdog and now back to favorite in his Madrid matches, this one against Pedro Cachin on Monday. Third-round competition also features a showdown between Daniil Medvedev and Sebastian Korda.(PR) Rafael Nadal vs. Pedro CachinNadal was unspectacular in his comeback tournament at the Barcelona Open last week, but with…
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Mutua Madrid Open Schedule and Draws for Sunday, April 28, 2024
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus faces American wild card Robin Montgomery in Madrid on Sunday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion…
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Alize Cornet to retire after Roland Garros
Alize Cornet, aged 34, revealed in an interview on Canal+ that she will conclude her professional tennis career by competing in front of a home crowd at the 2024 French Open. The former world No.11 Cornet, with an impressive Open Era record of competing in 68 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, will retire following her 69th…
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Danielle Collins, Destroyer of Second Serves
Danielle Collins at the 2023 Citi Open. Credit: Hameltion Yesterday in Charleston, Paula Badosa hit 21 second serves. She missed five of them, and it’s easy to see why. With Danielle Collins on the other side of the net, Badosa salvaged just six second-serve points, a 29% success rate. Go big with your second serve,…