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Sinner: Improvement Inspires More than Quest for No. 1
“He’s the best player in the world right now,” Carlos Alcaraz says of Madrid top seed Jannik Sinner. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Jannik Sinner has reached the top of the line, but insists he’s inspired by improvement rather than rising to a historic first. Australian Open champion Sinner is top…
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Errani battles past Wozniacki in Madrid opening round
Italian qualifier Sara Errani battled her way to a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday.
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Monte-Carlo SF preview and prediction: Djokovic vs. Ruud
World No.1 Novak Djokovic is inching closer to his first title of 2024 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as he takes on Norway’s Casper Ruud in the semifinals on Saturday. Novak Djokovic came into Monte-Carlo with an 8-3 match record for the season and no titles. And this time it’s not because of travel bans…
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Swiatek Leads Poland to Fast Start vs Switzerland at BJK Cup
The World No.1 has dropped five games in her last three BJK Cup matches. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 12, 2024 Photo Source: ITF/ BJK Cup Iga Swiatek is no stranger to winning streaks. She of the 37-match tear in 2022 is also building a nice little number for the Polish BJK…
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Monte-Carlo Masters Draws and Schedule for Saturday, April 13, 2024
Two-time Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas faces world No. 2 Jannik Sinner for a spot in the Monte-Carlo final. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Monte-Carlo, MonacoApril 7-14, 2024Prize Money: €5,950,575 Novak Djokovic Returns in Monte-Carlo Eleven-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Monte-Carlo. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic returns to his home-away-from-home tournament…
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Miami Open Draws and Schedule for Friday, March 29, 2024
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in a rematch of the 2023 Miami Open final. Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium Miami Open Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FloridaMarch 17-March 31, 2024Prize Money: $8,800,000Singles champions will receive $1.1 million Sunshine Double Sizzles to Climax in Miami Tennis rocks the Hard…
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Miami SF preview and prediction: Zverev vs. Dimitrov
Alexander Zverev and Grigor Dimitrov will be squaring off for the ninth time in their careers when they clash in the semifinals of the Miami Open on Friday. Zverev is dominating the head-to-head series 7-1 and has won seven in a row at Dimitrov’s expense since the Bulgarian prevailed back in 2014 at the Swiss…
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Alcaraz on Dimitrov Loss – “He Made Me Feel Like I Was 13 Years Old”
The Spaniard shows his class — and sense of humor — after a tough loss. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 28, 2024 After his bid for the Sunshine Double died in Miami on Thursday night, Carlos Alcaraz had to give props to his opponent. “He made me feel like I’m 13 years…
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Indian Wells semifinal expert picks: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
Expert picks are back for the Indian Wells Masters semifinals on Saturday afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (3) Jannik Sinner vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Ricky: It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Alcaraz vs. Sinner is currently the best rivalry in…
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BNP Paribas Open Women’s Semifinal Photo Gallery by Rob Stone
“I’m very proud of myself that I kept my nerves, and then I just fought hard in that third set,” said Maria Sakkari after withstanding Coco Gauff and rain delays to reach the Indian Wells final. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens on…