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  • WTA Finals Draws and Schedule for Saturday, November 2, 2024

    WTA Finals Draws and Schedule for Saturday, November 2, 2024

    Jasmine Paolini of Italy faces Elena Rybakina at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images WTA Finals Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNovember 2-9, 2024 Prize Money: $15.25 MillionLevel: WTA Finals WTA Finals Launch Three-Year Stay in Riyadh The elite eight convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the season-ending finale. World No. 1…

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  • Jannik Sinner in the crossfire: imitating Roger Federer’s behavior was a wrong choice

    Jannik Sinner in the crossfire: imitating Roger Federer’s behavior was a wrong choice

    The former Serena Williams’ coach Rennae Stubbs has harshly criticized Jannik Sinner for the words shared by the young Italian about the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh. The words of the ATP No.1 about the rich exhibition in Saudi Arabia have caused a lot of discussion among the media, tennis players, former tennis players…

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  • Reason why the feeling between Carlos Alcaraz and Ferrero could crack

    Reason why the feeling between Carlos Alcaraz and Ferrero could crack

    Carlos Alcaraz’s run at the Rolex Paris Masters has already ended in the round of 16. The young Spanish champion – who confirmed his poor feeling with the last Masters 1000 of the season – was defeated in three sets by local idol Ugo Humbert. The French player – who could play without having anything…

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  • There is only one way Novak Djokovic doesn’t qualify to the ATP Finals

    There is only one way Novak Djokovic doesn’t qualify to the ATP Finals

    Fans and insiders continue to wonder if Novak Djokovic will return to the ATP tour before the end of this year. The former world number 1 decided to skip the Rolex Paris Masters this week, avoiding defending last year’s title by beating Grigor Dimitrov in the final. On the other hand, the Serbian legend had…

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  • Alexander Zverev has a fixed thought in his mind

    Alexander Zverev has a fixed thought in his mind

    Alexander Zverev is only one win away from a very important goal. If he defeats Holger Rune in the first semi-final of the Rolex Paris Masters, Sascha will return to second place in the ATP standings by beating Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish ace had appeared at the last Masters 1000 of the season with a…

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  • Qinwen Zheng mocks her Chinese fans: “They say I look like a 40-year-old!”

    Qinwen Zheng mocks her Chinese fans: “They say I look like a 40-year-old!”

    Time of WTA Finals for the eight best tennis players of 2024, who will compete at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to crown a season that saw them shine on the tennis courts. Among them there is the young Chinese Qinwen Zheng, gold medalist at the Paris Olympics, who will start…

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  • Jasmine Paolini reveals her goal for the WTA Finals

    Jasmine Paolini reveals her goal for the WTA Finals

    In the media day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, the 28-year-old Italian Jasmine Paolini talked about her emotions upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, speaking about the importance of the singles and doubles tournament for her sporting growth. The French Open and Wimbledon finalist Parola revealed how her goal is to have fun and do…

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  • Aryna Sabalenka hilariously tells why replacing Iga Swiatek at No. 1 was news to her

    Aryna Sabalenka hilariously tells why replacing Iga Swiatek at No. 1 was news to her

    Aryna Sabalenka funnily revealed that she had no idea that she had replaced Iga Swiatek at the world No. 1 position until her boyfriend messaged her congratulating her on a new feat.  Last Monday, the WTA announced that the Belarusian overtook Iga Swiatek at the top spot. Since neither played in the week prior and…

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  • Zverev talks about the importance of always improve before facing Rune in Paris

    Zverev talks about the importance of always improve before facing Rune in Paris

    In a recent interview, Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star, highlighted the importance of continuous improvement as he prepares to face Holger Rune in the upcoming Paris Masters semi-final. Zverev, known for his powerful serve and aggressive play, emphasized that staying focused on enhancing his game is crucial for success against the talented young Dane.…

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  • How to watch Gauff vs. Pegula on live streaming in Riyadh on Sunday

    How to watch Gauff vs. Pegula on live streaming in Riyadh on Sunday

    Coco Gauff will face off against Jessica Pegula in Riyadh on Sunday at 8:00 pm on CENTER COURT. How and when to watch the encounter on live stream and for free The contest between Gauff and Pegula can be watched with online streaming on wtatv.com (paying platform) and also on bet365 (for free with a…

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