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  • INCREDIBLE. Coco Gauff hits 21 double faults in her Wuhan semifinal against Sabalenka

    INCREDIBLE. Coco Gauff hits 21 double faults in her Wuhan semifinal against Sabalenka

    In the high-stakes, high-tension semifinal clash at the Wuhan Open, Coco Gauff experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and performance. The young American sensation, known for her explosive speed and tenacity, faced off against the formidable Aryna Sabalenka. However, it was a match that would be remembered for an unusual and alarming statistic: Gauff’s 21 double…

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  • Wuhan: Coco Gauff blows big lead vs Aryna Sabalenka after blasting shocking 21 DFs

    Wuhan: Coco Gauff blows big lead vs Aryna Sabalenka after blasting shocking 21 DFs

    Coco Gauff made a lightning start to her Wuhan Open semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka and came very close to booking a final ticket but then blew it all after firing a stunning 21 double faults, including the one she served when facing a match point.  Early in the match, the American tennis star was…

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  • The number of rackets used by Rafael Nadal in his career revealed

    The number of rackets used by Rafael Nadal in his career revealed

    Despite the Masters 1000 in Shanghai this week, the news of Rafael Nadal’s upcoming retirement has made it around the world. It was well known that the Spanish legend was thinking about his future and that he would make a decision soon, but fans hoped to see him on the court for some tournament in…

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  • WATCH: Roger Federer meets and mocks Novak Djokovic calling him ‘Old Man’

    WATCH: Roger Federer meets and mocks Novak Djokovic calling him ‘Old Man’

    It seems that the small disagreements and moments of relative tension that Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic indirectly had in their careers are far away. In hindsight, after the end of the Swiss’s career, the two have always shown great respect and esteem for each other. In the meantime, the Swiss Maestro played an exhibition…

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  • Donald Trump opens new camp in Scotland

    Donald Trump opens new camp in Scotland

    Donald Trump will open a new golf course in Scotland in 2025. “It will be one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable courses ever built,” Trump International announced. It will be built near Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, overlooking the North Sea. Trump, news It will have 18 holes and will complement a links course opened by…

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  • RAFAEL NADAL RETIRES: Andy Roddick reaction

    RAFAEL NADAL RETIRES: Andy Roddick reaction

    Andy Roddick talks about the retirement of Rafael Nadal after the Spanish sensation made his announcement on social media. Rafael Nadal in 2024 Rafael Nadal(image) (image) 12 – 7win/loss Hard 2–1 Clay 10–6 Rank 158 High 1 38 year old (image) LWLWWWWLLW 2024 Highlights F Bastad QF Brisbane 4th Madrid SEE ALL At the moment…

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  • Iga Swiatek comes up with one of best tributes for her retiring idol Rafael Nadal

    Iga Swiatek comes up with one of best tributes for her retiring idol Rafael Nadal

    Rafael Nadal’s retirement announcement could not have gone without a very special tribute from Iga Swiatek as the Pole made sure to react to the news in the best possible way.  After withdrawing from the US Open and also missing the Laver Cup, the 22-time Grand Slam champion broke his silence on Thursday by confirming…

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  • Barbora Krejcikova bluntly shuts down troll wondering how she won 2024 Wimbledon

    Barbora Krejcikova bluntly shuts down troll wondering how she won 2024 Wimbledon

    Barbora Krejcikova had a very simple but also blunt message to a troll wondering how she won the Wimbledon title this past summer.  In July, the 28-year-old won her first title at The Championships after overcoming Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the final. For the current world No. 10, it was her second Grand…

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  • Coco Gauff tells Rafael Nadal anecdote she will never forget

    Coco Gauff tells Rafael Nadal anecdote she will never forget

    Coco Gauff a bit funnily remarked that talking about retiring players at times resembles speaking about the dead before paying a very nice tribute to Rafael Nadal and telling an anecdote that she will never forget.  As you all know very well by now, the Spaniard confirmed on Thursday that this was the end of…

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  • Aryna Sabalenka gets real on Rafael Nadal retirement, Coco Gauff showdown in Wuhan

    Aryna Sabalenka gets real on Rafael Nadal retirement, Coco Gauff showdown in Wuhan

    Aryna Sabalenka admitted that she had “teary eyes” while watching Rafael Nadal’s retirement video as the Belarusian tennis star used some pretty big words when describing how she felt about the Spaniard. On Thursday afternoon Spanish time, the 38-year-old uploaded a clip on his social media, where he announced his plans to retire following the…

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