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  • When will Jannik Sinner know his fate?

    When will Jannik Sinner know his fate?

    Jannik Sinner is trying to defend his title from last year’s ATP 500 in Beijing, which marked the beginning of his ultimate leap. The Italian ace had risen a lot after winning in China in 2023, prelude to an exceptional season finale with triumphs in the ATP 500 in Vienna and in the Davis Cup…

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  • Impressive Carlos Alcaraz sails into Beijing QF

    Impressive Carlos Alcaraz sails into Beijing QF

    Carlos Alcaraz is through into the last eight in Beijing following an impressive performance! World no. 3 faced Tallon Griekspoor in the second round and notched a 6-1, 6-2 victory in 56 minutes. The Spaniard played one of his best matches of the season, dominating on serve and return and booking a spot in his…

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  • Karen Khachanov ousts Cerundolo in the 2nd round to clash vs Alcaraz at the China Open. HIGHLIGHTS – BEIJING RESULTS

    Karen Khachanov ousts Cerundolo in the 2nd round to clash vs Alcaraz at the China Open. HIGHLIGHTS – BEIJING RESULTS

    Karen Khachanov conquers Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(4) 7-6(9) in the 2nd round in Beijing on Sunday. Khachanov will try to keep the momentum against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter. The battle lasted 2 hours and 9 minutes. His best result in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2019. Here you can see his history at…

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  • H2H, prediction of Ugo Humbert vs Tomas Machac in Tokyo with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024

    H2H, prediction of Ugo Humbert vs Tomas Machac in Tokyo with odds, preview, pick | 30th September 2024

    Ugo Humbert and Tomas Machac will play each other in the semifinal of the Japan Open Tennis Championships for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 6:00 pm on COLOSSEUM. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…

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  • WATCH: The amazing 6 Kings Slam trailer shows Nadal and Djokovic’s acting skills

    WATCH: The amazing 6 Kings Slam trailer shows Nadal and Djokovic’s acting skills

    The Six King Slam exhibition, which will take place in Saudi Arabia from October 16 to 19, will bring together under one roof the best of men’s tennis; just think that there will be Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. The organizers of the tournament have published an…

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  • WADA appeal on Jannik Sinner’s case divides

    WADA appeal on Jannik Sinner’s case divides

    Yesterday, it was reported that WADA has appealed the acquittal sentence for Jannik Sinner’s Clostebol positivity. It was a real blow for the world number 1, who hoped to finally put this controversy behind him after already having to face a long trial during the summer. Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot   The two-time Grand…

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  • Jannik Sinner rips WADA appeal arguing he has nothing to hide

    Jannik Sinner rips WADA appeal arguing he has nothing to hide

    “I am disappointed to hear that WADA has chosen to appeal the ITIA ruling after independent judges had exonerated me and declared me innocent. In the last months and during this trial there have been three separate hearings that have confirmed my innocence.” Jannik Sinner has expressed his first words on the appeal filed by…

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  • Elena Rybakina will come back when she will want: leave her alone

    Elena Rybakina will come back when she will want: leave her alone

    It’s a really particular year for Elena Rybakina, but, regardless of what is really happening to her, I would like to say just one thing: leave her alone. The Kazakh has given up playing several competitions due to stomach problems but also back problems, one of the most recent cases is the China Open in…

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  • LIVE UPDATES. Jessica Pegula dispatches Kudermetova in the 3rd round at the China Open – BEIJING RESULTS

    LIVE UPDATES. Jessica Pegula dispatches Kudermetova in the 3rd round at the China Open – BEIJING RESULTS

    Jessica Pegula gets by Veronika Kudermetova 6-7(9) 6-1 6-2 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her best result in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the 3rd round in 2023. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Pegula’s Record…

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  • Paula Badosa topples Sramkova in the 3rd round – BEIJING RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS

    Paula Badosa topples Sramkova in the 3rd round – BEIJING RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS

    Paula Badosa victorious over Rebecca Sramkova 7-5 7-5 in the 3rd round in Beijing on Sunday. This will be her most significant achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the qualifications in 2019. Here you can see her previous results at this event. (image) Beijing Badosa’s Record (image)…

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