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Eugenie Bouchard’s painful memory, lists mistakes from her Wimbledon final demolition
Eugenie Bouchard still has some painful memories over how the 2014 Wimbledon final went as the former world No. 5 admits she absolutely felt the pressure of playing in a Grand Slam final and later realized the many mistakes that she made during the biggest match of her career. A decade ago, a 20-year-old Bouchard…
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WADA Appeals Jannik Sinner’s Steroid Case
Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis We have NO mixed emotions on this one. We think Sinners a great great player. But a lot of shady stuff took place here. A failed test is a failed test. Sadly the system works that you are guilty until you prove innocence. Most players have to get lawyers. They get…
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Ex-AO boss makes telling statement on WADA appealing Jannik Sinner doping case ruling
Former Australian Open tournament director Paul McName was left stunned after the World Anti-Doping Agency decided to appeal the ruling in the Jannik Sinner case and noted that he wasn’t alone in feeling that way because it is a decision that has been “sending shockwaves through tennis.” On Saturday morning, the WADA announced that they…
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Leona Maguire struggles while Suwannapura showcases her talent
Leona Maguire, a 29-year-old Irish golfer, came to the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship with big ambitions. However, her start was not promising, as her score of 69 left her six shots behind Jasmine Suwannapura, a 31-year-old golfer who clearly knows what she wants in this tournament. The Thai golfer had a great day and holds…
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LIVE RANKINGS. Draper’s rankings before competing against Humbert in Tokyo
Jack Draper is about to play against Ugo Humbert on Sunday the 29th of September in Tokyo. Here is an update about his live rankings. Jack Draper is at present ranked no.20 with the status of Brit no.1 with 2315 points before Cameron Norrie who has 995 points and is ranked no.52. On the opposite…
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H2H, prediction of Harold Mayot vs Jacob Fearnley in Orleans Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 29th September 2024
Harold Mayot and Jacob Fearnley will fight against each other in the final of the Orleans Challenger for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 3:30 pm on CENTRAL ARENA. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction, odds and live streaming The pick for Tennis…
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Jannik Sinner doping-issue splits tennis
WADA has announced the appeal on the ITIA verdict regarding Jannik Sinner’s doping issue, positive result for Clostebol in a test carried out this year in Indian Wells. A decision that has obviously divided the opinion of the media, insiders, tennis players, former tennis players and fans, considering that the Italian risks a 1-2 year…
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The Greater London Authority approves 39 new courts on Wimbledon’s expansion plan
The Greater London Authority has given its approval to the All England Club’s plans to expand into Wimbledon Park. Wimbledon’s contentious plan to construct 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat show court, on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club site—nearly tripling the size of its current site—seems likely to proceed, thanks to the decision made…
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[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Jessica Pegula’s draw vs Kudermetova, Badosa, Shnaider, Gauff, Sabalenka to win the Beijing
Jessica Pegula is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. The American has defeated Diane Parry 6-1 7-64 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Veronika Kudermetova. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Jessica Pegula’s projected draw together withherplausible opponents in China Open. Pegula has a positive record…
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Unstoppable Qinwen Zheng annihilates Rakhimova in the 2nd round to set up a clash vs Podoroska. HIGHLIGHTS – BEIJING RESULTS
Qinwen Zheng too good for Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1 6-1 in the 2nd round in Beijing on Saturday after playing a good match to fight against Nadia Podoroska in the 3rd round. The match lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. This will be her most significant achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she…