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H2H, prediction of Cori Gauff vs Clara Burel in Beijing with odds, preview, pick | 27th September 2024
Cori Gauff and Clara Burel will fight against each other in the 2nd round of the China Open for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 8:30 pm on CAPITAL GROUP DIAMOND. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction, odds and live…
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Denis Shapovalov extends his poor run, even at Challengers
Former world no. 10 Denis Shapovalov has yet to find his A-game in 2024! The Canadian scored two wins at only five ATP tournaments this season, notching the only quarter-final in Washington and struggling to establish himself in the top-100. Shapovalov experienced early losses in Montreal and New York, traveling to Europe and delivering three…
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Coco Gauff confirms coaching switch to Matt Daly at China Open
Coco Gauff didn’t waste time in finding a new coach following her split with Brad Gilbert. Just a week after announcing the end of their partnership, the 2023 US Open champion has hired Matt Daly as her new coach, debuting their collaboration at the China Open in Beijing. Coco Gauff practices at the 2024 China…
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Can Naomi Osaka trust Patrick Mouratoglou?
Can Naomi Osaka return to being the dominant tennis player we all knew until Roland Garros 2021, the part of her career during which she talked for the first time about mental health problems? And what will Patrick Mouratoglou’s entry into her team bring? The Japanese made her debut at the WTA 1000 tournament in…
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Novak Djokovic practices ahead of Shanghai Masters
World no. 4 Novak Djokovic is back on the practice court at home in Belgrade. The 24-time Major winner will enter the Shanghai Masters, returning to China for the first time in five years and seeking the fifth title at one of his favorite events, the first since 2018. The greatest player of all time…
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Jannik Sinner survives Nicolas Jarry scare in Beijing
World no. 1 Jannik Sinner is off to a winning start at the ATP 500 event in Beijing. The defending champion played his first match since conquering the US Open crown, toppling Nicolas Jarry 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in an hour and 55 minutes, extending his winning streak at the ATP 500 level to 21. The…
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Elena Rybakina’s struggles: Former coach Vukov allegedly caused psychological distress
Elena Rybakina, 2022 Wimbledon champion, is reportedly facing psychological challenges after ending her professional relationship with longtime coach Stefano Vukov. Their split was announced just before the 2024 US Open, following a five-year partnership that saw Rybakina rise to World No. 3 in the rankings. While Vukov initially came under scrutiny during the 2023 Australian…
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LIVE UPDATES. Holger Rune dispatches Tabilo in the 1st round at the Japan Open Tennis Championships – TOKYO RESULTS
Holger Rune hustles Alejandro Tabilo 6-2 5-7 6-4 in the 1st round in Tokyo on Thursday. (image) Tokyo Rune’s Record (image) The Dane added to his prize money $ 12,410 after conquering this match. He has already won $ 26,595 after this win. If he wins the next match, the Dane will add $ 23,225…
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Home star Zheng Qinwen makes shock revelation to reporters in China return
Zheng Qinwen made quite a confession to Chinese reporters in Beijing, telling them she “did not take some tournaments seriously” following her Australian Open success and also shared that she criticized her team for not providing her with the information on her WTA Finals qualification scenarios. At the start of the season, the 21-year-old made…
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Carlos Alcaraz ready for Beijing challenge: ‘It’s tough, but I will enjoy it’
World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will seek his first Beijing Open title next week. The Spaniard is competing at the prestigious ATP 500 event for the second time, reaching the semi-final a year ago and hoping for a better run this time. The young gun praised the event, calling it one of the most organized…