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• Fed sets up Del Potro showdown

  13-10-2017 16:30 via skysports.com
  
  Swiss great Roger Federer rumbled on at the Shanghai Masters after seeing off unseeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet to set up a semi-final showdown against Juan Martin del Potro.
  
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• Novak Djokovic drops touching words while addressing rumors of Dominic Thiem retiring

  09-05-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic has dropped some major praise on Dominic Thiem amid the rumors of the Austrian retiring in Vienna this year as the Serb underlined he doesn't want to deal with rumors at this time but also added that he would like to see the 2020 US Open champion rediscover his old level and continue competing. On Tuesday, Austrian media reported that former world No. 3 Thiem started informing his sponsors about his decision to retire at an ATP 500 tournament in Vienna, which takes place betw
  
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• Elena Rybakina has great response to one question in Rome

  09-05-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina delivered one simple but great answer to a question in Rome as the Kazakh noted she likes playing tennis and that winning and defending titles is also something she doesn't mind at all. This week, 24-year-old Rybakina returned to a WTA 1000 tournament in Rome as the defending champion. In March, Rybakina was also slated to return to Indian Wells as the defending champion but was forced to miss the tournament due to a gastrointestinal illness.Rybakina being unable to defend he
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka shares how she feels now days after heartbreaking loss to Iga Swiatek

  09-05-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka insists she is looking only positively on her Madrid Open run despite failing to defend her title at Caja Magica in a heartbreaking way. On Saturday, Sabalenka was playing her first final since beating Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open. Playing against top-seeded Swiatek, Sabalenka came inches away from winning their thriller final but ultimately fell just short after the Pole saved three championship points to outlast the Belarusian 7-5 4-6 7-6 (7) in over thr
  
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• McIlroy looking for satisfaction at Wells Fargo

  09-05-2024 04:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Wells Fargo Championship takes center stage at Quail Hollow Club, a traditional PGA Tour event located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Positioned just before the PGA Championship, it's no coincidence that many top players participate, aiming to succeed Wyndham Clark, the 2023 winner.Wells Fargo Championship, scheduleRory McIlroy is a prime candidate for victory here, having consistently performed well at this venue. Notably, he is the only player to have won three times— in 2010, 2015, a
  
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• Alexander Zverev has this wish two years after horror RG injury versus Rafael Nadal

  09-05-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev admits he still has "mixed emotions" over the ending of his 2022 French Open semifinal versus Rafael Nadal but adds that playing the Spaniard again at Roland Garros and finishing the match in a different way could help him to mentally put to rest what happened two years ago. After beating Carlos Alcaraz in the 2022 French Open quarterfinal, Zverev was also playing great against Nadal as there was not much separating the two in their semifinal match. Against Nadal, Zverev lo
  
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• First time on PGA calendar for Myrtle Beach

  09-05-2024 02:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  This week, the PGA Tour splits its focus between two events: while the sport’s top players head to the prestigious Wells Fargo Championship, an excellent opportunity arises for those not eligible for the 'elevated' tournaments with the debut of the Myrtle Beach Classic. The event is set at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, a South Carolina course located in a prime golf tourism spot marked on every American map. The field is not of the highest caliber, with Europeans seen as likely to dominat
  
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• Paula Badosa gets honest on why relationship with Stefanos Tsitsipas didn't succeed

  09-05-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paula Badosa says her relationship with Stefanos Tsitsipas reminded her in some ways of Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov as the Spanish tennis star suggests the Greek may have been the right person for her but just came in "the wrong moment."Over this past weekend, 26-year-old Badosa announced in a message posted on her Instagram Story that she and 25-year-old Tsitsipas decided to end their love story. Before splitting, Badosa and Tsitsipas dated for nearly a full year as the two went public
  
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• Luke Donald tests the Ryder Cup 2025 course

  09-05-2024 00:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In a move that officially kicks off preparations for one of the most anticipated events in the world of golf, Luke Donald and Edoardo Molinari recently visited Bethpage State Park Golf in New York. Serving as captain and vice-captain of Team Europe respectively, they surveyed the course set to host the 45th edition of the Ryder Cup, scheduled from September 25 to 28, 2025.Ryder Cup, newsThis biennial event, which alternates between Europe and the United States, represents not just a historical t
  
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• Elena Rybakina bluntly tells why new two-week format is 'boring'

  09-05-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina has backed up her previous claims about the new two-week format introduced in Madrid and Rome as the Kazakh pretty directly said that staying for two weeks at these tournaments can become "boring" for players. While in the midst of a promising Madrid Open run, world No. 4 Rybakina issued some harsh criticism on a two-week format used at the WTA 1000 clay tournaments and she provided a detailed explanation at Caja Magica when making her position clear. After pretty much s
  
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• Osaka wins Italian opener; Darderi advances

  08-05-2024 23:51 via espn.com
  
  Naomi Osaka looked comfortable in her opening match at the Italian Open, beating 45th-ranked Clara Burel 7-6 (2), 6-1 on Wednesday.
  
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• Rafael Nadal has a remarkable record in the ATP Masters 1000

  08-05-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal has collected many remarkable records during his glorious career. The last of which, as highlighted by the OptaAce Twitter profile, is truly particular. Among the many records that the Spaniard has achieved, the 14 titles at the Roland Garros is the most famous, but there are others that certainly need to be analysed. This one in particular.Nadal has won all 40 matches he has played in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments against players who came from qualifiers or lucky losers. Rafa, in ev
  
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• Tournament Director Backs McIlroy for Policy Board, Believes Cantlay Ruins the Tour

  08-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Many want to see Rory McIlroy back on the PGA Tour Policy Board, but it seems that the chances of that are diminishing. Northern Irishman has confirmed today that there are obstacles to his return, believing that some are uncomfortable with his comeback to the position he held last year. However, new sources suggest that the situation is somewhat different, at least judging by the statements. An anonymous tournament director on the PGA Tour believes that Rory McIlroy's return as a play
  
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• Argentine player banned for link to match-fixing

  08-05-2024 20:19 via espn.com
  
  A low-ranked Argentine tennis player linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium has been suspended for five years for corruption, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Wednesday.
  
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• Novak Djokovic sent a warm praise for Rafael Nadal: "He's an incredible athlete"

  08-05-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  He is - together with Rafael Nadal - the most anticipated tennis player in Rome and the one who is - net of what was the start of 2024 - the favorite for the final victory. During the media day of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the Serbian champion Novak Djokovic analyzed the focal period of the season, reiterating how his goal is to arrive competitively at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games."Madrid wasn't part of my program. The plan was to come directly here to Ro
  
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• McIlroy's Claims Dismissed: Simpson Denies PGA Tour Policy Board Discomfort

  08-05-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Although it seemed that Webb Simpson would resign from his position on the PGA Tour Policy Board, such an outcome will obviously not be seen. Rory McIlroy was mentioned as the main candidate to succeed the brilliant Simpson, but the Northern Irishman changed his mind for several reasons. McIlroy was close to returning to the PGA Tour Policy Board after deciding to resign from the same position at the end of last year. However, before the start of the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy confir
  
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• Argentinian player banned for link to match-fixing

  08-05-2024 19:23 via espn.com
  
  A low-ranked Argentinian tennis player linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium has been suspended for five years for corruption, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Wednesday.
  
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• Rory McIlroy Declares: No Comeback to PGA Tour Policy Board

  08-05-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy's future is always an interesting topic in the golf scene. Northern Irishman was mentioned a few weeks ago as the main candidate for the PGA Tour Policy Board, but it seems that won't happen, at least not in the near future. McIlroy also admitted a few weeks ago that there's a chance he might return, believing he could be of assistance. McIlroy was previously part of the PGA Tour Policy Board but decided to resign as he felt such a role no longer suited him, stressing he needed
  
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• Rafael Nadal reveals his deep regret for Sinner's absence from Rome

  08-05-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Two old tennis lions, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, will be the most anticipated tennis players in Rome. It will be them, with their charisma, their career and their history who will take center stage. Concentrating all the attention on themselves, which otherwise they would also have had to share with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, both out due to injury.💪🔥 Rafael Nadal says his trajectory is looking positive, ahead of Rome:“It's getting better and better, both
  
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• Rafael Nadal still has doubts about Roland Garros: "I don't have a clear answer"

  08-05-2024 17:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal is one of the most anticipated men at the Italian Internationals in Rome. It will be the last time he is at the Foro Italico and the desire to see him on court is great. He will make his debut in the next few hours against the qualified Bergs and, if he wins, he will face the No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz. In the last year and a half, Nadal has had several physical problems, his career has been affected and now his future is also at stake. Nadal was due to play his final season in 2024,
  
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• Rome: Naomi Osaka fends off resilient opponent, to meet No. 19 seed in 2R

  08-05-2024 16:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka has made a good start in her Rome return as the former world No. 1 ousted Clara Burel 7-6 (2) 6-1 to reach the second round at Foro Italico. On Wednesday, 26-year-old Osaka played in Rome for the first time since 2021. And it was a successful return for Osaka, who managed to fend off 45th-ranked Burel after the Frenchwoman put up some big fight before losing a tight first set. In her next match, Osaka will take on No. 19 seed Marta Kostyuk, who had a first-round bye. When O
  
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• Camila Giorgi, 32, walks away from pro tennis in silent (stunning) way

  08-05-2024 13:52 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world No. 26 Camila Giorgi has retired from tennis in a silent way as the Italian didn't make any announcements but just popped up on ITIA's list showing retired players. On Wednesday, the tennis community was left surprised after seeing Giorgi's name on ITIA's updated list of retired players. By pulling that off, Giorgi basically just decided to walk away from pro tennis without caring too much to make any announcements - something that is not rarely seen in tennis or pro sports.&nb
  
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• Rome Reckoning: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic's Inaugural Clash

  08-05-2024 13:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been the dominant figures at the Rome Masters since 2005, clinching 16 titles! Novak and Rafa have embraced nine Foro Italico duels, with the Spaniard taking six. Also, Nadal leads 4-2 in the title matches, beating Djokovic in 40% of his successful title clashes in the Italian capital! Their first Rome Masters match came in the 2007 quarter-final, and the defending champion Nadal produced a rock-solid 6-2, 6-3 victory in an hour and 41 minutes, extending his
  
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• Introducing Sky Sports+, giving more choice to sports fans

  08-05-2024 13:00 via skysports.com
  
  Sky Sports+ will give more choice to sports fans via live streams and a new dedicated channel, at no extra cost.
  
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• Alexander Zverev rips the ATP schedule

  08-05-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  During the media day at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, our colleagues from Tennis World Italia asked Alexander Zverev his point of view on the recent injuries that are affecting tennis players on the ATP Tour.The denser and more demanding schedule is causing The health of tennis players is being tested hard and Zverev's words seem to confirm this thesis."I have been on the Tour for 10 years now. We have always discussed how we can shorten the season. It's not about whether we play tennis, beca
  
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• Murray set for return at French Open prep event

  08-05-2024 12:38 via espn.com
  
  Andy Murray will make his comeback from an ankle injury at this month's Geneva Open after the former world No. 1 received a wild card from the organizers of the French Open tune-up event.
  
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• Murray plans to play at Geneva Open - a week before French Open

  08-05-2024 11:02 via skysports.com
  
  Andy Murray is set to make his comeback from injury this month at the Geneva Open - live on Sky Sports Tennis - indicating he is planning on playing in the French Open the following week.
  
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• Jannik Sinner relies to a medical care of a top soccer club to recover

  08-05-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner would have chosen soccer to recover from the hip injury that has been tormenting him for weeks and which forced him to retire first in Madrid and then to skip Rome. Without considering that his Roland Garros is in doubtAccording to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he is thinking of entrusting himself to the care of the staff of J Medical, the medical center of the Italian soccer club Juventus.The young Italian will thus try to recover in time for the Parisian Slam and for th
  
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• Rahm and Otaegui will not be alone in PGA

  08-05-2024 10:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Spanish golfer David Puig is set to participate in the upcoming PGA Championship, having received a special invitation from the PGA of America. This news was reported by the golf specialized website 'Tengolf.es'. Puig's inclusion increases the Spanish presence at the second major of the season to three, joining Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, and Adrián Otaegui, who qualified after his victory at the Volvo China Open on the DP World Tour.David Puig, resultsCurrently ranked 106th in t
  
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• LIV Golf opens mid-season transfer window

  08-05-2024 07:42 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  LIV Golf, known for its unconventional approach to professional golf, has introduced another groundbreaking feature this season: a mid-season trading window. This modification allows for dynamic team restructuring, reflecting the league's unique team competition format, a significant departure from traditional individual-centric golf tournaments.Liv Golf, resultsStarting from midnight on May 4, for a full month, team captains have the unprecedented ability to transfer players directly between te
  
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