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• Konta dumped out in Cincinnati

  19-08-2017 08:40 via skysports.com
  
  Johanna Konta is out of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati after losing her quarter-final against second seed Simona Halep 6-4 7-6 (7-1) on Friday night.
  
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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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• Tennis icon details Rafael Nadal's influence, what tennis loses with his retirement

  08-05-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jimmy Connors says there is no doubt that the game is better with Rafael Nadal as the American tennis icon highlights that even at this stage of his career and these circumstances the Spaniard is able to generate so much buzz and interest and have people talk about tennis.Nadal, widely regarded as one of the best ambassadors tennis has ever had, is currently in the midst of a farewell season as the Spaniard's retirement will very likely come at some point in 2024. Since sharing his plans to reti
  
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• Iga Swiatek answers what's to blame for tennis becoming 'more demanding'

  08-05-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek has an explanation for why tennis is becoming more demanding as the Pole is blaming the increased numbers of mandatory ATP and WTA tournaments and that is likely causing the increased number of injuries across the Tours.Throughout 2023, numerous ATP and WTA players complained that the constant ball changes and a very long schedule are the main reason behind injuries. Since the start of 2024, players have complained less about the constant ball changes but the complaints about a very
  
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• Italian Pro Tour 2024 opens with a memorial

  08-05-2024 05:38 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Italian Pro Tour 2024, organized by the Italian Golf Federation with the support of Official Advisor Infront Italy, kicks off with the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by Aon. The event, a staple on both national and international calendars and part of the Alps Tour, will be held at La Pinetina Golf Club in Appiano Gentile, Como, from Wednesday, May 8, to Friday, May 10. The event will be preceded by the Pro-Am of the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni on Tuesday, May 7. This competition honors Gior
  
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• Andy Roddick details why he sees bit of Novak Djokovic in 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva

  08-05-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andy Roddick says he sees a bit of Novak Djokovic in Mirra Andreeva as he is impressed by the 17-year-old Russian's ability to already have a balanced game that leaves her opponents guessing and never knowing what would come next.Andreeva, who turned 17 on April 29th, is probably the biggest talent from the current teenage group on the WTA Tour as the Russian is already an established WTA player and someone who opponents treat with respect since she has proved that she has the game to compete we
  
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• Bianca Andreescu's crushing statement on history with injuries, mental health issues

  08-05-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Bianca Andreescu is nearing a return amids an eight-month absence but the 2019 US Open champion admits she feels older than 23 after years of struggling with injuries and also dealing with mental health issues. Andreescu, who will celebrate her 24th birthday in June, made a lightning start to her career in 2019 when she won WTA 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Toronto before becoming a Grand Slam champion at the US Open. At the time, Andreescu was widely tipped to be a top player for ma
  
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• Challenge Tour in Spain, Couvra is defender

  08-05-2024 03:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After the first eight events of the season, spanning South Africa, India, and Abu Dhabi, the Challenge Tour arrives in Europe for the Challenge de España. From May 9 to May 12, the competition will unfold athe Real Club Sevilla Golf in Spain, featuring five Italian athletes: Stefano Mazzoli, Luca Cianchetti, Pietro Bovari, Gregorio De Leo, and Aron Zemmer.Challenge, scheduleThe title defense falls to French golfer Martin Couvra, who triumphed last year as an amateur. However, all eyes are
  
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• Elena Rybakina handed very tough projected path to defending Rome title

  08-05-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina has learned her projected path to defending her Rome title as the Kazakh could potentially face both Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek this year. Rybakina, who is seeded at No. 4 in Rome this year, has a first-round bye at the tournament. After a first-round bye, Rybakina should have a favorable opener as she plays against the winner of the match between Irina Begu and a qualifier.In the third round, Rybakina is projected to meet a seeded player for the first time in the tourna
  
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• Coco Gauff pays touching tribute to Rafael Nadal with selected words

  08-05-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff says she finds it "weird" as a fan to accept that Rafael Nadal and also admits she feels "sad" over the Spaniard's retirement because he has always been one of her favorite players to watch.Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion who turns 38 in early June, is playing his last season in pro tennis unless he makes a last-minute decision and decides to keep playing beyond 2024. Althugh Nadal revealed his retirement plans already in 2023 May, it didn't hit Gauff until this past Madrid
  
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• Iga Swiatek shares a very warm praise for Rafael Nadal

  08-05-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "This is life on the Tour. It's crazy to be in Madrid, pack your bags after that final and come to Rome. I'm happy to be here, because I love this place.
  I trained this morning and it's definitely a challenge to adapt to the playing conditions. I celebrate one day, then in my head I'm ready to go again for another tournament. This time I wanted to celebrate because I fought so hard to win."At the media day of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, Iga Swiatek talked about the imminent sta
  
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• Legends Tour, remarkable start of Peter Baker

  08-05-2024 00:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Legends Tour made a remarkable start to the season under the spotlight of Peter Baker at the Barbados Legends hosted by Ian Woosnam. The 56-year-old from Shifnal, England, claimed victory at the Apes Hill Resort, Saint James, with a score of 203 (67, 67, 69, -10), edging out Australian Scott Hend with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Both players had finished the regular 54 holes tied, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.Peter Baker, resultsPeter Baker, a seasoned golfer who has no
  
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• Texas sweeps UCLA to face Texas AeM in the NCAA 'Sweet Sixteen'

  08-05-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The University of Texas got the NCAA Sweet Sixteen after beating UCLA 4-0, Saturday night at the Weller Indoor Tennis Center.Still dancin' 🕺🕺🕺#HookEm | #NCAATennis pic.twitter.com/iJj3hXM4NU— Texas Men's Tennis (@TexasMTN) May 5, 2024After having achieved the doubles point with victories at no. 1 and 3, the Longhorns got three singles matches with wins by seniors Siem Woldeab at No. 4, Cleeve Harper at no. 6 and serial number no. 40 Gilles-Arnaud Bailly at no. 3.Gil
  
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• Iga Swiatek: After Madrid Title, I’m Not Expecting To Be Fresh For Rome

  07-05-2024 22:31 via tennis-x.com
  Iga Swiatek has won 14 of her last 15 matches in Rome.
  
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• Old Dogs Djokovic, Nadal Lead Rome Masters Draw; No Sinner, No Alcaraz

  07-05-2024 22:06 via tennis-x.com
  37 of the Top 40 men are playing this week at the Rome Masters.
  
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• Ohio State runs to the NCAA Final Sixteen by beating Oklahoma State 4-1

  07-05-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The No.1 Ohio State University destroyed Oklahoma State 4-1, reaching the Final Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Tennis Championships.The Buckeyes will take on Mississippi next weekend in Columbus, trying to get into the top 8 of the NCAA.WWRound 2 ✅The real OSU #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/cWKPZh1XEz— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioStateMTEN) May 4, 2024In doubles, Cannon Kingsley and JJ Tracy won 6-0 on court 3. Andrew Lutschaunig and Justin Boulais won the final four games of the set to take the
  
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• Stanford University downs LSU 4-0 to get to the NCAA final round

  07-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Stanford University women's tennis team swept LSU 4-0 in the second round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships, at Taube Family Tennis Stadium.Super Regional is set 📆In a rematch of last season's semis, Stanford will host NC State on Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. PT. #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/L91ldYGWv9— Stanford Women’s Tennis (@StanfordWTennis) May 5, 2024Stanford has won 112 of its last 119 matches at Taube Family Tennis Stadium and will host NC State next Friday, May
  
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• USTA must pay $9M to sexually abused player

  07-05-2024 19:23 via espn.com
  
  The U.S. Tennis Association has been ordered to pay $9 million in damages to a tennis player who was sexually abused by her coach at at one of the organization's training centers.
  
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• Jannik Sinner promises to his fans: "I'll come back stronger"

  07-05-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner wanted to send an important message to all his fans through a new post on his X account.The young Italian champion had announced a few days ago that he would be absent from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia due to a hip problem that has been tormenting him for weeks.Jannik had already withdrawn beforehand on the eve of the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open, but it wasn't enough. And now even the Roland Garros is at risk."It's never a straight road. We will come back stronger,"
  
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• Success Has No Clock: The Importance of Mentorship, Continuity, and Resilience

  07-05-2024 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Success is built on a dedication to art, craftsmanship, and an unbreakable pursuit of perfection. Mentorship plays a crucial role in passing on knowledge, tradition, and never ceasing to refine details - a core principle for both continuity and resilience.Continuity and Resilience in Swedish Success Stories in Tennis and Music1               Abba:When the iconic pop group Abba began their journey, they faced resistan
  
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• University of North Carolina gets the NCAA Championships Final Sixteen

  07-05-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The University of North Carolina women's tennis team defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 4-0, qualifying for the Final Sixteen of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships.The Tar Heels accomplished this despite being forced to move the game indoors due to weather.𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. pic.twitter.com/v7aALEclKf— Carolina Women's Tennis 🐏🎾 (@UNC_wtennis) May 5, 2024UNCA takes
  
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• Iga Swiatek's shocking confession: "I need 2 months of rest, but I can't"

  07-05-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Many tennis players - especially in men's singles - are suffering from the very tight pace of the ATP and WTA schedule.A recent example is obviously Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.The WTA No.1 Iga Swiatek, in an interview with the WTA Insider podcast, talked about the difficulties that players face when playing so many tournaments in such close times.She herself says that she would need at least two months of rest to recover."After a match like the final in Madrid I feel
  
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