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• 'Concerned' Italian BJK Cup captain addresses Camila Giorgi's silent retirement

  12-05-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Italian Billie Jean King Cup team captain Tathiana Garbin admits she is a bit "concerned" about Camila Giorgi after the news of Giorgi's sudden retirement from tennis but remains hopeful that everything is fine with the 2021 Montreal champion and that she simply walked away from tennis because of her recent results.Giorgi, who was one of the best Italian WTA players on the Tour in the last couple of years, apparently abruptly retired from tennis without an announcement or indicating that it migh
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic still seems determined to...', says legend

  05-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic never dies. It's a case of saying so. After last night's marathon in which he emerged victorious against our Lorenzo Musetti, the Serbian champion did it once again, and came out of a match that seemed sealed. This time it was the Argentine Francisco Cerundolo who succumbed, forcing the world number one to work overtime again, but he failed to eliminate him from the Slam where he is the reigning champion. Nole is in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. For him, 370 career victories
  
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• Tsitsipas intimidated by Alcaraz: "I have to overcome this mental barrier"

  05-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "I have never felt like this on the court, only two other players made me feel these feelings. I tried to show my best version and do many different things on the court. I don't think that putting more force on the ball is the solution, because he is very fast and recovers every ball."This is the summary of the sensations experienced on the court by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the match he lost against Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarter-final of the Roland Garros. For the sixth time out of six matches pla
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic has the ability to rise from...', says WTA legend

  05-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic is truly 'immortal' Throughout his career we have witnessed his historic feats several times but also in this Roland Garros 2024 we are noticing something magical. First against our Lorenzo Musetti, on the court until after 3 am and without practically ever stopping in four hours of play, then bruised, almost injured, Djokovic beat in five sets and after four and a half hours the Argentine Cerundolo, clay court player and tennis player present in the Top 30.After dominating the fi
  
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• Collin Morikawa Reveals Why Tiger Woods Won't Use a Cart at the U.S. Open

  05-06-2024 21:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Collin Morikawa and Tiger Woods are in great relations for many years. The 27-year-old Morikawa had the opportunity to be part of Woods' charity event a few days ago, where many interesting situations occurred. Tiger Woods was friendly and visibly in good spirits during the tournament, even deciding to 'tease' his colleagues. Of course, in a great way. Morikawa decided to recount a moment when Woods teased him because he couldn't hit a draw. Shortly after, Woods hit a hook, impressing Morik
  
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• Jack Nicklaus's Phone Call with Jay Monahan Regarding LIV Golf-PGA Tour Merger

  05-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  PGA Tour and PIF negotiations are still ongoing, with no indications that a final agreement will be reached soon. Impatience has gotten under the skin of many who want to see unity in the golf world, while on the other hand, staunch opponents of LIV Golf are reveling in the current situation. Looking at reactions on social media, it seems that this latter group is in the minority. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has weighed in on the current events in the golf world. The 84-year-old has been relu
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic really is the toughest guy who has ever played tennis', says ATP ace

  05-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Yet another proof of the greatness of an absolute champion. Novak Djokovic adds another piece to his now indescribable career, and he does it with that characteristic that has always distinguished him: the ability to never give up. His performance in the round of 16 at Roland Garros against Francisco Cerundolo was a demonstration of the fact that even at 37 years old and in precarious physical condition, to beat the Serbian tennis player you have to go beyond your possibilities.Giving 100% is no
  
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• French Open: Thursday's order of play for women's semi-finals

  05-06-2024 21:00 via skysports.com
  
  Order of play for day 12 at the French Open, with world No 1 Iga Swiatek facing Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini taking on teenager Mirra Andreeva in the women's semi-finals.
  
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• Novak Djokovic at the crossroads: his career can end or start again

  05-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are fewer and fewer words to define the career of a legend like Novak Djokovic. The Serb, like his eternal rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, has had a devastating impact on tennis (and sports) history. Djokovic in particular has achieved impossible - perhaps irreplicable - milestones, coming to be defined as the GOAT and the strongest athlete ever. Perhaps he will not have had the same media impact that, by popular acclaim, Federer had, but, in terms of titles, numbers, data and
  
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• JUST IN: Aryna Sabalenka's French Open exit brings great news to Coco Gauff

  05-06-2024 19:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open in the quarterfinal stage and that means Coco Gauff is set to be ranked at No. 2 in the world for the first time in her career when the rankings list gets updated on Monday. After Gauff defeated Ons Jabeur to reach the French Open semifinal, Sabalenka failed to make the last four at Roland Garros after Mirra Andreeva upset the Belarusian 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4.Going into the French Open, Sabalenka was 500 points clear ahead of Gauff. But since Gauff lost i
  
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• Andreeva stuns Sabalenka to reach semis in Paris

  05-06-2024 19:42 via espn.com
  
  Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old unseeded Russian, defeated No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to reach the semifinals.
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic has shown again why...', says ATP star

  05-06-2024 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  What seemed to be another day of routine at the office was about to turn into a real drama for Novak Djokovic. The Serbian defied fate and refused to lose again, overcoming Francisco Cerundolo and, above all, his physical problems. The Serbian champion dominated the first set in every way, but at the start of the second a knee problem - perhaps already evident in the previous match - prevented him from competing at his best. It was the resilience that only belongs to phenomena that gave Djokovic
  
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• French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 17, upsets Aryna Sabalenka after impressive comeback

  05-06-2024 19:29 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 38 Mirra Andreeva has been through to her first Grand Slam semifinal after stunning No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.Andreeva, who turned 17 in late April, recovered from a set down to beat two-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4. In less than 24 hours, Andreeva will return to the court to play No. 12 seed Jasmine Paolini, who upset Elena Rybakina earlier today. By beating Sabalenka, Andreeva also became the first player in 2024 to beat the Belarusian a
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz reveals one of the main secrets of his success

  05-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  An overwhelming Carlos Alcaraz beat Felix Auger Aliassime in three sets. A 6-3 6-3 6-1 without appeals that dispels any doubts about his physical condition. The Spaniard gave very little to the Montreal tennis player, who did not believe he could suffer such a heavy defeat.Again quarterfinals for the world number three, just like last year and two years ago. Carlos is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals in Paris in three consecutive years since Novak Djokovic between 2006 and 2008. Im
  
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• Joao Fonseca, 17, scores first professional win on grass

  05-06-2024 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 17-year-old Joao Fonseca skipped Roland Garros to prepare for the grass swing, seeking a good result on the fastest surface. The young gun played his first professional match on grass at the Lexus Surbiton Trophy Challenger, facing Kyle Edmund in the first round. The Brazilian sailed past the Briton 6-2, 6-1 in 61 minutes, making an impressive debut on the fastest surface. Fonseca landed eight aces and played well behind the first and second serve, defending all four break points and mountin
  
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• Jannik Sinner: 'My celebrations are different'

  05-06-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  We now know many sides of Jannik Sinner's character. But never before had we known his superstitious side, because yes, even the tennis player from San Candido has one. In an interview published on social media by the Instagram profile of Sky Sport Tennis, the world number two admitted to using some rituals during his matches."On the court, yes, I am, it's part of my routine, it's become a ritual. On the baseline I step over with my right foot", explained Jannik, but he's not the only one. "When
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz's honest admission: "Jannik Sinner is the favorite"

  05-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has reached the Roland Garros semi-final for the second consecutive year. Last season he was defeated by Novak Djokovic and cramps while this year he will find his friend and rival Jannik Sinner, who has just become ATP No.1. Carlitos won his 6th head-to-head against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals of the Parisian Slam, showing an excellent level of psycho-physical fitness.The young Spaniard talked about the match against Sinner in the press conference, explaining how he
  
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• WTA appoints G League exec Archer as new CEO

  05-06-2024 17:37 via espn.com
  
  The WTA has appointed NBA G League chief operating officer Portia Archer as its new CEO to replace Steve Simon, who will remain in his role as WTA chairman.
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic's done it so many times but...', says WTA legend

  05-06-2024 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A special victory, but one that leaves many doubts about the future. After the one a few days ago over Lorenzo Musetti, at Roland Garros comes another comeback victory for a Novak Djokovic at half-serve. Against the Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, the Serbian also resisted a knee injury, managing to win in five sets after 4 and a half hours of battle. His presence in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2024 against Casper Ruud is at great risk at this point and the number one himself spoke
  
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• Jannik Sinner: 'The best time I had was flying back with...'

  05-06-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has certified the impressive growth of Italian tennis in recent years. In recent months, the South Tyrolean has been impressive, just note that he is clearly in the lead of the Race ranking and has won important tournaments such as the Miami Open and especially the Australian Open, the first Italian to achieve this result.What has surprised everyone, however, is the consistency on the court of the Italian tennis player, a tennis player capable of winning a
  
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• French Open: Jasmine Paolini halts projected Elena Rybakina-Aryna Sabalenka semifinal

  05-06-2024 16:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  No. 12 seed Jasmine Paolini has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal after stunning fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina in the French Open quarterfinal. Paolini, who won her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai earlier this year, missed out on a great chance to close out the match against Rybakina in two sets but remained calm and eventually sealed a 6-2 4-6 6-4 win. After easily winning the first set, Paolini was three times up by a break in the second set. But Rybakina refused to quit and someho
  
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• 'It did not hamper my game until...', says Novak Djokovic

  05-06-2024 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Casper Ruud is one of the certainties of this Roland Garros. The Norwegian, who can already boast two finals here in Paris, in 2022 and 2023, will challenge Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, who yesterday with tooth and nail won yet another battle, against Francisco Cerundolo, after having had a ‘night’ against our Lorenzo Musetti a few days earlier.The 24-year-old from Baerum encountered some difficulties against the American Taylor Fritz. After losing the second set, Casper then
  
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• Gauff also reaches French Open semis in doubles

  05-06-2024 16:15 via espn.com
  
  Coco Gauff reached the French Open semifinals in doubles on Wednesday, a day after getting that far in singles.
  
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• Coco Gauff challenges Iga Swiatek: "I have nothing to lose, the pressure is on Iga"

  05-06-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff and the Roland Garros clay courts have an excellent feeling. The young American qualified for the semifinals of the Parisian Major, coming from behind to beat Ons Jabeur with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. In the seventh game, Gauff lost control of her backhand and serve, giving Jabeur confidence. The Tunisian did not let herself be influenced by the two unconverted set points before closing on serve. In the second set, from 2-1, everything changed. Jabeur lost her way and, despite th
  
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• JUST IN: Major update drops hours after Novak Djokovic completes knee surgery

  05-06-2024 15:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic's knee surgery has reportedly gone well and the Serbian tennis superstar may just need three weeks to recover, via Sport Klub.On Wednesday, it was reported that Djokovic had decided to surgically address his knee issue after previously withdrawing from his French Open quarterfinal match versus Casper Ruud due to a torn meniscus. A few hours after the surgery news was revealed, a report from the Serbian media said the procedure was "a success." And according to Sport Klub
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz: 'I need everything he tell me from the box'

  05-06-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is trying to erase all the doubts that arose on the eve of Roland Garros due to the forearm problem that prevented him from competing in Monte Carlo and Rome. Match after match, the Spaniard has raised his level, demonstrating that he can aspire to the Musketeers' Cup. Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals for the third time in Paris, clearly beating Felix Auger-Aliassime and will now face what promises to be a real battle against Stefanos Tsitsipas.The reigning Wimbledon champion has
  
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• Seventeen-year-old Andreeva stuns Sabalenka to reach semi-finals

  05-06-2024 14:41 via skysports.com
  
  Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam semi-final as she shocked Aryna Sabalenka in the last eight at Roland Garros, beating the world No 2 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4.
  
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• Paolini knocks out Rybakina in epic quarter-final

  05-06-2024 14:41 via skysports.com
  
  Jasmine Paolini booked a place in the final four of the French Open for the first time, knocking out fourth seed Elena Rybakina in an epic quarter-final.
  
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• Iga Swiatek will face a different Coco Gauff on Thursday

  05-06-2024 14:23 via espn.com
  
  Coco Gauff's record against Iga Swiatek isn't stellar, but she's trying a new approach this time.
  
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• Jannik Sinner's dream come true: from Gazzetta's absurd criticisms to triumphs

  05-06-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic's withdrawal at the Roland Garros marks a new page in tennis history, which is tinged with Italian colours: Jannik Sinner will be the new ATP No.1 starting from Monday 10 May 2024. A historic, deserved achievement, which certifies the rise of a boy who made work ethic, confidentiality, calmness and sobriety his strong points. Strengths that make him loved by crowds across the international tennis scene.And to think that his rise, progressive, made up of small steps, completely exp
  
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