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• Djokovic clipped by Tabilo for early Rome exit

  12-05-2024 17:11 via espn.com
  
  Alejandro Tabilo claimed the biggest win of his career when he beat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-3 at the Italian Open in a match that lasted just 67 minutes.
  
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• Zverev settles abuse case before French semi

  07-06-2024 13:01 via espn.com
  
  Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, his lawyers said.
  
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• McEnroe: 'Putting Novak Djokovic at 10:30 PM was a huge mistake'

  07-06-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic reportedly underwent an arthroscopy in Paris on Wednesday to repair the injury he suffered in the medial meniscus of his right knee, an injury that forced him to withdraw from Roland Garros after advancing to the quarterfinals, where he was to face Casper Ruud.The surgical procedure consists of making a couple of small incisions in the aforementioned joint to introduce a mechanical device called an arthroscope, operated by the surgeon to repair the damaged area, which can be visua
  
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• Zverev settles abuse case before French Open semi

  07-06-2024 12:34 via espn.com
  
  Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semifinalist's lawyers said.
  
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• Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud - Who won their previous RG match?

  07-06-2024 12:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud will compete in the Roland Garros semi-final. It will be a repeat of last year's match in the same stage, with both rivals seeking the third victory after splitting the first four encounters on the notable scene. Alexander hopes to reach his first Roland Garros final after losing in the semi-final stage to Stefanos Tsitsipas, Rafael Nadal and Ruud in the previous three years. The German will try to avenge a heavy 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 defeat to the Norwegian from a year
  
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• Zverev settles abuse case brought by former girlfriend

  07-06-2024 12:06 via skysports.com
  
  Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said.
  
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• Ferrero reveals Alcaraz will have a clear strategy against Sinner

  07-06-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It almost feels like a doomsday, but we are still far from it. The Roland Garros semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner promises to be a highly anticipated match. Although their rivalry is still immature and lacks the charm and charisma that Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could have in their challenges, the young Spaniard and the Italian ATP No.1 will only be able to make their challenges grow. Or at least, this is the hope of the fans. This semi-final is certainly th
  
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• Popovic: 'It's not easy to recover for Novak Djokovic'

  07-06-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "I am truly sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros. I played my heart out and gave my all in yesterday's match and unfortunately, due to a torn medial meniscus in my right knee, my team and I have had to make a difficult decision after careful consideration and analysis.I wish the players competing this week the best of luck and thank the incredible fans from the bottom of my heart for all their love and continued support. See you soon. With love and gratitude, Nole."Novak Dj
  
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• John McEnroe warns Jannik Sinner: "He risks being crushed"

  07-06-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Wealth, Fame and Power. Let's also add the resulting pressure and media attention, which not everyone knows how to handle. These are not the words that Gol D. Roger left as a last testament to the pirates of the Eichiro Oda's manga One Piece, but they condense what a young tennis player like Jannik Sinner has to face, especially now that he is ATP No.1. And that are a lot of things to face, considering he's only a young player. With a super strong mental side, but always a young player.The
  
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• BREAKING: Decision in Alexander Zverev assault appeal reached

  07-06-2024 09:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev's assault trial has concluded as the German tennis star has reached "an out-of-court settlement" with his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea, who accused him of physical abuse during an argument in 2020 May, via Jonathan Crane of Deutsche Welle.Last October, a court in Berlin issued a penalty order against Zverev and slapped him with a €450k fine. But Zverev and his lawyers rejected the verdict, with the 27-year-old German maintaining his innocence and revealing he would take his c
  
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• Koenig: 'Novak Djokovic may have reached a tipping point in his career'

  07-06-2024 09:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Yesterday Novak Djokovic officially underwent surgery, the Serbian champion decided not to wait and proceed immediately so that he can achieve an immediate recovery. After the challenge against Cerundolo that Nole managed to win - as a great fighter as he is - despite the physical problems, the Serbian tennis player did the instrumental tests and understood that he could not continue.So it came to the operation and the champion from Belgrade (who also lost the first position in the world to the
  
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• Global Amateur Pathway, a new opportunity

  07-06-2024 08:39 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The joint statement, published on their respective institutional websites, announced the establishment of the Global Amateur Pathway (GAP) by the DP World Tour, R&A, and PGA Tour, marking a significant development in the landscape of top amateur golf.Golf, newsImplemented by the World Amateur Golf Ranking, the new initiative aims to assist the top amateur players in advancing their careers. Specifically tailored for players who are not part of the college system, which is covered by the PGA
  
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• Ex-Slam semifinalist Kyle Edmund's revelation after lengthy struggle with knee issue

  07-06-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Kyle Edmund suggests he has had enough of playing it safe after his knee surgery as the British tennis player wants to play more despite accepting that pain will probably always be there. Edmund, who turned 29 in January, was once one of the most promising British tennis players as he managed to reach his first ATP title in Antwerp - make his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open - and also achieve a career-high ranking of No. 14 that year. But shortly after a breakthr
  
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• 'I always hoped for return' - line judge back on court after coma

  07-06-2024 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  Lucas Feron was left in a coma after what was described as a "brutal" and "unprovoked" attack. Now the line judge is back on court at the French Open.
  
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• Big Aryna Sabalenka grass season update drops amid Belarusian dealing with illness

  07-06-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka reportedly plans to "start practicing on grass as soon possible and play Berlin" despite currently dealing with an illness that hampered her during a surprise French Open quarterfinal defeat, via Michal Samulski.On Wednesday, reigning Australian Open champion Sabalenka suffered her first Grand Slam loss of the year after 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva came back from a set down to beat the second-seeded Belarusian 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4. While Andreeva played some great tennis, it was e
  
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• Coco Gauff drops message to Novak Djokovic after Serb's surgery announcement

  07-06-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  American tennis star Coco Gauff took a moment to issue a classy message to Novak Djokovic after the 24-time Grand Slam champion publicly confirmed that he underwent a knee procedure. After struggling with right knee issues during a five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo and ultimately withdrawing from his French Open quarterfinal versus Casper Ruud, it was reported that Djokovic had an arthroscopic knee procedure on Wednesday in Paris. Also on Wednesday, it was reported that when Djokov
  
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• St. Andrews Links Trophy, big event in Scotland

  07-06-2024 05:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Italian team is participating in the St. Andrews Links Trophy, the prestigious tournament taking place from June 7th to 9th at St. Andrews, Scotland, on the New Course and the Old Course. In the event, which originated in 1989 and is now in its 35th edition, Giovanni Binaghi, Matteo Cristoni, Lucas Nicolas Fallotico, Michele Ferrero, Marco Florioli, Riccardo Fantinelli, Luca Memeo, Filippo Ponzano, Carlo Roman, and Tommaso Zorzetto will compete. They will be supported by Alberto Binaghi, the
  
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• Iga Swiatek explains French Open dominance since surviving Naomi Osaka 2R scare

  07-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek suggests she didn't really have time to fully adjust her game to the conditions and everything at the French Open when she played Naomi Osaka but now says everything is clicking perfectly. On Thursday, world No. 1 Swiatek ousted third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-2 6-4 to make her third consecutive French Open final. For Swiatek, it was her sixth win of the tournament and also her fifth win that came in two sets. But before dominating her last four matches, Swiatek survived a major
  
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• New Jersey, Ashleigh Buhai defends her title

  07-06-2024 04:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roberta Liti and Benedetta Moresco are among the 144 competitors participating in the ShopRite LPGA Classic, an event on the LPGA Tour scheduled from June 7th to 9th at the Seaview Golf Club (Bay Course) in Galloway, New Jersey.ShopRite LPGA Classic, resultsIn a tournament with many top players absent, defending champion Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa will look to retain her title. However, much attention will be on the three players within the top ten of the Rolex Ranking: Filipina-turned-Japan
  
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• Rafael Nadal's cousin Joan Nadal gets qualifying WC for upcoming grass tournament

  07-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Toni Nadal's son and Rafael Nadal's cousin, Joan Nadal, has received a main draw wildcard to play in the qualifying of an ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca where his father is the tournament director, via Michal Samulski.Joan Nadal, who is 20 years old, is set to take part in a main-level tournament for the first time in his career as never before he featured in qualifying or a main draw of an ATP tournament. So far this year, Joan Nadal - ranked 1890 in the world - has been playing only on th
  
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• Elena Rybakina details her health struggles throughout 2024 after shock RG exit

  07-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina said it was "a bad day" against Jasmine Paolini and also shared that she was again hampered with health issues, which include allergies and sleeping issues. Rybakina, seeded at No. 4, didn't look like her usual throughout the match against Paolini before suffering a 2-6 6-4 4-6 defeat to the 12th-seeded Italian in the French Open quarterfinal. In the second set, Rybakina was three times down by a break but every time managed to recover and ultimately force a third set. B
  
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• Line judge Lucas Feron returns to French Open after brutal attack

  07-06-2024 02:59 via espn.com
  
  In 2021, Lucas Feron was a line judge for the French Open men's final. But a violent attack left him in a coma, and he has been rehabilitating ever since. This year, he's back.
  
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• Time for Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy

  07-06-2024 02:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emanuele Canonica and Alessandro Tadini are participating in the Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy, the third tournament of the Legends Tour season, taking place from June 7th to 9th at Costa Navarino, Greece. The competition spans 54 holes, with the first 18 played at the Bay Course and the remainder at the International Olympic Academy.Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy, scheduleAmong the competitors are six of the top ten players in the money list, including Australian Scott Hend, the curren
  
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• Newly-crowned No. 1 Jannik Sinner pens Rotterdam return in 2025

  07-06-2024 02:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will become world no. 1 on Monday, passing Novak Djokovic and standing as the 29th player on the ATP throne. While chasing his first Roland Garros title this week, Jannik confirmed his participation at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam next year, seeking the title defense at the prestigious indoor event. Sinner applauded the Rotterdam crowd, saying they are always respectful, even when you face the home player. The tournament director, Richard Krajicek, did not hide his happiness, pra
  
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• Italian BJK captain with new updates on Camila Giorgi's retirement

  07-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Camila Giorgi's controversial retirement has split the opinion of fans and insiders, both for the manner in which it occurred and for the harsh criticism relating to the alleged tax fraud carried out by the Italian woman. In an interview with Eurosport, the captain of the Italian Billie Jean King Cup team Tathiana Garbin talked out about the retirement of her player, as well as expressing some other interesting considerations on Italian players."I can't deny that it was somewhat expected. For so
  
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• Robbie Koenig comments on Novak Djokovic's injury

  07-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After announcing his forfeit on the eve of the quarterfinal against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic wasted no time and immediately underwent surgery on his right knee in Paris after suffering a bad meniscus injury.The surgery was perfectly successful, and only the rehabilitation pathway will stabilize the recovery time.During the arthroscopy, doctors determined that it is not a serious variant of the meniscus injury in his right knee and that the recovery period should not be that l
  
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• John McEnroe unloads on French Open after Novak Djokovic's injury and surgery

  07-06-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John McEnroe unloaded on the French Open after the Novak Djokovic knee surgery news as the American tennis icon says the Serb's injury must be a wake-up call for all Grand Slams because something like this simply can't happen again. On Saturday, Djokovic started his French Open third-round match at 22:30 PM because the tournament organizers decided to reschedule Grigor Dimitrov's match and put it on the court where the Serb was scheduled to play. But when Djokovic finally got to the court,
  
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• Sebastian Soderberg dominates the first round

  07-06-2024 00:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It's a special week for golf, with Sweden hosting one of the most unconventional tournaments of the entire 2024 season. The first round of the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed has just concluded, featuring both men from the DP World Tour and women from the Ladies European Tour competing on the same course and leaderboard.Leading the pack after the opening 18 holes is Sebastian Soderberg, delighting the home crowd with an impressive 63 (-9) round. This continues Soderberg's spectacular season start, cons
  
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• Jannik Sinner chases another important record

  07-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It is a particularly happy time for Italian tennis, especially for Jannik Sinner. The Italian celebrated two important events in his career on Tuesday. His first semifinal at Roland Garros, obtained thanks to his victory over Grigor Dimitrov, but above all his first position in the ranking, thanks to Novak Djokovic's withdrawal due to a knee problem.In addition to the one achieved by Jannik, who on Friday will face Carlos Alcaraz on Philippe Chatrier for a place in the final, there have been 23
  
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• Grayson Murray's Caddy Receives and Accepts Interesting Offer

  06-06-2024 23:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  No matter how much time passes, the void left by Grayson Murray's death will remain. The passing of the 30-year-old sent a clear message to the world about the importance of mental health and supporting those suffering from mental illnesses. His death devastated many colleagues, friends, and golf legends, as Murray was a respected figure who impressed many with his human qualities.What some golf fans may not know is that Murray had a caddie, Jay Green (28). The young caddie was devastated after
  
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