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• Elena Rybakina hits out at WTA, tells association how to help players

  29-04-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 4 Elena Rybakina is once again calling on the WTA to "make it easier on the players" as the Kazakh believes a long and demanding schedule has a negative impact on players' health and probably likely negatively impacts the quality of tennis.Last week, Rybakina competed at a WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, where she won her third title of the year. This week, Rybakina kicked off her campaign at a WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid, which started on Tuesday and will finish on May 5th. If
  
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• Queen's Club to host women's tennis event for first time

  16-05-2024 15:30 via skysports.com
  
  The Lawn Tennis Association has confirmed that Queen's Club will stage a WTA Tour event next summer in a reshuffle of the grass-court season.
  
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• PGA of America CEO on Merger and Reasons for Rejected LIV Application

  16-05-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Arrival of LIV Golf has sparked anger among many, especially golf organization leaders and Tours, who were not pleased with the emergence of such a project based on Saudi money. Two years later, the animosity is noticeable, but to a lesser extent than it was initially. LIV Golf is a Tour that aimed to change many things in the golf scene upon its arrival, introduce innovations, and lure popular golfers. As the leaders of this Tour emphasized, their aim was to bring golf fans back to the spo
  
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• Dominic Thiem's Career Curtain Call Meets with Roland Garros Silence

  16-05-2024 14:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world no. 3 Dominic Thiem will end his career at the end of the season, struggling with a wrist injury for three years and failing to regain his A-game. Dominic is a two-time Roland Garros finalist, but the organizers of the second Major of the season have forgotten that! Dominic did not receive the main-draw wild card for the upcoming Major, standing six places below the cut and having to enter the qualifying draw if nothing changes in the forthcoming days! Thiem fell in the opening roun
  
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• Moya shares big updates on Rafael Nadal's presence at Roland Garros

  16-05-2024 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Will Rafael Nadal be able to play Roland Garros 2024? It's the question to which all tennis fans eagerly await the answer. A few hours ago, rumors came out of Spain according to which Rafa should be in Paris. But there are those who call for caution. Like Carlos Moya, coach of the Spanish champion, who spoke about the situation of the Majorcan tennis player, clarifying how Nadal is working to be able to take the court in Paris. The coach went to the La Salle school in Palma de Mallorca, where he
  
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• Boris Becker excited for Rafael Nadal's presence at the Roland Garros

  16-05-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "It will be tough if I'm not there, but I will only play if I feel competitive. I don't want to play at the Roland Garros if I have to proceed with caution and without being able to give my best effort, as happened in Barcelona and Madrid. It was such a special tournament in my career and of such sentimental value to me, that I would rather have another memory of it. It will be tough if I'm not there, but I will only play if I feel competitive. I will only play if I feel I can give 100% of my po
  
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• Danielle Collins reveals the big impact of college tennis on her life

  16-05-2024 10:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  College can shape the girl and boy they are into the woman and man they will be. Many professionals know this well and many athletes know this well. College shapes a person's future. And also the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finalist Danielle Collins knows this well. Danielle - who will retire from tennis at the end of the season but is having fantastic results in 2024 - already achieved excellent results when she was a tennis student at the University of Virginia. During her years with
  
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• PGA Of America Chief Resolves Dilemmas Regarding Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup Captaincy

  16-05-2024 09:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Seth Waugh, CEO of The PGA of America, put an accent on the Ryder Cup during one of the press conferences, which will take place at Bethpage Black, USA, next year. Great attention will be given to this Major, considering that the Europeans achieved victory last year and intend to do so again. While it's clear that the European team captain will be Luke Donald, it's still unknown who will lead the American team. Fans of this sport hope it could be Tiger Woods, but it's difficult to conclude
  
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• Murray wins in Bordeaux on injury return

  16-05-2024 08:50 via skysports.com
  
  Highlights of the round of 32 clash between Andy Murray and Kyrian Jacquet at the ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux.
  
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• Talor Gooch Can't Hide Emotions Upon Learning He'll Compete in PGA Championship

  16-05-2024 08:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Talor Gooch was surprised and happy after the PGA of America extended an invite to him to compete in the PGA Championship. Gooch, a member of LIV Golf, did not have the opportunity to secure a spot in this Major through ranking points, so the only way he could participate was through an invite. The leaders of the PGA Championship carefully monitored the situation and deliberated on who was the best option for an invite, considering that Gooch is a golfer who can bring additional quality.Goo
  
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• Alexander Zverev opens up on aiming to reach RG level he had before horror injury

  16-05-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev says he is happy with the level he has been showing at the Rome Masters as the German tennis star highlights his goal is to arrive at the French Open in his peak form and hopefully contend for the title there. At the start of the clay season, Zverev wasn't really impressive as he picked up round-of-16 exits at the Masters events in Monte Carlo and Madrid while he won only one match at an ATP 250 tournament in Munich before losing in the quarterfinal.But in his final tournam
  
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• Ludvig Aberg Ahead of PGA Championship: Course Impressions, His Game, and the Merger

  16-05-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Ludvig Aberg will have the opportunity to make his debut at the PGA Championship this year, ready to conquer his competition and showcase his qualities in the best possible way. He is a player who is expected to achieve a lot, and some consider him a generational talent. The fact that he is participating in the Ryder Cup without prior professional experience speaks volumes about his talent and how much some believe in his qualities. Playing in this Major is a dream come true. As a child, th
  
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• Daniil Medvedev has something for Novak Djokovic that Serb will like very much

  16-05-2024 04:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev has declared Novak Djokovic "a big French Open favorite" despite the Serb's inconsistent play as the Russian tennis star highlights the Serb has had success at Roland Garros and simply knows how to deliver when the time comes to perform on the biggest possible stage.So far this clay season, Djokovic is just 4-2 and he hasn't yet won any titles this year. And this week in Rome, Djokovic's rough 2024 season took another hit after the current world No. 1 suffered a shock 2-6 3-6 los
  
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• Iga Swiatek answers if she has safety concerns after protestors stormed Rome Open

  16-05-2024 03:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek says she currently has no safety concerns amid protestors interrupting the Rome Open but admitted that there was a time when the infamous Monica Seles stabbing incident went through her head. Over the last few years, activists from various groups have managed to storm and interrupt play at tennis tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. At the ongoing Rome Open, the latest incident of that happening came on Monday when a group of climate protesto
  
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• Ludvig Aberg on PGA Championship Debut, Injury, Masters Experience, and His Game

  16-05-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Ludvig Aberg, the talented Swedish golfer with high expectations for the future, recently addressed his plans during a press conference. He focused on his injury and withdrawal from the Wells Fargo Championship due to a knee injury. Aberg confirmed that the situation isn't as serious as some may think as he consulted with doctors, determining that he will compete in this year's PGA Championship. This will mark the 24-year-old's debut at this Major tournament. He looks forward to the challen
  
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• Novak Djokovic gets brutally honest on how he feels about hostile crowds

  16-05-2024 02:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic confirms there are definitely moments when hostile crowds lit up the fire inside him but also highlights that remaining focused and doing what he needs to do is always the most important thing. Although Djokovic is a record 24-time Grand Slam champion and currently the most accomplished male player in tennis history, it is not a secret that for some reason he has never been a fan favorite around the world. With that being said, Djokovic - who turns 37 next week - has been wel
  
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• Simona Halep sheds light on how she felt about Patrick Mouratoglou role in doping ban

  16-05-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep says she believes that Patrick Mouratoglou's intention was never to do something that would make her fail a doping test but it was just an unfortunate situation that turned out bad for everyone involved.After starting to work with Mouratoglou in 2022 April,  Halep - who was one of the most respected players in the locker room - failed a doping test later that year. Shortly after the news of Halep testing positive for Roxadustat dropped, some started wondering if Mouratoglou bor
  
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• The ATP No.1 destiny is fulfilled in Paris; Sinner and Djokovic fighting

  16-05-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev's defeat at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome outlined the fight for the 1st position in the ATP ranking. An affair that now belongs only to Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. The Serbian champion has his destiny in his hands: he can remain ATP No.1 if he reaches at least the final of the tournament. Below we analyze what could happen.Medvedev mathematically can no longer reach first place in the men's world rankings after the Roland Garros, because he would have had to reac
  
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• Collins extends run in Rome with Sabalenka next

  15-05-2024 23:59 via espn.com
  
  Danielle Collins, the 15th-ranked American, beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals and extend her record to 19-1 since early March.
  
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• Murray returns to action with victory on 37th birthday

  15-05-2024 23:30 via skysports.com
  
  Andy Murray marked his return to action for the first time since March with victory in Bordeaux on his 37th birthday.
  
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• Jordan Spieth Upset: Media Misrepresents PGA Tour Players' Influence

  15-05-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Since the beginning of the talk about the merger between PIF and the PGA Tour, various rumors have emerged. While there were those false ones, there were also many that ultimately turned out to be true.What is certain is that negotiations between PIF and the PGA Tour are still ongoing. Recently, there has been much talk about Rory McIlroy and his return to the PGA Tour Policy Board, but that will not happen. Jordan Spieth, a popular figure in the golf scene, commented on the latest rum
  
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• Coco Gauff has great reaction to avoiding being hit by fast ball on Rome match point

  15-05-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff had a great fun after a video of Zheng Qinwen nearly hitting her on a match point went viral as the American tennis joked she had to "move my butt out the way."Up by a set and leading 5-1 in the second set, Gauff earned her first match point on Zheng's serve.After making Gauff go wide with her serve, Zheng got the ball around her service line in the middle of the court when she decided to rip a forehand. But Zheng's forehand was uncontrolled and it nearly hit Gauff, who was rushing to
  
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• Collins to face Sabalenka in Italian Open semis

  15-05-2024 22:48 via espn.com
  
  Danielle Collins, the 15th-ranked American, beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals and extend her record to 19-1 since early March.
  
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• Svitolina tired of a same question: "It's frustrating that people don't understand"

  15-05-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina had the opportunity to face another Russian tennis player: Anna Kalinskaya, at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Elina, at the press conference, explained once again why she does not want to shake hands with her Russian or Belarusian opponents. Obviously the reason depends on the ongoing Russian invasion in Svitolina's home country. After the victory over the Russian Kalinskaya, the Ukrainian tennis player greeted and thanked the Italian crowd, then cla
  
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• Sabalenka dreams to meet Swiatek in Rome final, to avenge Madrid

  15-05-2024 21:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka dreams of avenging her defeat against Iga Swiatek in the final in Madrid, dreaming of meeting the WTA No.1 in the final of the Internazionali BNL in Rome. The Belarusian regained strength and brilliance, those lost in the incredible final in Madrid with Iga Swiatek, and reached the semi-finals in Rome by beating Jelena Ostapenko with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 12 minutes of play. In the post-match interview after beating Ostapenko and qualifying for the semi-finals, the B
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood Enters PGA Championship with New Caddy

  15-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tommy Fleetwood enters another PGA Championship with immense ambitions and a desire to achieve great results. However, Fleetwood has previously faced a challenge, as his longtime caddie, Ian Finnis, is still in the process of recovering from heart surgery. Fleetwood had to adapt and find an alternative. The choice fell on Ian Poulter's current caddie. Despite Finnis's absence at the Masters, Fleetwood achieved an excellent result, finishing T3. Tommy's caddy is currently recovering, and it
  
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• Nova Djokovic's crisis could depend by a reasonable doubt

  15-05-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The bromance between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios found a new appointment on the Good Trouble podcast, which took place before the start of the Australian Open. Djokovic spoke of his desire to continue making history and the desire to spend as much time as possible with his often conflicting family."The little Novak, the four-year-old Novak, who started playing tennis in Kopaonik in Serbia, still loves this sport and is still hungry. But, at the same time, there is that more mature Novak, fat
  
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• Aaron Oberholser's Words About Jon Rahm Shocked Many

  15-05-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Most LIV Golfers do not have the opportunity to compete in Majors, which is a tough fact to accept. Although they dreamed of being part of the big stage and achieving success, they are still not rewarded with ranking points, and the only option for them is a merger. One of the biggest stars of LIV, and a former member of the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm, shared his view on the whole situation at a press conference before another PGA Championship. The Spaniard is not happy that some call LIV the
  
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• Trophée Clarins: Simona Halep hit with bad luck as injury forces her to retire

  15-05-2024 18:14 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep's return to action hasn't gone as well as the two-time Grand Slam champion was forced to retire midway through her opener at a WTA 125 tournament in Trophée Clarins.On Wednesday, Halep - who received a main draw wildcard into Trophée Clarins - started her clay season by playing against world No. 123 McCartney Kessler. Early in the match, Halep looked solid and even managed to go up by a set on 24-year-old American Kessler. But then midway through the second set wh
  
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• Zverev without half measures: "Alcaraz and Sinner must not face the Big 3"

  15-05-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev explained what is the great difference between his generation and that of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The German champion, at the press conference after reaching the quarter-finals at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, focused on the period in which he was a NextGen, explaining what the great advantage of Alcaraz and Sinner was compared to his generation."All the big names will be there in Paris, I come from three consecutive semi-finals, one of which ended in hospital.
  
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