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• Fonseca: The Brazilian boy wonder set for Norrie test

  26-04-2024 14:58 via skysports.com
  
  Joao Fonseca claimed his maiden ATP Masters victory as he rallied past fellow teenager Alex Michelsen 4-6 6-0 6-2 and is now gearing up to face Britain's Cameron Norrie at the Mutua Madrid Open.
  
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• A new era for women's tennis? Swiatek & Sabalenka prove point in Madrid

  07-05-2024 10:08 via skysports.com
  
  Iga Swiatek's victory against Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final will go down as arguably one of the greatest women's matches of the Open Era.
  
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• A 61-year-old teacher at PGA Championship

  07-05-2024 08:43
  
  It's a bit of a fairy tale as only golf can provide. Through qualifying events, the PGA Championship, as we know, offers around twenty spots to PGA of America teaching professionals. Last year, Michael Block made headlines by playing exceptionally well (finishing 15th). This time, even before the first drives are struck at Valhalla, the heartwarming story revolves around a 61-year-old pro from Oklahoma, Tracy Phillips.Pga, storyConsidered in his youth as one of the best junior golfers in America
  
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• Murray’s greatest match point ever? Brit beats Djokovic in Rome

  07-05-2024 08:00 via skysports.com
  
  Andy Murray celebrated his 29th birthday in 2016 by beating Novak Djokovic in the Rome Masters final with possibly his greatest match point ever.
  
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• Sky Sports Tennis Podcast with Taylor Townsend

  07-05-2024 07:30 via skysports.com
  
  The Sky Sports tennis team talk to the biggest names in the game from the ATP and WTA tours. This week it's Taylor Townsend!
  
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• Tennis scores/schedule: Latest from the Italian Open in Rome

  07-05-2024 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest scores and orders of play on the ATP and WTA Tours as the clay-court season continues, leading up to the French Open in May.
  
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• Iga Swiatek gets brutally honest on if she ever thinks of Aryna Sabalenka in practice

  07-05-2024 07:00
  
  World No. 1 Iga Swiatek insists she is not thinking about Aryna Sabalenka when practicing but acknowledges that she is always aware that the competition is going after her, including the Belarusian two-time Grand Slam champion. On Saturday, two top-ranked players Swiatek and Sabalenka played the best WTA match of the year as the Polish world No. 1 outlasted the second-ranked Belarusian 6-4 5-7 7-6 (7) after saving three championship points in three hours and 11 minutes of an absolute fight.
  
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• Andy Roddick's reasonable explanation on why he's not buying Rafael Nadal's RG claims

  07-05-2024 05:00
  
  Andy Roddick says he is not really buying Rafael Nadal's humble French Open comments as the American tennis legend acknowledges the Spaniard has a history of "underpromising" and then "overdelivering."After suffering certain setbacks in his recovery and being unable to start his clay season in time, Nadal made the decision to play in Barcelona and Madrid. Nadal playing in Madrid was a welcome sight for his fans and the entire tennis community but then the Spaniard sparked some fears after c
  
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• Otaegui gets a ticket to PGA Championship

  07-05-2024 04:40
  
  Jon Rahm won't be the only Spaniard competing in the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville from May 16th to 19th. Adrián Otaegui, also from the Basque Country, secured his spot in the second major of the season with a brilliant victory at the Volvo China Open, a DP World Tour event that marked the fifth professional win for the San Sebastián native, all of them on the European circuit. His triumph in Shenzhen saw him finish third in the DPWT's Asian swing, earnin
  
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• Jessica Pegula out of Rome, explains why she may also be forced to skip French Open

  07-05-2024 03:00
  
  Jessica Pegula has announced that she is also skipping the Rome Open and also revealed that she may be forced to miss the French Open. Pegula, ranked at No. 5 in the world, is now missing the two biggest clay tournaments leading up to the French Open as she was also forced to withdraw from this past Madrid Open. As the reason for Pegula's Madrid withdrawal, an injury sustained in practice was listed - but the American didn't reveal what exactly happened. In the latest update, Pegula sh
  
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• Iga Swiatek has a favorable draw in Rome. Sabalenka, 'uphill' road

  07-05-2024 02:00
  
  The WTA 1000 in Rome promises to be very interesting, especially in terms of the Roland Garros. At the Internazionali BNL d'Italia there will be only one tennis player to beat: Iga Swiatek, true ruler on clay-courts and great favorite on the eve of the Italian tournament.The defending champion Elena Rybakina could meet Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-final and, possibly, Iga Swiatek in the final.Aryna's draw is not simple, as she finds herself on Ons Jabeur's side in the Quarterfinals, in a clash th
  
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• Taylor Pendrith beats Kohles and is champion

  07-05-2024 01:08
  
  In a twist of fate, it wasn’t Ben Kohles but Taylor Pendrith who emerged victorious at the Valero Texas Open. While Kohles, the thirty-four-year-old Texan, seemed poised for success, it was the thirty-two-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, who clinched the coveted victory with a remarkable score of -23. Pendrith’s triumph was solidified on the 18th hole, where Kohles faltered, succumbing to mishaps including a third-shot flub off the green and a missed par putt. What initi
  
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• Coach shares how Naomi Osaka is taking that immediate success is not happening yet

  07-05-2024 01:00
  
  Coach Wim Fissette reveals Naomi Osaka wants immediate success but also adds that the former world No. 1 is doing her best to keep it "realistic" and understand that it may take more time before she returns to doing great things.So far in her post-pregnancy, Osaka has had some solid results and wins but she hasn't yet won any titles or made any semifinals or finals. Since Day 1 of her return, the 26-year-old Japanese has been highlighting that returning to winning Grand Slams and being one of th
  
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• Kris Kim makes PGA history at 16 years old

  07-05-2024 00:35
  
  Kris Kim, a 16-year-old amateur golfer from Britain, competing in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on a sponsor's exemption, has become the youngest player since 2015 to make the cut at a PGA Tour event.Kim concluded his second round this Friday with a birdie to card a 67, 4-under-par, finishing at 135, 7-under-par, which secured his spot among the 66 players who made the cut, set at 6-under-par.Jake Knapp led the field with 14-under-par and a total of 128 strokes.Kris Kim, resultsTo find a similar insta
  
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• After Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal could also experience this from Hubert Hurkacz

  07-05-2024 00:00
  
  Hubert Hurkacz could potentially have the chance to be Rafael Nadal's last opponent at the Rome Masters and do something he did three years ago when he met Roger Federer at Wimbledon.On Monday, Rome released its main draw and Nadal - who is very likely playing in Rome for the first last time - drew a qualifier in the first round while seventh-seeded Hurkacz has a first-round bye. If Nadal beats a qualifier - something that will very likely happen - he will then meet Hurkacz in the Rome second ro
  
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• Paula Badosa, Stefanos Tsitsipas do something common for couples after breakup

  06-05-2024 23:00
  
  Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas have already unfollowed each other on Instagram, just shortly after announcing they were done as a couple. On Sunday, Badosa took to Instagram to make an important announcement as she revealed that she and Tsitsipas decided to end their relationship. Badosa and Tsitsipas, who started talking during last year's Rome Open, decided to end things just before officially hitting one-year anniversary as a couple. A couple of hours later, tennis fans no
  
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• Felix Auger-Aliassime makes startling revelation after three players retired vs him

  06-05-2024 22:10
  
  Felix Auger-Aliassime revealed after the Madrid Masters final that he was also dealing with certain issues throughout the tournament but was just lucky enough that he wasn't forced to retire or withdraw like some of his opponents. En route to making his first Masters final in Madrid, Auger-Aliassime completed just three of his six opening matches. It all started in the third round, when Auger-Aliassime up by a set and a break on Jakub Mensik when the Czech retired. Then in the quarterfinal
  
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• Greg Norman on How LIV Golf Should Look After the Merger

  06-05-2024 22:00
  
  The saga of the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf seems never-ending, lingering until it's known whether PIF and the PGA Tour will indeed reach a final agreement. While the initial deadline for the deal was December 31st, both sides have decided to continue negotiations, with further details still unknown regarding when the final deal might be reached. Additionally, some are questioning what this deal will mean for the future of golf. Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf, has opted
  
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• Novak Djokovic could cross Rafael Nadal only in the Rome final

  06-05-2024 21:00
  
  The paths of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could cross at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, but only in a possible final.After a bye in the first round as for all 32 seeded players, Djokovic awaits the winner of the match between a qualifier and the Russian player Roman Safiullin in the second round in Rome.In the third round, the highest seed in his segment of the draw is the Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, number 29 in the seeding. A player who can already represent an important first test
  
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• NCAA Women's tennis Championships: the first 2 rounds results

  06-05-2024 19:00
  
  The NCAA Women's Tennis Championships 2024 began last weekend, from May 3-5, and there was no shortage of confirmations and surprises.See You In The Super Regionals 🏆Here are the sixteen remaining teams in the 2024 NCAA Division I Women's Championship!#WeAreCollegeTennis | #NCAATennis pic.twitter.com/dtB87npjw0— ITA (@ITA_Tennis) May 6, 2024The finals sixteen will take place May 17-19, at the Greenwood Tennis Center, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.Who’s ready for another loaded
  
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• NCAA Men's Tennis Championships: the first 2 rounds results

  06-05-2024 17:30
  
  The NCAA Men's Tennis Championship began on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 2024 with the first two rounds.The second stage of the NCAA tournament with the final sixteen will take place on May 16-25 at the Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma.𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 6⃣4⃣ 𝐓𝐨 1⃣6⃣Here are the sixteen remaining teams in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Championship!#WeAreCollegeTennis | #NCAATennis pic.twitter.com/7GWe9awZlu— ITA
  
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• Novak Djokovic achieves an incredible new milestone

  06-05-2024 16:00
  
  A few days ago Novak Djokovic was honored with the Laureus World Sportsman. Given what the Serbian champion has achieved in 2023 - three Slams, the ATP Finals and various records - his victory was a formality.An award that must have boosted Nole's morale, who (sporting speaking) won't have to be at the top, considering how the 2024 tennis season has been disappointing for him, so far. And full of unexpected moments, such as the separation with his coach Goran Ivanisevic.If on the court the seaso
  
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• Paula Badosa forgets Tsitsipas to celebrate best friend Aryna Sabalenka's birthday

  06-05-2024 14:00
  
  "After careful consideration and many precious moments spent together, Stefanos and I have decided to part ways amicably. We have shared a journey full of love and learned a lot, and it is as friends and with immense mutual respect that we now choose to go our own way.
  We are grateful for the support of our friends, family and everyone who has been part of our story. As we enter this new chapter in our lives, let us continue to wish each other only the best in all of our sacrifices. We kindly as
  
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• Diego Schwartzman announced his heartbreaking retirement from tennis

  06-05-2024 13:00
  
  "All these beautiful moments have become something that weighs on me today and it is difficult for me to continue to fully enjoy them.”With a long post on his socialmedia accounts, the Argentine tennis player Diego Schwartzman officially announced his retirement from tennis.He had certainly been in the air for some time, also due to the results no longer being up to par and some disheartening social posts published. But now it's official.Diego Schwartzman© Fred Lee / Stringer Getty Im
  
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• Old foxes Nadal and Djokovic put Sinner and Alcataz aside to 'burn' Rome

  06-05-2024 12:00
  
  Old foxes new tricks. Without the two young stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner - both out due to physical problems - the Italian Open in Rome will have two men who will take the stage: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.Regardless of the absence of Carlitos and Jannik, Rafa and Nole would still have been the most anticipated in the men's singles, for reasons that everyone knows.For Rafa this will be the last time at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Djokovic comes from a complicated period: ther
  
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• China, spectacular victory by Adrián Otaegui

  06-05-2024 10:33
  
  Adrián Otaegui has clinched a spectacular victory at the Volvo China Open, delivering a final round to remember with seven flawless birdies that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard.With this triumph, Otaegui becomes the first Spanish golfer to secure a win on the DP World Tour in 2024. This adds to his impressive tally of five titles on the professional circuit, starting with the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play in 2017 and continuing through the Belgian Knockout in 2018, the
  
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• Andrey Rublev makes shock revelation that puts extra weight on his Madrid title

  06-05-2024 09:41
  
  Andrey Rublev made a shocking revelation following his Madrid Masters win as the Russian tennis star battled an illness and inflamed toe but still managed to play out the entire tournament and ultimately clinch one of his biggest titles. Rublev, who was seeded at No. 7 in Madrid, edged out former world No. 6 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the Madrid final for his second Masters title and his 16th ATP title. Before completing a win over Auger-Aliassime, Rublev endured a grueling battle
  
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• Injured Sinner a doubt for French Open

  06-05-2024 09:23 via skysports.com
  
  Jannik Sinner has said he will only compete at Roland Garros later this month if he fully recovers from a hip issue that forced him out of Madrid and Rome.
  
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• Madison Young and the first Epson Tour title

  06-05-2024 08:29
  
  American golfer Madison Young clinched her first Epson Tour title by winning the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic with a total of 205 (69 65 71, -11) strokes. The tournament took place at the Sewailo Golf Club (par 72) in Tucson, Arizona. In the competition, two Italian players participated, the Moresco sisters. Benedetta finished 37th with a score of 212 (72 70 70, -4), while Angelica ended 78th with 146 (73 73, +2), missing the cut.Madison Young, resultsMadison Young, a 27-year-old from Canton, Geo
  
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• Sinner (hip) to play French Open only if '100%'

  06-05-2024 06:26 via espn.com
  
  Jannik Sinner has cast doubt on his French Open participation, with the world number two saying he will only compete at Roland Garros later this month if he fully recovers from a hip issue that forced him out of Madrid and Rome.
  
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