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• James Duckworth aiming for career best ranking

  11-02-2020 19:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Australian James Duckworth is in some fine form, reaching his maiden ATP semi-finals at the recently concluded Maharashtra Open. With a career best ranking of No.82 on the ATP Charts, Duckworth entered the tournament at No.96 on the ATP Charts and reached No.83 following his fantastic result.Duckworth, who reached No.82 in the world in April, 2015 has had a career barred with injuries. Undergoing as many as 5 surgeries throughout 2017 and 2018, he was the leader of most matches won on the A
  
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• Former ITF, Tennis Australia president Tobin dies

  24-04-2024 05:43 via espn.com
  
  Brian Tobin, the former president of the International Tennis Federation, died Monday at the age of 93.
  
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• After 'scary' revelation, Paula Badosa reveals what would make her retire instantly

  24-04-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paula Badosa suggests she has come to terms that she will never again feel at 100 percent but also adds that she will play pro tennis until the day she stops believing in her abilities and chances of doing good. For nearly a year now, Badosa has been battling back issues and it has been pretty evident that it is becoming a thing that is just not going away. Then a few days ago, 26-year-old Badosa revealed that she started taking cortisol shots for her back and suggested that at best, she wo
  
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• New edition of the Audi Quattro Cup underway

  24-04-2024 04:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Golf enthusiasts are celebrating the start of a new season of the Audi quattro Cup, which kicked off its 31st edition on Saturday, April 20th, at the Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona. The tournament series will feature 29 regular tournaments, two Territorial Finals, and the National Final, which will determine the pair that will represent Spain in the grand World Final scheduled for November in Oman.Competitive amateur golf in Spain wouldn't be complete without the Audi quattro Cup circuit
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz addresses arm injury, prospect of facing Rafael Nadal in Madrid final

  24-04-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has indicated that is progressing well from his arm injury and that he should be able to compete at the Madrid Masters but adds that nothing is set in stone as the Spaniard doesn't want to promise his participation and then disappoint the locals. Two weeks ago, Alcaraz was spotted practicing in Monte Carlo with his right forearm heavily tapped. After it was also reported that Alcaraz finished early his practice, which sparked major concerns and everything ended with the world
  
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• Miles Russell writes the story on Korn Ferry

  24-04-2024 02:52 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Miles Russell secured a remarkable 20th place tie at the LECOM Suncoast Classic, a Korn Ferry Tour event held over the past weekend at Lakewood Ranch in Florida.Many may perceive this as just another sports headline, but there are indeed some significant details to consider.At 15 years old, Miles Russell has set an unprecedented record as the youngest player to ever place in the top 20 of a Korn Ferry Tour event (the PGA Tour's satellite circuit made its debut in 1990).Hailing from Jacksonville
  
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• Marketa Vondrousova divorcing with husband, reveals reasons behind that decision

  24-04-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Czech tennis star Marketa Vondrousova has revealed to a Czech news outlet that she and her husband Stepan Simek have agreed to put an end to their marriage. Vondrousova, 24, and 26-year-old Simek got engaged in 2021 and a year later they tied the knot. But now, Vondrousova and Simek have decided to go their separate ways. Simek, a former junior tennis player who wasn't able to accomplish his tennis dreams due to injuries, also had his five minutes of fame during Vondrousova's 2023 Wimb
  
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• Paris 2024, -100 days until the start of event

  24-04-2024 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The countdown has officially commenced. With just 100 days remaining until the commencement of the individual men's golf event at the Olympics, scheduled from August 1st to 4th at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, just outside Paris, anticipation is building. Following suit, the women's event will take place on the same course from August 7th to 10th, the very course that hosted the prestigious Ryder Cup in 2018.Golf, Paris 2024Sixty male and female golfers will grace the field in both tournaments
  
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• Bernard Gallacher: "Tiger Woods in Ryder Cup"

  23-04-2024 23:41 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  When it comes to Bernard Gallacher, it's impossible not to mention the Ryder Cup.The Scottish player has been a part of the European team a remarkable 10 times throughout his long career, spanning the transition from Team Great Britain & Ireland to Team Europe.He boasts seven appearances as a player, with a record of six losses and one draw for the team.In the other three editions, he served as the Captain, experiencing two losses and one victory (at Oak Hill Country Club in 1993).It's fair
  
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• Novak Djokovic shares his major wish for himself and for 'legend' Rafael Nadal

  23-04-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic showed some major respect for Rafael Nadal after winning his fifth Laureus Sportsman of the Year award as the Serb empathized with the Spaniard and expressed hope to see him on the court a bit more and at least play him one more time before his retirement. On Monday, world No. 1 Djokovic was in Madrid for the Laureus World Sports Award. After putting up an absolutely astonishing season in 2023 at the age of 36, Djokovic was considered the top favorite for the Laureus Sportsma
  
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• Alcaraz points the three players to beat in Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros

  23-04-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated that he has clear ideas about who are the tennis players favorite for the final victory in the next important clay-court tournaments.The young Spaniard, who has questioned his presence in Madrid in recent minutes, has mainly indicated three tennis players who can compete for the main titles still remaining."Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas are in excellent form and have reached the final in both Monte Carlo and Barcelona. I have confidence, this is the mos
  
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• Alcaraz: Not '100% that I'll play' in Madrid Open

  23-04-2024 21:39 via espn.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is being cautious with his expectations at the Madrid Open and would be happy to play "three or four matches" in his return from injury.
  
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• Pga, Rory McIlroy returns to the policy board

  23-04-2024 21:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Five months after his resignation, Rory McIlroy is gearing up to return to the policy board of the PGA Tour. The Northern Irishman will replace Webb Simpson, who has decided to step aside to facilitate the return of the world number 2.Rory McIlroy, resultsThe presence of the five-time Major champion could help advance negotiations, which have been at a standstill, between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf, the Arabian Super League, aimed at creating a unified global circuit without divisions. "I am
  
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• Raducanu and Draper begins Madrid Open campaigns on Wednesday

  23-04-2024 21:30 via skysports.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the Madrid Open, which is live on Sky Sports from April 23 to May 5.
  
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• Raducanu and Draper begin Madrid Open campaigns on Wednesday

  23-04-2024 21:30 via skysports.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the Madrid Open, which is live on Sky Sports from April 23 to May 5.
  
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• Boris Becker's harsh confession: "I could no longer coach Novak Djokovic"

  23-04-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Boris Becker, former coach of the Serbian champion Novak Djokovic, talked to The Telegraph about his desire to return to Wimbledon, also spending a few words on the period of the current ATP No.1.Becker would like to return to Wimbledon, but to be able to go the German needs permission from the Ministry of the Interior, which he will try to obtain next year."I miss Wimbledon, obviously. It's my favorite tournament, the most important. I'm working on all fronts to return next year, in 2025. It's
  
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• After a month's stop, DP World Tour is back

  23-04-2024 19:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After a month-long hiatus, the DP World Tour takes center stage once again with the ISPS Handa Championship. From April 25th to 28th, the tournament will be held in Gotemba, Japan, in the Shizuoka Prefecture, with eight Italians competing. Alongside Matteo Manassero, who has already secured a victory at the Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa this year, the lineup includes Guido Migliozzi, Edoardo Molinari, Renato Paratore, Francesco Laporta, Filippo Celli, Lorenzo Scalise, and Andrea Pavan. A
  
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• Bouchard and Zendaya take "tennis girlies" photo at Challengers premiere

  23-04-2024 19:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard now also turned professional pickleball player received special treatment at the Challengers premiere that took place at the Westwood Village Theater on April 16 in Los Angeles, California. The Canadian met none other than Zendaya, who has been lately making headlines with the spicy tennis movie Challengers set to be released in theaters on April 26.Bouchard appeared in a sparkly black dress while Zendaya shone in a yellow one. "Tennis girlies
  
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• Connors shares surprising thoughts about Tsitsipas' relationship with Paula Badosa

  23-04-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The relationship between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa has attracted the attention of fans and media since its inception. There are those who were thrilled with their union. Others criticized the two tennis players.Jimmy Connors believes that Stefanos Tsitsipas needs to learn to better manage his relationship with Paula Badosa at times. The former American player explained that life cannot always be oriented only towards tennis, but that an athlete's career is not so long that he can
  
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• Cameron Smith Reveals Changes for This Year's LIV Adelaide

  23-04-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Cameron Smith plans to change his mindset this time in Adelaide. This year's LIV Adelaide will start on Friday, and many are eager to compete for the top prize and lift the trophy. Cameron Smith, an Australian, is aware that there is a lot of hype surrounding him as he plays in his home country. Reflecting on last year, Smith confirmed that he has learned a lot since then. When it comes to preparations, they had many issues and were busy. The intention this time is to lift the trophy without see
  
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• Piqué's Kosmos account frozen amid Spain probe

  23-04-2024 18:28 via espn.com
  
  A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption.
  
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• Tiger Woods chose his teammates in the TGL

  23-04-2024 17:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods has chosen Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Kevin Kisner as his teammates in the TGL, a new golf league centered around technology. Founded by the Californian champion and Rory McIlroy, the league is set to kick off in January 2025. In the team led by the 15-time Major champion, co-owner, and captain of the Jupiter Links, the standout player will undoubtedly be Homa, the world number 9 with whom "The Big Cat" played the first two rounds of The Masters 2024.Tiger Woods, results"I've already sha
  
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• Jon Rahm Critiques World Tour Leaders' Efforts to Bring Golf to Australia

  23-04-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jon Rahm didn't impress golf fans at the Masters, considering he didn't show his best. The 29-year-old Spaniard intends to quickly forget his failure at Augusta National and focus on the upcoming challenges in his career. His next challenge will be the LIV event in Adelaide. Rahm has huge ambitions for this tournament and aims to achieve great success. In an interview with the Australian Golf Digest, Rahm responded to a reporter's question where the reporter mentioned hearing that LIV Adela
  
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• The week in tennis: Stephens wins clay-court title, and questions surround Nadal and Djokovic

  23-04-2024 16:56 via espn.com
  
  Sloane Stephens won her first title on red clay, Elena Rybakina is on a hot streak, and questions persist on the statuses of both Rada Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Raducanu doesn't need to play every week, Great Britain captain says

  23-04-2024 16:35 via skysports.com
  
  Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup skipper Anne Keothavong says Emma Raducanu doesn't need to play every week, despite the star sitting outside the top 200 in the world.
  
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• Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer towards the same touching fate

  23-04-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Destiny called. Rafael Nadal has announced that he will play at the 2024 edition of the Laver Cup. Like Roger Federer in 2022, the Spaniard could choose this occasion to definitively retire from tennis. As Federer did in 2022.This could be the moving epilogue of the Spanish champion's legendary career. That would be just great. Rafa and Roger share the same end, the same epilogue. Two glorious knights, who showed pride, ferocity in duels, class and respect for each other. It would be a closing c
  
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• Watch: Roger Federer Masters Controversial Blue Madrid Clay

  23-04-2024 15:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 2012 Madrid Masters tournament was unlike any other, featuring a unique blue clay surface that stole the spotlight. Roger Federer emerged as the first and only champion on this controversial surface, which was introduced to enhance visibility for TV viewers and add a distinct identity to the event. However, the players' reaction to the surface was far from positive right from the start. Despite its origins from the same earthen material as traditional clay, the blue clay underwent a transfor
  
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• Djokovic considering whether he needs a coach

  23-04-2024 15:39 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic, who split with his last coach in March, said Monday he was considering going without one moving forward.
  
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• Scottie Scheffler puts Tiger Woods in his sights

  23-04-2024 15:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler shows no signs of slowing down. Just days after his triumphant win at the 2024 Masters, the world number one has secured another victory at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina. Scheffler's feat makes him only the third golfer, after Tiger Woods in 2006 and Bernhard Langer in 1985, to win the first tournament on the calendar following a victory at Augusta.The American, sitting atop the world rankings, dominated at Hilton Head Island with a score of 265 strokes (69 65 63 68, -19),
  
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• Scottie Scheffler Shares Impressions Following Victory at RBC Heritage

  23-04-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler has once again demonstrated, this time at the RBC Heritage, that he is currently a golfer who is hard to stop. After his fourth victory in the last five outings, Scheffler has left a huge impression on everyone. Following his win at the Masters, some were skeptical if the young American could maintain the same pace. However, Scheffler seems unstoppable! Finishing the tournament at 19-under par, Scottie has shown his opponents that they will have huge problems with him in the fu
  
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