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• NCAA women's quarters earthquake: Stanford, Michigan and Virginia out!

  18-05-2024 10:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The quarterfinals of the women's team NCAA Tennis Championship provided sensational surprises. All the favorites have been eliminated. No. 7 Georgia beat No. 2 Stanford 4-1, No. 6 Pepperdine eliminated No. 3 Michigan 5-1, No. 13 Texas A&M defeated Virginia 4-1 and, in a hard-fought match, No. 16 Tennessee overcame No.8 UCLA. Today there will be the two women's team semifinals: Pepperdine vs. Georgia and Texas A&M vs. Tennessee.𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞&
  
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• Emma Raducanu gets message from Katie Boulter after devastating Nottingham SF loss

  17-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Katie Boulter joked she needed "a defib" following a thriller Nottingham win over Emma Raducanu before declaring the 2021 US Open champion "an incredible player."Boulter, the top-ranked British female tennis player and the No. 3 seed in Nottingham, recovered from a set down to beat Raducanu 6-7 (13) 6-3 6-4 in the Nottingham semifinal. On Sunday evening, Boulter and Raducanu started their match, which was suspended after the 2021 US Open champion won a first set that lasted an hour and 20 minute
  
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• Jannik Sinner shares golden advice Roger Federer gave him when he was 17

  17-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner reveals exactly five years ago the great Roger Federer gave him advice that deeply stuck in his mind as the Swiss tennis icon told the Italian to enjoy the process and always look forward to working hard.When Sinner came to Halle in 2019, he was a 17-year-old teenager hoping to clinch a main draw spot through the qualifying. Unfortunately for Sinner, that didn't happen after he was beaten by Joao Sousa in the Halle qualifying first round. While Sinner didn't manage to reach th
  
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• Ex-Slam finalist fires stern warning to Novak Djokovic's rivals after Serb's surgery

  17-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  1997 US Open runner-up Greg Rusedski believes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are definitely the "rivalry for the future" but warns that record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic just cannot be written off or taken for granted. After Djokovic's dominance in 2023, the 2024 season has brought something different as the 37-year-old Serb didn't any titles in the first half of 2024 before sustaining a knee injury. Meanwhile, Sinner - the new world No. 1 - has been absolutely outstanding
  
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• Rafael Nadal seemingly drops biggest hint that he may change retirement decision

  17-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal has seemingly dropped one of the biggest hints yet that he could play beyond 2024 as the Spanish tennis icon reveals his feelings in the last few weeks have made him want to "explore more" but underlines that nothing is certain at this moment because there are still some things that he needs to test and see.When Nadal launched his post-hip surgery comeback in January, he said he would need to stay healthy and be competitive to reconsider his retirement decision. While Nadal's comeba
  
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• Serena Williams hints when she'll reveal 'reason' behind dominance vs Maria Sharapova

  17-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Serena Williams cheekily suggested that there was "a reason" behind her dominance versus Maria Sharapova and everything will be revealed when her documentary gets released.Williams, a former 23-time Grand Slam champion, famously absolutely dominated her head-to-head versus Sharapova, winning 20 of their 22 matches. But Sharapova winning just two matches against Williams wasn't even the worst thing in their head-to-head as the American tennis icon pretty much humiliated the Russian by winning eac
  
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• Jannik Sinner reveals his feelings before Halle

  17-06-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In a few hours Jannik Sinner will make his tournament debut as world number one. The Italian tennis player from San Candido has made history in Italian tennis and sports, but he is only 22 years old and so eager to grow and make new achievements.In Paris, the Italian won the top spot in the rankings-accompanied by Novak Djokovic's injury-but he also piled on the disappointment of losing to longtime rival Carlos Alcaraz, who won over him in five sets in the semifinals.Jannik Sinner, Roland Garros
  
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• 'Jannik Sinner's first-serve speeds and accuracy are up', says top coach

  16-06-2024 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will be among the big news in the 2K25 edition of Top Spin, one of the flagship games dedicated to tennis. The presence of the new world one will represent a major upgrade for the title, which this year, among the various criticisms it has received, has found a lack of a diverse roster of players that would certainly have made it more appealing to the large audience of fans.Jannik Sinner, Roland Garros 2024© Tim Goode / Stringer - Getty Images Sport The mere presence of t
  
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• Rafael Nadal: 'That is something temporary'

  16-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  They are words to be listened to with great attention, which should be shared in every tennis school or sports center for the enormous teaching they leave, that life lesson that Rafael Nadal has shared in a recent event in Manacor.Rafael Nadal © Getty Images Sport - Clive Mason
   The champion of 22 Grand Slams remembered Roger Federer to explain how he wants to be remembered, beyond what they achieved on a tennis court. "I had a conversation recently with my friend and rival on the cour
  
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• Matteo Berrettini comments on his defeat in Stuttgart

  16-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Much disappointment but a boost of confidence for the coming weeks. Matteo Berrettini's run at the Atp 250 Stuttgart ended with a defeat in the final, with the Italian surrendering to a fantastic and rediscovered Jack Draper, also totally affected by injuries in the last year.Matteo Berrettini© Paul Harding / Stringer Getty Images Sport The 22-year-old Briton made a comeback against The Hammer, saved two bloody break points and prevailed with a score of 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4, winning his firs
  
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• Team GB pick Murray unsure if he'll play in Paris

  16-06-2024 21:04 via espn.com
  
  Andy Murray has been selected to represent Great Britain in tennis at the Olympics for a fifth time, but he's not "100% sure" if he'll compete in Paris this summer.
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic’s going to be back with a vengeance', says top analyst

  16-06-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  During Roland Garros Novak Djokovic suffered an injury to the medial meniscus of his right knee, for which he underwent surgery days after his withdrawal from the tournament and is expected to be out for three to four weeks.Novak Djokovic's former coach and captain of the Serbian Davis Cup team, Bogdan Obradovic, recently spoke about Toni Nadal's words last year and denied any bad intentions from the Spanish coach, all after claims on social networks from fans of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
  
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• Leona Maguire Anticipates Experience at Paris Olympics

  16-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Olympic Games have become important in the world of golf since the sport was reintroduced into the Olympic program in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. Prior to that, golf had not been part of the Olympic Games since 1904. While some golfers still debate the importance of the Olympics compared to traditional golf tournaments like the Majors (US Open, The Open Championship, etc.), the inclusion of golf in the Olympic Games has brought certain benefits and significance to the sport.In addition to providing
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz surprises everyone at Queen's

  16-06-2024 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Halle and Queen's tournaments will be staged next week. While in Halle we will witness the challenges of world number one Jannik Sinner and several Top Ten players, the London tournament featuring the newly crowned Roland Garros winner (and defending tournament champion) Carlos Alcaraz, the number one seeded seed, does not fare badly.Carlos Alcaraz, Queens 2024© Luke Walker / Stringer - Getty Images Sport The Spaniard is the big favorite for the event, which does not have many Ten
  
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• 's-Hertogenbosch: Bianca Andreescu suffers heartbreaking loss in thriller final

  16-06-2024 19:18 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Bianca Andreescu has fallen just short of winning her first title since the 2019 US Open after No. 2 seed Liudmila Samsonova edged out the Canadian 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the 's-Hertogenbosch final.Andreescu, who turned 24 today, was playing in her first final since 2022 June and she was also seeking her fifth career title and her first title since she became a Grand Slam champion at Flushing Meadows in 2019. Unfortunately for Andreescu, she didn't manage to capitalize on her early lead as world No. 15
  
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• Rory McIlroy Aims to Avoid Last Year's Mistakes: Can He Win the US Open?

  16-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy is a figure who has attracted immense attention ahead of the start of the US Open, much like before every Major since his career began its upward trajectory. The Northern Irishman last won a Major title in 2014, marking a lengthy period for a golfer of his caliber. However, it seems that Rory has never been closer to lifting a Major trophy, entering the final round of the US Open three shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau. Rory McIlroy is known for his relentless dedication to
  
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• Halep refilled with love in magical Agassi and Graf exhibition

  16-06-2024 18:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep played a dreamy exhibition match with tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, who were joined by former Romanian greats Andrei Pavel and Horia Tecau. Another special guest was the multiple doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam champion Justin Gimelstob. The match took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in the same polyvalent hall where the WTA 250 Transylvania Open is held. The exhibition, part of the local Sports Festival, had everything: exciting points, jokes, smil
  
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• Rafael Nadal's Joy on Court: Olympic Games Next, Retirement Not Yet

  16-06-2024 17:14 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 22-time Major champion Rafael Nadal is enjoying playing tennis again! One of the greatest players of all time managed to overcome the physical issues that ruined his progress and sent him out of the top-600. Rafa is looking forward to the Olympic Games in Paris, skipping Wimbledon and staying on his beloved clay ahead of the most important event of the season. Nadal will try to win his third Olympic medal at Roland Garros next month, the first since 2016. After that, the Spaniard will plan h
  
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• Boulter overcomes Raducanu in all-British semi

  16-06-2024 17:10 via espn.com
  
  Katie Boulter overcame a one-set deficit to beat Emma Raducanu in an all-British semifinal at the Nottingham Open on Sunday.
  
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• Serena Williams reveals the importance of taking care of yourself

  16-06-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Taking care of yourself is important for everyone, not just athletes; Serena Williams knows this well and, between work commitments and family, she always has to fight to find some time to dedicate to herself.Serena Williams © Getty Images Sport - Matthew Stockman
   In a post published on Instagram, the 23-time Slam champion revealed how she was given a spa stay as a gift during her latest trip to Paris. Serena explained how it is important to take care of yourself every now and then, a
  
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• Nottingham: Emma Raducanu loses 3-hour thriller, fails to set up final vs former No.1

  16-06-2024 16:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu missed out on a great chance to reach the Nottingham final after losing a tight battle to Katie Boulter, while former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova created a comeback against Diane Parry to make her second final at the tournament. Raducanu, who kicked off her grass season in Nottingham as a wildcard, made a great start against Boulter as she was just a set away from making her first final since the 2021 US Open. But after the match was suspended on Sunday evening due to rain a
  
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• Boulter beats Raducanu to reach Nottingham Open final

  16-06-2024 16:41 via skysports.com
  
  Katie Boulter is through to the final of the Nottingham Open after defeating fellow Brit Emma Raducanu.
  
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• Boulter beats Raducanu on way to Nottingham Open triumph

  16-06-2024 16:41 via skysports.com
  
  Katie Boulter won the Nottingham Open after defeating fellow Brit Emma Raducanu in the semi-finals on the same day.
  
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• Draper beats Berrettini for 1st career ATP title

  16-06-2024 15:38 via espn.com
  
  Jack Draper claimed his first ATP title on Sunday by beating Matteo Berrettini in the final of the Stuttgart Open in Germany.
  
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• Rafael Nadal reveals a sensational retrospective on his future

  16-06-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A new detail has emerged regarding the missed ceremony for Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. In an interview withRafael Nadal © Getty Images Sport - Clive Brunskill
   L'Équipe, the Spaniard revealed how he had in fact initially agreed to the ceremony, in case he lost to Alexander Zverev, but then changed his mind at the last minute."At first I said yes, but at the last minute I realized that I didn't want to. It would have hurt me to announce that it would be my last time in this to
  
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• JUST IN: Emma Raducanu has just made huge decision for this summer

  16-06-2024 13:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu was given a chance to compete at this year's Paris Olympics but the 21-year-old Briton declined a wildcard and therefore won't be making her Olympic debut this summer in the French capital. Raducanu, currently ranked at No. 209 in the world, didn't have a ranking high enough to get directly into the Paris Olympics. However, as a Grand Slam champion, the ITF offered the 2021 US Open champion a main draw wildcard - which she refused because "the timing wasn't right.""I think she
  
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• Murray to play 5th Olympics for GB, Raducanu out

  16-06-2024 13:16 via espn.com
  
  Andy Murray will play in his fifth Olympics for Great Britain this summer having been named in the tennis team for Paris 2024, while 2021 U.S. Open winner Emma Raducanu has turned down the chance to be on the team.
  
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• Matteo Berrettini's brutal analysis: "They have been very difficult years"

  16-06-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  His tennis bloomed again as soon as his feet touched the grass courts: Matteo Berrettini will play the final of the ATP 250 in Stuttgart in a few hours. An important achievement, especially after the last difficult years experienced by the tennis player. Years spent more treating his physical problems than playing in the dark. Years in which he ended up at the center of a media storm due to his relationship with the well-known Italian showgirl Melissa Satta. After the end of the relationship wit
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic doesn’t have to be in a hurry', says former ace

  16-06-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It hasn't even been two weeks since Novak Djokovic underwent arthroscopy to repair the medial meniscus injury in his right knee, but the 24-time Grand Slam champion is back at work.Novak Djokovic © Getty Images Sport - Julian Finney
   The Belgrade native suffered the injury that forced him to retire in the Roland Garros quarterfinals against Casper Ruud, two days after that match against Francisco Cerúndolo.The champion of 24 Grand Slams was operated in Paris and it is estimated
  
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• JUST DO IT: Mouratoglou is sure Rafael Nadal can win the Roland Garros 2025

  16-06-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Next year Rafael Nadal can be a potential winner of Roland Garros, I'm sure of it."Patrick Mouratoglou has shared some surprising thoughts on Rafael Nadal's future at Roland Garros. In fact, for Serena Williams' former coach, 2024 will not be the Spaniard's last year as a professional tennis player. Nadal himself, in recent weeks, has repeatedly said that he has not yet made an official and definitive decision on his retirement, leaving the door open to a sensational comeback for him in both Ro
  
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