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• Nelly Korda's incredible streak comes to end

  15-05-2024 10:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nelly Korda's winning streak will come to an end this Sunday, as Swedes Madelene Sagstrom and Rose Zhang will battle for the title in the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup.Korda, aiming for her sixth consecutive victory on the LPGA Tour, faltered on Saturday, placing her 11 shots behind Sagstrom (-19) after three rounds.Zhang shot a 67 on Saturday and trails Sagstrom by just one stroke, with Sagstrom carding a 66.Sagstrom gained momentum with three consecutive birdies on holes 7-9 and fi
  
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• Iga Swiatek sends special message to Carlos Alcaraz, first-time RG winner responds

  11-06-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 1 Iga Swiatek sent out a congratulatory message to Carlos Alcaraz following the 21-year-old Spaniard's first French Open win and he definitely appreciated it. After Swiatek claimed her fourth French Open title on Saturday by dismantling Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-1, Alcaraz also won the title in the men's event after overcoming Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 on Sunday. Before Alcaraz won his first French Open title, his participation at Roland Garros was in jeopardy due to a
  
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• Andy Roddick has brutal verdict after French Open final controversy

  11-06-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andy Roddick delivered a brutal take after a controversial call robbed Alexander Zverev of getting a break back in the fifth set of the French Open final as the 2003 US Open champion says it's time "to bring in the machines full time."Down by a break early in the fifth set, Zverev had a pair of break points in the fourth game when Carlos Alcaraz's first serve was called out, as well as the Spaniard's second set. But the game wasn't over after chair umpire Renaud Lichenstein intervened and overtu
  
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• Watch: Roger Federer Applauds Jannik Sinner's Ascent to World No. 1

  11-06-2024 05:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner became world no. 1 on Monday, taking the ATP throne from Novak Djokovic and adding his name to the immortal list of no. 1 players since 1973. The 20-time Major winner Roger Federer congratulated Jannik on his success, calling it the ultimate achievement and something he should be proud of. Federer described Sinner as a great player and person and wished him all the best in the future. Jannik had a chance to train with one of his idols in February 2018, still at 16! The Swiss and th
  
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• Tennis icon issues ultimate praise and huge prediction on Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz

  11-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert dropped some major praise on Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, saying that they "brought a new and higher level to the game" while also predicting their Grand Slam numbers will reach double digits.On Saturday, Swiatek - who turned 23 during the tournament - won her fifth Grand Slam title after dominating Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-1 in the final. The following day, Alcaraz - who celebrated his 21st birthday a month ago - defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz gets brutally honest on if he can reach Novak Djokovic's 24 Slams

  11-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz says it is still too early to think about catching Novak Djokovic's all-time Grand Slam but acknowledges that he would definitely have nothing against pulling off that astonishing feat.Alcaraz, who turned 21 in early May, lifted his third Grand Slam title on Sunday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in the French Open final. Previously, Alcaraz became a Grand Slam champion at the 2022 US Open and his second Slam win came at last year's Wimbledon.While Alcaraz is of
  
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• Coco Gauff's deeply honest confession after becoming Slam champ in singles, doubles

  11-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff admitted she didn't really expect to become a Grand Slam doubles champion at the French Open after losing two finals in the past and realizing that she probably should focus on singles.On Sunday, Gauff and Katerina Siniakova lifted the French Open women's doubles title after sealing a 7-6 (5) 6-3 win over Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. In what was their first-ever appearance as a doubles pair, Gauff and Siniakova claimed six wins - and five of those wins came in straight sets.&
  
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• Alexander Zverev rips umpire after being robbed in key moments of French Open final

  11-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev didn't hide that he was "frustrated" after learning that chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein indeed made a wrong call in the fifth set that cost him getting a break back in the fifth set versus Carlos Alcaraz as the German underlines it would have been a completely different situation had the decider being tied to two games apiece.After Alcaraz got the first break of the fifth set in the third game to go 2-1 up, Zverev instantly earned three consecutive break points in the followin
  
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• 'Carlos Alcaraz is a reflection of what he was', says top coach

  11-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In the last 32 years, Roland Garros has been conquered 20 times by Spanish tennis players, a dominance that has only been broken by legends such as Thomas Muster, Yevgeni Kafelnikov, Gustavo Kuerten, Andre Agassi, Gastón Gaudio, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic; which undoubtedly highlights the dominance of Iberian tennis on this surface.This Sunday Carlos Alcaraz joined his country's historic list as the eighth player to win the Musketeers Cup.Alexander Zverev & Carlos
  
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• Andy Roddick reflects on Jannik Sinner's current status

  11-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Patrick Mouratoglou posted new content on his very active Instagram account and analyzed the match valid for access to the Roland Garros final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The well-known coach believes that the Spaniard technically played one of the worst matches of his career and that only mental strength allowed him to get back into the match after a complicated start.Mouratoglou also acknowledged that a Sinner in total control felt cramps quite early due to suboptimal physical pr
  
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• Mauresmo under attack for the few women's matches in the evening session

  10-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  For Amelie Mauresmo it must have been a very complicated Roland Garros, considering the hail of criticism that hit the tournament board. One of these would concern a delicate issue such as the gender gap. No women's match was included in the eleven evening sessions of the Parisian Fortnight from the first Sunday of the tournament to last Wednesday when the match between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur put an end to the scheduled matches at 8.15pm. Mauresmo, in the usual press conference orga
  
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• Boulter beats Dart in marathon Nottingham match

  10-06-2024 22:09 via bbc.com
  
  Defending champion Katie Boulter edges out Harriet Dart in a marathon all-British tie to reach the second round of the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Dominic Thiem reveals glimpses of after-farewell plans

  10-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Dominic Thiem has decided to give his farewell to tennis by the end of 2024. News that has shocked fans of the 30-year-old who has decided to retire due to the exhausting and unsolvable physical problems that have affected his career since the victory at the 2020 US Open. In an interview with Tennis Sweet Spot, Thiem revealed his farewell plans, sharing his emotions and feelings about him."I trained hard for a few weeks, then wrist problems arrived, it was clear that I had to make that decision.
  
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• Anthony Kim and Brandel Chamblee's Argument Surprises Many

  10-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Brandel Chamblee is known as one of the biggest critics of the LIV Golf and the system that prevails there. Chamblee has often emphasized LIV Golf in his career, dissatisfied with what they are doing. Anthony Kim, a man who has been absent from the golf scene for a long time and recently returned, reacted to Chamblee's statements. Kim chose LIV Golf as the Tour where he will continue his career upon returning to the world of golf. During one of his appearances on a podcast, Kim openly criti
  
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• Toni Nadal pays tribute to Carlos Alcaraz

  10-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev is certainly disappointed. Second Slam final and second defeat. Again in 5 sets, just like at the 2020 Us Open against Dominic Thiem. The German tennis player is very clear about what was the difference between him and Carlos Alcaraz.“The intensity with which Carlos plays tennis,” Zverev said, “is different than the others. Success in Rome and the final in Paris lost: however, Zverev is in a different frame of mind from his first Slam final."I feel I did well t
  
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• McEnroe shocks: "Alcaraz is better then Federer, Nadal and Djokovic at 21"

  10-06-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Three Slam titles at 21 years old, on three different surfaces. Numbers, data and statistics say that Carlos Alcaraz is predestined, the one who will take over the legacy of the Big 3. The victory at Roland Garros certified this.John McEnroe talked about Alcaraz after the Paris victory, crowning the young Spaniard and highlighting how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were not so strong and complete at 21 years old."For me Alcaraz is better than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak
  
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• Rafael Nadal Congratulates Carlos Alcaraz: Spain's Legacy Continues

  10-06-2024 20:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Roland Garros title at 21, becoming the youngest champion in Paris since Rafael Nadal in 2007! Nadal, who lost in the opening round in Paris for the first time, praised his young compatriot and congratulated him on his third Major title. Alcaraz became the seventh Spanish Roland Garros champion in the Open era, extending the legacy of the greatest clay-court nation. Carlos lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's semi-final in Paris and changed that last
  
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• '£50,000 says it was out' - Dart's umpire outburst

  10-06-2024 20:22 via bbc.com
  
  Watch the moment Harriet Dart disagrees with the umpire in her all-British tie against Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Conor Niland: 'Novak Djokovic is a victim of bad timing'

  10-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Is a new king ready to inherit Rafael Nadal's domination? Carlos Alcaraz has achieved one of the dreams he revealed he had since he was a child: winning Roland Garros, following in the footsteps of his compatriot idol.A feat achieved in this edition of the Parisian tournament, with the Spaniard who was able to win the last two decisive matches, coming back from 1-2 against both Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. The young Iberian has shown that he has something more on clay than his direct oppo
  
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• Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz could play together in Hamburg

  10-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are two tennis players who have conquered Roland Garros before they even turned 22 since 2000: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Today, the phenomenon from El Palmar entered through the main entrance into that club that had its only member until a few hours ago, his idol.alcaraz nadal©
   It is precisely by following the exploits of Nadal - who has triumphed in Paris fourteen times - that Alcaraz began to watch Roland Garros with passion, dreaming of one day being able to compete on
  
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• Paula Badosa confessed: "They write to me about everything on social media"

  10-06-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The use of social media overexposes tennis players to unpleasant situations. The most irritating and rude users have no problem addressing the athletes with rude and rude words. Paula Badosa is one of the tennis players who receives more comments on her social media posts and they are not always flattering comments. In addition to the tennis issue, there are several issues relating to the Spanish tennis player, who has been in difficulty in recent months due to constant physical problems. Paula
  
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• Dart calls out umpire in loss to defending champ Boulter

  10-06-2024 18:13 via skysports.com
  
  Harriet Dart offered to bet the umpire £50,000 she was right about a disputed line call in her ill-tempered defeat to British team-mate Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Juan Carlos Ferrero reveals Carlos Alcaraz's next goal

  10-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Under the Eiffel Tower, in a setting as striking as it is evocative, Carlos Alcaraz played his first international tournament at the age of 12. Through that experience and the feats that turned his idol Rafael Nadal into a legend in Paris, the Spaniard fell in love with Roland Garros and clay court tennis.After each school day, Alcaraz would rush home to turn on the television and enjoy hours of intense battles on Court Philippe-Chatrier and Court Suzanne-Lenglen. At night, with his head on the
  
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• Raducanu in 'really fit place' as grass season begins

  10-06-2024 17:37 via bbc.com
  
  Britain's Emma Raducanu says she is in a "really fit place" as she prepares to start her grass-court season at the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz: The crowning of a new 'King of Clay' at the French Open

  10-06-2024 17:22 via skysports.com
  
  With Carlos Alcaraz clinching his maiden French Open title, the tennis world is witnessing the changing of the guard and a new 'King of Clay'.
  
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• Emma Raducanu recounts being bedridden 12 months ago and using mobility scooter

  10-06-2024 17:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu has confirmed that she is feeling "really healthy" at the moment but admits it feels "surreal" to remember that around this time a year ago she was bedridden and only able to move when using a mobility scooter.Last May, Raducanu had three surgeries in 15 days after she had procedures on both wrists, as well as her left ankle. Since both of Raducanu's wrists were operated on, she couldn't use crutches early in her recovery because that would be putting pressure on her wrists. And ri
  
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• Tiger Woods' Caddie on the 2008 US Open and Woods' Incredible Response to Warnings

  10-06-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods was known for his remarkable strength on the golf course, a quality that defined his career despite enduring numerous injuries along the way. Perhaps one of the most memorable displays of his determination came during the 2008 US Open.Entering the competition with not one, but two stress fractures in his tibia and a knee in need of surgery, Woods was in huge pain. His former caddie, Steve Williams, revealed the extent of Tiger's suffering, emphasizing the challenges he faced.While do
  
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• Raducanu ready to motor after mobility scooter issues

  10-06-2024 16:57 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu has to remind herself she needed a mobility scooter this time last year as she prepares for her latest career reboot.
  
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• Novak Djokovic's surgeon raises doubt over his Wimbledon return

  10-06-2024 16:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic underwent an arthroscopy of the right knee last Wednesday in Paris, forcing him to withdraw from Roland Garros and say goodbye to the title and the ATP throne. The procedure, performed by Dr. Antoine Gerometta, addressed a meniscus issue. Following the surgery, Djokovic was discharged from the hospital and has since returned home to begin his recovery. The 24-time Major champion is set to start rehabilitation exercises on Tuesday, facing a race against time to be fit for the third
  
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• 'New chapter' for world number one Sinner

  10-06-2024 16:01 via bbc.com
  
  Jannik Sinner says "we go hunting now" after becoming the first Italian to reach the top of the world rankings.
  
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