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• No Serena, so who wins WTA Finals?

  21-10-2016 18:06
  That may not equate to the tournament, which begins Sunday, being wide open but each of the seven confirmed qualifiers involved -- Svetlana Kuznetsova needs to win the Kremlin Cup to deny Johanna Konta the eighth spot -- has a realistic opportunity of advancing past the round robin stage. Given she is the world No.
  
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• Rory McIlroy, sudden change after 6 months

  04-05-2024 11:48 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After less than six months since his resignation, citing "professional and personal reasons," Rory McIlroy has announced his return as Player Director.The Northern Irishman stepped down from the Board after two years of dedicated service to the PGA Tour in the context of negotiations with LIV Golf, resulting in the creation of the 2.0 version of Signature Events.What prompted this sudden change?Rory McIlroy enjoys a good relationship with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of PIF, and his reinstate
  
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• Felix Auger-Aliassime wins another unfinished match, enters Madrid Masters final

  04-05-2024 10:59 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Felix Auger-Aliassime will compete in his first Masters 1000 final in Madrid. In a battle for a place in the final, Felix faced the first-time Masters 1000 semi-finalist Jiri Lehecka and moved over the top after six and a half games. The young Czech retired due to a lower back injury, ending his campaign in tears and sending the Canadian through. Auger-Aliassime needed six triumphs to advance into the final. He defeated three rivals and received a walkover from Jannik Sinner and two retirements,
  
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• Tennis Australia warns ATP, following rumors of an ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia

  04-05-2024 10:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  With a press release, ATP has officially (at least for the moment) denied the upcoming organization of a 10th seasonal ATP Masters 1000, which, according to many rumors, could be hosted by Saudi Arabia"We are aware of media reports that a decision has been made regarding the tenth ATP Masters 1000 tournament. We would like to clarify that this news is not true. No decisions have been made and any updates will be communicated at the appropriate time."We are aware of reports in the media clai
  
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• Saint Andrews, reopened historic clubhouse

  04-05-2024 09:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of Saint Andrews (Scotland) has reopened its historic clubhouse, globally known as 'The Home of Golf', following the completion of renovation works to expand the building and implement new and improved facilities.Saint Andrews, newsThe clubhouse refurbishment marks the largest in the last 100 years, with the last significant expansion of this world-renowned building taking place in 1924.Enhancements include new and expanded changing rooms to provide female facil
  
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• Elena Rybakina details what went wrong in costly miss versus Aryna Sabalenka

  04-05-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina thought she made the correct shot-decision when picking where to go with her forehand in the critical moments of the Aryna Sabalenka match but it was just that she "went too much" on the miss that later turned out to be very costly. After dominating Sabalenka in the first set and winning the opener with a 6-1 scoreline, Rybakina also got her a chance to serve out for the match after breaking the second-seeded Belarusian for a 5-4 second-set lead. Down 0-30, Rybakina fire
  
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• Daniil Medvedev dismisses Elena Rybakina, Caroline Garcia format criticism in Madrid

  04-05-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev doesn't agree with the criticism of the new two-week format introduced in Madrid and Rome as the 2021 US Open champion thinks it is actually a great thing that can only minimize injuries and help top players perform better on the biggest stage.Starting this year, both clay Masters and WTA 1000 tournaments - Madrid and Rome - are taking place over two weeks. But in Madrid, a couple of big names questioned the newly-introduced format and the logic and sense behind it. Most not
  
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• Matt Wallace leads the leaderboard of CJ Cup

  04-05-2024 02:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  PGA Tour golfers kick off a new event on the calendar by completing the first round of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, boasting a prize purse of $9.5 million. Dating back to 1944 and also known as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic, the tournament sees Matt Wallace leading after 18 holes. The Englishman finished the opening round with a solid -8 (63 strokes), bogey-free, taking the top spot with a one-shot lead over his pursuers.Matt Wallace, resultsIn second place, tied at -7, we find Sweden's Alex Noren,
  
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• Iga Swiatek makes candid revelation amidst dominant Madrid run

  04-05-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek says on paper it might look that that her run to the Madrid Open final has been a cakewalk but the reality is different as the world No. 1 admits there have been some "random thoughts" and internal battles she has fought throughout the tournament. On Thursday, top-seeded Swiatek demolished 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 to safely progress into her second Madrid final. For Swiatek, it was her fourth straight-set win in Madrid this year, while her three-set quarterfina
  
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• Woods, US Open thanks to special exemption

  04-05-2024 00:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Tiger Woods, a 15-time Major champion, has been granted and accepted a special exemption to compete in the 124th edition of the US Open, scheduled to take place from June 13th to 16th at Pinehurst in North Carolina. Woods, a three-time winner of the US Open (last triumphing in 2008), becomes the first player since 2021 (Phil Mickelson) to receive such a special exemption.Tiger Woods, news"The US Open holds a truly special place in golf
  
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• How Elena Rybakina blowing big lead e losing to Aryna Sabalenka impacted Coco Gauff?

  04-05-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina failing to close out the match against Aryna Sabalenka in a stunning way also had an impact on Coco Gauff as the American won't be making her top-2 debut on Monday. When the Madrid Open started, world No. 2 Sabalenka as the defending champion had 1,000 points to defend while third-ranked Gauff just 45. Even after Gauff exited Madrid in the round-of-16, she still had good chances of overtaking Sabalenka at the No. 2 spot and achieving a new career-high ranking as she just
  
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• Rublev, Auger-Aliassime to meet for Madrid title

  03-05-2024 22:23 via espn.com
  
  Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime, who advanced after Jiri Lehecka had to retire at 3-3 in the first set.
  
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• Will Jannik Sinner be able to play in Rome?

  03-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner came back to Monte-Carlo and underwent an MRI which will give an answer on his hip injury, with the related recovery times.The withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open, although it was precautionary in view of Rome and the Roland Garros, worried the young Italian's fans.If the medical response is favourable, the 23-year-old will arrive in Rome on Sunday, where he will begin his training ahead of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.Jannik Sinner© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images S
  
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• Saturday's Madrid Open on Sky: Sabalenka chases history in women's final

  03-05-2024 19:02 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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• Andrey Rublev sprints past Taylor Fritz, reaches Madrid final

  03-05-2024 19:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andrey Rublev will compete in his fifth Masters 1000 final in Madrid following a 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Taylor Fritz. Andrey controlled the pace and scored a win in an hour and 12 minutes, setting the title clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jiri Lehecka. Fritz became the first American in the semi-final at Caja Magica. However, he could not challenge the better-ranked rival despite a solid effort, ending his run in the last four. Rublev got broken in the first game of the encounter and raise
  
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• ATP No.1 scenarios: Sinner chases Djokovic, but the Serb has an ally...

  03-05-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The clay-swing is heading towards the Roland Garros and its great protagonists are all having problems.Novak Djokovic, who will return to Rome, is having a season under expectations.Jannik Sinner is paying for the effort of the first three exceptional months. The young Italian suffered a hip injury which forced him to withdraw from Madrid early and puts his presence in Rome in doubt.Even Carlos Alcaraz, after the elimination in Madrid (where he was defending champion), suffered a new injury whic
  
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• Rublev to face Auger-Aliassime in Madrid Open final

  03-05-2024 18:25 via skysports.com
  
  Andrey Rublev reached the Madrid Open final by brushing aside Taylor Fritz in straight sets and will now face Felix Auger-Aliassime after the Canadian profited from Jiri Lehecka's retirement.
  
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• Rublev brushes aside Fritz to reach Madrid Open final

  03-05-2024 18:25 via skysports.com
  
  Andrey Rublev reached his first Madrid Open final by brushing aside Taylor Fritz in a straight-sets victory on Friday. 
  
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• USGA Boss Welcomes LIV Golfers to US Open: History of the Tournament and Tiger Woods

  03-05-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There is already much talk about the participation of individuals from LIV Golf at the US Open. Considering the inability of LIV Golfers to be awarded ranking points, many of them will have a tough time securing a spot in this Major. The only way for most LIV Golfers is to qualify for the US Open through qualifiers. Interestingly, almost half of the spots at the US Open will be secured through qualifiers. USGA boss Mike Whan spoke to the media about how the US Open is actually a championshi
  
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• Ex-Federer's coach opens up on Nadal's farewell at the Laver Cup

  03-05-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Like a closing circle, the end of a fairy tale could take place in a familiar and already experienced place.In an interview with the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's ex, talked about the situation of the legendary Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal.The Croatian former player also analyzed the scenario of Rafa's possible retirement who, just like Federer, could decide to greet the fans at the Laver Cup."We have seen over the last 20 years what Rafa is really like
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz's Mental Game: Forearm Injury Gathers Roland Garros Concerns

  03-05-2024 16:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will not compete at the upcoming Rome Masters. Carlos has been dealing with a right forearm injury for weeks, skipping Monte Carlo and Barcelona and losing in the Madrid Masters quarter-final. Alcaraz revealed muscle edema in the pronator teres. He hopes to recover in the upcoming weeks and return to 100% ahead of the second Major of the season in Paris. Despite the pain, the young gun felt well about his level in Madrid, standing a set away from reaching the semi-fina
  
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• Repeat or revenge for Swiatek in Madrid showdown with Sabalenka?

  03-05-2024 16:00 via skysports.com
  
  The two stars of the women’s game will clash for the second successive year at the Mutua Madrid Open, as world No 1 Iga Swiatek faces defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s final.
  
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• Felix Auger Aliassime explains why he splits with Toni Nadal

  03-05-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A sensational news, which arrived a few hours after his semi-final at the Mutua Madrid Open. Felix Auger Aliassime, who is playing a great tournament in Spain (in a very disappointing season, so far) announced the end of his professional relationship with Toni Nadal official.Felix Auger-Aliassime has confirmed that Toni Nadal is no longer "actively" a part of his team. They still keep in touch.Instead, he's finding strength from his dad, who has started travelling with him and is getting more in
  
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• Corretja reveals how Rome will be crucial to Nadal's Roland Garros dreams

  03-05-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "When a normal player advances ten steps he advances a hundred. If he manages to play two or three more matches at the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome, Rafael Nadal will be very dangerous in Paris at the Roland Garros."The former 2-time Roland Garros finalist Alex Corretja talked about Rafael Nadal's prospects at the Roland Garros, sharing very interesting thoughts.According to Corretja, Rafa can still do very well in Paris, if he manages to play some good matches before in Rome. Nadal rece
  
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• Alcaraz out of Italian Open due to arm injury

  03-05-2024 13:42 via espn.com
  
  World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Italian Open as he continues to recover from an arm injury, the twice Grand Slam champion said on Friday.
  
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• Alcaraz ruled out of Italian Open

  03-05-2024 13:05 via skysports.com
  
  World No 3 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome after sustaining a forearm injury in his Mutua Madrid Open exit.
  
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• Feliciano Lopez: "Hard to accept Rafael Nadal's last match in Madrid"

  03-05-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The CEO of the Mutua Madrid Open, Feliciano Lopez, presented (together with Gerard Tsobanian) a special trophy to Rafael Nadal, who played the ATP Masters 1000 in Madrid for the last time in his career.Lopez shared so many incredible moments with her legendary countryman. Feliciano seemed visibly emotional during the ceremony, which celebrated Rafa for what he has done throughout his career and his victories in Madrid.Nadal is the greatest tennis player history has ever seen on a clay court and,
  
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• BREAKING: Carlos Alcaraz announces expected but crushing news ahead of French Open

  03-05-2024 12:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed news that many feared as the two-time Grand Slam champion is forced to miss the upcoming Rome Masters due to his ongoing forearm injury.After a forearm injury delayed the start of his clay season and forced him to miss the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open, Alcaraz managed to return at the ongoing Madrid Masters. In Madrid, Alcaraz even managed to make the quarterfinal before Andrey Rublev handed him a 4-6 6-3 6-2 loss.But losing to Rublev wasn't the worst thing
  
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• Mister Greg Norman is not on the ticket list

  03-05-2024 12:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It seems that when Greg Norman embarked on the LIV Golf venture, he was well aware that he would ruffle the feathers of the higher-ups in the world of professional golf governance. What he probably didn't expect was to face personal ostracism as well.Greg Norman, statementsAt the last Masters Tournament, won by Scottie Scheffler, Norman showed up at the gates along with the Patrons. Given that he had been deemed persona non grata by the Augusta National Board last year and consequently not invit
  
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• Graeme McDowell Wants to Compete in the Olympics, But Highlights Obstacle

  03-05-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Olympic Games in Paris this year will attract a lot of attention, much like any other Olympics. Although golf has not been on the list of sports since 1904, it made a comeback in 2016. It's challenging to assess the desire of golfers to win at the Olympics, considering most of them grew up without the opportunity to watch golf at the Olympic Games. That's one reason why even golf fans don't pay too much attention to the Olympics. However, in recent years, there has been a growing i
  
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