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• Novak Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after French Open win

  13-06-2021 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for the second time.
  
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• Ex-Slam semifinalist Kyle Edmund's revelation after lengthy struggle with knee issue

  07-06-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Kyle Edmund suggests he has had enough of playing it safe after his knee surgery as the British tennis player wants to play more despite accepting that pain will probably always be there. Edmund, who turned 29 in January, was once one of the most promising British tennis players as he managed to reach his first ATP title in Antwerp - make his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open - and also achieve a career-high ranking of No. 14 that year. But shortly after a breakthr
  
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• Big Aryna Sabalenka grass season update drops amid Belarusian dealing with illness

  07-06-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka reportedly plans to "start practicing on grass as soon possible and play Berlin" despite currently dealing with an illness that hampered her during a surprise French Open quarterfinal defeat, via Michal Samulski.On Wednesday, reigning Australian Open champion Sabalenka suffered her first Grand Slam loss of the year after 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva came back from a set down to beat the second-seeded Belarusian 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4. While Andreeva played some great tennis, it was e
  
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• Coco Gauff drops message to Novak Djokovic after Serb's surgery announcement

  07-06-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  American tennis star Coco Gauff took a moment to issue a classy message to Novak Djokovic after the 24-time Grand Slam champion publicly confirmed that he underwent a knee procedure. After struggling with right knee issues during a five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo and ultimately withdrawing from his French Open quarterfinal versus Casper Ruud, it was reported that Djokovic had an arthroscopic knee procedure on Wednesday in Paris. Also on Wednesday, it was reported that when Djokov
  
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• St. Andrews Links Trophy, big event in Scotland

  07-06-2024 05:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Italian team is participating in the St. Andrews Links Trophy, the prestigious tournament taking place from June 7th to 9th at St. Andrews, Scotland, on the New Course and the Old Course. In the event, which originated in 1989 and is now in its 35th edition, Giovanni Binaghi, Matteo Cristoni, Lucas Nicolas Fallotico, Michele Ferrero, Marco Florioli, Riccardo Fantinelli, Luca Memeo, Filippo Ponzano, Carlo Roman, and Tommaso Zorzetto will compete. They will be supported by Alberto Binaghi, the
  
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• Iga Swiatek explains French Open dominance since surviving Naomi Osaka 2R scare

  07-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek suggests she didn't really have time to fully adjust her game to the conditions and everything at the French Open when she played Naomi Osaka but now says everything is clicking perfectly. On Thursday, world No. 1 Swiatek ousted third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-2 6-4 to make her third consecutive French Open final. For Swiatek, it was her sixth win of the tournament and also her fifth win that came in two sets. But before dominating her last four matches, Swiatek survived a major
  
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• New Jersey, Ashleigh Buhai defends her title

  07-06-2024 04:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roberta Liti and Benedetta Moresco are among the 144 competitors participating in the ShopRite LPGA Classic, an event on the LPGA Tour scheduled from June 7th to 9th at the Seaview Golf Club (Bay Course) in Galloway, New Jersey.ShopRite LPGA Classic, resultsIn a tournament with many top players absent, defending champion Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa will look to retain her title. However, much attention will be on the three players within the top ten of the Rolex Ranking: Filipina-turned-Japan
  
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• Rafael Nadal's cousin Joan Nadal gets qualifying WC for upcoming grass tournament

  07-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Toni Nadal's son and Rafael Nadal's cousin, Joan Nadal, has received a main draw wildcard to play in the qualifying of an ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca where his father is the tournament director, via Michal Samulski.Joan Nadal, who is 20 years old, is set to take part in a main-level tournament for the first time in his career as never before he featured in qualifying or a main draw of an ATP tournament. So far this year, Joan Nadal - ranked 1890 in the world - has been playing only on th
  
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• Elena Rybakina details her health struggles throughout 2024 after shock RG exit

  07-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina said it was "a bad day" against Jasmine Paolini and also shared that she was again hampered with health issues, which include allergies and sleeping issues. Rybakina, seeded at No. 4, didn't look like her usual throughout the match against Paolini before suffering a 2-6 6-4 4-6 defeat to the 12th-seeded Italian in the French Open quarterfinal. In the second set, Rybakina was three times down by a break but every time managed to recover and ultimately force a third set. B
  
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• Line judge Lucas Feron returns to French Open after brutal attack

  07-06-2024 02:59 via espn.com
  
  In 2021, Lucas Feron was a line judge for the French Open men's final. But a violent attack left him in a coma, and he has been rehabilitating ever since. This year, he's back.
  
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• Time for Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy

  07-06-2024 02:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emanuele Canonica and Alessandro Tadini are participating in the Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy, the third tournament of the Legends Tour season, taking place from June 7th to 9th at Costa Navarino, Greece. The competition spans 54 holes, with the first 18 played at the Bay Course and the remainder at the International Olympic Academy.Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy, scheduleAmong the competitors are six of the top ten players in the money list, including Australian Scott Hend, the curren
  
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• Newly-crowned No. 1 Jannik Sinner pens Rotterdam return in 2025

  07-06-2024 02:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will become world no. 1 on Monday, passing Novak Djokovic and standing as the 29th player on the ATP throne. While chasing his first Roland Garros title this week, Jannik confirmed his participation at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam next year, seeking the title defense at the prestigious indoor event. Sinner applauded the Rotterdam crowd, saying they are always respectful, even when you face the home player. The tournament director, Richard Krajicek, did not hide his happiness, pra
  
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• Italian BJK captain with new updates on Camila Giorgi's retirement

  07-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Camila Giorgi's controversial retirement has split the opinion of fans and insiders, both for the manner in which it occurred and for the harsh criticism relating to the alleged tax fraud carried out by the Italian woman. In an interview with Eurosport, the captain of the Italian Billie Jean King Cup team Tathiana Garbin talked out about the retirement of her player, as well as expressing some other interesting considerations on Italian players."I can't deny that it was somewhat expected. For so
  
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• Robbie Koenig comments on Novak Djokovic's injury

  07-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After announcing his forfeit on the eve of the quarterfinal against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic wasted no time and immediately underwent surgery on his right knee in Paris after suffering a bad meniscus injury.The surgery was perfectly successful, and only the rehabilitation pathway will stabilize the recovery time.During the arthroscopy, doctors determined that it is not a serious variant of the meniscus injury in his right knee and that the recovery period should not be that l
  
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• John McEnroe unloads on French Open after Novak Djokovic's injury and surgery

  07-06-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John McEnroe unloaded on the French Open after the Novak Djokovic knee surgery news as the American tennis icon says the Serb's injury must be a wake-up call for all Grand Slams because something like this simply can't happen again. On Saturday, Djokovic started his French Open third-round match at 22:30 PM because the tournament organizers decided to reschedule Grigor Dimitrov's match and put it on the court where the Serb was scheduled to play. But when Djokovic finally got to the court,
  
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• Sebastian Soderberg dominates the first round

  07-06-2024 00:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It's a special week for golf, with Sweden hosting one of the most unconventional tournaments of the entire 2024 season. The first round of the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed has just concluded, featuring both men from the DP World Tour and women from the Ladies European Tour competing on the same course and leaderboard.Leading the pack after the opening 18 holes is Sebastian Soderberg, delighting the home crowd with an impressive 63 (-9) round. This continues Soderberg's spectacular season start, cons
  
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• Jannik Sinner chases another important record

  07-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It is a particularly happy time for Italian tennis, especially for Jannik Sinner. The Italian celebrated two important events in his career on Tuesday. His first semifinal at Roland Garros, obtained thanks to his victory over Grigor Dimitrov, but above all his first position in the ranking, thanks to Novak Djokovic's withdrawal due to a knee problem.In addition to the one achieved by Jannik, who on Friday will face Carlos Alcaraz on Philippe Chatrier for a place in the final, there have been 23
  
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• Grayson Murray's Caddy Receives and Accepts Interesting Offer

  06-06-2024 23:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  No matter how much time passes, the void left by Grayson Murray's death will remain. The passing of the 30-year-old sent a clear message to the world about the importance of mental health and supporting those suffering from mental illnesses. His death devastated many colleagues, friends, and golf legends, as Murray was a respected figure who impressed many with his human qualities.What some golf fans may not know is that Murray had a caddie, Jay Green (28). The young caddie was devastated after
  
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• 2028 Olympics: hypothesis of mixed competition

  06-06-2024 23:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "There are very real possibilities that a mixed golf event could be introduced at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics." Confirming the speculations, Antony Scanlon, the executive director of the International Golf Federation, stated, "The decision should be made by the IOC in early 2025."Golf, resultsThe men's and women's individual golf competitions will take place at the Riviera Country Club, the venue for the Genesis Invitational (a PGA Tour event), which hosted the US Open in 1948 and the PGA Cham
  
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• Alexander Zverev pushes his ambitions: "I want to win Roland Garros"

  06-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "I have fantastic feelings after this match, I'm back in the semi-final and I'm proud of this result. It's clear that I would like to win this tournament but in the meantime my goal is to reach the final, this is my main goal. If we talk about my current level I have to say it was a very good challenge on my part and I'm happy to be where I am."Alexander Zverev did not deny his real ambitions in the press conference that followed his victory in the Roland Garros quarter-finals against Alex De Mi
  
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• Paul McGinley Joins European Ryder Cup Team in New Role for 2024

  06-06-2024 22:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, will be part of the Ryder Cup team in New York next year as a 'strategic adviser'. With his vast experience, especially in Ryder Cups, the 57-year-old Irishman will be of great assistance to Luke Donald, the captain of the European team. Luke Donald is diligently working and intends to achieve a great feat by winning on foreign soil. Last year, as captain, Luke managed to bring joy to European golf fans as his team defeated the US team
  
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• Alexander Zverev confidently dismisses any assault trial concerns amid big RG run

  06-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev insists he remains at full peace regarding his assault trial as the German tennis star says everything is going perfectly fine and he didn't have a single worry about his French Open participation. Zverev, seeded at No. 4, continued his promising French Open run on Wednesday when he ousted Alex de Minaur 6-4 7-6 (5) 6-4 to reach the semifinal. For 27-year-old Zverev, this is impressively his fourth consecutive semifinal at Roland Garros. But this year, Zverev is having
  
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• Ryder 2025: McGinley news strategic advisor

  06-06-2024 22:22 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paul McGinley, the strategic advisor for Team Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York, has been entrusted with this role by Luke Donald, the captain of the European team. McGinley, an Irishman who led the European team to victory over the USA in 2014 in Scotland, joins the staff of the Englishman, who has already appointed Italian Edoardo Molinari and Dane Thomas Bjorn as vice-captains.Paul McGinley, resultsAs one of the key figures behind Europe's victories in 2002, 2004, and 2006, the 57-year
  
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• Roger Federer from tennis to golf: new hobby

  06-06-2024 22:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Embarking on a new hobby. Wish me luck… Any suggestions?" From the tennis court to the golf course. Roger Federer, the timeless champion, shared his swing on his social media profiles. Many comments poured in.Roger Federer and golfNelly Korda, the queen of women's golf and gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, wrote: "Do you need a coach?" While Carlos Alcaraz asked him: "Is there anything you're not good at?" And Luke Donald, captain of Team Europe at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome and the 2
  
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• Ex-player said age is Djokovic's real enemy: "It's like for Federer"

  06-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Injuries are a sword of Damocles for tennis players (as for all athletes). Sometimes you can come out of it well, other times your careers are completely compromised. think of Juan Martin Del Potro or Andy Murray, for example. Former Serbian tennis player Petar Popovic has talked about Novak Djokovic's surgery. During an interview with SportKlub, the former player analyzed his countryman's physical problems, also making a comparison with Roger Federer and underlining how advancing age is the rea
  
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• Adriano Panatta warns Jannik Sinner

  06-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Among the many distinguished figures from the tennis world who have dedicated a thought to Jannik Sinner - who from next Monday will be the new world number one - the editorial written by Adriano Panatta for the daily newspaper Il Corriere della Sera is particularly interesting.The former Italian player first of all congratulated the South Tyrolean for the incredible milestone achieved in his words before what the ranking will say on June 10, but analyzed the aspects that - day after day - will
  
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• Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori shine again

  06-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Italian tennis continues to have a crazy time. Italy is off to a great start with the four Slam semifinals in which it will be a major player (between Thursday and Friday): Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori qualified for the final act of the men's doubles at Roland Garros by overcoming the two specialists, number one on the Atp Race, Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden.It is another historic achievement by the 38-year-old from Bologna and the 29-year-old from Turin, who have become this year one o
  
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• The best 30 of the FedEx Cup in the USA

  06-06-2024 21:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The world's golfing giants gather in the United States, in Dublin (Ohio), for the 49th edition of the Memorial Tournament. This prestigious PGA Tour event will take place from tomorrow until Sunday, June 9th, at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, a course designed by Jack Nicklaus, a true golf legend. The competition will feature 73 players, including 9 of the top 10 in the world, with the only exception being Jon Rahm, the Spanish winner of the 2020 Memorial, who has opted for the Arabian Super L
  
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• Robert MacIntyre aims to be one of the world's best, if not the very best

  06-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Robert MacIntyre has achieved his dream: He won his first PGA Tour event, the RBC Canadian Open. The Scot had significant challenges upon arriving on the PGA Tour, as it wasn't easy to adjust to a completely new environment from what he was used to on the European Tour. The 27-year-old is currently back home in Scotland, where he surely knew how to celebrate his first PGA Tour victory of his career. In a media interview, MacIntyre emphasized feeling happy, not knowing what the future holds.
  
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• Coco Gauff comments on argument with chair umpire that left her in tears

  06-06-2024 20:52 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff says it is "almost ridiculous" not to have video assistant technology (VAR) after getting into an argument with chair umpire Aurelie Tourte during her French Open semifinal match versus Iga Swiatek as the American suggests tennis should be leaning toward introducing things that can make it easier for everyone. Down by a set to Swiatek in the French Open semifinal, Gauff was left in tears midway through the fourth game of the second set after she was left feeling that an unfair ca
  
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