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• Raducanu to begin grass-court prep at Nottingham

  22-05-2024 21:33 via espn.com
  
  Emma Raducanu will begin her preparations ahead of Wimbledon at the Rothesay Open in Nottingham in June, sources have told ESPN.
  
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• Andrey Rublev to miss Olympics

  15-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In the 2024 edition of the Olympics, very few Russian and Belarusian players will have the opportunity to participate in the event scheduled to take place in Paris. The two nations have been banned, and all athletes who will be present will perform under the banner of 'Individual neutral athletes,' with a jade-green flag that will be flown only for the awards ceremony and an ad hoc anthem with no lyrics.Andrey Rublev, Roland Garros 2024© Clive Brunskill / Staff - Getty Images Sport In
  
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• Watch: Carlos Alcaraz returns to Queen's ahead of title defense chase

  15-06-2024 22:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz is back on the court after enjoying the Parisian title for a couple of days! Carlos arrived in London and hit the practice court at the ATP 500 event at Queen's, hoping to defend the title he claimed a year ago. Alcaraz took a short vacation to Ibiza, celebrating his third Major title at 21 before traveling to London, preparing for the first-round Queen's clash against Francisco Cerundolo. Carlos arrived at Queen's a year ago following the Roland Garros
  
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• Jannik Sinner has the weapons to win on grass

  15-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will also be able to make a difference on grass, a surface over the years hostile to Italian tennis players, without having to distort his game. This is the opinion released by Paolo Bertolucci, in an analysis in the columns of Gazzetta dello Sport, who wanted to get off the hook about what the South Tyrolean could achieve this year in the tournaments he will play in Halle and, of course, Wimbledon.Jannik Sinner© Tim Goode / Stringer Getty Images Sport In the wake of what
  
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• Jannik Sinner's emotion: "Winning the first Slam was a dream"

  15-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Winning my first Grand Slam tournament in 2024 was a dream come true. With my team we work tirelessly, day after day, on many aspects to try to improve and achieve results like this. An appointment that I look forward to In my career it is the Olympic Games, the biggest sporting event. Having won the Davis Cup with and for Italy, I am very motivated to add a medal for my country."This is the part that Jannik Sinner plays in the book Peace Games. The soul of the Olympics and Paralympics (in
  
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• Matteo Berrettini improves his ATP ranking

  15-06-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Only in the first set did the Italian derby played in Stuttgart show balance. In the long run, however, Matteo Berrettini reaffirmed what are the hierarchies on grass, a surface capable of enhancing his qualities and making him one of the most dangerous tennis players on the circuit for all players.Matteo Berrettini© Paul Harding / Stringer Getty Images Sport The Italian reached his fourteenth final, his third at the Boss Open, and will be hunting for his ninth career title after handi
  
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• Queen's Club draw could see Alcaraz face Draper early on

  15-06-2024 19:54 via skysports.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz's defence of the cinch Championships at Queen's Club could see him face Britain's Jack Draper in the second round.
  
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• Raducanu vs Boulter to continue on Sunday after thrilling tie-break

  15-06-2024 19:44 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu and defending champion Katie Boulter will continue their Rothesay Open semi-final on Sunday after play was halted following the conclusion of a thrilling tie-break.
  
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• Incredible numbers for Matteo Berrettini on grass

  15-06-2024 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Matteo Berrettini did not stop and reached the semifinals in Stuttgart, beating Australian Jordan Duckworth. With a solid showing, the Italian secured the challenge in the penultimate act of the tournament with compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, who benefited from the withdrawal of Alexander Bublik.Matteo Berrettini© Paul Harding / Stringer Getty Images Sport The Italian tennis player once again confirmed his effectiveness on grass. One figure in particular testifies to this reality: 7 quarte
  
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• Jack Draper shines on grass, seeking his first ATP title in Stuttgart

  15-06-2024 19:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 22-year-old Jack Draper will compete in his third ATP final in Stuttgart, seeking his first ATP title. The young Briton suffered an early Roland Garros loss after a five-setter, focusing on the fastest surface and displaying his A-game at the ATP 250 event in Stuttgart. Draper kicked off the action against Sebastian Ofner, prevailing in two tie breaks after taking pivotal points. The Austrian broke first in the second set, opening a 5-3 advantage and serving for the set in game ten. The Brit
  
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• Serena Williams revealed the difficulties she faced as a teenager

  15-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Mental health, the stress of travel, expectations and pressure: these are all factors that a tennis player has to live with, even if you are the best in the world, even if you are Serena Williams. The former legendary American champion attended the Tribeca Festival, where the premiere of the docu-series In The Arena: Serena Williams took place. Interviewed by the Associated Press, the American revealed all the difficulties she faced when she was a teenager who was already taking up tennis, with
  
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• Tiger Woods' Uncertain US Open Future After Failing to Make Cut at Pinehurst

  15-06-2024 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Although many did not expect a great performance from Tiger Woods at the last US Open, there were still expectations that he would make the cut. The 48-year-old golfer shot a second-round 73, which unfortunately was not enough. The brilliant golfer, explaining his plans for the future, emphasized that he will probably play one more event and then make a comeback. Woods cannot be happy with his performance, aware that he is far from the form he once had. Despite injuries being a significant
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz wants a custom logo

  15-06-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Perhaps the most unpredictable and somewhat fascinating phase of the season. After the conclusion of Roland Garros, immediately from Monday, the first appointments on grass began. Some top players have decided to take the court immediately, while many others will fully recharge their energies this week before returning to official competition on the major circuit.Carlos Alcaraz© Justin Setterfield / Staff Getty Images Sport One thing is certain: Jannik Sinner will remain world number o
  
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• Jannik Sinner to star in famous videogame

  15-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  For top players, it is one of the main events to prepare for the Wimbledon tournament. As many as six top 10 players have chosen the Atp 500 in Halle to familiarize themselves with the grass before finally landing in London for the third Slam of the season.The German event, scheduled for June 17-23, thus promises plenty of entertainment: late in the morning, the draw was made official with Jannik Sinner leading the seeding as the top seed.Jannik Sinner© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images
  
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• 's-Hertogenbosch: Bianca Andreescu win away from winning 1st title since 2019 US Open

  15-06-2024 17:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world No. 4 Bianca Andreescu is now just one win away from winning her first title since the 2019 US Open after the Canadian defeated Dalma Galfi to reach the 's-Hertogenbosch final.Andreescu, who is currently ranked at No. 228 in the world and playing just her second tournament since returning from a back injury at the French Open, ousted world No. 138 Galfi 6-4 6-2.On Sunday, Andreescu will be playing against either No. 2 seed Liudmila Samsonova or third-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova for
  
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• Rafael Nadal's humility: "I'll try to be a good doubles partner for Carlos Alcaraz"

  15-06-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are unmissable events for a sportsman; Rafael Nadal knows this well and, precisely for this reason, he has decided to focus all his energies on the Paris Olympic Games, which tennis tournament will be played on the clay-courts of Roland Garros Stadium. Precisely for this reason, Rafa chose to skip Wimbledon, so as not to further complicate his preparation with the double switch: clay-grass and grass-clay. A necessary sacrifice, skipping the Championships, to be able to continue dreaming of
  
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• Draper heads to Stuttgart final as new British No.1

  15-06-2024 16:50 via espn.com
  
  Jack Draper reached his first-ever grass-court final on Saturday after defeating Brandon Nakashima in straight sets at the Stuttgart Open.
  
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• Danielle Collins' show her new grass-courts hairstyle: "Someone got bangs!"

  15-06-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Playing is the best preparation. It's nice that they organized a WTA 500 tournament the week before a Slam. I played and won some great matches and I think it was the best way to prepare. I didn't think much about it and, I'll be honest with you: I have to pay the bills! Training weeks don't allow you to make money unlike those in which you play a tournament."On the eve of Roland Garros, Danielle Collins entertained the media by revealing why she had decided to play the WTA 500 in Strasbourg, w
  
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• Picture: Jannik Sinner trains in Halle on grass

  15-06-2024 14:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will play his first match as world no. 1 at the ATP 500 event in Halle next week! The Italian arrived in Halle and trained on the grass court on Friday, preparing for the prestigious tournament and becoming the ninth reigning Major winner in the Halle draw! Jannik is 33-3 in 2024, passing Novak Djokovic after Roland Garros and becoming the 29th world no. 1 in ATP history. The Italian lifted his first Major title in Melbourne following impressive wins over Novak Djokovic and Daniil
  
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• JUST IN: Naomi Osaka receives nigthmare first-round draw in Berlin

  15-06-2024 14:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Berlin's first-round action is set to feature a blockbuster clash after four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka drew this year's Australian Open runner-up and No. 6 seed Zheng Qinwen. This week in 's-Hertogenbosch, Osaka made a solid start to her grass season as she made the quarterfinal before Bianca Andreescu edged her out in a thriller 6-4 3-6 7-6 (3). Now, Osaka is set to play her second grass tournament of the year in Berlin, while world No. 8 Zheng is set to start her grass season i
  
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• Matteo Berrettini reveals why his tennis is so dominant on grass-courts

  15-06-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Why is my tennis so effective on grass courts? You should ask my opponents! No, I think obviously for my main weapons, such as the serve and the slice. Playing aggressively on this surface pays off, but above all it is essential to play well in moments Then every time I take to the field on grass, I feel good and I want to play for hours."And in fact, when Matteo Berrettini plays on grass courts he is always one of the tennis players to beat (obviously if his physical conditions support him!) A
  
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• 'I assume Novak Djokovic’ll miss the Olympics', says former ATP ace

  15-06-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The "Big Three" marked a golden era in professional tennis, a trio that was responsible for rewriting every record in the sport and taking it to heights it had never reached before.Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic starred in more than thrilling rivalries and pushed each other to improve every day to compete for glory, rising as the best in history.Novak Djokovic © Getty Images Sport - Naomi Baker
   The arrival and beginnings of Novak Djokovic to the professional men's circ
  
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• ‘The Interview’: Serena Williams’s Next Challenge

  15-06-2024 11:15 via nytimes.com
  
  The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.
  
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• Andreescu's honesty on her win against Osaka: "It was just my day"

  15-06-2024 10:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Although the rain plagued the WTA matches in 's-Hertogenbosch, the most anticipated challenge of the quarterfinals was exciting to say the least. The returning Bianca Andreescu beat Naomi Osaka with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3). The break scored in the seventh game made the difference in the first set, even if Andreescu did well to erase a break point at 5-4.The Japanese reacted like a champion, immediately gaining the 5-0 lead in the second set. Only the third set tie-break decided the dispute.
  
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• PGA Tour set to pass Tiger Special exemption

  15-06-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Next week, the PGA Tour Policy Board is set to vote on a controversial proposal regarding special exemptions for Tiger Woods in the newly established Signature Events. These tournaments, featuring reduced fields and substantial prize money totaling $20 million, have sparked debate among PGA Tour players.Tiger Woods, resultsTiger Woods, a golf legend with over 80 PGA Tour wins and 15 major championships, finds himself currently outside the qualification criteria for these exclusive events due to
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic is towards the end of his career', says expert

  15-06-2024 09:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic underwent the second operation of his career, the champion of 24 Grand Slams was operated on his right knee after the injury he suffered in the medial meniscus during his participation in Roland Garros, where he reached the quarterfinals, instance in which he could not appear in the duel against the Norwegian Casper Ruud.Novak Djokovic© Getty Images Sport - Clive Mason The Serbian tennis player will be out for at least three weeks, but everything will depend on his body
  
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• Joao Fonseca received an unexpected wild card

  15-06-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Just as happened to Roger Federer and Jannik Sinner - his main role models – young star Joao Fonseca won his first match on the major circuit at the age of 17.Fonseca also shares a birth month with the Swiss legend and the South Tyrolean: all three were born in August. The 2006-born player has already put himself on the map in the latter part of 2023, when he won the U.S. Open Junior and became the first Brazilian to be named ITF World Champion by finishing on top of the category ranking.J
  
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• Sergio García: "I had never played in this way"

  15-06-2024 06:57 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In the opening round of the US Open at Pinehurst's No. 2 course, Sergio García employed a strategy focused on hitting to the center of the greens and being cautious with his putts. Despite having numerous opportunities to attack flags due to his strong tee shots, García opted to play safe, often aiming five or six meters away from the hole. This approach was critical to avoiding costly mistakes on the challenging Pinehurst layout.Sergio Garcia, resultsAfter completing a round of 69
  
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• Watch: Novak Djokovic does not give up! He is ready for a comeback

  15-06-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Having accomplished nearly everything in the sport, Novak Djokovic is ready to overcome his recent setback and make a fresh start at 37! Just nine days after undergoing a meniscus procedure on his right knee in Paris, Novak is already back to training in the gym. The 24-time Major winner shared a video with his fans, much to their excitement! While Djokovic may have to skip the upcoming Wimbledon due to insufficient recovery time, his participation in the Olympic Games in Paris at the end of Jul
  
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• Roger Federer issues candid admission to tennis fans

  15-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roger Federer made an honest revelation to tennis fans during an appearance on Instagram Live as the Swiss tennis icon admits he is "missing tennis a lot" but still plays the game recreationally and regularly follows everything that is happening around the Tour.Although serious knee issues pushed Federer into retirement which officially came in 2022 September, tennis fans have kept the hope of seeing the former 20-time Grand Slam champion back on the court again. But since closing the chapt
  
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