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• Rafael Nadal could play Rome in 2025: it's not just utopia!

  12-05-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  What can and should still be said about a champion like Rafael Nadal? I have already said everything and more, but perhaps there could be one last blank page on which a few lines of tennis history could be written. The Spanish champion, at the press conference following the defeat in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia against Hubert Hurkacz, passed through the tunnel to return home and there, the tournament crowd cheered him with a touching welcome and exhilarating, which Rafa w
  
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• Filippo Volandri comments on Jannik Sinner's rise

  06-06-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Last November 27, Jannik Sinner dragged Italy to win its second Davis Cup. It was a historic success that bore the stigmata of an outfielder, who 7 months later was able to stand on the highest step of the podium.An achievement everyone expected he could achieve, but not so quickly. His captain in the national team, Filippo Volandri. commented thus on the feat of the South Tyrolean, who from Monday, June 10, will overtake Novak Djokovic, becoming the first Italian world number one in the history
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic plays space tennis at that age', says Popovic

  06-06-2024 05:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The knee tests probably gave negative results and Novak Djokovic announced that he would not take part in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The Serbian champion has had to deal with the knee problem in recent weeks, as he explained in a press conference, but during the match against Francisco Cerundolo a slip made the situation worse.The Belgrade native somehow managed to turn around a match that seemed lost by winning in the fifth set, but warned everyone that he would have to check the conditio
  
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• Nick Kyrgios throws shade at women's tennis

  06-06-2024 04:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios seemingly took a shot at the depth of women's tennis after seeing a post acknowledging Aryna Sabalenka's impressive Grand Slam results in 2024. By ousting Emma Navarro 6-2 6-3 in the French Open round-of-16, Sabalenka earned her 11 consecutive Grand Slam win in 2024. And not only that it was Sabalenka's 11th Slam win in 2024, but also the 11th that came in straight sets.Since Sabalenka also won her opening 11 Grand Slam matches last year, she became the first player since Seren
  
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• Robert MacIntyre Sends Message to Critics After Withdrawing from The Memorial

  06-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The RBC Canadian Open brought us several surprises this year. 27-year-old Scot, Robert MacIntyre, managed to conquer the competition and win his first PGA Tour title. It's impressive that this young golfer was able to showcase his qualities in such strong competition and prove to everyone that he is indeed a talented golfer. Many times before, MacIntyre has talked about the challenges of playing on the PGA Tour, considering the atmosphere on this tour to be quite different from that on the
  
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• 'Shattered' Boris Becker gets real on Novak Djokovic's devastating knee injury

  06-06-2024 03:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Boris Becker was left in pure shock and disbelief after learning about Novak Djokovic's injury as the German tennis legend and the Serb's ex-coach was "speechless" after it happened in the worst possible time for the record 24-time Grand Slam champion.After calling a physio early in the second set of his French Open round-of-16 match against Francisco Cerundolo, Djokovic was evidently hampered by a right knee issue on the court. But with the help of painkillers, Djokovic was able to play out the
  
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• Mats Wilander on Jannik Sinner's current status

  06-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  They are the two best talents of the new generation, who are slowly taking over the scene left by the Big Three after about 20 years of absolute domination. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to be Novak Djokovic's main antagonists, especially in the prestigious Slam tournaments.On this h*t topic, Mats Wilander expressed a series of interesting considerations in an interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport. "I'm sure that the two will alternate at the top for a long time. However, based on
  
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• Ons Jabeur rips French Open over scheduling, uses Novak Djokovic example

  06-06-2024 02:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Ons Jabeur called out the French Open organizers after her exit from the tournament as the Tunisian tennis star slammed the tournament over "prioritizing men" and also sounded off on late finishes after Novak Djokovic concluded one of his matches past 3 AM. On Tuesday, three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur took on No. 3 seed Coco Gauff in the French Open quarterfinal. In a match that started at 11 AM and was played in front of a packed Court Philippe Chatrier, world No. 9 Jabeur started wel
  
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• Big Caroline Wozniacki Wimbledon update drops after her father ripped WTA, RG e Rome

  06-06-2024 01:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Caroline Wozniacki has entered the Wimbledon qualifying after the Dane's father issued some strong words against the WTA and French Open. On Wednesday, the names of former world No. 1 Wozniacki and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu appeared on the Wimbledon qualifying list. On paper, it is not surprising, given that Wozniacki is ranked at No. 117 in the world while Raducanu is currently using a protected ranking of No. 103. In Raducanu's case, the 21-year-old Briton signing up for th
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau on Grayson Murray Death and the Factor of Pressure

  06-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grayson Murray's death still elicits reactions from his colleagues and others. The world was shocked by the news of Murray's suicide. The popular golfer had been battling mental health issues for years, and he openly discussed it as recently as January of this year. Some of his colleagues have chosen to react, devastated by the loss. Bryson DeChambeau, a golfer who has attracted attention since the beginning of his career, openly spoke about the death of the 30-year-old this time. 
  
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• Coco Gauff's candid message for RG crowd after they rooted for Ons Jabeur to beat her

  06-06-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff had nothing but love for the French Open crowd despite not having their support against Ons Jabeur as the American tennis star said she enjoyed being a part of a very live and energetic atmosphere. After safely cruising past her opening four matches at Roland Garros with straight-set wins, Gauff dropped her first set of the tournament against Jabeur in the French Open quarterfinal. En route to winning the first set with a 6-4 scoreline, Jabeur pretty much controlled everythi
  
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• Zverev back in French semis as win streak at 11

  06-06-2024 00:28 via espn.com
  
  Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row.
  
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• Novak Djokovic's ATP ranking could plummet after Wimbledon

  06-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic was forced to forfeit on the eve of the quarterfinal against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros. The Serbian champion yesterday afternoon managed to accomplish a real feat by beating Francisco Cerundolo in the fifth set despite a knee injury that turned out to be quite serious.In fact, examinations showed a tear in the medial meniscus of his right knee. The big question mark now concerns Djokovic's next few months, because Wimbledon is a month away and then there will be the Paris 2024
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic still seems determined to...', says legend

  05-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic never dies. It's a case of saying so. After last night's marathon in which he emerged victorious against our Lorenzo Musetti, the Serbian champion did it once again, and came out of a match that seemed sealed. This time it was the Argentine Francisco Cerundolo who succumbed, forcing the world number one to work overtime again, but he failed to eliminate him from the Slam where he is the reigning champion. Nole is in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. For him, 370 career victories
  
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• Tsitsipas intimidated by Alcaraz: "I have to overcome this mental barrier"

  05-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "I have never felt like this on the court, only two other players made me feel these feelings. I tried to show my best version and do many different things on the court. I don't think that putting more force on the ball is the solution, because he is very fast and recovers every ball."This is the summary of the sensations experienced on the court by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the match he lost against Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarter-final of the Roland Garros. For the sixth time out of six matches pla
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic has the ability to rise from...', says WTA legend

  05-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic is truly 'immortal' Throughout his career we have witnessed his historic feats several times but also in this Roland Garros 2024 we are noticing something magical. First against our Lorenzo Musetti, on the court until after 3 am and without practically ever stopping in four hours of play, then bruised, almost injured, Djokovic beat in five sets and after four and a half hours the Argentine Cerundolo, clay court player and tennis player present in the Top 30.After dominating the fi
  
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• Collin Morikawa Reveals Why Tiger Woods Won't Use a Cart at the U.S. Open

  05-06-2024 21:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Collin Morikawa and Tiger Woods are in great relations for many years. The 27-year-old Morikawa had the opportunity to be part of Woods' charity event a few days ago, where many interesting situations occurred. Tiger Woods was friendly and visibly in good spirits during the tournament, even deciding to 'tease' his colleagues. Of course, in a great way. Morikawa decided to recount a moment when Woods teased him because he couldn't hit a draw. Shortly after, Woods hit a hook, impressing Morik
  
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• Jack Nicklaus's Phone Call with Jay Monahan Regarding LIV Golf-PGA Tour Merger

  05-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  PGA Tour and PIF negotiations are still ongoing, with no indications that a final agreement will be reached soon. Impatience has gotten under the skin of many who want to see unity in the golf world, while on the other hand, staunch opponents of LIV Golf are reveling in the current situation. Looking at reactions on social media, it seems that this latter group is in the minority. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has weighed in on the current events in the golf world. The 84-year-old has been relu
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic really is the toughest guy who has ever played tennis', says ATP ace

  05-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Yet another proof of the greatness of an absolute champion. Novak Djokovic adds another piece to his now indescribable career, and he does it with that characteristic that has always distinguished him: the ability to never give up. His performance in the round of 16 at Roland Garros against Francisco Cerundolo was a demonstration of the fact that even at 37 years old and in precarious physical condition, to beat the Serbian tennis player you have to go beyond your possibilities.Giving 100% is no
  
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• French Open: Thursday's order of play for women's semi-finals

  05-06-2024 21:00 via skysports.com
  
  Order of play for day 12 at the French Open, with world No 1 Iga Swiatek facing Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini taking on teenager Mirra Andreeva in the women's semi-finals.
  
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• Novak Djokovic at the crossroads: his career can end or start again

  05-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are fewer and fewer words to define the career of a legend like Novak Djokovic. The Serb, like his eternal rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, has had a devastating impact on tennis (and sports) history. Djokovic in particular has achieved impossible - perhaps irreplicable - milestones, coming to be defined as the GOAT and the strongest athlete ever. Perhaps he will not have had the same media impact that, by popular acclaim, Federer had, but, in terms of titles, numbers, data and
  
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• JUST IN: Aryna Sabalenka's French Open exit brings great news to Coco Gauff

  05-06-2024 19:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open in the quarterfinal stage and that means Coco Gauff is set to be ranked at No. 2 in the world for the first time in her career when the rankings list gets updated on Monday. After Gauff defeated Ons Jabeur to reach the French Open semifinal, Sabalenka failed to make the last four at Roland Garros after Mirra Andreeva upset the Belarusian 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4.Going into the French Open, Sabalenka was 500 points clear ahead of Gauff. But since Gauff lost i
  
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• Andreeva stuns Sabalenka to reach semis in Paris

  05-06-2024 19:42 via espn.com
  
  Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old unseeded Russian, defeated No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to reach the semifinals.
  
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• 'Novak Djokovic has shown again why...', says ATP star

  05-06-2024 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  What seemed to be another day of routine at the office was about to turn into a real drama for Novak Djokovic. The Serbian defied fate and refused to lose again, overcoming Francisco Cerundolo and, above all, his physical problems. The Serbian champion dominated the first set in every way, but at the start of the second a knee problem - perhaps already evident in the previous match - prevented him from competing at his best. It was the resilience that only belongs to phenomena that gave Djokovic
  
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• French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 17, upsets Aryna Sabalenka after impressive comeback

  05-06-2024 19:29 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 38 Mirra Andreeva has been through to her first Grand Slam semifinal after stunning No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.Andreeva, who turned 17 in late April, recovered from a set down to beat two-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4. In less than 24 hours, Andreeva will return to the court to play No. 12 seed Jasmine Paolini, who upset Elena Rybakina earlier today. By beating Sabalenka, Andreeva also became the first player in 2024 to beat the Belarusian a
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz reveals one of the main secrets of his success

  05-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  An overwhelming Carlos Alcaraz beat Felix Auger Aliassime in three sets. A 6-3 6-3 6-1 without appeals that dispels any doubts about his physical condition. The Spaniard gave very little to the Montreal tennis player, who did not believe he could suffer such a heavy defeat.Again quarterfinals for the world number three, just like last year and two years ago. Carlos is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals in Paris in three consecutive years since Novak Djokovic between 2006 and 2008. Im
  
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• Joao Fonseca, 17, scores first professional win on grass

  05-06-2024 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 17-year-old Joao Fonseca skipped Roland Garros to prepare for the grass swing, seeking a good result on the fastest surface. The young gun played his first professional match on grass at the Lexus Surbiton Trophy Challenger, facing Kyle Edmund in the first round. The Brazilian sailed past the Briton 6-2, 6-1 in 61 minutes, making an impressive debut on the fastest surface. Fonseca landed eight aces and played well behind the first and second serve, defending all four break points and mountin
  
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• Jannik Sinner: 'My celebrations are different'

  05-06-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  We now know many sides of Jannik Sinner's character. But never before had we known his superstitious side, because yes, even the tennis player from San Candido has one. In an interview published on social media by the Instagram profile of Sky Sport Tennis, the world number two admitted to using some rituals during his matches."On the court, yes, I am, it's part of my routine, it's become a ritual. On the baseline I step over with my right foot", explained Jannik, but he's not the only one. "When
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz's honest admission: "Jannik Sinner is the favorite"

  05-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has reached the Roland Garros semi-final for the second consecutive year. Last season he was defeated by Novak Djokovic and cramps while this year he will find his friend and rival Jannik Sinner, who has just become ATP No.1. Carlitos won his 6th head-to-head against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals of the Parisian Slam, showing an excellent level of psycho-physical fitness.The young Spaniard talked about the match against Sinner in the press conference, explaining how he
  
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• WTA appoints G League exec Archer as new CEO

  05-06-2024 17:37 via espn.com
  
  The WTA has appointed NBA G League chief operating officer Portia Archer as its new CEO to replace Steve Simon, who will remain in his role as WTA chairman.
  
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