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• Rafael Nadal - Honest Evaluation Spurs Drive for Excellence

  10-05-2024 19:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal is off to a winning start in Rome, toppling Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 53 minutes. The veteran was unhappy about his level, although he managed to bring the win home and secure another match at his beloved Foro Italico. Nadal will try to raise his level in the second round and shift good vibes from the practice court to the official action. Rafa forged the advantage in the opener before losing ground. He started all over in the second set, serving well and stealing h
  
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• Jon Rahm, Spanish golf ends a 26-year streak

  24-05-2024 09:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  That Jon Rahm finished 45th at the Masters of Augusta and failed to make the cut a month later at the second major of the season doesn't appear to be a mere coincidence. These are the only two tournaments he has played in 2024 that are not part of the LIV calendar.Jon Rahm, resultsThe Spanish golfer shared his feelings with TenGolf and Movistar Golf after finishing the second round of the PGA Championship and was self-critical: "The mistakes were mine, if you don't hit fairways on this course, i
  
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• Venus Williams becomes a Barbie-doll: Serena Williams honors her sister

  24-05-2024 09:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The legend of Venus Williams has always transcended the boundaries of tennis, making her a true global icon of resilience, fashion, will, encouragement for young women to approach sport. Venus, together with her sister Serena Williams, wrote the history of tennis, receiving honors from all over. Mattel is making Barbie dolls depicting U.S. tennis star Venus Williams and 8 other athletes who've "broken boundaries" and encouraged girls to stay in sports, the company announced today https://t.
  
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• The video of Scheffler's arrest comes to light

  24-05-2024 08:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 'Scheffler Case' continues to trend, with even the start of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where the world number one competes, failing to divert public attention. This Thursday saw the release of the first video depicting the incident that led to Scottie's arrest, and the footage doesn't quite align with the version provided by the arresting officers. In fact, the mayor of Louisville (Kentucky, USA), where the PGA Championship was held last week, announced that Bryan Gillis, the officer who
  
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• Stan Wawrinka shares secret to breathtaking 2015 RG final win vs Novak Djokovic

  24-05-2024 07:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stan Wawrinka admitted he entered the 2015 French Open final feeling "nervous" and being aware that Novak Djokovic was "the big favorite" but still had the full belief that he could go out and challenge the Serb. After becoming a Grand Slam champion at the 2014 Australian Open, Wawrinka reached his second Major final at the 2015 French Open. At the time, Djokovic managed to finally clinch his first French Open win over Rafael Nadal and he entered the French Open final determined to fin
  
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• Diego Schwartzman makes deeply honest admission about his career ahead of retirement

  24-05-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Diego Schwartzman, 31, says he is happy with his accomplishments but admits that even he is unsure how he managed to make such a good career for himself with his "small body."Schwartzman, whose height is listed at 5ft 7 in (170cm) and weight listed at 141 lbs (64kg), for several years stayed ranked around the top-20 in the world and competed well against the best players in the game. During his prime years, Schwartzman won four ATP titles - reached his first and lone Grand Slam semifinal at the
  
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• Ex-Wimbledon semifinalist issues big take amid Novak Djokovic's 'terrible results'

  24-05-2024 04:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Sam Querrey is the latest name to express shock at Novak Djokovic's "terrible 2024 results" as the former American tennis star says he "will not be surprised" if the defending French Open champion gets bounced early at Roland Garros by someone who usually wouldn't have a chance against the Serb.After entering the clay season without a title won in 2024, Djokovic's clay swing started nicely as the world No. 1 made the Monte Carlo Masters semifinal - but then his 2024 woes reappeared and he lost t
  
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• Iga Swiatek issues brutal statement on how big pressure she can feel at times

  24-05-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek admits she sometimes feels like "the whole weight of Poland on my shoulders" as the Polish tennis superstar also reveals she never envisioned that by becoming a tennis player she would also become such a major public figure in her country. Swiatek, who will be celebrating her 23rd birthday on May 31st, is now widely considered one of the best athletes in her country and her outstanding success has led to tennis becoming much more popular in Poland over the last couple of years.&
  
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• Slam legend offers brutal reality on Rafael Nadal's French Open title chances

  24-05-2024 01:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Todd Woodbridge acknowledges Rafael Nadal's French Open success is something "extraordinary" but the former 22-time Grand Slam champion across men's and mixed doubles also notes it will be "pretty tough" for the Spaniard to win it all at Roland Garros this year considering his current situation.After Nadal's return from hip surgery didn't go as targeted at the start of 2024, the former world No. 1 was able to start his clay season in Barcelona in mid-April despite probably still not being fully
  
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• Ana Ivanovic fires warning to Novak Djokovic's competition ahead of French Open

  24-05-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic has warned Novak Djokovic's competition that the 37-year-old Serb is "still the strongest contestant" to win it all at Roland Garros this year.Following a shaky start to the season and not managing to win a title through the opening three months, Djokovic's struggles continued during the clay season as well. And it all culminated after Djokovic suffered a shock 2-6 3-6 loss to Alejandro Tabilo in the Rome third round as that loss raised major doubts and con
  
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• Louisville police to investigate Scheffler's arrest

  23-05-2024 23:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  One day after the originally scheduled first court appearance of Scottie Scheffler, following his arrest last Friday before the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, which will finally take place on June 2 to allow the player to participate in the Charles Schwab Invitational starting this Thursday, the city police announced that they will investigate the circumstances of the arrest, which may have procedural defects that could undermine the case
  
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• The first albatross of the year for Sam Jones

  23-05-2024 23:53 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The New Zealander Sam Jones surprised with an excellent start at the Soudal Open, part of the DP World Tour, held at Rinkven International in Antwerp, Belgium, by carding a 62 (nine under par), with Spaniard Nacho Elvira, shooting a 64, sharing second place.Sam Jones, resultsAn uncommon 'albatross' (-3) on the 17th hole (a par 5 covered in just two strokes), seven birdies, and a bogey marked Jones' impressive round. At 27 years old, this is his first season on the DP World Tour (formerly the Eur
  
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• Jessica Pegula withdraws from the Roland Garros, missing her first Slam since 2019

  23-05-2024 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Roland Garros loses one of its protagonists; Jessica Pegula announced through an Instagram post that she withdrew from the Parisian Slam to focus on recovering from the injury that has been tormenting her for weeks. Jessica will thus miss her first Slam since 2019; in fact, the US tennis player had been playing all the Majors constantly and consecutively for almost five years.🇺🇸 Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from Roland Garros and misses her first Grand Slam since 2019.The Ame
  
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• Matteo Berrettini issues sad announcement amid working on comeback

  23-05-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world No. 6 Matteo Berrettini has announced that he is pulling out of the French Open because he is still "not quite ready for multiple five-set matches" despite doing his best as the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up will now focus on the grass season try to be fully ready for his favorite part of the season. After struggling with multiple injuries last year and concluding his 2023 season after the US Open due to an ankle issue, Berrettini returned to action in March at the Phoenix Chal
  
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• LET, the Jabra Ladies Open 2024 in France

  23-05-2024 21:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Ladies European Tour is set to make a stop in France for the Jabra Ladies Open, scheduled from May 23rd to 25th, featuring 54 holes at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains. Virginia Elena Carta and Alessandra Fanali will be competing on the course, which will later host a Major, the Amundi Evian Championship, from July 11th to 14th. They are returning to the field after a brief rest.Let, scheduleAlthough the top four ranked players are absent from the field, there are still many com
  
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• Novak Djokovic makes deeply honest admission after notching win on 37th birthday

  23-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic admitted his birthday would have probably been ruined with a Geneva loss but the world No. 1 avoided that scenario and ended up having a great birthday.On Wednesday, Djokovic turned 37 and also made his debut on the clay courts of Geneva with a 6-3 6-3 win over Yannick Hanfmann. After the match, the organizers surprised Djokovic with something they specially organized as the record 24-time Grand Slam champion was gifted with a birthday cake while the entire stadium sang happy
  
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• Golfers arrested: Scheffler like Tiger Woods

  23-05-2024 20:46 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The image of Scottie Scheffler, arrested and taken away by the police, has gone viral worldwide, shocking golf enthusiasts and capturing the media's attention on a reality that, although less known, is not isolated in the world of sports. Golfers, synonymous with elegance and discipline, have seen their image overshadowed by the shadow of the law on more than one occasion.Scottie Scheffler, newsOne of the earliest cases dates back to the 1930s when Jack McGurn, better known as Machine Gun Jack,
  
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• Jordan Spieth Voices Concerns Over Golf Negotiation Rumors

  23-05-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jordan Spieth, one of the more intriguing names on the golf scene, spoke about the negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi PIF, hoping that this story can finally come to an end. Since the beginning of these negotiations, various rumors and stories have emerged, but what fans are most interested in is whether an agreement will soon be reached. Judging by everything that's happening, a deal doesn't seem like a realistic option. Jordan Spieth recently shifted focus to rumors about players
  
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• French Open Men’s Draw: Nadal Nightmare Match With Zverev; Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner Favorites

  23-05-2024 20:02 via tennis-x.com
  The men's French Open draw is out!
  
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• Barbara Schett chooses Djokovic and Nadal for the Roland Garros

  23-05-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In an exclusive interview for SuperTennis, former player and Eurosport commentator Barbara Schett talked about the upcoming Roland Garros, explaining how Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal should not be underestimated by young people like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The young Spaniard and the young Italian arrive in Paris after weeks spent more out than on the court, due to their respective forearm and hip injuries. The two are expected to play, but there is uncertainty about their physical c
  
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• Connors said the Roland Garros 2024 is the best chance for Zverev's generation

  23-05-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic © Getty Images Sport - Julian Finney
   During the recent episode of Advantage Connors podcast, the former US legend and his son Brett analyzed what could happen at the Roland Garros. Jimmy Connors explained how this edition of the French Open is also a great opportunity for Alexander Zverev's generation to win the tournament, considering how the conditions of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal leave room for possible Parisian surprises."Now, with Federer gone, Nadal injured
  
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• Naomi Osaka reveals what changed after motherhood

  23-05-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Being a mother forced me to look at life differently. I know a lot of people probably think I retired that year, but it made me so much more grateful for the sport and, in turn, made me realize that there there are so many possibilities outside of tennis. I realized that I still love playing tennis." After last year's absence due to pregnancy, Naomi Osaka will return to play the Roland Garros, taking advantage of the protected ranking. The Japanese woman, in an interview with The Guardian,
  
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• Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev set Roland Garros R1 thriller!

  23-05-2024 16:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Two years after their incredible semi-final, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev will fight in the Roland Garros first round! The tennis gods decided to pair two great rivals at the beginning of the event, setting their second Court Philippe-Chatrier clash. Nadal entered Roland Garros with a protected ranking after playing only six tournaments since the start of 2023, struggling with injuries and missing many tournaments. The king of clay is probably playing his last Roland Garros, hoping for a go
  
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• French Open Women’s Draw: Favorite Swiatek Could Face Osaka, Collins, Gauff; Sabalenka-Rybakina SF

  23-05-2024 16:43 via tennis-x.com
  A quick look at the French Open women's draw.
  
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• Roger Federer could attend Rafael Nadal's matches at the Roland Garros

  23-05-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roger Federer is currently in Paris for a special event of his sponsor UNIQLO and was the special guest at the inauguration of a tennis court in La Courneuve, north of Paris. The Swiss spent time with young people, playing tennis with them and still showing exceptional shots. Roger, however, could remain in Paris in the next few days, to watch the matches of his historic rivals Novak Djokovic and, above all, Rafa Nadal on the Philippe Chatrier. Nothing is certain yet, but could Roger's presence
  
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• Nadal draws No. 4 Zverev to start French farewell

  23-05-2024 15:53 via espn.com
  
  Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field after all, and the 14-time champion was set up for a challenging first-round matchup against Alexander Zverev.
  
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• Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka on course for blockbuster early clash at French Open

  23-05-2024 15:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka are on the course for an early French Open showdown as the Parisian crowd will likely have a chance to watch two multiple Grand Slam champions clash against each other in the second round.Today, the French Open released the main draw of the men's and women's events as defending champion Swiatek starts against a qualifier, while former world No. 1 Osaka will be taking on world No. 48 Lucia Bronzetti. Regardless of which qualifier Swiatek plays in the first round,
  
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• Ferrero predicts Carlos Alcaraz's victory at Roland Garros

  23-05-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz will play the Roland Garros after overcoming the forearm injury that has tormented him in recent weeks. Although the Spanish player's physical condition may not be at the top, he is still among the favorites to win the Parisian Slam final.Carlos Alcaraz© Julian Finney / Staff Getty Images Sport His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has no doubts; he is convinced that Alcaraz will win the Roland Garros, if not this year then in the future. The Spaniard's coach believes that Carli
  
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• Diego Dedura-Palomero writes Challenger history at 16

  23-05-2024 13:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Diego Dedura-Palomero, 16, wrote history at the Schwaben Open Challenger in Augsburg. The young German made a successful Challenger debut, toppling Daniel Dutra da Silva 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 in two hours and 28 minutes. Thus, Dedura-Palomero became the first player born in 2008 to win a Challenger match. The youngster trailed 7-6, 4-1 before embracing a notable comeback, prevailing in the second set and ousting a fellow qualifier in the decider to advance into the second round. The rain sent them
  
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• Pegula still recovering, withdraws from French

  23-05-2024 12:38 via espn.com
  
  World No. 5 Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the French Open as she continues to focus on her recovery from injuries.
  
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