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• Rafael Nadal: 'They signed me when I still didn't even have...'

  26-10-2021 14:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is concerned about the serve trend in today's game. Nadal believes that the players are getting bigger and the serve is getting faster. If he continues to tend that way, Nadal worries that matches will be decided solely on service. "I think we have to think about service at some point," he told Japanese sports magazine Number. “Because the players are getting bigger and the service is getting faster and faster. If someone does not find a smart solut
  
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• Taylor Fritz endures another United Cup marathon. Will his knee hold up?

  06-01-2026 02:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  After falling to Sebastian Baez in the first match, Taylor Fritz scored his first victory of the new season at the United Cup.World no. 6 prevailed over Jaume Munar 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 in three hours and 13 minutes to keep the USA alive against Spain.🇺🇸ABD 1⃣ - 1⃣ İspanya🇪🇸🇺🇸Taylor Fritz, 🇪🇸Jaume Munar'ı oldukça zorlu bir mücadelenin sonunda 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(6) ile yenerek ABD'yi eşleşmede tutuyor
  
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• Rory McIlroy explains why fan abuse changed on the last day of the Ryder Cup

  06-01-2026 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rory McIlroy was one of the main targets of fans at the last Ryder Cup. The Northern Irish golfer was the main weapon of his team, which is why the Americans did everything to confuse him and create additional problems, not only for him, but also for the entire team. However, the Europeans showed character and courage and despite this managed to start the tournament furiously and finish in style.Rory McIlroy has commented many times on the unpleasant atmosphere at the Ryder Cup, admitting that t
  
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• Raducanu loses in season debut at United Cup

  06-01-2026 01:59 via espn.com
  Emma Raducanu was able to make a belated season debut for Great Britain at the United Cup but suffered a first ever loss to Maria Sakkari.
  
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• Venus Williams had message for Serena Williams before teaming up with Elina Svitolina

  06-01-2026 01:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Venus Williams had a lighthearted message for Serena Williams before teaming up with Elina Svitolina as the 45-year-old hoped that her younger sister "would not be jealous."In December, it was confirmed that the American seven-time Grand Slam champion would start her 2026 season in Auckland.However, after the Auckland doubles draw was also released over the weekend, it was revealed that the 45-year-old would play in the doubles event as well. The former world No. 1 agreed to share the same side
  
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• Golf course sold out all its green fees for 2026

  06-01-2026 00:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  The online green fee sales platform for this course was overwhelmed by demand. Put on sale on December 31st, all tee times vanished in no time, and the owner released a statement a few hours later explaining that they had all been sold!Golf, feesWhat began as a simple idea from a farmer who became the course's owner, in partnership with a team of promising golf designers, has generated incredible enthusiasm among golfers.Designed in the middle of nowhere by relatively unknown architects (Rob Col
  
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• Alexander Zverev unleashes frustration: 'He can not walk, but he serves at 230 km/h'

  06-01-2026 00:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  Alexander Zverev experienced his first loss of the season at the United Cup against Hubert Hurkacz.The German suffered a 6-3, 6-4 defeat in 82 minutes and expressed his frustration after the opening set.Sin respuestas😵‍💫Alexander🇩🇪 no supo qué hacer en su partido ante Hubert Hurkacz🇵🇱 en la #UnitedCup“¿Por qué no estoy sacando? lleva dos putos años sin jugar, y está sacando a 230 km/h”pic.twitter.c
  
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• Eddie Pepperell: Mickelson may have missed chance to become top commentator

  06-01-2026 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Golf fans were not thrilled when Phil Mickelson joined LIV Golf. The legend of this sport has been building his career on the PGA Tour for years and was an important figure in the most prestigious tournament, but the offer he received from LIV Golf was difficult to accept.Phil Mickelson thus became one of the most controversial figures in the world of golf, and three years after his decision, he is still part of the discussions surrounding that league. Eddie Pepperell, the famous golfer, sa
  
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• Emma Navarro gets real on receiving less attention than other American WTA stars

  05-01-2026 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  Emma Navarro says she zero issues with flying under the radar as that is actually her preferred place. In 2024, the American enjoyed a breakthrough year after winning her first WTA title in Hobart - making her maiden Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open - and breaking into the top-10 for the first time.When the 2024 season finished, Navarro was ranked at No. 8 in the world and she was the third-best-ranked American female tennis player - only behind Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.However, aft
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open under microscope - No Ferrero, no safety net?

  05-01-2026 23:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the Australian Open facing an unfamiliar scenario.World no. 1 will compete at Majors without Juan Carlos Ferrero seating in his coaching box for the first time.FerreroFedererAlcarazThree tennis heavyweights sitting together for the #RolexShanghaiMasters final 🤩 pic.twitter.com/nkj6PQ8UPO— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 13, 2024One of the most successful player-coach duos of modern tennis stopped at the end of 2025, with Carlos continuing
  
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• Emma Raducanu opens up on working with Rafael Nadal’s ex-coach in 2026

  05-01-2026 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Emma Raducanu is one of the greatest talents in the world of tennis and most hope that the young Briton will show the level of play expected of her.Even as a teenager, she showed that she is one of the most talented names in the world of women's tennis, but unfortunately, her career went downhill and Emma Raducanu had to make an effort over the past year to win again and show her potential.First of all, last year the young Briton appointed a new coach, Francisco Roig, which has proved to be the
  
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• Djokovic withdraws from Australia Open tuneup

  05-01-2026 22:36 via espn.com
  Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition.
  
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• Reason why Novak Djokovic's latest decision is not cause for concern

  05-01-2026 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic was supposed to play an official tournament before the 2026 Australian Open, but he changed his mind.The former world number 1 was supposed to be a key player at the Adelaide ATP 250, which will take place the week before the Happy Slam, but announced today that he will be unable to attend because he is not physically ready.“To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately, I’m not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week,” said Djo
  
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• Jim Courier impressed as Felix Auger-Alliassime fires early warning

  05-01-2026 22:07 via tennisworldusa.org
  Felix Auger-Aliassime was barely ranked in the top-30 last summer. After a brilliant closure to the season, he cracked the top-5 for the first time.The Canadian played his first match as a top-5 player against Zhizhen Zhang at the United Cup. Felix nails the skyhook 🎯@felixtennis #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/Egxs0ClQMI— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 15, 2025The favorite scored a 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 27 minutes. Jim Courier liked Felix's performance, praising his attacki
  
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• ATP ace Stefanos Tsitsipas has already set his goal for 2026

  05-01-2026 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to shine this season, and his first performances at the United Cup have been quite impressive.The former world number 3 knows that 2026 is an important year for his career and cannot afford to make any more mistakes, given that he has significantly distanced himself from the top spots in the ATP rankings and from the goals he had at the beginning of his career.The Greek ace has struggled more than expected to process certain changes and has sunk into a serious crisis, ex
  
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• LIV Golf 2026: Who’s in, Who’s out, and Who renewed

  05-01-2026 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  LIV Golf enters its 5th season with significant changes. The most significant is certainly the change in format from 54 to 72 holes, and the increase in the number of players from 54 to 57. Numerous changes were introduced with the aim of rewarding players and improving their ranking on the Official World Golf Ranking. This situation creates additional motivation and satisfaction among the players.The leaders of LIV Golf revealed strong ambitions for this season, but are aware that the departure
  
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• Amanda Anisimova reflects on growth after 2025 season

  05-01-2026 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Amanda Anisimova had a great season in 2025. The young American tennis player had several highlights, and certainly the victory against Jelena Ostapenko and winning her first WTA 1000 title was a key moment for her. Anisimova even reached the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open, and fans could not hide their enthusiasm for her season.In an interview with the media, Amanda shared her enthusiasm for the games and said that she experienced many different things during the season. Although every ten
  
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• Angelo Binaghi reveals huge anecdote about Jannik Sinner

  05-01-2026 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jannik Sinner is preparing to begin a season as a star, and the signs are encouraging.The world number 2 finished last season in the best possible way, losing only one match after the US Open and winning the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second year in a row. Thus, the Italian ace has closed the gap between him and Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings to just 550 points, and he will try to overtake the 22-year-old Spaniard in the early months of the new year.The 24-year-old from Sesto Pusteria
  
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• ATP legend warns Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the Australian Open

  05-01-2026 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz will not play any official tournaments to prepare for the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam tournament he still has to compete in.The current world number 1 must defend a 550-point lead over his rival Jannik Sinner, who played incredibly well in the latter part of last season and won the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second year in a row.The 22-year-old Spaniard has never advanced beyond the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park and will have to defend 900 points, unlike the Ital
  
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• Daniil Medvedev's first test sends positive signals

  05-01-2026 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Daniil Medvedev's 2026 season has started very convincingly, as he looks forward to facing more formidable rivals.The former world number 1 made his debut at the Brisbane ATP 250 and delivered a brilliant performance against Hungarian veteran Marton Fucsovics, who isn't going through the best period of his career and has been on a downward slope for some time.The feeling is that the Russian ace has serious intentions this year and wants to return to the top of the ATP rankings, despite knowing f
  
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• Breaking: Novak Djokovic withdraws from Adelaide

  05-01-2026 18:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  World no. 4 Novak Djokovic will not compete at next week's ATP 250 event in Adelaide. The Serb announced his withdrawal and cited insufficient physical recovery from an injury from the closing stages of 2025.Throwback when Novak Djokovic last played in Adelaide in 2023 Absolute masterclass from 36 year old🙌Mid match drama,heated moments we couldn’t have asked more than this🥵Novak saved championship point to win the title🏆Both played well but is mental Beast
  
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• TGL moves beyond tradition with innovative holes

  05-01-2026 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Most fans had mixed emotions when it came to TGL. The high-tech golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has caused some skepticism in the golf world. While on the one hand there were those who firmly supported such a project believing it to be the future of golf, old golf fans seemed to be skeptical of such an idea. Nevertheless, the first season proved to be a successful undertaking, therefore the organizers of TGL wanted to present additional innovations by this year that will
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas sets ambitious goal for 2026 after tough 2025 season

  05-01-2026 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Stefanos Tsitsipas is not satisfied with last season. Although it was expected that the Greek tennis player would make great progress on the ATP rankings, he fell from 11th to 36th place. The Greek tennis player has not shown his level in a large number of tournaments, but the strong start of 2026 gives indications that this year could be predestined for his success. The Greek tennis player defeated Shintaro Mochizuki at the United Cup.In a conversation with the media, the famous tennis pla
  
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• United Cup: Emma Raducanu takes to court today but loses and fails to save GB

  05-01-2026 16:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Emma Raducanu managed to hit the court today and make some noise on the court, but didn't start her year with a win after Maria Sakkari registered a 6-3 3-6 6-1 win in their United Cup match.On Sunday, the 2021 US Open champion withdrew from her match against Naomi Osaka just before the match. Later, it was revealed that it was due to a foot issue.After Raducanu didn't play in Great Britain's opening win against Japan, her participation in the Greece was a big doubt. A big blow for #UnitedC
  
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• Highlights: Raducanu suffers defeat to Sakkari on tennis return

  05-01-2026 16:43 via skysports.com
  
  Highlights of the United Cup match between Great Britain's Emma Raducanu and Greece's Maria Sakkari.
  
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• Draper set to make return to action from injury in GB Davis Cup tie

  05-01-2026 16:12 via skysports.com
  
  Latest news around British No 1 Jack Draper as he prepares to make his return to action in February.
  
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• Raducanu suffers first ever loss to Sakkari on tennis return at United Cup

  05-01-2026 15:59 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu suffered defeat on her return to action on Monday as Greece's Maria Sakkari beat her 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the United Cup, live on Sky Sports Tennis.
  
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• Jakub Mensik edges Casper Ruud at United Cup

  05-01-2026 15:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jakub Mensik needed over nine months to grab a top-20 victory. The young Czech faced Casper Ruud at the United Cup and prevailed 7-5, 7-6 in two hours and eight minutes.Hard. Fought. 😤Jakub Mensik gets a first Top 20 win since April, beating Ruud 7-5 7-6 at the #UnitedCup! pic.twitter.com/5w0FKHCHh1— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 5, 2026The two great rivals fought well at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Ruud kept fighting and created a set point in the tie break before Mensik de
  
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• Holger Rune reveals timeline for return to court after Achilles injury

  05-01-2026 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Holger Rune still seems to be causing a lot of attention, and fans are wondering when the Danish tennis player will return to tennis. One of the most promising tennis players suffered a fracture of the proximal part of the Achilles tendon at the Stockholm Open, and after a successful operation, fans are wondering when he will return.Holger Rune gave a new update regarding his recovery in an interview with Marca, especially about the moment when the injury occurred. Holger describes this experien
  
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• Miguel Tabuena defies odds, opts for LIV Golf Promotions over PGA Tour Q School

  05-01-2026 14:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  LIV Golf leaders have openly shown their desire to hire well-known names from the world of golf many times so far. Their goal so far has been to hire not only big names, but also talents with serious potential.Filipino golfer Miguel Tabuena was someone who was expected to go the traditional PGA Tour Qualifying School route, but the Filipino defied all odds after opting to play in the LIV Promotions tournament, which awards wildcard positions for the 2026 LIV League. In an interview with the
  
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