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• Rome: Iga Swiatek struggles a bit but avoids going three-sets in tricky 3R match

  11-05-2024 13:07 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was in real danger of going into a three-setter with Yulia Putintseva but ultimately managed to turn the things around and get the job done in two sets. On Saturday afternoon, top-seeded Swiatek claimed a 6-3 6-4 win over world No. 41 Putintseva to progress into the Rome round-of-16. In what was the fourth meeting between the two, Swiatek needed an hour and 46 minutes of play to get the job done and improve to 4-0 in her meetings versus the Kazakh.Now, Swiatek c
  
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• Sportsmanship Shines: Casper Ruud's Message of Support for Novak Djokovic

  05-06-2024 07:02 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Roland Garros quarter-final against Casper Ruud, withdrawing from the season's second Major due to an injury. Djokovic revealed a medial meniscus tear in his right knee, ending his Roland Garros campaign and losing the title he claimed a year ago. In a display of true sportsmanship, Ruud wished Djokovic a speedy recovery and expressed his hope to see him in action during the grass swing. Novak has been dealing with a problem in his knee for a co
  
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• The Major starter at the Memorial Tournament

  05-06-2024 06:42 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In a week, it will be the US Open, but this weekend marks the historic Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. The PGA Tour returns to the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club, an incredible course designed by champion Jack Nicklaus, for the seventh Signature Event of the season. This type of tournament has become routine, with a restricted field and a $20 million prize purse, no cuts, and guaranteed excitement with all the world's best players in action.Us Open, resultsWhen you say Muirfield, y
  
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• Jelena Djokovic reaction perfectly sums up another Novak Djokovic nerve-racking match

  05-06-2024 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jelena Djokovic perfectly understood what every Novak Djokovic fan was going through on Monday as the Serbian tennis star's wife funnily remarked they must figure out a way how to watch these dramatic matches without suffering a heart attack. On Monday, Djokovic was grinding and fighting on the court for just over four hours and 30 minutes before sealing a 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 over No. 23 seed Francisco Cerundolo. During the match, Djokovic battled a right knee issue and he was on the verge
  
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• Denis Shapovalov returns to Challengers after seven years and loses

  05-06-2024 05:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world no. 10 Denis Shapovalov reached the Roland Garros third round, falling to Hubert Hurkacz despite a decent effort. The Canadian turned his focus on grass and entered the Lexus Surbiton Trophy Challenger, his first event at that level since July 2017! Denis faced Aleksandar Vukic in the first round and suffered a 7-6, 6-3 defeat in an hour and 14 minutes. Shapovalov competed in Surbiton seven years ago, passing three qualifying rounds before falling to Jordan Thompson in the main draw
  
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• 'Upset' Stefanos Tsitsipas blames this for RG mixed dubs withdrawal with Paula Badosa

  05-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted he was "upset" over withdrawing from the French Open mixed doubles with Paula Badosa as the Greek tennis star said the Parisian weather was to "blame" for him and his girlfriend delaying their official mixed doubles debut. When Tsitsipas arrived in Paris, it was revealed that he was planning to play in all three competitions - the singles, men's doubles with his brother Petros Tsitsipas, and also mixed doubles with his girlfriend Badosa. But due to rainy wea
  
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• Yuka Saso triumphs in the U.S. Women's Open

  05-06-2024 04:39 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  At the end of four days marked by a delicate balance, it's Yuka Saso who clinches the U.S. Women’s Open (with a prize pool of 12 million dollars). The Japanese golfer triumphs in the historic Major, established back in 1946, thanks to a solid final round that allows her to maintain her lead on the leaderboard, taking advantage of the off day of her closest rivals.Yuka Saso, resultsSaso finishes the day with a solid -2 (5 birdies, 1 bogey, 1 double bogey), concluding the competition with a
  
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• Alexander Zverev gets brutally honest on his very late French Open thriller finish

  05-06-2024 03:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev had zero interest in complaining about finishing very late his French Open round-of-16 match versus Holger Rune as the German tennis star acknowledged that he would always choose to play late but win rather than to play early but lose in the end. In a match that started at 09:30 PM on Monday and finished after 01:30 AM the following day, No. 4 seed Zverev claimed a hard-fought 4-6 6-1 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-2 win over 13th-seeded Rune. For Zverev, it was his second consecutive
  
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• Charley Hull, golfer went viral for a cigarette

  05-06-2024 02:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A simple cigarette has sparked controversy for Charley Hull, changing the way golf has been discussed in recent days, pushing beyond the boundaries of our sport and becoming an icon in itself.The most talked-about scene came from Pennsylvania, where the US Women's Open concluded, won by Japanese golfer Yuka Saso. Charley Hull, 28 years old, hailing from Kettering, is ranked ninth in the Rolex World Ranking. With two victories on the LPGA Tour and three on the European circuit, she's a establishe
  
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• Top tennis journalist rips 'nonsense' Novak Djokovic conspiracy theory at French Open

  05-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim slammed a conspiracy theory claiming that Novak Djokovic faked an injury during his French Open round-of-16 win over Francisco Cerundolo as the top tennis sports journalist highlighted that it would make zero sense for the Serb to do that considering the circumstances he was in. On Monday, Djokovic easily won the opening set of his match versus Cerundolo but then started experiencing knee issues early in the second set. And during a conversation with a phys
  
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• Daniel Berger Reflects on Grayson Murray's Passing: 'What If I Could Have Said More?

  05-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The death of Grayson Murray has affected everyone in the world of golf, from former legends, fans of the sport to golfers currently competing on the big stage. Murray decided to commit suicide, having previously spoken about mental health issues. Murray also struggled with alcoholism, and a few months ago, he admitted to overcoming alcoholism and feeling much better than before. Murray's colleagues expressed sadness via social media after the news of his death, and some of them emphasized t
  
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• MacIntyre wins Canadian Open, McIlroy fourth

  05-06-2024 00:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Robert MacIntyre clinched his first career victory on the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open held in Hamilton, Ontario. The Scottish golfer totaled 264 strokes (-16), with rounds of 64, 66, 66, and 68. He edged out American Ben Griffin by one shot, who finished second with 265 (-15), and Frenchman Victor Perez, who placed third with 266 (-14).Robert MacIntyre, resultsRory McIlroy, the tournament's star and world number 3, tied for fourth place with South Korean Tom Kim, both at 267 (-13).MacIntyr
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz sets the Jannik Sinner Roland Garros blockbuster!

  05-06-2024 00:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz will compete in his second consecutive Roland Garros semi-final! The young Spaniard faced the former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-final and notched a rock-solid 6-3, 7-6, 6-4 victory in two hours and 15 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Thus, Alcaraz has advanced to his fifth semi-final from the previous six Majors he has entered, remaining on the course toward his third Major title. Carlos will meet the newly-crowned world no. 1 Jannik Sinner in Friday's semi-fina
  
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• Grayson Murray's Message to Jay Monahan Last Year Brings Tears to Many

  05-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It's been nine days since Grayson Murray's death, and the golf world is still in shock, struggling to accept the loss of the golfer who left a significant mark on the golf scene. The 30-year-old decided to take his own life after battling depression and anxiety for years. Recently, it seemed that Grayson was making progress and was on a good path to fully recover.In January of this year, he openly spoke about feeling much better, ready to achieve positive results in the golf scene. His death, as
  
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• Alcaraz blows past Tsitsipas, to face Sinner next

  04-06-2024 23:53 via espn.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz halted a mid-match comeback by Stefanos Tsitsipas to secure a 6-3 7-6(3) 6-4 win and set up a semifinal vs. the incoming world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
  
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• Alcaraz sets up semi-final showdown with new No 1 Sinner

  04-06-2024 23:40 via skysports.com
  
  Jannik Sinner stepped up his bid for a second Grand Slam title by securing a a 6-2 6-4 7-6 (7-3) victory over Grigor Dimitrov to reach the French Open semi-finals.
  
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• Wilander crowns Sinner and Alcaraz: "They make us excited"

  04-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Establishing now who between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will win more is really difficult. They have very different mental approaches but, regardless of the differences, theirs is a dream rivalry for all of us. Tennis of the present and the future is in good hands , that's what matters: we will never get bored and we will continue to get excited."In an interview given to the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, former tennis star Mats Wilander expressed his opinion on the rivalry betwe
  
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• Teen phenom Mirra Andreeva gears up for the biggest match of her career

  04-06-2024 22:53 via espn.com
  
  Mirra Andreeva, 17, will face world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday. Could Andreeva pull off an upset?
  
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• Xander Schauffele Frustrated with Jay Monahan: We Need a Leader

  04-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The PGA Tour commissioner hasn't exactly been a favorite figure in the world of golf, nor among PGA Tour players, though it appears he has been working on improving his image among players recently. Jay Monahan, after confirming negotiations between the PGA Tour and PIF (LIV Golf), sparked anger, as golfers were not previously informed that the PGA Tour and PIF would negotiate a merger. Monahan shortly thereafter had to take a break, due to the pressure and stress he experienced after annou
  
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• Scottie Scheffler Still Struggles to Move Past Incident Despite Dropped Charges

  04-06-2024 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Although it's been over a month since Scottie Scheffler ended up in custody for failing to obey traffic laws while rushing to his appearance at the PGA Championship, it's still a current topic. A few days ago, it was confirmed that charges were dropped against him. Scottie Scheffler had a misunderstanding with the police. The 27-year-old at one point didn't want to stop despite police signaling him to do so. After arriving at the golf club, Scheffler was asked several questions before being
  
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• A sad Novak Djokovic reveals the severity of his injury

  04-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tests showed a tear in the medial meniscus of the right knee: it was this injury that forced Novak Djokovic to withdraw from the Roland Garros. The tests gave this ruling which, in turn, issued a new sporting one: Jannik Sinner is the new ATP No.1. The beginning of a new era without the Big 3? Perhaps, because the great unknown now concerns Djokovic's next few months. Because there is a month left until the start of Wimbledon and then there will be the Paris 2024 Olympic Games."I am really sad t
  
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• Classy Sinner celebrates ATP No.1 with a beautiful message for Djokovic

  04-06-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The last few hours have marked a new rhythm in the history of tennis. A jolt that perhaps put an end (but who knows) to the era of the Big 3. I feel like I'm rereading the ending of The Lord of the Rings, when Galadriel said: "The age of the elves is over. The time has come for the dominion of men." Yes ok, I took too poetic license, bothering JRR Tolkien, but I see it as a parallelism: "The era of the Big 3 is over, the time has come for the Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz duopoly."For the first t
  
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• Iga Swiatek destroys Vondrousova: "Today was pretty straightforward"

  04-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The great fear faced in the memorable match against Naomi Osaka is now a distant memory on the horizon for Iga Swiatek. the Pole also got rid of Marketa Vondrousova, qualifying for the Roland Garros semi-finals. And on a court that has become a clay of conquest for the Polish player. Even today, the court told a clear story. After having given a very hard 6-0, 6-0 to Anastasia Potapova, Swiatek also literally destroyed the Wimbledon champion. The result speaks for itself: 6-0 6-2. A warning for
  
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• With Djokovic out, who will win the French Open title?

  04-06-2024 19:58 via espn.com
  
  On Tuesday, defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to a right knee injury. We rank the top contenders left in the field.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev reveals who will win the Roland Garros

  04-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "Statistically I would say that Novak Djokovic is suffering with his leg, so I don't know. Right now, looking at Novak dealing with this problem, I would say Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner, because they are playing well. Jannik had a difficult day on Sunday, but he recovered. Both have won a Slam and have experience, they are ATP No.2 and ATP No.3 So, in my opinion, Carlos or Jannik will win the tournament."On the sidelines of the elimination at the 4th round of the Roland Garros against Alex D
  
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• With Djokovic out, who will win the men's French Open title?

  04-06-2024 18:38 via espn.com
  
  On Tuesday, defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to a right knee injury. We rank the top contenders left in the field.
  
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• Newly-crowned world No. 1 Jannik Sinner reaches Roland Garros semi-final

  04-06-2024 18:11 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will become world no. 1 on Monday following Novak Djokovic's Roland Garros withdrawal. The Italian was in a great position to pass the Serb and conquer the ATP throne, and he will achieve that regardless of his Roland Garros run. Sinner is through to his first semi-final in Paris following a rock-solid 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 triumph over Grigor Dimitrov in two hours and 29 minutes. The Italian notched his third Major semi-final and extended his perfect streak on the most notable scene in 20
  
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• Tsitsipas challenges Alcaraz: "I want to start a great battle"

  04-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Today, after five defeats in as many matches played, Stefanos Tsitsipas will try to break the curse (or nightmare) that has affected the last months of his career. A nightmare with first and last name: Carlos Alcaraz. The last quarter-final to be played today at Roland Garros will see Carlitos and Stefanos face each other for the second consecutive year, in Paris. The Spaniard dominated the match in 2023 and, in general, sensationally dominated in head-to-head matches, giving his Greek rival a t
  
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• Djokovic pulls out of French Open: Will he be fit for Wimbledon?

  04-06-2024 18:00 via skysports.com
  
  World No 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open ahead of his quarter-final match due to a knee injury.
  
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• Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee

  04-06-2024 17:22 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from his French Open quarterfinal against Casper Ruud due to the knee injury he aggravated in his fourth round win.40005344
  
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