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• Sabalenka strolls into Rome semi-finals

  15-05-2024 16:13 via skysports.com
  
  Aryna Sabalenka had little trouble in defeating Latvian ninth seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 to reach the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finals on Wednesday.
  
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• Andy Roddick reflects on Jannik Sinner's current status

  11-06-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Patrick Mouratoglou posted new content on his very active Instagram account and analyzed the match valid for access to the Roland Garros final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The well-known coach believes that the Spaniard technically played one of the worst matches of his career and that only mental strength allowed him to get back into the match after a complicated start.Mouratoglou also acknowledged that a Sinner in total control felt cramps quite early due to suboptimal physical pr
  
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• Mauresmo under attack for the few women's matches in the evening session

  10-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  For Amelie Mauresmo it must have been a very complicated Roland Garros, considering the hail of criticism that hit the tournament board. One of these would concern a delicate issue such as the gender gap. No women's match was included in the eleven evening sessions of the Parisian Fortnight from the first Sunday of the tournament to last Wednesday when the match between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur put an end to the scheduled matches at 8.15pm. Mauresmo, in the usual press conference orga
  
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• Dominic Thiem reveals glimpses of after-farewell plans

  10-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Dominic Thiem has decided to give his farewell to tennis by the end of 2024. News that has shocked fans of the 30-year-old who has decided to retire due to the exhausting and unsolvable physical problems that have affected his career since the victory at the 2020 US Open. In an interview with Tennis Sweet Spot, Thiem revealed his farewell plans, sharing his emotions and feelings about him."I trained hard for a few weeks, then wrist problems arrived, it was clear that I had to make that decision.
  
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• Anthony Kim and Brandel Chamblee's Argument Surprises Many

  10-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Brandel Chamblee is known as one of the biggest critics of the LIV Golf and the system that prevails there. Chamblee has often emphasized LIV Golf in his career, dissatisfied with what they are doing. Anthony Kim, a man who has been absent from the golf scene for a long time and recently returned, reacted to Chamblee's statements. Kim chose LIV Golf as the Tour where he will continue his career upon returning to the world of golf. During one of his appearances on a podcast, Kim openly criti
  
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• Toni Nadal pays tribute to Carlos Alcaraz

  10-06-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev is certainly disappointed. Second Slam final and second defeat. Again in 5 sets, just like at the 2020 Us Open against Dominic Thiem. The German tennis player is very clear about what was the difference between him and Carlos Alcaraz.“The intensity with which Carlos plays tennis,” Zverev said, “is different than the others. Success in Rome and the final in Paris lost: however, Zverev is in a different frame of mind from his first Slam final."I feel I did well t
  
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• McEnroe shocks: "Alcaraz is better then Federer, Nadal and Djokovic at 21"

  10-06-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Three Slam titles at 21 years old, on three different surfaces. Numbers, data and statistics say that Carlos Alcaraz is predestined, the one who will take over the legacy of the Big 3. The victory at Roland Garros certified this.John McEnroe talked about Alcaraz after the Paris victory, crowning the young Spaniard and highlighting how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were not so strong and complete at 21 years old."For me Alcaraz is better than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak
  
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• Rafael Nadal Congratulates Carlos Alcaraz: Spain's Legacy Continues

  10-06-2024 20:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Roland Garros title at 21, becoming the youngest champion in Paris since Rafael Nadal in 2007! Nadal, who lost in the opening round in Paris for the first time, praised his young compatriot and congratulated him on his third Major title. Alcaraz became the seventh Spanish Roland Garros champion in the Open era, extending the legacy of the greatest clay-court nation. Carlos lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's semi-final in Paris and changed that last
  
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• Conor Niland: 'Novak Djokovic is a victim of bad timing'

  10-06-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Is a new king ready to inherit Rafael Nadal's domination? Carlos Alcaraz has achieved one of the dreams he revealed he had since he was a child: winning Roland Garros, following in the footsteps of his compatriot idol.A feat achieved in this edition of the Parisian tournament, with the Spaniard who was able to win the last two decisive matches, coming back from 1-2 against both Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. The young Iberian has shown that he has something more on clay than his direct oppo
  
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• Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz could play together in Hamburg

  10-06-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are two tennis players who have conquered Roland Garros before they even turned 22 since 2000: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Today, the phenomenon from El Palmar entered through the main entrance into that club that had its only member until a few hours ago, his idol.alcaraz nadal©
   It is precisely by following the exploits of Nadal - who has triumphed in Paris fourteen times - that Alcaraz began to watch Roland Garros with passion, dreaming of one day being able to compete on
  
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• Paula Badosa confessed: "They write to me about everything on social media"

  10-06-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The use of social media overexposes tennis players to unpleasant situations. The most irritating and rude users have no problem addressing the athletes with rude and rude words. Paula Badosa is one of the tennis players who receives more comments on her social media posts and they are not always flattering comments. In addition to the tennis issue, there are several issues relating to the Spanish tennis player, who has been in difficulty in recent months due to constant physical problems. Paula
  
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• Dart calls out umpire in loss to defending champ Boulter

  10-06-2024 18:13 via skysports.com
  
  Harriet Dart offered to bet the umpire £50,000 she was right about a disputed line call in her ill-tempered defeat to British team-mate Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open.
  
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• Juan Carlos Ferrero reveals Carlos Alcaraz's next goal

  10-06-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Under the Eiffel Tower, in a setting as striking as it is evocative, Carlos Alcaraz played his first international tournament at the age of 12. Through that experience and the feats that turned his idol Rafael Nadal into a legend in Paris, the Spaniard fell in love with Roland Garros and clay court tennis.After each school day, Alcaraz would rush home to turn on the television and enjoy hours of intense battles on Court Philippe-Chatrier and Court Suzanne-Lenglen. At night, with his head on the
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz: The crowning of a new 'King of Clay' at the French Open

  10-06-2024 17:22 via skysports.com
  
  With Carlos Alcaraz clinching his maiden French Open title, the tennis world is witnessing the changing of the guard and a new 'King of Clay'.
  
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• Emma Raducanu recounts being bedridden 12 months ago and using mobility scooter

  10-06-2024 17:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu has confirmed that she is feeling "really healthy" at the moment but admits it feels "surreal" to remember that around this time a year ago she was bedridden and only able to move when using a mobility scooter.Last May, Raducanu had three surgeries in 15 days after she had procedures on both wrists, as well as her left ankle. Since both of Raducanu's wrists were operated on, she couldn't use crutches early in her recovery because that would be putting pressure on her wrists. And ri
  
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• Tiger Woods' Caddie on the 2008 US Open and Woods' Incredible Response to Warnings

  10-06-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods was known for his remarkable strength on the golf course, a quality that defined his career despite enduring numerous injuries along the way. Perhaps one of the most memorable displays of his determination came during the 2008 US Open.Entering the competition with not one, but two stress fractures in his tibia and a knee in need of surgery, Woods was in huge pain. His former caddie, Steve Williams, revealed the extent of Tiger's suffering, emphasizing the challenges he faced.While do
  
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• Raducanu ready to motor after mobility scooter issues

  10-06-2024 16:57 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu has to remind herself she needed a mobility scooter this time last year as she prepares for her latest career reboot.
  
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• Novak Djokovic's surgeon raises doubt over his Wimbledon return

  10-06-2024 16:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic underwent an arthroscopy of the right knee last Wednesday in Paris, forcing him to withdraw from Roland Garros and say goodbye to the title and the ATP throne. The procedure, performed by Dr. Antoine Gerometta, addressed a meniscus issue. Following the surgery, Djokovic was discharged from the hospital and has since returned home to begin his recovery. The 24-time Major champion is set to start rehabilitation exercises on Tuesday, facing a race against time to be fit for the third
  
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• The worst Roland Garros ever: tennis without Big 3 is depressing, still...

  10-06-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  One word sums up the Roland Garros 2024: demodè. There were some emotions, but in general I feel like saying that the 2024 edition of the Roland Garros was one of the worst ever, especially as regards the men's tournament. For several reasons. The first is now becoming a constant in the Parisian Fortnight and concerns the weather.In the first week we all saw what happened. Incessant rain and few matches, all obviously under the retractable roofs of the Philippe Chatrier and the Suzan
  
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• Jannik Sinner dethrones Novak Djokovic as 29th world No. 1!

  10-06-2024 15:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner is spending his first week as world no. 1, becoming the 29th player on the ATP throne since 1973! The 22-year-old Italian has been the most consistent player in the previous 12 months, dethroning Novak Djokovic after Roland Garros and starting his reign as the world's best player. Jannik raised his level following an early Roland Garros defeat last year, reaching the Wimbledon semi-final and setting his eyes on the rivals in front of him. The Italian is 33-3 in 2024, leading the AT
  
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• Scottie Scheffler's Victory at Memorial Thrills Golf World

  10-06-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler's journey in the world of golf has been nothing short of amazing, captivating fans, legends, and experts alike with his unique talent and focus. Throughout the years, he has consistently demonstrated an incredible ability to perform under pressure, earning him admiration and respect from all corners of the golfing world.His recent triumph at the Memorial only serves to his greatness on the course. In the final round of the 2024 Memorial, Scottie Scheffler shoots a final-round 2
  
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• Zverev crowned Alcaraz: "He's a beast, he's an animal"

  10-06-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev must be proud of his Roland Garros. Indeed, he must be happy of having played the last four weeks in a psycho-physical state bordering on perfection, if we consider the victory in Rome. The defeat at the Parisian Major in the final against Carlos Alcaraz is obviously painful, but the German must look at it as a starting point. A point that sees him among the best in the Tour on clay-courts. And not only. Second Slam final and second defeat. Also this time in 5 sets, exactly
  
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• Draper beats Ofner to start grass-court season with victory

  10-06-2024 14:00 via skysports.com
  
  Great Britain's Jack Draper beat Austria's Sebastian Ofner 7-6 7-6 at the Stuttgart Open to start his grass-court season with victory.
  
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• Sinner succeeds Djokovic at No. 1 in ATP rankings

  10-06-2024 13:07 via espn.com
  
  Jannik Sinner made his debut at No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday, moving up one spot to replace the injured Novak Djokovic there.
  
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• Negotiations continue between PGA and PIF

  10-06-2024 13:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In an official statement released by the PGA Tour, negotiations between the US Circuit and officials from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, the primary financial supporter of the LIV Golf, are ongoing. An important meeting took place in New York on Friday, June 7, with the notable presence of Tiger Woods.Pga, situationExactly one year and one day after the official announcement of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, d
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz shatters every record and rewrites history

  10-06-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tennis is a bit like mathematics: numbers and statistics are not debatable, but they provide certain and real data, as we know well and as Carlos Alcaraz, new Roland Garros champion, knows well.Carlitos is the second youngest player in the Open Era to have won all of his first three Slam finals in men's singles. Before him there is only Bjorn Borg, who achieved this milestone at the age of 20 years and 27 days.2 - Carlos Alcaraz (21 years and 35 days) is the second youngest player in the Open Er
  
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• Nasa Hataoka disqualified for exceeding time

  10-06-2024 11:59 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Japanese golfer Nasa Hataoka was disqualified on Saturday at the conclusion of the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The referees reproached her for taking too long to find her ball on her last hole, thus signing an incorrect scorecard.Since the rule changed (Rule 18.2a 1) in 2019, reducing the time allowed for searching for a ball from 5 minutes to just 3, there have been instances, especially among amateur players, where the rule has been abused. Three minutes can pass quickly whe
  
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• Rafael Nadal embraces his career-worst clay-court streak!

  10-06-2024 11:49 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal has been the most dominant clay-courter in the Open era, notching a 479-49 score and lifting 63 ATP trophies on the slowest surface. Nadal played his first ATP match on clay in Mallorca 2002 at 15. Twenty-two years later, the king of clay is still active on his beloved surface, doing everything to regain composure following a severe hip injury that ruined his progress at the beginning of 2023. Alongside numerous records by his name, Rafa had never lost back-to-back clay-court matche
  
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• Casey Dellacqua: 'Novak Djokovic needs to get this injury right'

  10-06-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It has not been a tournament free of controversy. After Novak Djokovic's injury at Roland Garros, former world number one John McEnroe has spoken out, defending the 24-time Major champion by criticising the organisation of the French Major.The former American player, now a tennis commentator, believes that the tear of the medial meniscus in his right knee was due to the scheduling of matches by the three-time champion of the tournament, who retired after beating Francisco Cerúndolo in the
  
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• Murray brothers to play doubles together at Wimbledon for first time

  10-06-2024 10:44 via skysports.com
  
  Andy Murray and Jamie Murray will play together in the men's doubles at Wimbledon for the first time this summer.
  
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