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• Taylor Fritz rips ATP schedule with very hard words

  16-05-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "We play way too much. I've always said this. The season should be much shorter. For me it's not just a question of injuries. We travel way too much, more than ten months a year, and if we don't travel we train to prepare for the next tournament. From 18 to 30 our lives revolve around tennis."There is no peace for the choices made by ATP: criticism comes from all sides, especially regarding the new format of the ATP Masters 1000. One of the latest criticisms came from Taylor Fritz, as reported b
  
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• Jannik Sinner may have asked Anna Kalinskaya to marry him

  06-10-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner had many experiences in 2024, some very nice and some quite sad. On the tennis court, the Italian ace was almost unbeatable this season collecting a series of really incredible results. The 23-year-old from San Candido has rewritten every Italian tennis record, winning the Australian Open and the US Open demonstrating crazy mental strength even in the most difficult moments.The world number 1 has also won the Masters 1000 in Miami and Cincinnati, not to mention the triumphs at
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz admits: 'I'm not used to this'

  06-10-2024 12:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has collected a handful of ATP matches before turning 21 and a half! The incredible Spaniard has been a trailblazer for his 2003 generation and those born after, raising the bar high and accomplishing many things his coevals can only dream about. Alcaraz has played only four matches against the rivals born after him, calling it uncharted territory. Juncheng Shang, Mark Lajal and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard are the only rivals who battled against Carlos while being younger than him
  
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• Jannik Sinner gets another crazy milestone

  06-10-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner has added a new crazy milestone to his collection, after the victory in the 2nd round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters obtained against the Japanese Taro Daniel in straight sets.The young Italian has become the first player born after 2000 to reach 250 victories on the ATP Tour, almost in the same period in which Carlos Alcaraz reached 200 wins.Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot But not only that: the ATP No.1 has obtained the 60th success of the year, including
  
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• Novak Djokovic is constantly looking for a balanced life

  06-10-2024 11:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic won but did not shine at his debut in the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, where he returned to play five years later. The former world number 1 - who won this prestigious tournament four times (his last triumph dates back to 2018) - needed two tiebreaks to beat the young American Alex Michelsen in a match that risked getting very complicated in the last part. He will face Italian Flavio Cobolli or Swiss Stan Wawrinka in the next round.Novak Djokovic© @DjokerNole X account The
  
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• Reporter surprises Coco Gauff with one stat but that also brings up painful memory

  06-10-2024 10:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff was positively surprised to hear about her outstanding record in finals but that also instantly woke up some painful moments because her lone defeat in a title match came at a Grand Slam tournament. On Friday, the American tennis star staged a very impressive comeback after coming back from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa 4-6 6-4 6-2 and come one win away from winning the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. When the 20-year-old meets Karolina Muchova today, she will be pl
  
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• Lucas Pouille blasts Jannik Sinner, calls the Italian responsible for doping-issue

  06-10-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In an interview with Tennis Actu, the Frenchman Lucas Pouille has harshly attacked Jannik Sinner, after what happened around the Italian and his team in relation to the Clostebol doping-issue.According to what the Frenchman reported, every tennis player is responsible for everything that enters the body, even when the mistake could be made by one of the team members."We are lost in the different governing bodies. In addition to those that govern this sector, the tennis circuit already includes t
  
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• Jannik Sinner follows Alcaraz, Djokovic into Shanghai Masters R3

  06-10-2024 09:29 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Jannik Sinner made a winning start at the Shanghai Masters. The Italian faced Taro Daniel in the second round and ousted the Japanese 6-1, 6-4 in an hour and 17 minutes, joining Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in round three. Sinner served at 78% and landed 12 aces, dominating with his first serve and facing no break points. Daniel felt the pressure and could not endure it despite a solid effort in the second set. The lower-ranked player lost almost half of the points in his games,
  
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• Novak Djokovic gave honest analysis: "People expect me to always win"

  06-10-2024 08:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic beat the American Alex Michelsen in straight sets, qualifying for the 3rd round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters, five years after his last participation in the Chinese ATP Masters 1000 tournament.Novak Djokovic Introduced on court as the "GOAT".First time in history of any sports this has happened. Generational Greatness of the Goat.China loves Goat 🔥pic.twitter.com/BUUw97NH72— SK (@Djoko_UTD) October 5, 2024In the post-match media conference, the Serbian champion anal
  
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• Matt Fitzpatrick: "No to deal with PGA Tour"

  06-10-2024 05:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The phrases you don't expect when you least expect them.During the pre-match interviews of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Matt Fitzpatrick, defending champion of the tournament, shared his thoughts very directly."I think the Tour shouldn't have made an agreement with the PGA Tour""To be honest, I was quite furious at Wentworth when I found out that a handful of PGA Tour players were coming to play the tournament, and that at that point, not all the players who had retained
  
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• Olga Danilovic recounts her viral moment during Novak Djokovic's speech in Chinese

  06-10-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Olga Danilovic definitely didn't force a viral reaction she delivered during the United Cup as the 23-year-old says hearing Novak Djokovic speaking Chinese was "the highlight" of her time at the event. At the start of the 2024 season, the WTA world No. 97 made her United Cup. There, she got a chance to play in two mixed doubles matches with the record 24-time Grand Slam champion.On December 31st, Danilovic and Djokovic defeated China's Zheng Qinwen and Zhang Zhizhen 6-4 1-6 10-6. Later in t
  
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• Nick Kyrgios makes his feelings on Jannik Sinner crystal clear with latest shot

  06-10-2024 03:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A new update in the Jannik Sinner doping case has dropped, which led to Nick Kyrgios once again taking another shot at the Italian.Just as the world No. 1 was at the start of his Beijing campaign, he was notified by the WADA that they would appeal the ITIA's verdict in his doping case. In their statement, the world's biggest anti-doping agency shared that they would seek a one to two-year ban for the two-time Grand Slam champion. Seven days later, the CAS confirmed that they received the ap
  
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• Daniil Medvedev blasts Shanghai balls, makes shock claim when airing frustration

  06-10-2024 02:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev felt the need to call the supervisor very early into his opening Shanghai Masters match as the former world No. 1 complained that the balls used at the tournament were "not good enough" to be used on the pro level and also claimed that they were getting absolutely "destroyed" after just a couple of games.The Russian, seeded at No. 5, had a first-round bye before facing world No. 88 Thiago Seyboth Wild. While the Russian entered the match as the big favorite, he struggled early on
  
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• Porsche pulls brutal move on ambassador Emma Raducanu

  06-10-2024 00:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu has reportedly had a Porsche supercar "taken away" from her after she failed to live up to the expectations to the fullest. Following her historic 2021 US Open win when the Briton became the first-ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam, it didn't take long before she signed sponsorship deals with some of the world's most luxurious and prestigious brands - such as Dior, Tiffany & Co, etc.While her endorsement deal with Porsche didn't come as early as some others did, it still c
  
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• Franco Chimenti is dead, Italian golf in mourning

  06-10-2024 00:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  With great sorrow, the Italian Golf Federation announces the passing of its historic President, Professor Franco Chimenti. With his usual grace, on tiptoe, he left us at the age of 85. A point of reference for the entire movement, with foresight, vision, wisdom and tenacity he led the Italian Golf Federation for 22 years. Elected for the first time in 2002, he joined the CONI National Council of which he became a member of the Executive Board from 2004 to 2008 first and from 2012 to 2021 then. O
  
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• Nick Kyrgios has brutal one-word response to Zizou Bergs' criticism

  05-10-2024 23:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios fired a brutal one-word response to Zizou Bergs after the Belgian criticized him in a recent interview as the Australian tennis star just asked "who" was the player talking about him in such a way. In May, the 25-year-old defeated Maximilian Marterer in the French Open second round to make a Grand Slam third round for the first time in his career but also secure a top-100 ranking. Moments after sealing a milestone win, the Bergs reacted ecstaticly and yelled at the crowd:
  
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• Viktor Hovland's Ryder Cup dreams intact despite recent injury setback

  05-10-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Viktor Hovland, the Norwegian golfer, has been a topic of discussion lately due to his injury. Fans of the 27-year-old were understandably worried, unsure of what was happening. However, Hovland confirmed yesterday that his injury is not serious and that he should be back on the course soon. Rumors suggesting that this young golfer wouldn't compete at all in 2024 have proven to be false, so we can expect to see Hovland on the golf course in the near future.When asked about his return, Viktor men
  
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• Ex-Slam champ shares stunning thing pros told her about Elena Rybakina-Stefano Vukov

  05-10-2024 22:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rennae Stubbs claims she and even some players witnessed with their own eyes that coach Stefano Vukov probably wasn't treating Elena Rybakina the way he should have as the former doubles world No. 1 admits she was never a fan of him and was pleased to see the Kazakh getting rid of the Croatian.Although it happened exactly a month ago, there is still a lot of talk regarding the 2022 Wimbledon champion firing her long-time coach just three days before the start of the US Open. What made
  
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• Former golfer Nick Faldo suggests 12-hole courses as the future of golf

  05-10-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Faldo, former golfer and TV commentator, uses every opportunity to share his thoughts on the golf scene. While he isn’t a fan of all the innovations in golf, he recently commented on golf courses, suggesting that they should be shorter. He believes that the future of golf should focus on these shorter courses. Even before the arrival of LIV Golf, there were many questions about the future of the sport and whether golf courses should be lengthened. Some people oppose this, arguing that
  
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• Sinner, Alcaraz breeze through Shanghai openers

  05-10-2024 21:08 via espn.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner showed no signs of fatigue from their China Open final this week as they advanced in Shanghai with comfortable straight-set victories in their opening matches.
  
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• Barbara Schett explains the reasons for Iga Swiatek's crisis

  05-10-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek’s season has become very complicated in recent months. The Polish player did not get the results she wanted in the last part of the season, while her great rival Aryna Sabalenka raised her level by winning the WTA in Cincinnati and especially the US Open.Iga Swiatek and Tomasz Wiktorowski© Iga Swiatek/Instagram - Fair Use The French Open champion seemed to be in trouble from all points of view in the last period and has skipped several tournaments worrying her fans. D
  
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• Novak Djokovic can snatch another record from Rafael Nadal

  05-10-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Serbian legend Novak Djokovic played his first match in Shanghai since 2019 and had no easy life against young American ace Alex Michelsen. The latter had nothing to lose and put pressure on the former world number 1, who prevailed thanks to two tiebreaks risking a lot in both sets.Novak Djokovic, Shanghai Masters 2024© Stream screenshot The 24-time Grand Slam champion was behind by a break in the first set, but he raised his level at the decisive moment taking the lead and inflicting
  
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• John Daly after Hurricane Helene: I'm surprised we didn't lose more people

  05-10-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John Daly, a well-known name in the world of golf, experienced a true shock after Hurricane Helene devastated his home. The man synonymous with golf resides in Florida, an area that faced severe consequences from the storm, causing massive problems and chaos. According to reports from American media, over 190 people lost their lives due to this hurricane. Additionally, some parts of Florida were completely destroyed, leaving people to fend for themselves.The 58-year-old immediately spoke to PGA
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz sinks Juncheng Shang in Shanghai

  05-10-2024 17:27 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz booked a place in the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The Beijing Open champion faced Juncheng Shang in his opening encounter at the eighth Masters 1000 event of the season and scored a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory in an hour and 16 minutes. The Spaniard recovered from a marathon against Jannik Sinner three days ago, outplaying a teenager on serve and return and marching through. Both players struggled to find the first serve, and Alcaraz drew the most from that, dro
  
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• Novak Djokovic is the top favorite at the 2025 AO according to bookmakers

  05-10-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic’s season has been full of ups and downs, although the Serbian legend has finally achieved its grand goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The former world number 1 had set precisely the Olympic tournament as his main goal in 2024 and has achieved a real feat on a surface not ideal for his style of play.Novak Djokovic, 2024 Shanghai Masters© Stream screenshot The top favorite to win the gold medal was definitely Carlos Alcaraz, who had won the French
  
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• Novak Djokovic edges Alex Michelsen for a winning start in Shanghai

  05-10-2024 16:27 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic scored his first win at the Shanghai Masters since 2019, making a winning return to one of his favorite tournaments. The four-time champion faced the young American Alex Michelsen in the second round and prevailed 7-6, 7-6 in an hour and 55 minutes. The young gun fought well against the legend, opening a 4-1 advantage in the first set and overcoming a 4-1 deficit in the second. Michelsen had two set points in the second set tie break, missing them and allowing Djokovic to seal the
  
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• Daniil Medvedev shares honest analysis of his season

  05-10-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev overcame Brazilian Seyboth Wild with a double 7-5, earning himself the third round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters, where Matteo Arnaldi will be waiting for him. In a press conference, the Russian took stock of his season and spoke about his chances of winning the tournament and his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner."A little bit up and down, but overall I would say not bad, not perfect, I mean, zero titles, so definitely not perfect. I had some nice wins, I had some go
  
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• Jannik Sinner takes new precaution after doping case

  05-10-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The last few months have been particularly difficult for Jannik Sinner, despite his excellent results on the tennis court. The world number 1 - who was the most consistent player in 2024 - was found positive twice for a steroid called Clostebol in March during the Indian Wells Masters 1000.Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot The 23-year-old from San Candido was placed on provisional suspension, which was revoked by ITIA after just one day having found his version of events c
  
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• Smiling is the key to success for Carlos Alcaraz

  05-10-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is definitely back to 100% of his form, after having had a difficult time after the shocking second round elimination at the 2024 US Open. The 21-year-old Spaniard had already shown signs of awakening during the Davis Cup and the Laver Cup, showing that he had found the right stimuli and the desire to express his best tennis.Carlos Alcaraz, Beijing Open 2024© Stream screenshot The former world number 1 confirmed his progress during the ATP 500 in Beijing, where he grabbe
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz proclaims: 'It was all or nothing for me'

  05-10-2024 14:59 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battled to the wire in the ATP 500 Beijing final. The Spaniard prevailed 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in three hours and 21 minutes, dethroning world no. 1 and claiming his first ATP trophy since Wimbledon. The world's best players produced an incredible level of tennis, pushing each other to the limits and giving tennis fans something to cheer about. Carlos trailed 3-0 in the deciding tie break before stepping in, imposing all-or-nothing shots and firing six winners in the fin
  
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