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• 'What is THAT?!' | Robot dog applauded for delivering Madrid Open balls?!

  04-05-2024 18:39 via skysports.com
  
  Ever seen anything like this? The balls for the WTA Madrid Open final were delivered to the court by a special robot dog!
  
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• 'Carlos Alcaraz's got an unbelievable pedigree', says expert

  18-06-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After his success at Roland Garros last Sunday, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets, Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a few days of rest and celebration to celebrate with friends in Ibiza the conquest of his third Grand Slam.Carlos Alcaraz, Queens 2023© Luke Walker / Stringer - Getty Images Sport The current world number two has already returned to training this weekend to prepare for the grass-court tour, which will begin for the 21-year-old Spaniard at the ATP 500 at Queen's, where
  
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• McIlroy: collapse, surrender and the escape

  18-06-2024 10:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 2024 US Open will be remembered for years to come, not so much for Bryson DeChambeau's victory, but for the tragic saga of Rory McIlroy, a defeated hero reminiscent of tales from ancient epics.McIlroy, once a titan of golf, had already claimed four majors by age 25, including a US Open in 2011, two PGA Championships, and a British Open. However, his quest to complete the Grand Slam had been on hold for a decade since his last triumph in 2014. In 2024, it seemed fate was finally smiling upon
  
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• Marion Bartoli still believes in Novak Djokovic

  18-06-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former French tennis player Marion Bartoli spoke to the RMC Info Talk Sport broadcast and talked about the recent Roland Garros and the prospects ahead of the grass season. The opinion of the former transalpine player on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was particularly controversial.Novak Djokovic© Clive Mason / Staff Getty Images Sport Bartoli said that we are definitely not at the end of Novak Djokovic’s era. The 2013 Wimbledon champion invited to talk about the potential end
  
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• Jack Draper edges Matteo Berrettini, wins first ATP title in Stuttgart

  18-06-2024 09:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Competing in his third ATP final, the young Briton Jack Draper clinched his first ATP title at the ATP 250 event in Stuttgart. A left-hander met the former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the final and prevailed 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 in two hours and four minutes. Jack overcame a slow start and overpowered his rival in the closing stages of the second set to force a decider. Draper scored a break in the third set to emerge at the top, adding 250 ATP points to his tally and becoming the British N
  
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• 'Carlos Alcaraz still found a way to win', says former ATP ace

  18-06-2024 09:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his success at Roland Garros by indulging in a short vacation in Ibiza with his friends. Not even time to realize what an incredible feat he accomplished in Paris, the Spaniard immediately packed and unpacked his bags to reach London and prepare for the season on grass.Carlos Alcaraz, Roland Garros 2024© Clive Brunskill / Staff - Getty Images Sport A part of the season in which he will try to defend the titles he won last year at the Quenn's ATP 500 tournament
  
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• Alcaraz hoping to learn from Nadal at Paris Games

  18-06-2024 08:05 via espn.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz said he is looking forward to learning from Rafael Nadal when they pair up to play doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  
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• Fabio Fognini makes a surprising revelation about his future

  18-06-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  "For me practically against everyone it is master against student given my age" . It is a concept that Fabio Fognini repeated often during his time at the Perugia Challenger tournament. The event organized by MEF Tennis Events saw the Ligurian reach the quarterfinals, beating first Enrico Dalla Valle and then Matteo Gigante.Fognini© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport Interrupting his path at the Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia was Luciano Darderi, who is having
  
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• John Isner blasts courts at Queen's Club after Frances Tiafoe's injury

  18-06-2024 07:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former American tennis star John Isner described the grass courts at the Queen's Club as "diabolically slippery" after Frances Tiafoe's injury and his claim was approved by Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis.After playing in Stuttgart last week, world No. 28 Tiafoe kicked off his second grass tournament of the year on Monday at the Queen's Club. Playing against world No. 98 Rinky Hijikata, Tiafoe slipped on the grass in the second game of the third set, and after being in clear pain, the American te
  
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• Bianca Andreescu reveals major lesson learned from Roger Federer

  18-06-2024 06:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Bianca Andreescu reveals she learned a valuable lesson from Roger Federer when the Swiss tennis icon explained how staying calm, never giving up and delivering in the key moments was one of the biggest reasons behind his success. Last week, former world No. 4 Andreescu came close to winning her first title since the 2019 US Open, but unfortunately for her, she was beaten by Liudmila Samsonova 4-6 6-3 5-7 in the 's-Hertogenbosch final. But before Andreescu made a deep 's-Hertogenbosch run, A
  
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• Scott Van Pelt Reflects on Rory McIlroy's Decision After US Open

  18-06-2024 05:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy surprised many after the final round of the US Open by leaving the golf course without congratulating his opponent or being part of the celebration. McIlroy even refused to speak with the media, visibly frustrated by what happened. The Northern Irishman couldn't accept the outcome, aware that he came close to lifting the trophy. McIlroy bogeyed three of the final four holes and also missed putts on the 16th and 18th holes. His behavior and early departure sparked a wave of
  
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• Roger Federer gets real on viral photo of him crying together while holding hands

  18-06-2024 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roger Federer reveals he has framed a picture of himself and Rafael Nadal crying while holding hands at the Laver Cup and admits he remembers the moment every time he passes by the picture in his house. When Federer announced his plans to have his farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup in late September, no one exactly knew how it was going to look since the Swiss hadn't played any matches since 2022 Wimbledon due to his knee issues. Then, Federer shared that he was hoping to retire by playing one
  
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• Nick Kyrgios opens up on 'trauma and anxiety' experienced after gunpoint carjacking

  18-06-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is urging the court to "recognize" his family's "anxiety and trauma" and give the thief of his Tesla a sentence that will bring at least a little peace to the Kyrgios family. In 2023 May, a thief showed up on Kyrgios' doorstep in Canberra - and at gunpoint - demanded keys to Kyrgios' green Tesla from his mother Norlaila. After being given the keys, the thief left in Kyrgios' car. When Kyrgios learned about what had happened, he used his Tesla app to
  
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• Serena Williams confesses what's to blame for defeats in her last four Slam finals

  18-06-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Serena Williams reveals putting "too much pressure" on herself and "being unable to relax" was to blame for her never again winning a Grand Slam after the 2017 Australian Open as the American tennis icon believes she should have added at least one or even two or three more Slam titles to her astonishing collection. In 2017 January, Williams lifted her 23rd Grand Slam title after beating her sister Venus Williams in the Australian Open final. At the time, Williams was 35 years old and j
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau on McIlroy: For him to miss that putt, I’d never wish it on anybody

  18-06-2024 02:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Bryson DeChambeau took the moment, making a triumphant return to the top by winning the 2024 US Open, three years after his first Major title. In the latest edition of the US Open, DeChambeau showed his brilliance, barely surpassing Rory McIlroy by just one stroke. McIlroy had the chance to turn the situation in his favor, holding a two-stroke lead towards the end of the tournament. However, three bogeys in the last four holes and a missed putt on the final hole opened the door for DeChambeau's
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz tells Rafael Nadal what he needs from him at Paris Olympics

  18-06-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz reveals he is hoping Rafael Nadal will pass on some of his knowledge to him during this year's Paris Olympics as the 21-year-old is excited about teaming up with his idol for the doubles event and dreaming of it having a fairytale ending. Alcaraz, who celebrated his latest birthday in May, will be making his Olympic debut when the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26th. Last week, it was officially confirmed by the Spanish team that Alcaraz will also take part in the men's even
  
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• Rory McIlroy Finally Speaks Up About U.S. Open 2024

  18-06-2024 01:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy left the golf course and went home after a disappointing performance at the US Open. The Northern Irishman chose not to stay or participate in the press conference. Moreover, Rory did not congratulate his opponent. His behavior sparked various reactions. Fans were unhappy with McIlroy's behavior, but, dealing with such moments is not easy.They were shocked by the behavior of the experienced golfer, believing he should have acted differently. Immediately after the tournament, message
  
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• Emma Raducanu gets brutally honest on 'diva' claims after move that left GB furious

  18-06-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu strongly dismissed claims that she is "a diva" after deciding against representing Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, explaining that she felt it was the right thing to do for her body considering her injury history.On Sunday, it was announced that the ITF offered Raducanu a main draw wildcard into the Paris Olympics because she was a Grand Slam champion. However, the 21-year-old Briton declined the invitation, which means she won't be making her Olympic debut in late July in the
  
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• Sabalenka, Jabeur rule selves out of Paris Games

  18-06-2024 00:33 via espn.com
  
  Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur have ruled themselves out of the Olympic Games in Paris.
  
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• Novak Djokovic penned an emotional note to his wife Jelena

  18-06-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The first half of 2024 has had two main protagonists, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have stayed with the biggest titles so far, the Australian Open and Roland Garros, which has made them present and future with one of the great rivalries of today and which could be historic in the times to come.Novak Djokovic © Getty Images Sport - Graham Denholm
   In the midst of this generational turnover is a player who continues to fight to stay in force, this is the 24 Grand Slams champion, Nova
  
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• Jon Rahm continues to fall in the golf rankings

  17-06-2024 23:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, second classified in the United States Open, regained his position as guard of Scottie Scheffler, number one in the world golf ranking for another week, while the also American Bryson DeChambeau, winner in Pinehurst no.2, was placed in the 'top 10'.Ranking, newsThe exciting resolution of the third major of the season, with McIlroy's mistakes to give DeChambeau his second US Open, left Scheffler at the top despite his more than discreet performance, in which he
  
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• LPGA Tour: the playoff says Lilia Vu, 41st Liti

  17-06-2024 23:48 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  She returned after an injury, which had kept her away from the LPGA Tour since last March, and Lilia Vu immediately won. She won with 272 (69 70 68 65, -16) shots in the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club, (par 72) in Belmont, Michigan.Lpga Tour, resultsThe match ended on par with Lexi Thompson (71 68 65 68), second after three rounds, and with the Australian Grace Kim (68 65 66 73), who was at the top, after having joined them with a 65 (-7, seven birdie) then surpa
  
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• Renowned Sports Psychologist Gives Opinion on Rory McIlroy and the 2024 US Open

  17-06-2024 23:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  This year, the US Open gave us what we wanted. Golf fans expected another exciting Major, but few expected things to unfold as they did. Bryson DeChambeau finally managed to realize his dream, and after four years, to win the Major again. On the other hand, the man on whom the most attention was focused, Rory McIlroy, lost after missing two putts on the 16th and 18th holes. DeChambeau scored a one-shot victory. Sports psychologist, Gareth Shaw, in an interview for Golf Monthly, reflect
  
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• Serena Williams reveals why she felt like a target: "It was tough"

  17-06-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  She alone against the world and against everyone. But at the same time, recipient of love, pressure, expectations. Serena Williams' growth as a tennis player has not been easy at all, and for several reasons. Pressure, expectations, very hard training. Serena herself, in an interview with The New York Times, revealed some very interesting details. For example, she has shaken tennis with her victories since she was young. In a sport dominated by Caucasians. Serena herself revealed that she felt l
  
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• Matteo Manassero and Guido Migliozzi in Paris

  17-06-2024 22:46 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Matteo Manassero and Guido Migliozzi have signed up for the Paris Olympics where, from 1 to 4 August, they will be among the 60 protagonists of the men's individual competition staged at Le Golf National. In the home of the 2018 Ryder Cup, the two Venetians will face champions of the discipline such as, among others, the Americans Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele (gold medal at the Tokyo Games), respectively number 1 and 3 in the world. And again: Rory McIlroy (second in the world ranking
  
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• Lucas Pouille: 'Carlos Alcaraz will serve even better in the future'

  17-06-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has become one of the great stars of the present and future of tennis, a player who already has three Grand Slam titles in three different surfaces with only 21 years. The current number 2 in the world has also amazed by his personality, his style of play and values that have raised him as one of the most popular athletes on the professional circuit of gentlemen.Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz© Ryan Pierse / Staff Getty Images Sport The native of El Palmar has also rise
  
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• How does tennis work at the Olympics? Format, rules, schedule

  17-06-2024 22:26 via espn.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about tennis at the Olympics, where stars like Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz will compete for gold.
  
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• Roddick's honest analysis: "Novak Djokovic needs his legs at 100% to compete"

  17-06-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Only Novak Djokovic knows the physical form of Novak Djokovic. The Serbian champion is recovering from the surgery he suffered on his meniscus, after the injury which occurred in the 4th round of Roland Garros after the epic match won against Francesco Cerundolo in the 5th set. Nole has already started to retrain and walk without crutches. His rubber legs are recovering quickly and, perhaps, he could even return to the court at Wimbledon.In a recent episode of his Podcast, Andy Roddick talk
  
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• Rory McIlroy's nightmare, DeChambeau's won

  17-06-2024 21:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy's nightmare, Bryson DeChambeau's triumph. The Arab Super League celebrates the feat of the Californian at the US Open who, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, repeats the feat in the Major he already owned in 2020. The 30-year-old from Modesto, leader at the end of the third round, won with a score of 274 (67 69 67 71, -6) shots and took advantage of the Northern Irishman's final collapse. McIlroy, 2nd with 275 (65 72 69 69, -5), threw the victory away. After making five birdies (with one
  
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• JUST IN: Ons Jabeur also out of Paris Olympics; explains what prompted that move

  17-06-2024 21:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is out of the Paris Olympics after consulting with her team and realizing that quickly changing surfaces wouldn't be the best thing for her troublesome knee. Jabeur, ranked at No. 10 in the world, was the first player from Tunis to make a Grand Slam final and reach the top-10. With that being said, there is no doubt that she would have been one of the top Tunisian athletes at this year's Olympics. But Jabeur - who had minor knee surgery in early 2023 - h
  
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