Cameron Norrie Silences the Local Crowd in Rio
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February 24, 2024
Cameron Norrie marched into the semi-finals of the Rio Open despite some extreme provocation. The defending champion was playing local hero Thiago Seyboth Wild, who staged a second-set comeback. At one point Norrie, who had served so impeccably in the first set, double-faulted as the tide turned. The Brazilian crowd roared their approval of the […]
Coco Gauff Scores Controversial Win but Murray Is Edged Out
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February 21, 2024
Coco Gauff and Sir Andy Murray experienced contrasting fortunes in the Middle East today – and no shortage of drama. Coco and Murray will be huge stars at Wimbledon 2024 in a few months. The American will be trying to win her first Wimbledon. Meanwhile Andy will want to go deep enough to make it […]
Iga Swiatek Savours Fresh Doha Delight
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February 17, 2024
Iga Swiatek doubled up in delight after a spontaneous backhand smash sealed the deal in Doha. It was her third successive triumph on this happy hunting ground – but she celebrated as if it was the first time. ‘So, so happy!’ Iga tweeted as soon as she could. ‘Thank you Team!’ Iga Swiatek must be […]
Wimbledon 2024 Will Witness Historic Battles and Fond Farewells
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February 4, 2024
Wimbledon 2024 is the now-or-never Championships. If you want to witness the last of the Big Four on the famous Centre Court grass, this is your moment. New superstars such as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are rapidly taking over. At Wimbledon 2024 we’ll also enjoy hot young Americans on the rise! And whatever happens, […]
Jannik Sinner Wins Australian Open with Dramatic Comeback
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January 28, 2024
Jannik Sinner is the comeback king and proud owner of his first Grand Slam title. He lay flat on his back after a typically explosive forehand down the line sealed glory. What a monumental feat it had been to turn this five-set thriller around. Jannik Sinner may win his second major at Wimbledon 2024 if […]
Aryna Sabalenka Is Australian Open Champion Once More
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January 27, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka sent a kiss to the sky after finally closing out this one-sided contest with her fifth match point. Resistance was futile. She has claimed back-to-back Australian Open titles in Melbourne after yet another ferocious showing and a 6-3, 6-2 triumph.. There’s a reason why she had a tiger tattooed on her left forearm […]
Jannik Sinner Plays Daniil Medvedev In Australian Open Final
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January 26, 2024
Jannik Sinner stands one step from glory after ending the 33-match unbeaten run of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The Italian was simply sensational against the legendary Serb – and now he must start the final as favourite. But we can’t rule out Daniil Medvedev after the stamina he has shown Down Under. The […]
Novak Djokovic Defeat Makes Wimbledon 2024 Intriguing
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Novak Djokovic has failed in his bid to eclipse Margaret Court’s tally of twenty-four Grand Slams. The superb Serb is now stuck on the same number of majors as Court after his shocking defeat to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open. ‘It was one of the worst Grand Slam matches I have ever played and […]
Aryna Sabalenka Plays Qinwen Zheng in Aussie Open Final
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January 25, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Coco Gauff in a Melbourne thriller that was a credit to women’s tennis. And now she faces Qinwen Zheng, who knew too much for Dayana Yastremska. Both women are worthy finalists. And yet you have to feel for the pair who didn’t quite make it. Coco showed great courage to come back […]
Sascha Zverev Shocks Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz in Australia
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January 24, 2024
Sascha Zverev is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after a stunning display against Carlos Alcaraz. For the Spaniard it may have been a case of “be careful what you wish for.” After his previous victory, Alcaraz expressed the hope that Zverev would give him a good match in their quarter-final. But Carlitos was talking […]