Jannik Sinner Scores First Win of Season over Carlos Alcaraz
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October 21, 2024
Jannik Sinner recently said he wakes up wondering how he can start beating Carlos Alcaraz again. Perhaps the cool Italian will sleep a little more easily after his first win of the season over the stellar Spaniard. The so-called Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia was only an exhibition match and won’t count on their […]
Jannik Sinner Takes Down Novak Djokovic In Shanghai Final
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October 13, 2024
Jannik Sinner produced a pulsating display to remind everyone why he is now the best in the business. Carlos Alcaraz – the only other modern-day man who could lay claim to such a description – watched from the Shanghai stands along with the legendary Roger Federer. The man who is the best there has ever […]
Rafael Nadal Retires but Carlos Alcaraz Is the Perfect Replacement
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October 10, 2024
Rafael Nadal displayed an admirable peace of mind as he called time on his stellar career. Two decades at the top will come full circle when he bows out with some farewell Davis Cup action. Then we will all be left to cherish our memories of the greatest gladiator the sport has ever seen. We […]
Coco Gauff Wins Beijing in Stunning Style to Send Rivals Warning
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October 6, 2024
Coco Gauff saved the best until almost the dying moments of her China final against Karolina Muchova. But those spectacular moments were worth waiting for – and left us dreaming of watching her at Wimbledon 2025. The American was already 4-3 ahead in the second – and seemed the likely candidate to take the trophy. […]
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Jannik Sinner to Win the China Open
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October 2, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner just made us long for the English summer and Wimbledon 2025. What a show they put on in Beijing! The twists and turns. The clash of styles and temperaments. It’s just perfect for tennis lovers. Sinner was 3-0 up in the deciding tie-break – and he lost 3-7! He had […]
Jack Draper Is Proudly Following in Andy Murray’s Footsteps
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September 27, 2024
Jack Draper has caused another tennis upset by defeating Hubert Hurkacz to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals. And Katie Boulter could be up against Coco Gauff over in China, after the exciting Brit saw off the tricky American Taylor Townsend with some superb serving. But it’s the dashing Draper who is making the most waves […]
Carlos Alcaraz Secures Laver Cup Comeback Victory for Europe
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September 23, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz showed why you can never count out a Wimbledon champion. He sealed a superb 13-11 comeback victory for Europe after the Rest of the World had led 11-7. Ben Shelton’s surprise 6-7 (6-8), 7-5, 10-7 win over Daniil Medvedev had put the American and his teammates within touching distance of glory. But then […]
Emma Raducanu Reaches Quarter-Finals at Korean Open
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September 19, 2024
Emma Raducanu may have raised her arms in relief as much as joy as she showed further promise at the Korean Open. The ability to quickly forgive mistakes and missed opportunities is a key component in the developing psychological makeup of any young player. Emma managed to let go of the negative emotions inevitably attached […]
Jannik Sinner Is the US Open Champion for the First Time
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September 9, 2024
Jannik Sinner stormed to his first US Open title and showed the world why he is currently the very best on this surface. Hard courts hold no fears for the first Italian to win the US Open title. He took the Australian Open this year too. Taylor Fritz tried to launch a comeback before it […]
Aryna Sabalenka Ends Pegula Dream to Win US Open Title
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September 8, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka fell to the ground in delight and sheer relief after she avoided last year’s agony. Coco Gauff’s comeback victory in the US Open final twelve months ago had left Aryna even more determined. She did not succumb to the vast crowd’s will this time around at Flushing Meadows. Another American threatened to lay […]