Carlos Alcaraz Makes More History With Madrid Triumph
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May 8, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz has now won back-to-back Madrid titles – and he’s only just turned twenty! The young sensation didn’t even need his best tennis in the end. He just required a gritty determination not to lose in front of his family and friends. That’s an impressive quality, the ability to find solutions and come out […]
Andy Murray Defeats Tommy Paul To Reign In France
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May 7, 2023
Andy Murray only gave a little fist pump in his moment in triumph – but you could sense there was far more delight bubbling beneath the surface. Try telling Murray this was just a minor tournament in a French backwater, when he first had to beat the legendary Gael Monfils, and then finally see off […]
Aryna Sabalenka Beats Iga Swiatek In Thrilling Madrid Final
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Aryna Sabalenka finally prevailed over Iga Swiatek in a marvellous final in Madrid. The 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 score-line didn’t do justice to the power and subtlety shown by both women in the Spanish capital. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek seemed to take women’s tennis to a new level at times – and that augurs well […]
Andy Murray Beats Gael Monfils In Rare Clash In France
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May 4, 2023
Andy Murray went into this big-name showdown with the same, fierce will to win he takes into a Grand Slam event. The Braveheart Scot knows his time is running out at the top of his beloved sport. And he is determined to savour every occasion this summer – and play every match as though it […]
Carlos Alcaraz And Iga Swiatek Are Back To Winning Ways
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April 23, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek both picked up titles over the weekend – and they’re returning to top form with the British summer approaching. The superb Spaniard successfully defended his Barcelona title, while the brilliant Pole won Stuttgart. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek should be in sizzling form for Wimbledon 2023 – and we couldn’t […]
Andrey Rublev Wins His First 1000 Title in Monte Carlo.
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April 16, 2023
Andrey Rublev served up an ace to complete an incredible comeback in Monte Carlo. Then he collapsed onto the clay and let the tears flow as he took it all in. The world number six must have believed deep down his chance had gone – but he still harboured a little hope. And that made […]
Taylor Fritz Downs Monte Carlo Champion Tsitsipas!
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April 14, 2023
Taylor Fritz just gets better and better. Now he has reached his first clay-court Masters 1000 semi-final. By beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in emphatic style, he also took his first top-ten scalp on clay. And with Novak Djokovic already out of the tournament, Fritz has every chance of taking the title. The American superstar beat Tsitsipas […]
Gauff and Pegula Win Doubles, Medvedev Takes Singles
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April 3, 2023
Gauff and Pegula are now a history-making double act after their exploits on home soil. Coco and Jessica became the first American duo to win the Miami doubles for 22 years! They defeated compatriot Taylor Townsend and Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 7-6 (8-6), 6-2 in Sunday’s final. Gauff and Pegula are sure to make a big […]
Petra Kvitova Wins Miami After Epic Tie-break
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April 2, 2023
Petra Kvitova held her nerve to edge an extraordinary first-set tie-break – and Elena Rybakina never quite recovered from the drama. This battle between Wimbledon singles champions lived up to its billing for sheer dramatic intrigue. Petra Kvitova and Elena Rybakina are sure to give us more thrills and spills at Wimbledon 2023. And Miami […]
Sinner Downs Alcaraz, Wimbledon Champions In Final
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April 1, 2023
Sinner took sweet revenge over Alcaraz for Indian Wells – and didn’t mind spoiling the Miami party one bit. Most spectators had come to celebrate the multiple talents of reigning champion Carlos. They left marvelling at the determination and panache of Italian youngster Jannik. One seemingly never-ending first-set point ended with an incredible cross-court Sinner […]