Dan Evans Makes History but Emma Raducanu Is Out of US Open
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August 28, 2024
Dan Evans thought he was going home early and began to feel sorry for himself. But self-pity isn’t something Dan the Man ever likes to feel. And as he gave his match one last go, something extraordinary happened. The plucky Brit came back from the dead and created the longest match in US Open history. […]
Novak Djokovic Sets US Open Record but Rune and Sakkari Fall
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August 27, 2024
Novak Djokovic is still rewriting the record books at the US Open as he continues to defy time in stunning style. It was no great surprise that the Olympic champion outgunned Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in their opener. But Novak’s latest victory on Arthur Ashe brought his total to 78 wins in that special […]
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka Warm Up with Title Wins
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August 21, 2024
Jannik Sinner is so impressive right now that it seems only his own body can beat him going forward. The talented Italian won the Cincinnati Open by defeating Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 with a dominant serving display in the final. The question everyone will be asking is this: can Sinner’s physical health withstand the […]
Novak Djokovic Secures Olympic Gold with Win over Alcaraz
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August 4, 2024
Novak Djokovic cried torrents of tears after finally winning the one prize that had always got away. Olympic gold secured for Serbia. Novak so wanted it. And yet it had eluded him through sixteen years of hurt. Now the golden climax to an incomparable career is Novak’s to cherish. He has nothing left to prove. […]
Andy Murray Retires after Fritz and Paul End Olympic Dream
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August 2, 2024
Andy Murray fought back the tears and saluted an emotional crowd for one last time as a player. Then it was over. Twenty-one years of fighting and often winning big. ‘Legend,’ a young boy told Andy as he signed memorabilia before departing the court. Andy Murray is indeed a legend. One of the greatest British […]
Carlos Alcaraz Destroys Djokovic Dream in Wimbledon Final.
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July 14, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz produced a breath-taking master class to defend his Wimbledon title on Centre Court. There came a point on Sunday when Novak Djokovic knew Alcaraz was too young and too brilliant – and that he himself was too old. Watching Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts probably sensed the inevitable too, […]
Barbora Krejcikova Is Wimbledon 2024 Champion After Thriller
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July 13, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova followed in the footsteps of the late, great Jana Novotna to win the Wimbledon 2024 women’s singles title. She defeated the gutsy Jasmine Paolini, who has now lost two Grand Slam finals in little more than a month. Ultimately, Barbora’s nerve held more firmly than her popular rival. And her elegant stroke play […]
Novak Djokovic Seeks Revenge Over Alcaraz in Wimbledon Final
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July 12, 2024
Novak Djokovic stands one match away from making unanswerable history at Wimbledon 2024. That elusive 25th Grand Slam is within his grasp. The one that would take him clear of Margaret Court. The chance to end all arguments about who is the stand-alone best in tennis history. Most would say Djokovic has laid claim to […]
Jasmine Paolini Will Play Barbora Krejcikova in Wimbledon Final
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Jasmine Paolini will light up her beloved Wimbledon Centre Court again on Saturday after she won an epic semi-final at the All England Club. The Italian’s 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8) victory over Donna Vekic was the longest last-four women’s match in Wimbledon history and took nearly three hours to reach its climax. Paolini featured in […]
Novak Djokovic Plays Musetti for Final Spot at Wimbledon 2024
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July 11, 2024
Novak Djokovic may feel the tennis gods are starting to work in his favour once more. The 37-year-old stands to benefit from a welcome walkover as he seeks an historic 25th Grand Slam title. Alex de Minaur was unable to contest their quarter-final on Wednesday because of a hip injury. And that leaves Novak super-fresh […]