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• Federer, Djokovic and Nadal and the importance of mental strength in tennis

  09-08-2024 23:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The strongest tennis players (and in general all athletes) have made mental strength one of the keys to their success. And the importance of the mental aspect in tennis has been told through the epic matches of its protagonists.This is the main theme of the new book: Sinner, Nadal, Federer, Djokovic - 24 matches to get inside the minds of champions and strengthen your mental tennis, the essay-volume written by the former player and now psychiatrist Christophe Bernelle in collaboration with Arnau
  
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• All ATP Montreal matches cancelled: the crazy order of play of tomorrow

  09-08-2024 22:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  What the organizers feared has turned into a real nightmare, for the ATP Masters 1000 in Montreal. The forecasts did not promise anything good already yesterday evening, when the last three second-round matches were postponed, and unfortunately they proved correct for today as well. Already in the early afternoon, the organizers of the Canadian Open announced that not a single match will be played today.The entire program has been cancelled and, now, the situation is becoming really difficult to
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka shares what she 'does not want to experience ever again'

  09-08-2024 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka says she is hoping her recent shoulder injury was her first and last setback that forced her to retire from a match and then miss a big tournament as the Belarusian admits she feared she would re-injure herself in her first tournament back and felt pretty sore afterward.Although Sabalenka is 26 and has been around for a long time, her first mid-match retirement on the WTA Tour came only in June after she picked up a shoulder injury during a quarterfinal match versus Anna Kalinska
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas breaks coaching ties with father Apostolos: A turning point

  09-08-2024 22:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas parted ways with his father Apostolos following an early Canada Masters loss. Stefanos came to Montreal following the Olympic Games quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic and could not make a quick transition to a different surface. Tsitsipas fell to Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4, arguing with his father and sending him off the stadium in the opening set. A day later, the Greek announced that his father would no longer be on his coaching staff. Stefanos was furious follo
  
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• Rafael Nadal marks 2024 with a terrible record, after 22 years

  09-08-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  2024 was a rather complicated season for Rafael Nadal. Back at the beginning of the year after a year of absence due to the serious injury suffered at the Australian Open 2023, the Spanish champion was once again stopped by a rather serious physical problem again in Australia.Back on clay-courts, Rafa had some good moments, but also many lows, due to a physical preparation severely conditioned by the physical problems that have afflicted him in the last 18 months. His last match in singles was t
  
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• Petchey makes a great revelation on Novak Djokovic's triumph at the Olympics

  09-08-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic has won the last 'title' he was missing: the gold medal at the Olympics. The 24-time Grand Slam champion won the gold medal in Paris beating Carlos Alcaraz in a truly memorable final, which certified Nole’s status as one of the best athletes of the modern era.The former world number 1 has shocked the world once again, redeeming his clear defeat against the Spaniard at the Wimbledon Championships. The 21-year-old from Murcia was clearly surprised by the level of play of the S
  
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• Tsitsipas halts coaching partnership with father

  09-08-2024 19:01 via bbc.com
  
  Former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas says his father Apostolos will no longer operate as his tennis coach.
  
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• Has the decline of Stefanos Tsitsipas already begun?

  09-08-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Despite the high expectations that were placed on him when he was very young, Stefanos Tsitsipas has not achieved the results hoped for so far. The Greek tennis player is having a great career, he has won three Masters 1000 (three times the tournament of Monte Carlo) and the ATP Finals, but he has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam and has never been number 1 in the world.Stefanos Tsitsipas© Getty Images Sport - Minas Panagiotakis Stefanos looked like one of the designated heirs of th
  
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• When is Nadal likely to retire? 'Laver Cup would be incredible'

  09-08-2024 18:50 via skysports.com
  
  When is Rafael Nadal likely to call time on his career?
  
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• Sebastian Korda: How Novak Djokovic's US Open clash fueled my tennis passion

  09-08-2024 18:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Sebastian Korda claimed the ATP 500 title in Washington last week, following his father's footsteps and achieving a career-best position on the ATP list. Speaking about his tennis beginnings, Sebastian mentioned the match that changed his perspective and made him chase his spot under the professional tennis umbrella. It came at the 2009 US Open, with Novak Djokovic and Radek Stepanek battling during the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The nine-year-old Sebastian loved the vibes and the ene
  
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• World Golf Hall of Fame member Chi Chi Rodriguez dies at age 88

  09-08-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Chi Chi Rodriguez has passed away at the age of 88. The Puerto Rican golfer made a massive impact on the PGA Tour, winning eight events. Chi Chi began his professional career in 1960 at the age of 25. Just three years later, he won the Denver Open, a victory he cherished and frequently mentioned. Competing on the PGA Tour from 1963 to 1979, Chi Chi earned eight titles. After retiring, he continued to compete successfully on the Senior PGA Tour, securing 22 victor
  
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• 2024 Canadian Open Day 4: Sinner, Gauff, Zverev v Rune, Rain On Friday

  09-08-2024 16:56 via tennis-x.com
  Will any play get in at the Canadian Open Montreal?
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas issues shock hint, harsh words about father after Montreal drama

  09-08-2024 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas didn't sugarcoat anything or try to hide that he was unhappy with his father Apostolos following the Montreal Masters drama as the Greek tennis star issued some harsh words about his father and even hinted that a coaching change may be in the cards. On Thursday, No. 8 seed Tsitsipas crashed out of Montreal in his opening match after Kei Nishikori - who is now ranked at No. 576 in the world - handed the Greek a 6-4 6-4 loss. But somehow Tsitsipas suffering a shock los
  
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• Tennis scores and schedule: Sinner, Gauff & Boulter at National Bank Open in Canada

  09-08-2024 15:52 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest scores and schedule from this week's ATP and WTA Tour events.
  
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• Jannik Sinner starring in a book with the Big 3

  09-08-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After skipping the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jannik Sinner trained for a week in Canada and made his debut at the Montreal Masters 1000. World number 1 - who is defending his title won in Toronto last year - has defeated Croatian ace Borna Coric 6-2 6-4 in a fairly dominated match.Jannik Sinner© Getty Images Sport - Minas Panagiotakis The Italian ace has a great chance to win his third Masters 1000, since Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and Serbian Novak Djokovic are m
  
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• Sam Querrey reacts to Novak Djokovic’s decision to miss Cincinnati

  09-08-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, Novak Djokovic decided to skip the Montreal and Cincinnati Masters 1000. While the forfeit in Canada was widely predictable, the forfeit in the tournament in Ohio - where he would have had to defend the title - was more surprising.Novak Djokovic© Maja Hitij / Staff Getty Images Sport The former world number 1 will be at the US Open without having played any preparation tournament, a risky choice since he will have to defend his title
  
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• Rafael Nadal's streak stops at 21: Roger Federer keeps the record

  09-08-2024 14:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal will finish the season with no Major wins on his tally. The 22-time Major winner failed to earn a victory at four notable events for the first time since 2022 when he was 16! Thus, Nadal ended his streak of 21 seasons with one Major win, missing Roger Federer's record. The Swiss embraced 22 consecutive years with a triumph at Majors, earning the first in 2000 and finishing with the semi-final at the 2021 Australian Open. Rafa started his journey at Majors at Wimbledon 2003 a couple
  
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• Roger Federer designs super racket inspired by his children

  09-08-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roger Federer is still in tennis, even if he officially gave his farewell to the 2022 edition of the Laver Cup. The Swiss Maestro, however, has never completely abandoned tennis. We often see him attending the most important tournaments such as Wimbledon, or working to organize the editions of the Laver Cup.Roger Federer© Kate Green / Stringer Getty Images Now, together with his former technical racket brand Wilson, Federer has designed a new racket called the RF 01, inspired by his fo
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz has a huge chance to overtake Novak Djokovic before the US Open

  09-08-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After the Paris Olympics, the professional men’s tour resumes with the American tournaments preceding the US Open. The Masters 1000 in Montreal and Cincinnati will be very useful for the players to get used to the weather and surface conditions ahead of the final Slam of the season (the US Open), which will take place in New York at the end of August.Due to the Olympic tournament, many players decided to skip the Canadian tournament. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are not in Montre
  
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• Emma Raducanu brutally reveals her biggest failure

  09-08-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Sometimes tennis can be scary, it can make young tennis players feel older; Emma Raducanu's confession perfectly analyzes what was said. The British player represents one of the most particular cases in the world of tennis in recent years.Emma suddenly managed to amaze the world with the victory of the US Open 2021 but, since that day, she has never achieved those results again, alternating constant ups and downs and living with some serious injuries. The British tennis player made interesting s
  
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• Jannik Sinner is brutally honest about Medvedev and Tsistipas' losses in Montreal

  09-08-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The losses of Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2nd round of the Canadian Open did not dampen the mood of Jannik Sinner, who said he was happy to be back on the court in singles after missing the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The defense of his title in Canada got off to a great start for the Italian, thanks to a win over Borna Coric.Great with the return, offering only one opportunity on serve throughout the entire match: the ATP no.1 can be quite satisfied with the level he expressed i
  
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• Charley Hull links Olympics struggles to shower incident and recent injury

  09-08-2024 08:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Charley Hull is disappointed with her performance in Paris, as she expected more from herself. The 28-year-old Brit had a bathroom fall earlier this year, which forced her to withdraw from the Aramco Team Series. She had hoped to deliver her best at the Olympics. Her first-round score of 81 did not meet her expectations. Despite this, Hull sees the experience as valuable, given that she returned only recently from her injury. She believes the Olympics will serve as a good foundation for her
  
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• Toronto: Naomi Osaka picks up disappointing 2R loss after big 1R win over Ons Jabeur

  09-08-2024 07:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka failed to back up her huge win over Ons Jabeur after the four-time Grand Slam champion suffered a disappointing Toronto second-round loss to Elise Mertens. On Thursday evening in Toronto, Osaka struggled to impose her game and rhythm and 35th-ranked Mertens made the most out of it to upset the Japanese 6-3 6-4. For Osaka, this performance and loss was particularly disappointing simply because of the fact that just a day earlier she earned one of the best wins of her season
  
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• Mertens knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open in straight sets

  09-08-2024 07:14 via skysports.com
  
  Elise Mertens took advantage of errors from Naomi Osaka to win in straight sets and advance to the third round of the Canadian Open in Toronto.
  
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• Shane Lowry on the Olympics: It felt like one of the biggest tournaments in the world

  09-08-2024 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Paris Olympics have captured the attention of sports fans worldwide, with golf fans showing notably greater interest this year compared to the previous two editions. One of the intriguing names this year was Irish golfer Shane Lowry. Entering the competition with high expectations and a strong drive to perform well, Lowry did not manage to secure a medal for his country, but the experience was unforgettable. Describing his time at the event, Shane had nothing but praise, and it seems he too
  
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• Simona Halep opens up on time she felt like 'jailed' and battling 'doubts' now

  09-08-2024 05:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep breathed a major sigh of relief after getting her doping suspension lifted as the former world No. 1 revealed those close to her were telling her she was looking like she was "in jail."A couple of times during her doping ban, Halep spoke about feeling stressed and the entire process having a very negative impact on her mental health because she was convinced that she did nothing wrong. Then in early March, she finally won her battle after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rul
  
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• Nelly Korda: "Disastrous hole at the Olympics"

  09-08-2024 05:39 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Back among the leaders after 15 holes in the second round, Nelly Korda made a mistake on the par 3 16th of the Albatross where the American signed a terrible quadruple bogey which relegated her to 6 shots from the lead.The Amen Corner of the Albatross course of the Golf National claimed new victims on Thursday in the 2nd round of the women's Olympic tournament of the Paris 2024 Games.After Morgane Métraux in the water at the 15th and 18th, Céline Boutier punished at the 15th, it wa
  
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• Gauff rolls past Wang in Toronto as Osaka loses

  09-08-2024 04:59 via espn.com
  
  Top-seeded Coco Gauff cruised past Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April.
  
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• Shane Lowry, the 10 best days of his career

  09-08-2024 04:38 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Shane Lowry's experience at the Olympic Games last week has left a lasting impression on the Irishman, as he explained in the preamble to the Wyndham Championship.Shane Lowry, statementsThe week of the winner of The Open in Portrush in 2019 was first chosen to carry the flag for Ireland at the unforgettable opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Alongside Sarah Lavin, the star hurdler of his country, the 37-year-old golfer had the honour of parading on the Seine in front of more than 3
  
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• Coco Gauff tells how Olympics helped her accomplish huge Rafael Nadal goal

  09-08-2024 04:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff maybe didn't accomplish her goals on the court at the Paris Olympics but she was still a happy camper when she returned home since she managed to finally get selfies with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. After testing positive for COVID-19 at the last moment and being forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics, 20-year-old Gauff didn't experience any setbacks before this year's Summer Games and she made her Olympic debut in the French capital. And during her first Olympics, the 2023 US
  
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• Charley Hull is not allowed to smoke on green

  09-08-2024 02:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  On a tough day, three of the 60 women's golfers in the Olympic tournament shot more than 80 strokes. One of them was surprisingly Charley Hull, who shot 81 without a single birdie on the course. The Englishwoman is a proven player, winner of two LPGA tournaments, and although she has not yet won a Major, she has been in the top three at all five majors each season. She was a member of the Solheim Cup team that retained the cup at Finca Cortesín last year.Charley Hull, statementsBut Hull h
  
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• Sinner, back from tonsilitis, cruises in Montreal

  09-08-2024 02:32 via espn.com
  
  Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who missed the Olympics because of tonsilitis, beat Borna Coric 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open.
  
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• Zheng Qinwen makes shocking revelation on troubles she had before becoming star

  09-08-2024 02:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Zheng Qinwen reveals she experienced financial struggles before becoming a pro as her dad nearly sold their house just several years ago.Zheng, who will be turning 22 in October, has been one of the best stories of this season and has established herself as one of the best players in the game. In just eight months, the 21-year-old Chinese has been able to reach her first Grand Slam final - become an Olympic champion - as well as enter the top-10 for the first time in her career. “When
  
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• Gauff rolls past Wang in Toronto, Keys withdraws

  09-08-2024 01:46 via espn.com
  
  Top-seeded Coco Gauff cruised past Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April.
  
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• Paris, Metraux enchants and flies to the lead

  09-08-2024 01:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alessandra Fanali at the Paris Games is 47th with 151 (75 76, +7) strokes after the second round of the women's individual competition. Round of 76 (+4) for the Italian, who made four birdies, with as many bogeys and two double bogeys.From the exploit in the Ladies Italian Open 2022 to the show at the Olympics, the fairytale of Morgane Metraux - Morgane Metraux is the big surprise of the competition. The 27-year-old from Lausanne, with Italian origins (her maternal grandfather was in fact born i
  
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• Jannik Sinner kicks off Canada Masters title defense in Montreal

  09-08-2024 01:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Jannik Sinner is through into the last 16 in Montreal. The defending champion faced Borna Coric in the second round and scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory in an hour and 36 minutes. Jannik played his first match since the Wimbledon quarter-final, withdrawing from Bastad and the Olympic Games and making an early trip to Montreal. The Italian struggled to find the first serve, landing in only 49%. However, no one could notice that, as he dropped 13 points in nine service games. Jannik defended
  
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• Naomi Osaka tells how she helped one spectator after dominant Toronto win

  09-08-2024 00:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka didn't only have a great day at the office on Wednesday in Toronto but she was also able to help someone after a fellow mom asked her for some advice and the Japanese tennis star was able to help.In her return to the National Bank Open, Osaka put up a vintage performance to storm past three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur 6-3 6-1 in just over an hour of play. Those who paid a ticket for the match probably didn't get the battle they were expecting between two big stars but Osaka s
  
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• Ciganda and Muñoz, heads and tails in Paris

  09-08-2024 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Frenchwoman Celine Boutier, number seven in the world rankings, handed in a dazzling 65 (7 under par) and became the first leader of the women's golf tournament in Paris 2024, by leading South African Ashleigh Buhai by three strokes on a day in which Pamplona's Carlota Ciganda finished with 73 strokes (one over par).Boutier, one of the favourites, shone in all aspects of the game at Le Golf National: she took fairways, did the same with the 'greens' and was fine both sinking and 'chipping', as s
  
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