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• Cincinnati: Coco Gauff suffers shock loss, Aryna Sabalenka sets up R16 showdown

  15-08-2024 23:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff's Cincinnati title defense came to an end very early as the American tennis star got upset by Yulia Putintseva, while Aryna Sabalenka made a winning start. No. 2 seed Gauff, who won her first WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati last year, had a first-round bye at the tournament this year before suffering a shock 4-6 6-2 6-4 loss to 33rd-ranked Putintseva in her opening match. For Gauff, this was yet another disappointing result after failing to win a medal at the Paris Olympics - l
  
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• Iga Swiatek reveals her thought-process after she blew five MPs in Cincinnati opener

  15-08-2024 23:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek kept it simple after shockingly blowing five match points in the second set against Varvara Gracheva as the Pole simply accepted that it was her "fault" and wanted to start from scratch in the decider.In her opening match at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati, Swiatek appeared to be cruising toward a dominant win since she was 6-0 5-2 up. But then out of nowhere, Swiatek started missing out on her chances as Gracheva saved four match points in the eighth game of the second set - another matc
  
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• Patrick Reed says golf is "boring and slow" but LIV Golf brings excitement and speed

  15-08-2024 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  LIV Golf has been around for two years now, and it seems golf fans have gotten used to this Saudi-backed Tour. When LIV Golf first arrived, it stirred up a lot of criticism and strong reactions from golf fans. However, it seems that those reactions have faded, at least to some extent. The departure of players no longer sparks the same level of controversy, possibly due to the framework agreement between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. Before the next event at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Pat
  
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• Jay Monahan gives a new update on the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour

  15-08-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is a key figure in the golf world, whose decisions impact not just the PGA Tour but the future of golf as a whole. When Monahan confirmed the framework agreement between the PIF and the PGA Tour last summer, it sparked a lot of backlash and frustration. A year has passed since the negotiations began, yet a final agreement has still not been reached. What’s causing the delay? While answers are still pending, it's clear that some issues are proving problemat
  
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• Dare to dream: Watch the US Open live on Sky Sports from August 26

  15-08-2024 22:21 via skysports.com
  
  Watch the US Open live and exclusive on Sky Sports from August 26 to September 8. All courts will be available to watch for on Sky Sports Tennis and on Sky Sports+ via the app and red button.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev gets into bizarre and funny situation during shock Cincinnati loss

  15-08-2024 21:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev found himself in a bizarre but also funny situation during his Cincinnati Masters match against Jiri Lehecka as the Russian used some foul language in French but forgot that chair umpire Aurelie Tourte was also from France and could perfectly understand him. After a first-round bye, No. 4 seed Medvedev started his Cincinnati run on Thursday and it didn't start well after he lost a tight opener in a tie-break to 35th-ranked Lehecka. In the second set, things weren't gett
  
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• ATP Masters 1000s marks a 2024 super record

  15-08-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Something is happening in the ATP Masters 1000 that hasn't happened in years. Among the most interesting statistics of 2024 up to this point there is certainly one that concerns the tournaments in the ATP Masters 1000 category: with the conclusion of the National Bank Open a few days ago, won by Alexei Popyrin, the sixth Masters 1000 tournament of the year has ended.And there have been six different winners in the six tournaments in this category. In recent times in which the most important titl
  
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• Alexander Zverev sweeps Karen Khachanov, notches 50th win of 2024

  15-08-2024 20:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev is the first player with 50 victories in 2024! The 2021 Cincinnati champion made a winning start at the seventh Masters 1000 of the season, dispatching Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2 in an hour and 21 minutes. Alexander beat his good friend for the fifth time in seven encounters, outplaying Karen on serve and return and notching a milestone triumph. Zverev made the difference with his first serve. He struggled on the second, like Khachanov, and denied three out of four break points. K
  
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• 'He's completely lost his mind!' | Nishioka suffers CRAZY game penalty

  15-08-2024 20:15 via skysports.com
  
  Yoshihito Nishioka is given a game penalty after being warned several times by the umpire to calm down in his match against Hubert Hurkacz after throwing his racquet and striking tennis balls into the crowd.
  
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• Cincinnati: Elena Rybakina blows two MPs in first match back from bronchitis issue

  15-08-2024 20:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina suffered a loss in her first match back from acute bronchitis and it came in a brutal way after the No. 4 seed failed to realize any of her two consecutive match points for a two-set win over Leylah Fernandez.On Thursday in Cincinnati, Rybakina was going through ups and downs early in her first competitive action since Wimbledon but still managed to put herself in a position to get the job done in straight sets. But then, the 25-year-old Kazakh blew a golden opportunity to close o
  
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• Fernandez stuns fourth seed Rybakina in Cincinnati

  15-08-2024 19:28 via skysports.com
  
  Elena Rybakina suffered a shock second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open as Leylah Fernandez came from a set down to topple the fourth seed.
  
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• Defending champion Gauff dumped out of Cincinnati Open

  15-08-2024 19:28 via skysports.com
  
  Defending champion Coco Gauff suffered a shock defeat to Yulia Putintseva in her opening match of the Cincinnati Open.
  
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• Jannik Sinner has lost something compared to the beginning of the season

  15-08-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner did not shine in his debut in Cincinnati, but he managed to beat the young American Alex Michelsen and qualified for the round of 16. The Italian is still far from the top of his form and has said several times that his main goal is the US Open, which will take place in New York at the end of August.Jannik Sinner© Dylan Buell / Stringer Getty Images Sport The 2024 Australian Open champion has had several problems over the past two months, including a tonsillitis that forc
  
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• Daniil Medvedev experiences another loss. Jiri Lehecka tops him in straight sets

  15-08-2024 18:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 5 Daniil Medvedev will not seek his second Cincinnati Masters title. After early losses in Paris and Montreal, Daniil experienced another sudden defeat, this time to Jiri Lehecka. The Czech beat the Russian 7-6, 6-4 in an hour and 39 minutes in the second round, making a notable comeback after not competing for over three months due to a back injury. Medvedev served well until 3-3 in the second set, feeling no pressure and challenging Lehecka to follow those numbers. Jiri was ready to
  
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• Legendary coach chooses Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 US Open

  15-08-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In today’s evening session, fans will be able to see Carlos Alcaraz make his debut at the Cincinnati Masters 1000. Former world number 1 will face French veteran Gael Monfils for a spot in the round of 16 in Ohio, where he lost to Novak Djokovic last year in the final despite having one match point to his name.The young Spaniard has played a lot in the last two months and won 20 of his last 22 matches. Carlitos won the French Open and Wimbledon Championships, while the only two losses came
  
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• Hackers revealed Iga Swiatek failed alleged doping test to EPO, later denied

  15-08-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Polish sport has shaken, as Iga Siwatek must have shaken, after a group of hackers revealed the alleged positive doping of many Polish athletes, including the WTA No.1. A group of Ukrainian hackers called Beregini allegedly hacked the data of the Polish anti-doping agency POLADA.The agency's website reportedly went offline last week and remained inactive until yesterday. In the meantime, on Telegram, some details about the material hacked by Berengi have been released, including some alleged pos
  
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• 2024 Cincinnati Masters Day 4: Alcaraz v Monfils, Gauff, Sabalenka

  15-08-2024 16:24 via tennis-x.com
  Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff headline a big day at the Cincinnati Masters.
  
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• Jimmy Connors made huge revelation on Novak Djokovic's Olympic win

  15-08-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jimmy Connors was one of those who expressed about Novak Djokovic's success at the Olympic Games against Carlos Alcara. In his podcast Advantage Connors, the American commented on the sense of value of the gold medal won by the 24-time Slam champion. Nole has long pursued this milestone, the last great title that was still missing from his glorious collection.The former American tennis player explained how, in his opinion, the Olympic gold was the crowning achievement of an extraordina
  
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• Jannik Sinner makes honest analysis on ups and downs

  15-08-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner beat the young Alex Michelsen in the 2nd round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, earning the pass to the next round. It was not an easy match for the Italian, who still shows some difficulties in terms of physical form. What mattered for him, however, was the result, which was achieved."For the first match of the tournament, I think it was of good quality. Alex served well, he played solid tennis from the baseline, he is young and has a good future. From my point of
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz must improve an aspect to return No.1

  15-08-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has given himself a little relaxation after the hard work of the last two months. The young Spaniard won the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships, before winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics.Carlos Alcaraz© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport The former world number 1 dreamed of winning the gold medal for his country, but he had to give up a deluxe version of Novak Djokovic in the final. The four-time Grand Slam champion burst into tears after the
  
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• Matteo Berrettini pays tribute to Novak Djokovic: 'He is a cyborg'

  15-08-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Matteo Berrettini has had many physical problems in recent years and he could not stay at the top of the men’s tour. The 2021 Wimbledon finalist had sunk into the ATP ranking last year and wondered if he still had the strength to continue playing tennis at the highest levels.Matteo Berrettini© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport Matteo’s body has been subject to many injuries and it was not easy for him to handle these mentally difficult situations. The Italian playe
  
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• Tim Henman reveals a theory about Novak Djokovic's future

  15-08-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic is resting after winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The Serbian champion has achieved his last big dream of a career, but he has no intention of stopping playing tennis. Despite having a tough season, the former world number 1 is still competitive at high levels and wants to break more records before retiring.Novak Djokovic© Srdjan Stevanovic / Stringer Getty Images Sport The 24-time Grand Slam champion has not won an ATP title this year and was clearly defeat
  
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• The Power of Our Thoughts: How Our Inner Dialogue Shapes Our Tennis Game

  15-08-2024 12:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Welcome to today's special interview on "The Power of Our Thoughts: How Our Inner Dialogue Shapes Our Tennis Game.” Bane Bradonic, a renowned PTCA Master Professional, psychologist and mental performance specialist who has helped countless players unlock their true potential by mastering the mental aspects of the game. This is the 1st from 2 articles. The next will follow tomorrow – don´t miss it. Great players learned how to stay on track for a long time – can
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka makes one thing clear after unconvincing start to summer on hard

  15-08-2024 11:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka maybe didn't have a great run in Toronto last week but insists it is not an issue since she has "a short-term memory" and wants to start from scratch at this week's WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati.After a shoulder injury kept her out of play for 40 days, Sabalenka has yet to rediscover her top game as she was upset by Marie Bouzkova in the Washington semifinal before Amanda Anisimova ended her Toronto run in the quarterfinal.But Sabalenka still has time to improve leading up to
  
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• Denis Shapovalov furious against ATP, issues harsh statement

  15-08-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov has harshly attacked ATP through his social media, from the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, for what happened during the match between Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson and French tennis player Ugo Humbert. Match that for the record was won by Thompson.During the match some spectators targeted Thompson, who obviously did not take it well and invited the chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani to intervene.The Swedish umpire of Moroccan origins and -
  
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• Draper battles back in first round at Cincinnati Open

  15-08-2024 10:04 via bbc.com
  
  Jack Draper battles back from 4-2 down in a deciding set tie-break to beat Jaume Munar 7-5 3-6 7-6 (7-5) in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
  
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• Andre Agassi snubs Rafael Nadal talking about best tennis skills

  15-08-2024 09:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In recent months, many tennis players and former tennis players have had fun building their ideal tennis player, assembling pieces from past and present champions; the latest was Andre Agassi and his choices have caused discussion.The legendary American was invited to build his ideal tennis player and, in a post published on the social profiles of the US Open, Agassi, winner of 8 Slam titles, outlined his ideal player through 5 main categories: serve, forehand, backhand, speed and mentality
  
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• Jannik Sinner honestly said he was far from 100%

  15-08-2024 07:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A first step forward has been made, but Jannik Sinner honestly assessed his physical form, after qualifying for the 3rd round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.The Italian was good at never mentally leaving the match and avoiding making his debut at the Cincinnati Open even more complicated. Jannik behaved like a number 1 in the important moments and the eight break points out of eight saved throughout the entire match do nothing but confirm his ability to change pace when the sco
  
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• Swiatek tops Gracheva to net 1st win since Paris

  15-08-2024 06:26 via espn.com
  
  Top-ranked Iga Swiatek survived in her return to hard courts Wednesday night in the Cincinnati Open, outlasting Varvara Gracheva 6-0, 6-7 (8), 6-2.
  
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• Jannik Sinner edges Alex Michelsen for a winning start in Cincinnati

  15-08-2024 06:04 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Jannik Sinner clinched his 45th victory of the season in Cincinnati. Jannik faced Alex Michelsen in the second round and delivered a 6-4, 7-5 win in an hour and 51 minutes for a winning start. Sinner fell to Andrey Rublev in Montreal last week, feeling discomfort in his troubled hip and gathering dark clouds ahead of the US Open. The Italian decided to test his body in Cincinnati, hoping to overcome the issues and chase a deep run. Jannik struggled to find the first serve, offering A
  
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• De Minaur (hip injury) says he'll play US Open

  15-08-2024 05:42 via espn.com
  
  Alex De Minaur said Wednesday that he will play in this month's US Open, weeks after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics because of a hip injury.
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals who he thinks had a better season: Scheffler or Schauffele

  15-08-2024 05:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The two golfers who have impressed the most this year are Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, with Scheffler standing out in particular. Their performances this year have been amazing, showing their excellent form. Ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rory McIlroy made it clear where he stands and who he believes is the best golfer this season. The Northern Irishman had no doubts that it is Scottie Scheffler. The recent Olympic medal has only reinforced
  
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• Daniil Medvedev, other stars sound off on absolutely bizarre call vs Taylor Fritz

  15-08-2024 05:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Taylor Fritz definitely wasn't the only one who felt that he was a victim of a really "nonsense" call as Daniil Medvedev, Denis Shapovalov, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Andy Roddick were among some of the names who expressed their disbelief over a decision that was made during the Fritz and Brandon Nakashima Cincinnati Masters match.With Fritz down by a set but leading 3-2 in the second set and with the sixth game being tied to 30/30, one of Nakashima's balls evidently landed behind Fritz's baseline.
  
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• DP World restarts from the Czech Republic

  15-08-2024 04:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The DP World Tour, after a break of over three weeks, restarts in the Czech Republic with the D+D REAL Czech Masters, which will take place from 15 to 18 August at the PGA National OAKS Prague, in Prague. Seven Italian players will be competing: Francesco Molinari, Edoardo Molinari, Lorenzo Scalise, Francesco Laporta, Renato Paratore, Filippo Celli and Andrea Pavan, who has a particular feeling with this nation where he won the tournament in 2018 and the D+D Real Czech Challenge, on the Challeng
  
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• Tim Henman shuts down recent criticism, scrutiny directed at Emma Raducanu

  15-08-2024 04:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former British tennis star Tim Henman is urging the British public to be patient with Emma Raducanu because he thinks it is evident that she is making strides and remains certain that a bright future is ahead of her. The last couple of months have been pretty interesting Raducanu since she has been on the receiving end of some notable praise but also hasn't avoided some harsh criticism and scrutiny. After saying no to the French Open qualifying, some weren't happy with that decision - but a
  
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• Cincinnati: Iga Swiatek avoids absolute catastrophe in opening match vs world No. 69

  15-08-2024 03:41 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek made a winning start to her North American hard-court swing but it didn't go without drama even though the Pole appeared to be heading toward a very dominant win in her opener.On Wednesday evening, Swiatek started her Cincinnati run after a first-round bye with a 6-0 6-7 (6) 6-2 win over world No. 69 Varvara Gracheva. At one point, Swiatek led 6-0 5-2. But then, she missed out on five match points in the second set and Gracheva somehow managed to survive for another set. In the
  
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• The Legends Tour moves again to Zambia

  15-08-2024 03:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Legends Tour moves to Zambia where, from 16 to 18 August, the Zambia Golf Legends Championship will be played, with Alessandro Tadini being the only Italian competing.Legends Tour, scheduleAt the Bonanza Golf Club in Lusaka, three of the top ten in the order of merit are the favourites in the field: Brazilian Adilson Da Silva (n. 4) and Englishman Robert Coles (n. 5), both seasonal winners, and South African James Kingston (n. 8). There are many competitors who will try to achieve their firs
  
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• Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Bublik reveal Novak Djokovic ability that drove them nuts

  15-08-2024 02:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Bublik candidly opened up about the struggles of facing Novak Djokovic as both lamented how it was "crazy" and "insane" to deal with the Serb's returns and his ability to perfectly read everything. In 2022, Kyrgios was playing outstanding at Wimbledon and he ended up making his first Grand Slam singles final. As a reward, Kyrgios got to play Djokovic, who had six titles at The Championships at the time. And Kyrgios came to play since he was dropping massive s
  
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• Tom Hanks stars in tense thriller

  15-08-2024 02:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Tom Hanks stars as a lawyer who ends up leading negotiations between the US and Russia
  
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• Time for ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open

  15-08-2024 02:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alessandra Fanali and Virginia Elena Carta will be on the starting tee of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, the tournament organized in collaboration between the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour scheduled from August 15 to 18 on the Dundonald Links course in Gailes, Scotland. The event comes a week before the AIG Women’s Open, the fifth and final women’s Major of the season that will take place from August 22 to 25 on the Old Course in St. Andrews with a prize pool of
  
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• U.S. Kids Venice Open, prestigious showcase

  15-08-2024 01:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The International U.S. Kids Venice Open, one of the most prestigious international golf events for juniors, celebrates its tenth edition that will take place from August 15 to 17 in Padua, promoted by US Kids Golf Italy and PlayGolf54, which will host the event on the three courses of the Golf della Montecchia, the Golf Club Frassanelle and the Galzignano Golf Course.This year the quality level of the game will be further raised because only players of Priority Status 4 and above will be able to
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas has new coach after messy drama and split with father

  15-08-2024 01:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas wasted no time finding a coaching replacement after parting ways with his father Apostolos in a messy way as the two-time Grand Slam finalist is hiring Dimitris Hatzinikolaou.Unless you have somehow missed it, Tsitsipas and his father got into a very tense moment at the Montreal Masters last week. After getting very annoyed with Apostolos who was sitting in his coaching box, world No. 11 Tsitsipas told him to leave the court. And his father obliged and Tsitsipas went on to suf
  
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• PGA Tour Playoffs Begin with FedEx St. Jude

  15-08-2024 00:23 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  With the regular season over, the playoffs are opening. There is no rest in the world of golf, and after the Olympics, the best players are all expected to take to the field for the first of three PGA Tour events that will crown the winner who will be written a check for ten million dollars. It starts in Memphis, Tennessee, where the FedEx St. Jude Championship will take place from Thursday to Sunday.The first phase of the playoffs begins this week at the TPC Southwind, where the top 70 in the s
  
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• Ex-Slam finalist and Novak Djokovic's childhood coach rips stunning conspiracy theory

  15-08-2024 00:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  1973 French Open finalist Nikola Pilic thinks it is absolute nonsense to think that Novak Djokovic faked a knee injury and adds that it was evident that one of the Serb's left was "softer than the other."After having a couple of unpleasant slips on the clay of Roland Garros during his French Open round-of-16 match against Francisco Cerundolo, Djokovic later learned that he tore his knee meniscus. The moment the 37-year-old Serb received the diagnosis, he pulled out of his French Open quarterfina
  
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