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• Schauffele and Scheffler react to LIV Golfers: PGA of America makes huge decision

  20-09-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  As confirmed, the PGA of America has allowed LIV golfers to participate in next year's Ryder Cup and the U.S. PGA Championship. This means we can expect to see some well-known names, likely including Bryson DeChambeau, who could be a key asset for the American team from LIV Golf. Reactions from golf fans vary widely. Some are open to these changes, believing that the U.S. team needs every individual who can strengthen this team, while others have such a strong aversion to LIV Golf that they
  
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• Naomi Osaka's ex-coach has very direct message for Coco Gauff

  20-09-2024 22:42 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Serena Williams' ex-hitting partner and Naomi Osaka's former coach Sascha Bajin has made himself available to Coco Gauff after she decided to make a coaching change. After not having the summer she wanted, the American tennis star put an end to her partnership with coach Brad Gilbert.Shortly after hiring Andre Agassi's former coach in July 2023, the 20-year-old won two biggest titles of her career as she became a WTA 1000 champion in Cincinnati and also a Grand Slam winner in front of her h
  
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• PGA of America confirms LIV Golf players can compete in Ryder Cup

  20-09-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There has been much talk about whether American LIV golfers would be able to play in the upcoming Ryder Cup, but the PGA of America has delighted those golfers by confirming they will have the opportunity to compete at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in 2025. The PGA of America confirmed this information on Thursday, emphasizing that the U.S. team deserves to have the best individuals on its roster. While the Americans have a strong team of skilled and talented golfers, names like Brys
  
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• Rick Macci stressed a wise advice to Coco Gauff

  20-09-2024 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A few days ago Coco Gauff chose to split with coach Brad Gilbert. The American certainly expected more from the US Open, where she was the defending champion, but the disappointing result, which is crowning a season that was all in all below expectations, pushed the 20-year-old towards this decision.The former coach of Venus and Serena Williams, Rick Macci expressed his opinion on this sporting separation, explaining how Coco is a winner and giving the young American a valid piece of advice to i
  
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• Billie Jean King reveals why she would eliminate best-of-5 sets matches

  20-09-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Billie Jean King, through her X account, has spoken out on the future of tennis, focusing on best-of-5-sets matches, like those played in the men's singles of the Slams. Could this measure improve the game of tennis and bring younger people closer to our beloved sport?The legendary American talked - among the various aspects of the Tour that she would change to make this sport attractive - also about the format of matches."People always ask me about the future of the game we all love and what I
  
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• Daniil Medvedev must change something to stay at the top

  20-09-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  2024 has not given much satisfaction to Daniil Medvedev. The Russian champion has not yet won a title this season and many fans think that he has been overtaken by several players in the ATP tour's hierarchy. The former world number 1 started the season very well, reaching the final at the Australian Open for the third time in his career. After losing to Novak Djokovic in 2021 and to Rafael Nadal the following year, the Russian hoped to finally lift the trophy at Melbourne Park.The tennis player
  
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• Obama, what a Surprise for the USA Team

  20-09-2024 17:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A special fan for the USA Solheim Cup team, which challenged the Europe team from September 13 to 15. In Gainesville, Virginia, the American golfers received a surprise visit from Barack Obama, former president of the United States.Obama, newsDuring a dinner of the stars and stripes team, led by Stacy Lewis, Obama wanted to bring his greeting to the 12 champions. A great golf enthusiast, in 2010, during his first term, Obama received the American team that won the 2009 Solheim Cup at the White H
  
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• Nobilio fourth in Switzerland, title to Rhodes

  20-09-2024 17:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Another great performance by Alessia Nobilio, who has just turned professional, who ranked fourth with 205 (68 67 70, -11) shots in the Lavaux Ladies Open, the penultimate tournament of the season of the LET Access, the second European women's circuit, played at the Golf de Lavaux (par 72) in Puidoux, Switzerland.LETAS, newsThe English Mimi Rhodes won with 200 (-16) shots (68 69 64), who finished the match on par with her compatriot Billie-Jo Smith (69 68 63) and then overtook her in the play-of
  
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• LIV players eligible for Ryder Cup and PGA

  20-09-2024 17:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  LIV Golf players are considered eligible to compete in the PGA Championship (a Grand Slam played in May) and for future U.S. Ryder Cup teams, the PGA of America announced Thursday.The PGA made the decision at its board meeting as a way to ensure the year's second major can have the strongest possible field, while future U.S. Ryder Cup teams will continue to have access to top American players.LIV players, newsLIV Golf's Brooks Koepka was part of last year's U.S. Ryder Cup team thanks to a grace
  
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• Callaway and Topgolf, the change of direction

  20-09-2024 17:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Just over three years ago, Callaway triumphantly announced the completion of its merger with the Topgolf brand company.The journey began in 2006 with the Californian company’s first investment in what was undoubtedly the most innovative company in the world of golf-related entertainment.Callaway, statementsChip Brewer, CEO of Callaway Golf at the time, said:“Callaway’s leadership in the global, geographically diverse golf equipment market combined with Topgolf’s revolutio
  
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• Begoña Zamorano new president of the RFGM

  20-09-2024 17:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Assembly of the Royal Golf Federation of Madrid has elected Begoña Zamorano Gómez to preside over the next term of the entity, which already has almost 95,000 members - a third of the total in Spain. “My love and dedication to this sport began many, many years ago, and now I have achieved the greatest honour and representation of our federation, which I am grateful for, but it is also a responsibility for which I will work to continue to make golf grow in our community, t
  
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• Jannik Sinner rules all 2024 ATP stats: return, backhand, forehand

  20-09-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner has definitely come out into the open, in this extremely significant season for him as for men's tennis. The Italian is playing a crazy season, which has seen him triumph in six tournaments, among which obviously the Australian Open and the US Open stand out, the first two Slams of his career.According to the ATP website, Sinner, from January to today, can boast truly exceptional numbers: best return, the most effective forehand, the most powerful and fastest backhand and the highe
  
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• Jannik Sinner is the archetype of a new type of player

  20-09-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner’s career has changed a lot since last autumn. Since playing his first matches in the ATP tour, the Italian tennis player was considered a great prospect for the future but for several reasons (physical and technical) he had not yet expressed his full potential until 2023. After being defeated by Alexander Zverev in the round of 16 at the 2023 US Open, Jannik has done an outstanding job with his team that allowed him to make the leap.Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner©
  
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• Grigor Dimitrov shares funny update on crazy moments with Novak Djokovic

  20-09-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grigor Dimitrov said he is excited to have the opportunity to play for Team Europe in the Laver Cup. The Bulgarian was called up by captain Bjorn Borg to replace Rafael Nadal and will do his best to make the most of this opportunity."It's great to be here. Every time I'm part of a team, I get even more fired up. As I told the guys yesterday, it's a privilege to be here at this stage of my career. To be able to contribute to the success of the team is the ultimate goal. I feel like I can still le
  
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• Iga Swiatek concerns fans with latest move as people wonder what's happening

  20-09-2024 14:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek won't be defending her China Open title next week as the Polish tennis star is withdrawing from the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing due to "personal reasons."Following a US Open quarterfinal outing, the world No. 1 signed up to play in Seoul this week but withdrew just a few days before the start of the tournament. This Friday, the five-time Grand made the same decision on Beijing. "Due to personal matters, I’m forced to withdraw from the @ChinaOpen in Beijing. I’m ve
  
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• Jannik Sinner’s doping case creates a new storm

  20-09-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner rested in the last week after his triumph at the 2024 US Open, which allowed him to strengthen his status as the world’s number 1 and absolute best player in 2024. The young Italian ace has won six titles so far this season, including two Majors and two Masters 1000. The 23-year-old from San Candido has continued the progress already shown in the last part of last year, when he had proved to be now a top player in all respects.Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024© Stream scr
  
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• Swiatek out of China Open for personal reasons

  20-09-2024 13:53 via espn.com
  
  World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the China Open, where she was the reigning champion, for personal reasons.
  
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• Former Major semi-finalist notches his best result since February 2020

  20-09-2024 13:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former world no. 14 and a Major semi-finalist, Kyle Edmund, is enjoying his best week since February 2020. The Briton qualified for the main draw of the Columbus Challenger and scored two victories for a place in the quarter-final. The Johannesburg native competed in the last eight at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco following wins over Feliciano Lopez and Felix Auger-Aliassime. It was his last tournament before summer, experiencing injuries and missing an entire 2021 season. Kyle is yet to find hi
  
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• Unfortunate Seoul circumstances spell concern for Emma Raducanu ahead of big match?

  20-09-2024 13:16 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu didn't get to return to the court a day after impressively ousting No. 8 seed Yuan Yue as the Briton's Seoul quarterfinal match against top-seeded Daria Kasatkina was pushed back for Saturday due to rain and that may be a bit concerning news because the 2021 US Open champion could potentially have to play two matches in one day. After beating the Chinese tennis player 6-4 6-3 to reach her fifth WTA quarterfinal of the year, the former world No. 10 was certainly hoping to conti
  
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• Daniil Medvedev shares brutally honest admission on his rivals' fate

  20-09-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev had no problem revealing what he hopes will happen to his opponents during the matches they play this season, as the Russian himself revealed with brutal honesty during the Laver Cup media day. The former US Open winner in fact revealed that he hopes like his rivals don't win."I think it's very easy. Usually you hope that a lot of these guys don't win: both when you play them and in other matches thinking about the rankings. This is the only week where you are very relaxed about
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz may have received the best advice

  20-09-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The season of Carlos Alcaraz was excellent, especially during the summer. The young Spaniard became the youngest player ever to win the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships in the same year, demonstrating an ability to adapt to all surfaces that has few equals in the history of this sport.The former world number 1 also won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, but his final loss to Novak Djokovic was certainly a big disappointment for him who was favored by bookmakers. That defeat affec
  
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• Mischa Zverev responds to Roger Federer’s words

  20-09-2024 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title.Alexander Zverev© YouTube screenshot Sascha had several chances this year to finally win a Major. The 2020 US Open finalist lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Austra
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz calls 'a nightmare' his first match against Rafael Nadal

  20-09-2024 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz will play the Laver Cup for the first time, an event in which his legendary countryman Rafael Nadal will not be present. The 22-time Slam champion was one of the most anticipated tennis players at the Uber Arena in Berlin but, a few weeks ago, he announced that he would not participate in the event founded by Roger Federer, as he was not yet ready to return to the court.At the media day of the event, Carlitos remembered the first match played against Rafa: it was 2021, when in Mad
  
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• Raducanu quarter-final postponed due to rain at Korea Open

  20-09-2024 10:40 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu is a true superstar of British tennis and, after a disappointing US Open, she aims to get back on track at the Korea Open - watch her in action again live on Sky Sports Tennis this weekend.
  
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• Raducanu in Korea Open quarter-final on Saturday | Watch live on Sky Sports

  20-09-2024 10:40 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu is a true superstar of British tennis and, after a disappointing US Open, she aims to get back on track at the Korea Open - watch her in action again live on Sky Sports Tennis this weekend.
  
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• Roger Federer hopes to see Rafael Nadal play in 2025

  20-09-2024 10:16 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In a recent interview with MOPO, Roger Federer focused on his friend and great rival on the court Rafael Nadal, who was initially among the participants in the Laver Cup 2024, scheduled this year in Berlin from today Friday 20 September to Sunday 22 September. Roger Federer has already been in Berlin for a few days to attend the competition named after the Australian legend Rod Laver.The Swiss Maestro, talking about the Spaniard, who seems to be close to the moment of his official and definitive
  
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• Emma Raducanu confesses why she really struggled to close out Seoul R16 match

  20-09-2024 04:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu confessed that she felt a sudden tension after going up by a set and two breaks against No. 8 seed Yuan Yue in the Seoul round-of-16 just because it wasn't a situation to which she was very accustomed.On Thursday, the 21-year-old ousted the Chinese tennis player 6-4 6-3 to reach her fifth WTA quarterfinal of the year. But it only happened after the Briton converted her seventh match point as she missed out on five match points on her serve in the eighth game of the second set befor
  
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• LIV golfer Cameron Smith: I want to win the majors

  20-09-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Cameron Smith's decision to join LIV Golf two years ago sent shockwaves through the golf world. Many fans expected the talented Australian to remain loyal to the PGA Tour, where he had been building a successful career. When he announced his move to LIV Golf, Smith was one of the top players on the PGA Tour, and officials had high hopes for his future in the sport.However, the offer he received from LIV Golf was simply too good to refuse. 31 years old Smith has been showing impressive performanc
  
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• Naomi Osaka confirms first tournament of 2025; set to return after eight years

  20-09-2024 02:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka has already confirmed her first tournament of the 2025 season as the Japanese tennis star is set to return to the ASB Classic after not playing there in nearly a decade. On Thursday, the organizers of the WTA 500 event in Auckland announced the four-time Grand Slam champion as their first big name for next year's edition which is slated to take place in the opening week of the new season.For the 26-year-old, it will be her second appearance at the tournament and the first one si
  
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• Transitioning to golf: Andy Murray sets clear targets

  20-09-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andy Murray has decided to turn his attention to new hobbies after finishing his tennis career, with golf taking center stage. The British tennis star revealed after the Olympics in Paris that he wanted to retire and explore other interests. Following in the footsteps of other famous athletes who have taken up golf after their professional careers, Murray is excited about this new chapter.Although he doesn’t have much experience in golf, he admitted feeling nervous after his first training
  
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• Bjorn Borg sheds light on reasons behind shock retirement at 26

  20-09-2024 00:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Bjorn Borg says he will soon be revealing all the details about his shock retirement but for now can only share that he lost the motivation to play and didn't feel like his focus was where it needed to be. After becoming a Grand Slam champion at the 1974 French Open shortly after turning 18, it didn't take long before the Swede established himself as one of the best and dominant players in the game. But after getting to 11 Major wins between 1974 and 1981, the former world No. 1 appeared in
  
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