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• Simona Halep shares her feelings after smashing racket in frustrating Hong Kong loss

  28-10-2024 23:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep looked frustrated and even smashed her racket during a Hong Kong Open first-round defeat but afterward delivered a positive message and insisted that she needed to stay patient and trust the process. The former world No. 1, who was cleared to return from a doping ban in March, made her second main-level appearance in Hong Kong after previously playing at the Miami Open. But just like in Miami, the 33-year-old saw her campaign end after just one match after Yuan Yue handed her a
  
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• How Japanese parenting influenced Xander Schauffele’s sportsmanship?

  28-10-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Golf fans are familiar with Xander Schauffele, a brilliant golfer who has achieved incredible things this season. Alongside Scottie Scheffler, he has been a greatest figure on the golf scene, and it's safe to say that these two American golfers have made a lasting impression this year. For those who aren’t familiar with Schauffele’s background, there are some surprises. The 31-year-old has Japanese roots, as his mother, Ping Yi Chen, was born in Japan. She had the opportuni
  
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• Phil Mickelson's reaction to the split between the LIV golfer and his longtime coach

  28-10-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paul Casey and his longtime coach, Peter Kostis, have ended their relationship after 24 years. Casey is a well-known name in the golf world and is one of the golfers who signed with LIV Golf, which came as a bit of a surprise. Peter Kostis announced the end of their partnership on social media, but it's clear that he enjoyed their time working together. Many find it hard to imagine one without the other, but Kostis has other plans in mind. Casey had immense trust in him, given the length of thei
  
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• Casper Ruud complains about Daniil Medvedev: the reasons

  28-10-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev has repeatedly reiterated to the press his thoughts on the new balls that are being used on the Tour, which he says would favor a small group of tennis players who would be able to generate great power in hitting the balls."I think it basically favors tennis players who can take advantage of the power of dead balls. Some have a better quality in this; others don't. In fact the two best players in these conditions, they are already the best players in the world, and I'm sure they
  
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• Gasquet believes Alcaraz will reach the same level of Federer and Nadal

  28-10-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Richard Gasquet tried to make a prediction about the future of Carlos Alcaraz, saying he is sure that the Spanish tennis player will reach the level of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Gasquet believes that tennis is in good health after the extraordinary era of the Big 3, as Carlos Alcaraz and his rival Jannik Sinner are raising the level of tennis. The 21-year-old Spaniard is already a 4-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2022 US Open, the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon titles and the 2024 Rolan
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz speaks about Riyadh prize money, collides with Jannik Sinner

  28-10-2024 19:48 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz will seek his first Paris Masters title this week, hoping for a better run than in Shanghai. World no. 2 spoke with the media ahead of his first match, reflecting on the Six Kings Slam and the most significant prize money in tennis history. Unlike his main rival, Jannik Sinner, Carlos admitted he did not travel to Riyadh only to compete and have fun against the world's best players. The four-time Major winner did that, but the record-breaking prize money gave him extra motivation
  
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• Alcaraz says prize attracted him to Six Kings Slam

  28-10-2024 19:12 via espn.com
  
  Spain's Carlos Alcaraz said Monday the record prize money on offer at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia earlier this month was a motivation for playing in the tournament as the world No. 2 prepares for the Paris Masters.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev jokes before the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000

  28-10-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Among the most anticipated players in Paris-Bercy, where today started the last Masters 1000 of the season - there is definitely Daniil Medvedev. The Russian player has always found himself well on the courts of the French capital and is still looking for his first title in 2024.Daniil Medvedev & Carlos Alcaraz, Beijing 2024© Stream screenshot Despite some prestigious results, this year certainly cannot be considered satisfactory for the former world number 1. The champion from Mos
  
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• Reason why Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are inimitable

  28-10-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic will feel a little more alone next year. In 2025, the Serbian legend will be the only exponent of the old 'Fab Four' still active on the professional tour, after Andy Murray retired this summer at the Paris Olympics and Rafael Nadal will say goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup Finals next month.If you consider that Nole has not won an ATP title this year, the indications that a glorious era has come to its conclusion are unequivocal. The 37-year-old from Belgrade will still be one
  
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• A life-banned player reveals Jannik Sinner will be disqualified

  28-10-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The banned for life former tennis player Daniele Bracciali was interviewed by Mowmag, expressing his opinion on the Clostebol doping-issue involving his young countryman Jannik Sinner, predicting a disqualification for the ATP No.1."How will the Sinner case end? Unfortunately, knowing the environment of WADA and ITIA I believe that a disqualification will almost certainly arrive. It is not right to disqualify a tennis player if it is found that he has not taken drugs to improve performance and i
  
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• Is John Isner thinking about returning to the court?

  28-10-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Just over a year ago John Isner retired from tennis. The big American Server was one of the most important players of his generation, especially for the USA."I want to be remembered as a person who competed hard on the court. Off the court, I think the most important thing is to have the respect of my colleagues in the locker room. Tennis has been a huge part of my life. It's hard to say goodbye. The most important thing is that I have an amazing life and I look forward to every second of it. If
  
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• Why British star Draper has 'no limits'

  28-10-2024 16:35 via skysports.com
  
  Naomi Osaka's coach Patrick Mouratoglou has praised a mature Jack Draper for being more "disciplined" and feels the British No 1 has "no limits" heading into 2025 following his Vienna waltz at the weekend.
  
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• Osaka's coach Mouratoglou on why British star Draper has 'no limits'

  28-10-2024 16:35 via skysports.com
  
  Naomi Osaka's coach Patrick Mouratoglou has praised a mature Jack Draper for being more "disciplined" and feels the British No 1 has "no limits" heading into 2025 following his Vienna waltz at the weekend.
  
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• Should Grigor Dimitrov 's career be re-evaluated?

  28-10-2024 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grigor Dimitrov’s career was undoubtedly conditioned by the presence of the Big 3, which prevented him from winning a few more titles. Despite the huge expectations placed on him when he took his first steps in the ATP tour, the Bulgarian player has achieved very satisfactory results even though he has never won a Grand Slam title.Grigor Dimitrov© @AlexTheodorid1s X account Grisha has never reached a Major final in his career, but he played an amazing match against Rafael Nadal i
  
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• Would Andrey Rublev need a break from tennis?

  28-10-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andrey Rublev has had to go through a number of difficult moments this season, including some personal events that have not helped him to express himself at his best on the tennis court. The Russian player had several injuries and health problems, which could have had very serious repercussions if doctors had not intervened in time.The champion from Moscow won the Masters 1000 in Madrid in 2024, also beating 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz during his amazing run. Fans hoped that triump
  
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• Yevgeny Kafelnikov harshly slams Jannik Sinner: "He's stupidly designed to hit"

  28-10-2024 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  During an interview on the Best Tennis podcast, former world number 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov harshly attacked Jannik Sinner, saying that the Italian is a tennis player stupidly designed to hit and that only Carlos Alcaraz can be placed on a par with the Big 3 Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. And the former Russian tennis player ventured a comparison between the Italian ATP No.1 and two players of his time: the Swede Tomas Johansson and the Slovakian Dominic Hrbaty."Sinner is a serial
  
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• Halep to stay 'patient' after another comeback loss

  28-10-2024 14:57 via bbc.com
  
  Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep loses on her latest WTA Tour comeback, having won just once since returning from a doping ban in March.
  
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• Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aces Ben Shelton, wins ATP 500 crown in Basel

  28-10-2024 14:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is the new champion in Basel. The 21-year-old Frenchman wrapped up a perfect week at the prestigious indoor event, toppling Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6 in an hour and 26 minutes for his second and most notable ATP title. Giovanni displayed his powerful serve and defended it superbly, facing three break points in five encounters and defending them, mounting the pressure on the other side. Mpetshi Perricard fired 22 aces against Shelton, keeping the first and second serve safe
  
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• Reason why the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 is very important for Carlos Alcaraz

  28-10-2024 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Today the last Masters 1000 of the season starts in Paris-Bercy. The top favorite for the win is the current world number 1 Jannik Sinner, although the Italian ace has never particularly shone in this tournament. The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria reached the round of 16 as the best result and admitted that he never had a great feeling on these courts.Sinner is already certain to finish the year at the top of the ATP ranking, while Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are fighting for second pla
  
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• Picture: Novak Djokovic withdraws from Paris and hits Maldives

  28-10-2024 13:08 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic will not seek his eighth Paris Masters title this week. The veteran withdrew from his favorite indoor event and went to the Maldives, enjoying his time off the court and not thinking about the ATP Race. It's unclear if Djokovic traveled to the paradise location with his family or alone, but it seems he is enjoying his time swimming.Djokovic's (un) realistic ATP Finals chancesThe Serb stands sixth in the ATP Race to Turin ahead of Paris, keeping Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, Alex de
  
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• Jimmy Connors skeptical about new coaching rules

  28-10-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jimmy Connors is very skeptical about the new ATP rules on coaching that will come into force starting in 2025. This is a rule that provides for a sort of liberalization of the dialogue between player and coach, and also between one point and another on the court. In one of the latest episodes of his podcast Advantage Connors, the former American tennis player analyzed this novelty that will affect players starting next season, explaining:"You should do all your work and listen to your coaches b
  
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• Huge clue about Novak Djokovic's schedule

  28-10-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic’s season may be over already. As everyone knows, the former world number 1 decided not to defend his title won last year in Paris-Bercy, putting his participation in the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin at serious risk. The Serbian champion is virtually qualified for the ATP Finals, where he lifted the trophy in 2022 and 2023 beating Casper Ruud and Jannik Sinner respectively in the final, but his priorities have changed at this stage of his career.Novak Djokovic© YouTube scre
  
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• Hong Kong: Simona Halep ousted in 1R by world No. 45

  28-10-2024 12:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Simona Halep failed to record her first win on the main level since returning from a doping ban after losing to Yue Yuan 6-3 6-3 in the first round of the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong. After recently being sidelined for five months due to a knee injury, the former world No. 1 didn't look well early on in the match but managed to save two break points in the second game. Two games later, she wasn't that lucky after the sixth-seeded Chinese took the Romanian's serve to open a 3-1 lead
  
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• Draper out to 'shake up' world's best after key win

  28-10-2024 12:30 via bbc.com
  
  In the wake of Jack Draper claiming the biggest title of his career, BBC Sport analyses his transformation over the past 12 months.
  
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• Jannik Sinner on earning $6 million: 'I do not play for money'

  28-10-2024 11:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Jannik Sinner wrote history books at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, scoring three top-5 wins and taking home $6 million, the greatest prize money in tennis history. Speaking about his Riyadh adventure ahead of the Paris Masters, the Italian insisted the huge financial boost was not the reason for his playing the six-man exhibition. Sinner wanted to embrace challenges against the toughest opponents and improve his game. The two-time Major winner reflected on his health and family as hi
  
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• Stan Wawrinka rips Jannik Sinner, after the Italian said he doesn't play for money

  28-10-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It must not be an easy time for Jannik Sinner, who is attracting criticism for some statements made on the sidelines of The Six Kings Slam, in addition of course to the aftermath of the delicate doping issue in which he is involved. The Italian tennis player, in a recent interview with Eurosport, had declared that he had not played the exhibition tournament in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) for money."I don't play for money, it's very simple. Sure, $6 million is a lot of prize money, but I went to Riyadh
  
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• Jannik Sinner honestly admits: "Carlos Alcaraz has something more"

  28-10-2024 10:03 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Talking about his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Jannik Sinner admitted that his Spanish rival has something more at the moment. The young ATP No.1 analyzed which skills Carlitos has more, which Jannik must work on - as admitted by the Italian himself - to improve"We are two very different players. I keep the pace very high, I am mentally strong. He is physically strong and tennis-wise at the moment he has something more: he plays the slice bett
  
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• Asian Tour: Chieh-po Lee wins in Thailand

  28-10-2024 08:41 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Taiwanese Chieh-po Lee prevailed with 259 (64 65 67 63, -21) shots, in a hard-fought final, in the International Series Thailand on the Thai Country Club course (par 70), in Chachoengsao in Thailand, where Stefano Mazzoli ranked 39th with 269 (69 67 67 66, -11).Asian Tour, resultsThe winner finished with a 63 (-7, eight birdies, one bogey) and, thanks to a birdie on the final hole, he overtook by one stroke, second with 260 (-20), Peter Uihlein, a player of the LIV Golf and leader after three ro
  
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• The dawn of Draper: Two-time tour champion, US Open semis & British No 1

  28-10-2024 08:00 via skysports.com
  
  Jack Draper is Britain's next generation at the age of 22 having enjoyed a remarkable 2024 in which he has won two ATP titles and reached the US Open semi-finals. So what's next for the talented boy from Sutton?
  
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• WTA Finals on Sky Sports Tennis: Each player's season so far

  28-10-2024 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  We look at the season so far for the top eight WTA players this year ahead of the climax to the season arriving in November in the shape of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, live on Sky Sports Tennis.
  
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• Ex-top 10 sternly warns Aryna Sabalenka what to expect after overtaking Iga Swiatek

  28-10-2024 04:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  CoCo Vandeweghe highlights Aryna Sabalenka is absolutely looking like the best player in the game right now but the former two-time Grand Slam semifinalist is also warning the Belarusian that she is now officially "the hunted one" after replacing Iga Swiatek at the world No. 1 spot. Over the last three months, the 26-year-old has been an absolute menace to her competition, winning the US Open, as well as the WTA 1000 tournaments in Cincinnati and Wuhan. Her only defeat in her last four tour
  
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• Top coach has theory on how Rafael Nadal case impacted Novak Djokovic's Slam year

  28-10-2024 02:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Patrick Mouratoglou has a very interesting theory on Novak Djokovic's subpar year at the Grand Slam level as Serena Williams' former coach thinks knowing that he beat Rafael Nadal in the Slam race may have mentally impacted the Serb and his motivation levels.When the 2023 season started, the 37-year-old was still one Major behind the Spaniard. But after making all four finals last year and adding three Slams to his last collection, the Serbian tennis giant became the first-ever male with 24 Slam
  
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• Rickie Fowler showed signs of good form: Justin Thomas commented on his mullet

  28-10-2024 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rickie Fowler tried to salvage a disappointing season at the Zozo Championship, but once again, luck was not on his side when it mattered most. The winner of this PGA Tour event was Nico Echavarria, the 30-year-old Colombian, who surprised many with his calm behavior and impressive skills.Fowler, now 35, has reason to be pleased with his performance, finishing fourth with a total of 17 under, three strokes behind Echavarria. It’s noteworthy that he hasn’t had such a difficult season
  
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• Senior Italian Open '24, wins Thomas Gögele

  28-10-2024 00:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  German Thomas Gögele, with 197 (64 66 67, -19) shots, won the Sergio Melpignano Senior Italian Open, a Legends Tour tournament played at San Domenico Golf (par 72) in Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi). First success on the over 50 circuit for Gögele, who managed to hold on to the lead since the first of the three rounds. Welshman Bradley Dredge failed to overtake, confirming his second position with 200 (-16). Third place was all English with 202 (-14) for Simon Griffiths and Andrew Mars
  
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• Casper Ruud brutally shades certain colleagues: 'Just being dramatic'

  28-10-2024 00:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Casper Ruud was dead honest when addressing the constant ball changes on the Tour as the Norwegian thinks some of his colleagues are just being "dramatic."For the past two years, numerous players from across the ATP and WTA Tours - including some of the biggest names of the game - have complained about the balls. And in early 2023, it only took a turn for the worse after certain players started claiming that the growing number of injuries in pro tennis was directly linked to the balls used. 
  
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