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• Padraig Harrington: Everyone would trade places with Rory McIlroy

  30-12-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy's season has been very interesting. The Northern Irish golfer has had a solid season behind him. Such a season would be marked as successful by 95% of golfers, but given that we are used to the best from him, there was certainly room for Rory to achieve even greater success, which he is aware of. The US Open was a particularly negative experience for him, considering he was so close to winning a Major after ten years.Padraig Harrington, his colleague, has a high opinion of McIlroy,
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas drops expletive, rants about backhand during shock United Cup loss

  30-12-2024 22:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas ranted about his backhand during a surprise loss to Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko as the Greek tennis star dropped an expletive and lamented that it was "impossible to do anything with it."Usually, the two-time Grand Slam finalist's backhand is one of his biggest assets. But on Monday, it wasn't clicking well and that's one of the reasons why the world No. 78 claimed a shock 6-4 7-6 (0) win. Down by a set and a break midway through the second set, Tsitsipas aired
  
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• Novak Djokovic rightly confirmed poor transparency in Jannik Sinner doping-scandal

  30-12-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  During the media day of the Brisbane International, awaiting the debut of the new season, Novak Djokovic expressed his opinion on the controversial Jannik Sinner's Clostebol doping scandal.The Serbian champion, who did not question the correctness and defense of the ATP No.1 in the entire process, contested how the affair was handled at the media level and by the authorities, supporting - de facto - the words perpetuated by Nick Kyrgios in recent months."It's not nice, but at the same time we li
  
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• Novak Djokovic with Andy Murray: no matter what happens 'cause it will be a success

  30-12-2024 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic talked about the working partnership he has undertaken with his former rival and friend Andy Murray, during the media day of the Brisbane International, the first ATP he will play in the new 2025 season.Being on the same side of the net is actually fantastic, because he was one of his greatest rivals, explained the Serbian champion.Who then said how in a certain sense it was strange for him to share all the sensations of how he feels on the court, some of the secrets of what he is
  
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• Novak Djokovic could be the man to beat in 2025: I'll explain the reasons

  30-12-2024 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic is the number 1 seed of the ATP 250 Brisbane International that will end on Sunday 5 January 2025.The number 7 in the ATP world ranking - who has not played an official match since the final lost against Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Rolex Masters . released very cautious statements on the eve of his match about his state of form and the start of his highly anticipated season.After the 24-time Grand Slam champion arrived in Brisbane, he trained on the center court o
  
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• Djokovic, Kyrgios win in Brisbane doubles debut

  30-12-2024 16:31 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios on Monday debuted as a doubles team at the Brisbane International, defeating Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7 (4) (10-8).
  
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• Marion Bartoli rips Nikolay Davydenko on his equal prize money awkward thoughts

  30-12-2024 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Former French tennis player Marion Bartoli has harshly replied to the words released a few weeks ago by Nikolay Davydenko about equal prize money between women's and men's tennis.The former Russian tennis player had spoken of a clear injustice that in the Slams men and women earn the same sums. The former world number 3 has in fact stated that in the ATP 250, 500, 1000 category tournaments it is right that there is equal prize money between men and women. But when it comes to Grand Slam tou
  
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• Berrettini's former coach reveals where Carlos Alcaraz needs to improve

  30-12-2024 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The new, highly anticipated 2025 tennis season has just begun, and the duel will still be between the two of them: between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner (much will also depend on any ban that the Italian will receive after the Clostebol doping scandal).Vincenzo Santopadre, former coach of Matteo Berrettini, is convinced that 2025 will still be the year of the Spaniard and the Italian. After a season dominated by the two young champions, in which the two tennis players shared a good part of th
  
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• United Cup: GB pair Boulter, Broom beat Argentina

  30-12-2024 15:05 via espn.com
  
  Mixed doubles pair Katie Boulter and Charles Broom helped Great Britain beat Argentina in their Group F opener at the United Cup on Monday.
  
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• WATCH: Camila Giorgi becomes a Food Blogger

  30-12-2024 14:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The life of tennis player and the controversies of recent months are now behind her: Camila Giorgi, after having said goodbye to tennis for a few months now and after having been at the center of various controversies for some extra-court factors, has inaugurated her new life as a Food Blogger on Instagram.In short, from tennis balls to lemon posset, at 33 years old, she has added another passion to that of fashion: food.On Instagram (you can see the videos below) the former Italian tennis playe
  
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• Alexander Zverev overcomes slow start, tops Zhizhen Zhang

  30-12-2024 13:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev scored his second victory of the season at the United Cup. World no. 2 faced Zhizhen Zhang and scored a 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory in two hours and five minutes. The German overcame a slow start and dominated sets two and three to emerge at the top. Zverev played better behind the first and second serve following rock-solid performance after the opener. He played against five break points, four in the first part of the duel. Zhang grabbed two breaks in the first and made a relia
  
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• United Cup: Iga Swiatek survives thriller with Jan Zielinski in mixed doubles decider

  30-12-2024 13:38 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek was Poland's hero in their opening match at the United Cup as the five-time Grand Slam champion won a mixed doubles thriller with Jan Zielinski to lead her nation to a 1-0 start in Sydney.On Monday, the second-ranked WTA player destroyed Norway's Malene Helgo 6-1 6-0 in the opening rubber of the tie.Then, Hubert Hurkacz had a chance to seal the deal for Poland but failed to do so after losing to Casper Ruud in the following singles match.As a result, Swiatek had to return t
  
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• A long ban for Jannik Sinner would have huge consequences on ATP Tour

  30-12-2024 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  On The Athletic, magazine of the New York Times, Matthew Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare have written an editorial analyzing the possible consequences of Jannik Sinner's Clostebol doping issue on the world of tennis.A consequence that according to them could be important for men's tennis, so much so that the two journalists have underlined how a possible two-year ban could have consequences for a decade on men's tennis."The disqualification would be a hard blow for the ATP Tour. A two-year
  
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• Djokocvic, Kyrgios win in Brisbane doubles debut

  30-12-2024 13:19 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios on Monday debuted as a doubles team at the Brisbane International, defeating Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7 (4) (10-8).
  
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• Djokovic and Kyrgios win 'awesome' doubles debut

  30-12-2024 13:12 via bbc.com
  
  After a long-running feud, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios developed a bromance and are now celebrating their first win as a doubles pair.
  
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• The greatest showman: Nick Kyrgios reminds all he is everything tennis desperately needs

  30-12-2024 13:05 via espn.com
  
  In his highly anticipated tournament return at the Brisbane International, Nick Kyrgios proved unequivocally tennis desperately needs him.
  
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• Brandel Chamblee reacts to declining golf ratings: Is the data really accurate?

  30-12-2024 12:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Brandel Chamblee, a pundit and a popular name in the world of golf, often shares his opinions via social media, not shying away from speaking honestly about his views. His views are often critical and provocative, but reading and listening to them, you can sense a certain desire for the golf world to move in the right direction. The 62-year-old is frustrated with the happenings on the golf scene; he wants someone to raise his voice and finally start making changes.In the last post on X, the expe
  
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• Brisbane: Novak Djokovic e Nick Kyrgios win doubles thriller, to play No.1 seeds next

  30-12-2024 12:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios made a winning debut as a doubles pair after beating Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4 6-7 (4) 10-8 at the Brisbane International.Although it was a tight battle, the 2022 Wimbledon singles finalists looked like the better duo as they didn't face a single break point - all while creating six break points for themselves. But after breaking Erler and Mies in the 10th game of the first set to clinch the opener, Djokovic and Kyrgios missed out on a total of thr
  
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• Kyrgios wins alongside Djokovic in doubles on tennis return

  30-12-2024 11:50 via skysports.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios made a winning return to tennis as he partnered with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing as the Brisbane International.
  
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• Rising golf talent Max Greyserman on why he almost quit the sport

  30-12-2024 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Sports fans still don't know how many athletes are on the verge of ending their careers, but then at the last minute, someone appears to stand in their way of making that decision, and things go in a different direction. People's destinies are different, including athletes, but big names in the world of golf have also been on the verge of quitting the sport.PGA Tour rookie Max Greyserman revealed in an interview with Golf's Supbar podcast that he was close to ending his career. Although he was p
  
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• "I hope you've a heart attack. They'll kill you" the evil of tennis hits Taylor Fritz

  30-12-2024 11:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The evil of tennis - its most ferocious, terrible and dark side - has already found a way to infiltrate this new season that has just begun, trying to overshadow the sporting events (it will never happen, the haters must understand this) with a poisonous attempt to attack, demolish.Taylor Fritz has publicly showed all the insults received at the end of her match. The United States, engaged in Group A, made their debut in the United Cup against Canada. The day opened with the clear victory of Coc
  
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• 'Djokovic enjoyed that!' | Kyrgios wins 'incredible' point with tweener lob!

  30-12-2024 10:52 via skysports.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios showed everyone what they've been missing as he won a point in his doubles match with Novak Djokovic with a lovely tweener lob.
  
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• Steph Curry’s passion for golf shines in TGL collaboration

  30-12-2024 10:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Golf League (TGL) is a project that has been announced for a long time. Although they should have started with this project much earlier, the unpredictable circumstances spoiled their plans. TGL was created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and is already attracting a lot of attention.24 PGA Tour stars, well-known names in the world of golf, will be part of this competition. It is interesting to point out that well-known figures from the world of sports also decided to invest money in this pro
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas experiences his first setback of the new season

  30-12-2024 09:53 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a tough loss at the United Cup. The former Major finalist fell to Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 7-6 in an hour and 52 minutes in Greece's loss to Kazakhstan. World no. 78 outplayed world no. 11 behind the second serve and prevailed in pivotal moments. Alexander faced two break points and dropped serve once. He took 40% of the return points and provided two breaks from four chances, bringing home one of his finest victories. Stefanos pulled the break back in the secon
  
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• United Cup: Iga Swiatek already opens bakery, hands out bagel in season-opener

  30-12-2024 09:48 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek has made a lightning start to her 2025 season after annihilating Norway's Malene Helgo at the United Cup 6-1 6-0 in just over an hour of play. Going into the match, the five-time Grand Slam champion was considered the massive favorite to beat the 404th-ranked Norwegian tennis player. And the world No. 2 didn't fail to deliver for her nation, which now leads Norway 1-0 and could seal its opening victory at the United Cup in Sydney if Hubert Hurkacz beats Casper Ruud in the f
  
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• Boulter leads GB to impressive opening win at United Cup

  30-12-2024 09:30 via skysports.com
  
  Katie Boulter got her 2025 season off to a winning start as she led Great Britain to an opening victory over Argentina in the United Cup on Monday.
  
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• Boulter and Broom help GB beat Argentina

  30-12-2024 08:46 via bbc.com
  
  Katie Boulter and Charles Broom win doubles match to clinch a Great Britain victory over Argentina in their United Cup group stage opener.
  
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• Auckland: Naomi Osaka sees off qualifier, faces next world No. 470

  30-12-2024 08:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka has made a winning start to her 2025 season after routing qualifier Lina Glushko 6-4 6-4 at the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland. In her first match of the year, the four-time Grand Slam champion did pretty solid as she was in control of service while creating chances for herself on the return. In the end, the Japanese fired seven aces and converted three of her seven break point chances en route to getting the job done in in an hour and 25 minutes of play.For Osaka, this was
  
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• Kazakhstan reaches United Cup quarterfinals

  30-12-2024 08:11 via espn.com
  
  Kazakhstan reached the quarterfinals of the United Cup with a comfortable win over Greece on Monday as Elena Rybakina defeated Maria Sakkari after Alexander Shevchenko stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  
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• Osaka wins in Auckland in 1st match since injury

  30-12-2024 07:18 via espn.com
  
  Naomi Osaka beat qualifier Lina Glushko 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at the ASB Classic in her first match since October when a back injury at the China Open ended her 2024 season.
  
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• United Cup: Elena Rybakina ousts Maria Sakkari after Greek's major collapse

  30-12-2024 07:11 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina had a chance to seal Kazakhstan's victory over Greece and she didn't fail to deliver after ousting Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-3 at the United Cup.On Monday, world No. 78 Alexander Shevchenko upset Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6 (0) in the opening match of the Kazakhstan and Greece tie. The shock win put the Kazakhs in pole position and their top-ranked female tennis player handled the business in the following match to put their nation to a 2-0 record and secure the top place in Group C
  
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• Akshay Bhatia joins the star-studded armada

  30-12-2024 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, four other major players have definitively confirmed their presence from January 16 to 19 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first Rolex Series of the 2024-25 season on the DP World Tour. Scotsman Robert MacIntyre, Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, Australian Adam Scott and American Akshay Bhatia will indeed be at the start of this tournament with a prize pool of $9 million.Akshay Bhatia, resultsThe start of the year promises to be intense on the DP World Tour. A who
  
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• Novak Djokovic reveals 'strange' thing about working with Andy Murray

  30-12-2024 04:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic admits it feels a bit weird to now be sharing all of his game secrets and insights with Andy Murray after years of competing against each other and being one of the biggest rivals.After announcing a shock partnership, the Serb and the newly retired Briton did a 10-day training block before the world No. 7 departed for Australia. Now, Djokovic is set to kick off his season at the Brisbane International, where he is the top seed and faces Rinky Hijikata in the first round. 
  
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• Paul McGinley: Why golfers shouldn’t have all the power in professional golf

  30-12-2024 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paul McGinley, a well-known name, spoke openly and honestly about the chaos in the world of golf in an exclusive interview for Irish Golf Magazine, with a special emphasis on the leaders of the Tour, the players, as well as the younger population, which has less and less interest in this sport. The experienced Irishman believes that golfers benefit the most from this situation, considering that the PGA Tour, as well as LIV Golf, in order to strengthen their status, are ready to give huge sums of
  
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• Nick Kyrgios reacts to Novak Djokovic defending his Jannik Sinner case criticism

  30-12-2024 02:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios appreciated very much Novak Djokovic siding with him and highlighting that some of the Australian's comments about the Jannik Sinner doping case make sense. The 29-year-old's criticism of the handling of the Italian's case is well-documented and there is no need to say much about that. And when speaking to reporters at the Brisbane International over the weekend ahead of his post-surgery comeback, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist kept firm in his stance, slamming the Sinner and
  
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• Paul McGinley warns: Are golf’s biggest Tours heading towards bankruptcy?

  30-12-2024 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The general impression is that we are all tired of the constant talk about money, the fight between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, prize funds, and everything closely related to money. The word 'money' has started to cause nausea among the fans of this sport, who want the world of golf to look as powerful as it did before the arrival of LIV Golf. However, it is difficult to escape from such a topic, especially since we cannot change the things that have happened. LIV Golf is here, the PGA Tour
  
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• Scottie Scheffler, the most “gambled” player of 2024

  30-12-2024 00:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler's annus mirabilis could only end with another victory, albeit a virtual one.According to the GolfBet Instagram account, the dominator of the 2024 PGA Tour season also dominated the betting market (the ranking is based on the collection of the main betting platforms).Scottie Scheffler, resultsWith $166.1 million in bets, the Ridgewood player swept the special ranking, recording more than double the bets placed on the second-placed player (also dominator of the ranking in previou
  
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