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• Iga Swiatek shuts down claims that she tried to pull tricky stuff on Katie Boulter

  03-01-2025 23:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek says it is absolutely not true that her intention was to throw Katie Boulter off her game when she called a medical timeout early in the third set of their United Cup thriller. On Thursday, the Polish tennis star and the top-ranked British tennis player were in the midst of a grueling battle and there wasn't really much separating the two. After making the first move in the third set and breaking Swiatek for a 2-1 lead, Boulter had to wait for several minutes before ac
  
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• Billy Horschel on TGL: Players have to be entertainers, not just competitors

  03-01-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  TGL will start in a few days, and already huge attention is focused on this project, which represents a revolution in the world of golf. Fans don't know what to expect from this league, but the fact that Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the creators of the idea speaks volumes.Do you think that their experience and qualities also mean that they know what this sport needs at this moment?This project has been announced for a long time, and now, after three years, we will have the chance to watch th
  
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• Alexander Shevchenko worried about brutal weather conditions at United Cup

  03-01-2025 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Shevchenko, who starred with Kazakhstan in the United Cup, has raised concerns about the extreme conditions players are playing in on occasion. Heat was a feature on Day 4 of the mixed team competition, with temperatures in Perth exceeding 35 degrees during the Kazakhstan-German clash.The 24-year-old took the deciding point by coming from behind (5) to beat Daniel Masur 6-7, 6-2, 6-2, but he let off steam in a press conference, sending a clear message to tournament organisers."I feel g
  
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• Iga Swiatek thinks tricky Elena Rybakina will be great test ahead of Australian Open

  03-01-2025 22:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek insists she is really looking forward to meeting Elena Rybakina since she thinks it will be a great chance to test herself ahead of the Australian Open. After Poland and Kazakhstan booked semifinal tickets at the United Cup, that automatically set up one of the most attractive matchups in women's tennis. As you probably know well, Rybakina has been a very challenging and tricky opponent for Swiatek and leads their head-to-head 4-2. In their last meeting - which came on
  
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• Former Tiger Woods coach warns Justin Thomas about the risks of going solo

  03-01-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Justin Thomas is a golfer who will receive a lot of attention this year. The general impression is that a great golfer could have done more last year, but the truth is that he was very impressive at some of the tournaments. Aware that he had to make some changes, Thomas decided to continue the year without a full time golf coach or putting coach. The popular golfer confirmed this at the press conference in front of The Sentry. It is interesting that the father of this PGA Tour star is
  
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• Novak Djokovic sides with Nick Kyrgios on tennis revenue sharing

  03-01-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios has reignited the debate on revenue sharing in the world of tennis. A very sensitive topic that always generates in-depth discussions.Novak Djokovic, after the match won against Gael Monfils at the Brisbane International, was questioned on the subject and expressed his point of view by developing a very long speech.The Serbian champion explained that tennis is a global sport and that players still have to deal with different rules and tax systems. The question then shifted to how ea
  
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• Schauffele on Scheffler's injury: I didn't feel, like, too comfortable texting him

  03-01-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler will not be playing in The Sentry this week after a hand injury. The golfer who worked wonders last year wants to continue at the same pace, and it will be interesting to follow his work this year. Absence from this tournament raises questions about when the 28-year-old will return to golf courses. Anyone know the answer? It seems to be still unclear.His biggest rival last season, Xander Schauffele, stresses that Scheffler will probably return in mid-January when The American E
  
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• Nick Kyrgios reveals why his wrist will never be the same

  03-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios has made his come back to the ATP Tour after 18 long months of absence from competition. For him, his return to the court was bittersweet.His defeat in his first round match at the Brisbane International against one of the fastest growing tennis players on the Tour - Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard - cannot be read as a debacle. Especially considering the fact that the Canberra-born tennis player surrendered only after three hard-fought tie-breaks in the third set.What cas
  
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• Rybakina's ex-coach suspended as investigation into conduct continues

  03-01-2025 18:07 via bbc.com
  
  World number six Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov is suspended by the WTA as an investigation into his behaviour towards the player continues.
  
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• Reilly Opelka confesses simple secret behind shock win vs Novak Djokovic

  03-01-2025 17:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Reilly Opelka kept it straight honest following his shock win over Novak Djokovic, admitting that he played freely and didn't feel any pressure because he was playing "the greatest player of all time" and didn't have any expectations. On Friday, the former world No. 17 clinched his biggest victory since returning from wrist surgery after beating the Serbian tennis star 7-6 (6) 6-3 in the Brisbane quarterfinal. Throughout the match, Opelka - currently ranked at No. 293 in the world
  
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• Xander Schauffele frustrated by backlash surrounding PGA Player payments

  03-01-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Xander Schauffele, the golfer who amazed the golf public last year together with Scottie Scheffler, decided to continue in the same rhythm. Repeating the season like last will be challenging, but this 31-year-old is determined to be equally successful and possibly try to dethrone Scheffler. His progress this year is definitely something we will pay close attention to.Last year was also special since many strange decisions were made, causing controversies, such as the one with the PGA of America.
  
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• Andy Roddick crowns Alexander Zverev's serve the most effective in the world

  03-01-2025 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev was forced to skip the United Cup due to a problem with his right biceps. The current ATP No.2 was supposed to face Alexander Shevchenko, after Elena Rybakina's success against Laura Siegemund 6-3 6-1.While waiting to find out his recovery time, Andy Roddick, during his podcast Served with, praised the German's serve, calling it the most effective in the world."Sascha is the most efficient server in tennis at the moment, with over 75% of first serves. It seems almost a joke to s
  
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• Norrie out of Hong Kong as Draper practises in Melbourne

  03-01-2025 16:06 via bbc.com
  
  Britain's Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Hong Kong Open by Kei Nishikori, while Jack Draper ramps up his Australian Open preparations.
  
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• Novak Djokovic brought rivalry with Gael Monfils into a new tennis dimension

  03-01-2025 14:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There is no longer any doubt (and perhaps there never was!) that Novak Djokovic is Gael Monfils' worst nightmare, during the Frenchman's entire career.The data is unequivocal: Gael has suffered 20 defeats - from 2005 to 2025, in twenty years - in 20 matches played in his career on the ATP Tour against the Serbian champion. In these confrontations, the 24-time Slam champion has always been a sentence for his rival and has maintained an impressive and probably inimitable streak of successes.The la
  
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• Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are the USA's standard-bearers in the United Cup

  03-01-2025 14:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The United States of America have reached the semifinals in the United Cup, and now await the winning team of the challenge between Italy and the Czech Republic. The Italians will take to the court against the Czechs today, Friday 3 January 2025, with the USA on the horizon as an obstacle for a possible final.In their quarterfinal, the Americans beat China 3-0, led by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz. With the elimination of Alexander Zverev's Germany, the American team is a candidate, together
  
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• Djokovic out of Brisbane in shock defeat by Opelka

  03-01-2025 14:28 via bbc.com
  
  Top seed Novak Djokovic is out of the Brisbane International, beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 in the quarter-finals by Reilly Opelka.
  
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• Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters

  03-01-2025 14:26 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.
  
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• ATP Brisbane: Reilly Opelka stuns Novak Djokovic!

  03-01-2025 13:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Did anyone expect Novak Djokovic's comfortable victory over Reilly Opelka in Brisbane? Certainly not! However, the Serb was the massive favorite in the quarter-final. Still, Reilly stunned Novak 7-6, 6-3, securing a place in the semi-final!World no. 293 toppled the legend after a flawless performance, reaching his first ATP semi-final since Newport last July. The American attacked and took charge in the shortest exchanges, He kept his strokes under control and performed well in rare extended ral
  
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• Impressive Joao Fonseca reaches third Challenger final

  03-01-2025 13:07 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  How good is the Next Gen ATP Finals champion Joao Fonseca? Well, let's say that no one will want to face him this season! Joao is eager to kick off the 2025 season with a trophy!The young Brazilian is through to his third Challenger final within ten months in Canberra, seeking the second title. Joao faced the 6th seed Jacob Fearnley in the semi-final and scored another impressive victory.Fonseca ousted Fearnley 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 12 minutes, dominating on serve and return and sailing i
  
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• Djokovic suffers shock Brisbane quarter-final exit to world No 293

  03-01-2025 12:49 via skysports.com
  
  Novak Djokovic suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to world No 293 Reilly Opelka in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Friday.
  
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• Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard is a Top-20 'Slayer' with an impressive date

  03-01-2025 12:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard - winner of two titles in Lyon and Basel - was one of the happiest of the season just ended, establishing himself among the most interesting young promises of men's tennis. And he did it above all thanks to his impressive power and efficiency in service.The 21-year-old Frenchman, who ended the year just outside the top 30, started the new season in style, reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Brisbane with two prestigious victories over Nick Kyrgios and Frances
  
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• Brisbane: Aryna Sabalenka gets revenge versus Marie Bouzkova to reach semifinal

  03-01-2025 12:23 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka has been through to the Brisbane International semifinal following a 6-3 6-4 win over Marie Bouzkova.Although the top seed fired six aces and won 80 percent of her first serve points, the world No. 44 still had her chances because the Belarusian was struggling a bit with her second serve. However, the three-time Grand Slam champion was able to save four of five break points she faced, while also converting 3-of-10 of her break point chances.Half a year ago, Sabalenka suffere
  
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• Czechs advance to semis vs. U.S. at United Cup

  03-01-2025 12:07 via espn.com
  
  Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup on Friday to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.
  
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• Elena Rybakina reintegrates Vukov into the team: is it a right choice?

  03-01-2025 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina has announced the comeback of Stefano Vukov into her team. The coach she separated from in recent months has been reintegrated into the team and he will therefore work together with the new coach of the Kazakh, Goran Ivanisevic.Elena will be able to count on several important and caliber people starting this season, to improve some aspects of her game and make that leap forward that can lead her to compete for the top position in the WTA world ranking and in the Slam finals."Hi ev
  
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• WTA did ban Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina has been helping coach beat allegations

  03-01-2025 10:59 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Elena Rybakina may have returned Stefano Vukov to her team but that doesn't mean that the Croatian will be able to coach her during the Australian Open since he has indeed been banned by the WTA Tour. When the world No. 6 and her long-time coach abruptly split just before the US Open, rumors claimed that the 37-year-old was removed from the WTA coaches list. In the meantime, the Kazakh tennis star hired Goran Ivanisevic for the 2025 season before announcing this week that Vukov would r
  
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• United Cup: Karolina Muchova makes light work of Jasmine Paolini with inspired play

  03-01-2025 09:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-2 with a very inspired United Cup performance to give the Czech Republic an early 1-0 lead in their quarterfinal tie in Sydney. On paper, it looked like a match that would probably feature a tight battle and likely go to the distance. But with the way the 22nd-ranked Czech played, the 2024 French Open and Wimbledon runner-up stood no chance. From the baseline, Muchova dictated play and she also had a great serving day, firing 10 ac
  
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• How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player

  03-01-2025 09:33 via bbc.com
  
  When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed.
  
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• Auckland: Naomi Osaka reaches first SF in nearly three years with big comeback win

  03-01-2025 08:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka completed a big comeback against Hailey Baptiste 6-7 (2) 6-1 6-2 to progress into the semifinal at the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland. Early in the match, not much was separating the two and the 92nd-ranked American managed to win the opener after winning five consecutive points from 2-2 in the tie-break. However, the former world No. 1 didn't panic - and not only that she didn't collapse after losing a tight first set - but she also raised her level in a big way, breaking
  
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• Nick Kyrgios signs up for Mallorca - place where his wrist troubles began

  03-01-2025 04:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The new tennis season may have just started but Nick Kyrgios has already been confirmed for a grass tournament in June as the Australian signed up to play at the ATP 250 tournament in Mallorca. This week, the 29-year-old played his first match in 18 months and kicked off his post-wrist surgery comeback in Brisbane. If you remember well, the former world No. 13 returned from knee surgery at the start of the 2023 grass season and he was slated to play in Mallorca.But then, Kyrgios starte
  
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• Naomi Osaka gives special shout-out to coach Patrick Mouratoglou in Auckland

  03-01-2025 03:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka says she trusts Patrick Mouratoglou and credits his mid-match advice for a win that sealed her first WTA quarterfinal ticket since June. After starting her season with a straight-set win over Lina Glushko, the former world No. 1 also saw off Julia Grabher 7-5 6-4 in the Auckland round-of-16. Although Osaka was the heavy favorite against the world No. 470, it turned out to be a tricky matchup and the Austrian even had some break points late in the first set - which could hav
  
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• Junior Orange Bowl International '25 in Florida

  03-01-2025 03:06 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Giovanni Bernardi and Giovanni Binaghi defend the Italian colors in the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship, the prestigious youth event, now in its 61st edition, scheduled from January 3 to 6 on the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, near Miami, Florida. There are 87 competitors at the start, 48 boys and 39 girls. Guia Vittoria Acutis and Alice Alexandra Negroni will participate in the women's competition on a personal basis.Junior Orange Bowl, resultsIn the men's tournament,
  
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• Nick Kyrgios says players aren't paid enough during 'way too long' calendar

  03-01-2025 01:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios slammed the tennis season as "way too long" while also suggesting that the players aren't getting as much money as they should. After launching his comeback and playing his first match in a year and a half, the Australian was asked in Brisbane how much he was planning to push this year. In the past, Kyrgios had the tendency to skip some swings or tournaments - he usually misses the entire clay season and concludes his season after the US Open. And if judging by his la
  
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• Djokovic Moves To 20-0 Against Monfils, Will Face Opelka In Brisbane QF

  03-01-2025 01:22 via tennis-x.com
  Someone did beat Gael Monfils 20 straight times.
  
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• Emma Raducanu shares private WhatsApp message she received after new injury

  03-01-2025 00:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu is back on the practice court after an unlucky start to the year and will probably appreciate more being healthy going forward after a friend suggested in a WhatsApp that she may have started taking being fit for granted. In case you missed it, the British tennis star was due to kick off her season at this week's WTA 250 tournament in Auckland. But on the day of her opening match, the former world No. 10 pulled out of the event due to a back issue. Raducanu dealing w
  
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• Schauffele: "Ryder Cup proceeds go to charity"

  03-01-2025 00:02 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  "All the money we earn to play the Ryder Cup will go to charity." After Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, world number 2 in golf, also takes a stand on the issue that is affecting the top American players. From the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage (New York), in fact, they will receive 500,000 dollars each, of which 300,000 will be donated to non-profit organizations.Xander Schauffele, statements"The next challenge to the Europe team will represent an opportunity - added Schauff
  
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