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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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• Slam icon tells Nick Kyrgios why criticizing Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek isn't smart

  08-01-2025 05:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grand Slam doubles icon Todd Woodbridge says he wouldn't be doing what Nick Kyrgios is doing now because criticizing top stars such as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek is only putting more pressure on him to deliver. While preparing to kick off his post-surgery comeback, the 2022 Wimbledon regularly criticized the top-ranked ATP player and the WTA world No. 2 over their failed doping tests. While in both cases it was determined that the contamination was to blame and that Sinner and Swiat
  
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• Maria Sakkari has very funny comment after winning in Adelaide as lucky loser

  08-01-2025 04:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Maria Sakkari joked she felt "like a lucky, lucky loser" after a fortunate turn of events at the Adelaide International put her in a position to still have a decent preparation for the Australian Open. After going 0-2 at the United Cup in singles, the Greek - who plummeted to No. 32 in the world - asked for a late wildcard into the qualifying event of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide - where she ended up losing in the final round to Peyton Stearns. But despite failing to make it past
  
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• Alexander Bublik tells how he once came close to doping breach: Seriously panicked

  08-01-2025 03:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Bublik revealed he was once "seriously panicking" that he would be suspended due to an anti-doping rule violation after missing two tests in a year. Per the ITIA rules, a player is not allowed to miss three doping tests in a year. If that happens, it is possible for the anti-doping authorities to assume that a player is deliberately trying to avoid providing his sample.Currently, two former top-100 players are serving suspension because they breached that rule - Jenson Brooks
  
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• Tiger Woods is still the post popular golfer

  08-01-2025 03:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In 2024, he played only five official events, but Tiger Woods is still the most popular and influential golfer in the world. For the third time in the last four years, he ranked first in the PGA Tour rankings for the "Player Impact Program".Tiger Woods, resultsThe Californian, who will receive a bonus of 10 million dollars, beat out competition from his compatriot Scottie Scheffler, leader of the world ranking, gold medalist at the Paris Games and (in recent years) also box office champion, and
  
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• Kyrgios' AO return in doubt after new injury scare

  08-01-2025 02:49 via espn.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios is in danger of missing the Australian Open, with the returning star suffering an abdominal injury.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios has zero sympathy for Iga Swiatek: The old I'm the victim card

  08-01-2025 02:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios doesn't have much sympathy for Iga Swiatek candidly opening up about her struggles during the doping process as the Australian thinks it is nothing else than pulling "the victim card."Shortly after concluding her US Open run, the world No. 2 was notified that she failed a doping test conducted in August and that she was being provisionally suspended. In the next few weeks, the five-time Grand Slam champion was able to determine the source of contamination - successfully appeal
  
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• McEnroe advocates for tennis commissioner

  08-01-2025 02:27 via espn.com
  
  John McEnroe says tennis could avoid having its reputation damaged by doping controversies if the sport elected a single commissioner.
  
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• Alexander Bublik rips Rafael Nadal e Andy Murray retirements as circus: Bald and old

  08-01-2025 01:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Bublik doesn't seem to be too impressed with how Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray walked away from pro tennis, describing their retirements as "a circus."After picking up a very serious hip injury in early 2023, the Spanish tennis icon managed to return for one last season in 2024. While Nadal continued to struggle with injuries and was evidently far from his best, he still managed to compete one last at the French Open, the Olympics and the Davis Cup - so his main goals were achieved
  
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• Hawaii, record Victory for Hideki Matsuyama

  08-01-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The first tournament of 2025 goes to Hideki Matsuyama. The Japanese, bronze medalist at the Paris Games, won The Sentry in Hawaii with a total of 257 (65 65 62 65, -35) shots. In the PGA Tour event, reserved for the 2024 winners and the top 50 of the FedEx Cup, he overcame the American Collin Morikawa, 2nd with 260 (-32) ahead of the South Korean Sungjae Im, 3rd with 263 (-29). In Kapalua, in the county of Maui, the Japanese celebrated his eleventh feat (a figure including a Major, The Masters 2
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka reveals she was close to retiring amid 2022 struggles: Time to quit

  08-01-2025 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka has made quite a revelation as the 26-year-old thought about ending her pro tennis career in 2022. If you remember well, the Belarusian was mightily struggling with her serve in 2022 - especially at the start of the season - and her issues were both technical and mental. Across her opening two matches of the year, she blasted a shocking total of 39 double faults. In the end, Sabalenka finished the 2022 season with a total of 428 double faults and by far led the WTA
  
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• Djokovic warns Alcaraz and Sinner ahead of Australian Open 2025

  08-01-2025 00:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Among the big favorites for the final victory of the Australian Open 2025 there can only be Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.The ATP number 1, absolute dominator of last season on hard-courts, will play a Slam tournament for the first time as a defending champion and has a great ambition to confirm himself as the strongest. An extra motivation also for the Spaniard: the 21-year-old has already won three different Majors in his career and his collection is missing the title of Melbourne.Of course
  
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• Jannik Sinner highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with trusted people

  07-01-2025 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner will come back to the court for the Australian Open 2025 as a defending champion. The ATP number 1 will participate in the Opening Week in the week before the start of the Happy Slam, where he played the first match against Alexei Popyrin, challenge won by the ATP No.1 in two sets.On Friday instead the other challenge against the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. These are the first tests for the Italian champion, who has decided not to take part in any official commitment before
  
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• Jannik Sinner edges Alexei Popyrin in pre-Australian Open test

  07-01-2025 23:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 1 Jannik Sinner will seek the title defense in Melbourne. The reigning Australian Open champion arrived Down Under a couple of days ago. He embraced practice sessions with Cruz Hewitt and Stan Wawrinka before making things more serious. On Tuesday, Sinner stepped on Rod Laver Arena alongside Alexei Popyrin for a test match. The Italian prevailed 6-4, 7-6 in an hour and 37 minutes for his first winning vibes in Melbourne this year. Sealed with a delightful touch 🪽Janni
  
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• Is TGL inspired by LIV Golf and the fight against its influence?

  07-01-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It is not long until the start of TGL, a project that has been talked about for two years. The creators of this project, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, have made enormous efforts to offer golf fans a project that will change the general image of this sport.Looking at the reactions on social media, it seems that this legendary duo is well on its way to wowing fans with the revolutionary thing in this sport. Although TGL is a unique project, some people wonder where their inspiration came from? Was
  
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• Nick Kyrgios takes brutal shot at anti-doping authorities in since-deleted post

  07-01-2025 22:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios took a brutal shot at the anti-doping authorities in a since-deleted social media post, in which he suggested that there is no point in conducting doping tests in tennis because a failed test doesn't result in a suspension. On Tuesday, the former world No. 13 took to X to reveal that he has had his fourth doping test over the last two months. As proof, the Australian tennis star also posted the test papers, as well as a photo of his urine sample. But it wasn't the act
  
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• Golf star Grayson Murray's family launches mental health foundation

  07-01-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The death of the famous golfer, Grayson Murray, shocked the golf public. The PGA Tour player took his own life at the age of 30, previously speaking about his struggle with anxiety and depression. Although it seemed that the experienced golfer was well on his way to recovery, Murray had internal struggles that he kept quiet about at the time.After the death of the famous golfer, his family decided to found a nonprofit organization with the aim of spreading awareness about the importance of menta
  
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• Iga Swiatek rips haters who treat her like a liar: she is in good faith

  07-01-2025 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek, in an interview given during the episode of the podcast Tennis Insider Club co-founded by player Caroline Garcia, came back to talk about the doping scandal that has affected her in recent months.The Polish player said she is at peace with herself, because she has done nothing wrong, but she is sorry for how many people do not believe her and consider her a liar."I feel at peace with myself because I haven't done anything wrong, but it's hard to see how almost no one thinks the same
  
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• Alexander Zverev’s Major deadline: Boris Becker’s 18-month ultimatum

  07-01-2025 21:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 2 Alexander Zverev will lead the bottom half at the upcoming Australian Open. Last year's semi-finalist will try to take two more steps and claim his first Major title at 27. The German has been among the world's best players since 2017. He conquered Masters 1000 events and the ATP Finals. However, Alexander has yet to solve the riddle at Majors and lift a notable trophy. Six-time Major winner Boris Becker believes time is running out for his compatriot!The legend emphasized&
  
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• Daniil Medvedev welcomes his second child

  07-01-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Amazing news for Daniil Medvedev just before the 2025 Australian Open. The Russian ace and his wife welcomed their second child, which is why the former world No. 1 waited before leaving for Australia.The champion from Moscow communicated this news to the world through a photo on his official Instagram profile. The hope of his fans is that this happy event can give Medvedev the strength to redeem a 2024 far below expectations, in which he did not win a single title.Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon 202
  
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• Rennae Stubbs scolds Nick Kyrgios for his behavior

  07-01-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios has taken an obsessive attitude towards Jannik Sinner in recent months. As everyone knows, the world number 1 has been at the center of a delicate doping case since March last year, when he was found positive for Clostebol twice during the Indian Wells Masters 1000.Nick Kyrgios© Brisbane International/X - Fair Use The 2-time Grand Slam champion had a very stressful time and had to attend numerous hearings, until ITIA recognized him as innocent just before the start of the
  
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• Alexander Bublik attacks Rafael Nadal for how he chose his retirement

  07-01-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Bublik has expressed rather personal considerations on some current issues in the ATP Tour.In an interview with the Russian media Match TV, the Kazakh tennis player talked about the recent retirements of Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal with strong words that have certainly caused discussion.On the Scot, the Kazakh admitted: "He tries to return to what is no longer there. I think it's a problem, I hope so, but it doesn't bother me. Maybe the same thing can happen to me too. At 36 I could p
  
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• French ATP ace explains why Novak Djokovic is still very dangerous

  07-01-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic wants to prove that he is still capable of winning a Grand Slam title. The former world No. 1 did not particularly shine in 2024 and suffered several painful losses, but his season was saved by the resounding triumph at the Paris Olympics during the summer.Novak Djokovic© X screenshot The 37-year-old from Belgrade has worked very hard during the off-season and seems motivated to play more this year, in order to get into the right rhythm for the most prestigious tournamen
  
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• Novak Djokovic recalls the biggest trauma he experienced in Australia

  07-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Australia evokes wonderful memories for Novak Djokovic, who has triumphed 10 times during his career in Melbourne, but there are also traumas experienced in the country that the Serbian champion is still struggling to overcome.The Happy Slam has become almost a second home for Nole, highly appreciated by the entire oceanic crowd for his successes.In recent years, however, an episode has stained the Serbian champion's happiness in going to the country. The battle with the Australian authorities i
  
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• Former World No.1 slams Carlos Alcaraz for his 2024 schedule

  07-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz did a very hard preparation in Juan Carlos Ferrero's Academy before arriving in Melbourne, where the Australian Open will be played starting on Sunday 12 January. The Happy Slam is the only major tournament that the young Spaniard has never won and he has always had difficulty playing his best tennis here so far.Alcaraz© Instagram ATP Tour - Fair Use The former world No.1 had to miss the 2023 edition due to an injury sustained during the pre-season, while last year he wa
  
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• ATP legend warns Jannik Sinner ahead of the 2025 Australian Open

  07-01-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner had the best season of his career in 2024, winning eight titles and proving that he is the strongest player in the world right now. The Italian ace has not only become the number 1 in the world, but has created a huge gap over all his opponents in the ATP ranking thanks to his impressive consistency.The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria has worked hard in the off-season together with his entire team and is ready to defend his title at the Australian Open. The 2-time Grand Slam champi
  
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• Nick Kyrgios praises Novak Djokovic: 'I could not have done much more'

  07-01-2025 17:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  After playing only one match in 2023 and 2024, Nick Kyrgios is back in action. The former Major finalist returned to action in Brisbane. The Aussie suffered a tight singles loss to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and joined forces with Novak Djokovic. Two great friends finally got a chance to compete alongside each other, enjoying on the court and scoring one victory. After many tantrums from Kyrgios' side, the Aussie and the Serb became friends, respecting each other a lot. They wante
  
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• CEO of ITIA predicts at least 1 year of disqualification for Jannik Sinner

  07-01-2025 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The CEO of ITIA Karen Moorhouse has returned to talk about the doping scandal that is involving the number 1 ATP Jannik Sinner.In the first months of 2025, probably around the month of March, the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne will rule on the matter and decide once and for all whether the Italian should serve a disqualification or not.In an interview granted to tennis365.com, the representative of the International Tennis Integrity Agency expressed her opinion on the issue, also mak
  
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• Reason why Alexander Zverev must win his first Major this year

  07-01-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev knows that 2025 will be one of the most important seasons of his career. In 2024, the German champion has shown that he has definitely returned to the highest level after the serious ankle injury he suffered in Paris in 2022, but he has not yet been able to break the curse in Grand Slam tournaments.Sascha has been very consistent throughout the season, winning two Masters 1000 and ending the year in second place in the ATP ranking (behind Jannik Sinner and ahead of Carlos Alcara
  
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• Becker said Carlos Alcaraz's staff should look less at money

  07-01-2025 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz's hunt for the Australian Open - the only Slam that the 21-year-old Spaniard has not yet managed to conquer - will begin on January 12.The number 3 in the ATP ranking has announced on several occasions that he has set the Australian Major as his goal for the new year, where Carlitos will make his seasonal debut in official matches.The Spanish champion, and specifically his team, was attacked by Boris Becker, who in an intervention on the Becker Petkovic podcast, in which the
  
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