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• Bautista Agut opens up on Rafael Nadal's role in Malaga

  15-11-2024 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal's career is coming to an end and fans are preparing to attend his last official tournament next week. The 22-time Grand Slam champion will be the most anticipated player at the Davis Cup Finals, which will take place in Malaga and begin on November 19th.The former world No. 1 has been a fantastic ambassador for tennis over the past two decades, having helped boost the popularity of his sport alongside two other legends such as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. These three champions
  
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• Paul McGinley: I hope it gets to a place where neither team is paid

  16-11-2024 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In the previous days, a lot was written about the fact that the US Ryder Cup team will be financially rewarded by the PGA of America. While some agree with this decision, others are against it, not understanding why the golf world is going in the wrong direction. The famous faces of this sport reacted violently, considering that the latest events on the golf scene and such moves are wrong.Paul McGinley, the Irish golfer, who did magical things while playing for the European team, had an interest
  
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• Watch: Carlos Alcaraz smashes racquet in anger

  15-11-2024 23:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Unlike a year ago, Carlos Alcaraz will not compete in the last four at the ATP Finals in Turin. World no. 3 suffered a 7-6, 6-4 loss to world no. 2 Alexander Zverev in an hour and 57 minutes, finishing his campaign with a 1-2 score and ending his campaign. The Spaniard lost a tight opener after 65 minutes, throwing his racquet toward his bag and shouting toward his box. Thus, Carlos missed another chance to claim his first indoor ATP title, experiencing a setback like at the Paris Masters a
  
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• ATP boss breaks silence on double standards claims in Jannik Sinner doping case

  15-11-2024 23:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  ATP Chairman acknowledges that there probably could have been "better communication" when explaining what happened in the Jannik Sinner doping case but remained adamant that double standards weren't involved. A day after the world No. 1 won the Cincinnati Masters, the ITIA stunned the entire tennis world after announcing that the 23-year-old failed two doping tests in March. However, the Italian didn't get any kind of suspension because his explanation that a banned steroid got into his bod
  
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• Jim Courier was impressed by Taylor Fritz's rise

  15-11-2024 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  2024 was a very satisfying year for Taylor Fritz, who reached his first final in a Grand Slam tournament. The American player hoped to celebrate in front of his fans at the US Open, who have been waiting for an American winner in the men's tournament since Andy Roddick's triumph.Fritz played a great tournament at Flushing Meadows and showed that he improved his game, even defeating Alexander Zverev during his run in New York. However, world number 1 Jannik Sinner did not give him a single set in
  
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• Alcaraz misses out as Zverev, Ruud make semis

  15-11-2024 22:48 via espn.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots at the ATP Finals were filled by Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud.
  
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• GB beat Germany to reach quarters in BJK Cup

  15-11-2024 22:38 via espn.com
  
  Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals in the Billie Jean King Cup.
  
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• Rory McIlroy one off lead at DP World Tour Championship

  15-11-2024 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Antoine Rozner has the lead at the halfway point of the DP World Tour Championship after the second round, at 9 under par, after a superb round of 65 shots. A well-known name to golf fans, Rory McIlroy is one stroke behind, and it can be said that he did not take advantage of a good start. After four birdies in the first seven holes, Rory had two bogeys in the next three holes, which caused him to lose the advantage he had. The experienced golfer finished with 69 shots. Tyrell Hatton a
  
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• Raducanu puts Britain on top in BJK Cup final

  15-11-2024 21:36 via espn.com
  
  Emma Raducanu won the first game in Britain's bid for the Billie Jean King Cup title.
  
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• Raducanu returns with win for Team GB in Billie Jean King Cup

  15-11-2024 20:40 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu claimed victory in her first match since September as she gave Great Britain a winning start to their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Germany in Malaga.
  
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• Raducanu returns with win as Britain advance in Billie Jean King Cup

  15-11-2024 20:40 via skysports.com
  
  Emma Raducanu claimed victory in her first match since September before Katie Boulter secured Great Britain's quarter-final spot in the Billie Jean King Cup.
  
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• Alexander Zverev has a positive record vs. both Alcaraz and Sinner

  15-11-2024 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev scares everyone right now. The German champion has reached the peak of his shape in this last part of the season, in which he is playing truly incredible tennis. After winning the Rolex Paris Masters (seventh Masters 1000 of his career), the player from Hamburg did not lose a single set in his first three matches at the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals.The world number 2 – who has already lifted the trophy in Turin in 2021 – plays his best tennis on this surface and his victory
  
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• Watch: Rafael Nadal trains in national jersey

  15-11-2024 20:22 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Two decades after debuting for his country in 2004, Rafael Nadal will call it a career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next week. The 22-time Major winner arrived in Malaga on Thursday, hitting the practice court alongside his coach, Carlos Moya, and the Spanish Davis Cup captain, David Ferrer. Nadal gave everything to recover his form following a severe hip injury at last year's Australian Open. He played 19 singles matches this season, reaching one final but struggling to chase notable
  
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• Top coach opens up on Roger Federer's attitude

  15-11-2024 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Roger Federer's career has been one of the most incredible in the history of sport. His legacy goes far beyond his numerous victories on the tennis court, which have made him one of the best players ever. The former world No. 1 had an impact on fans that is unparalleled and is still much loved today in every corner of the planet.Roger Federer© Stream screenshot The 20-time Grand Slam champion left the professional tour in 2022, when he played his last match at the Laver Cup at London's
  
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• WTA star comments on teaming up with Rafael Nadal

  15-11-2024 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal has already arrived in Malaga, where the Davis Cup Finals will be played starting November 19. There is great anticipation for this event, in which the Spanish legend will say goodbye to professional tennis and put an end to a career that is simply unparalleled.The former world No. 1 doesn't want to limit himself to having the role of an extra in his last official event and has practiced hard in recent weeks to be ready to play. Everyone knows the limits of Rafa's body right now, bu
  
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• Novak Djokovic's decline is certified by a negative statistic

  15-11-2024 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic's 2024 did not live up to expectations, although he achieved his big goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics this summer. After winning three Grand Slam titles in 2024, hardly anyone could have imagined that the Serbian ace would not win a single title the following year.The former world No. 1 has struggled a lot to play at his best level this season, suffering numerous unexpected defeats and others very painful. The 37-year-old from Belgrade was defeated by Jannik Si
  
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• BJKC Finals: Iga Swiatek complicates but wins and avoids disaster vs Paula Badosa

  15-11-2024 17:29 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek complicated against Paula Badosa but ultimately managed to beat the home favorite 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-1 in Malaga to clinch Poland's victory over Spain and help her nation secure a quarterfinal ticket at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.Earlier today, 2023 Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette edged out Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-6 (6) 2-6 6-4 to give the Poles an early lead. After the 32-year-old Pole survived an absolute thriller that nearly lasted four hours, the five-t
  
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• ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev beats Carlos Alcaraz, avoids Jannik Sinner

  15-11-2024 17:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the semi-final of the ATP Finals for the fourth time. The German passed the round-robin stage with a perfect 3-0 score, avoiding Jannik Sinner in the semi-final and arranging the clash against Taylor Fritz. In my opinion, Alexander will be the favorite in that match, hoping to reach another notable final. Zverev faced world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz in the final round-robin match and earned a 7-6, 6-4 triumph, beating the Spaniard for the second straigh
  
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• Sensational Zverev seals world-class win over Alcaraz at ATP Finals

  15-11-2024 17:00 via skysports.com
  
  Alexander Zverev defeated Carlos Alcaraz in sensational fashion to make it through to semi-finals of the ATP Finals in Turin on Friday.
  
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• Daniil Medvedev made bold comparison between Fab 4 and Jannik Sinner

  15-11-2024 15:43 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jannik Sinner even better than the Fab 4: is it a balsphemy expressed by the Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev or is it the reality of the facts?The Russian was eliminated in the group stage of the ATP Finals and ends 2024 without titles, something he hasn't done since 2018. This year he reached a Slam final and an ATP Masters 1000 final, and on many occasions he had to wait for his young Italian rival, a tennis player who has practically become a nightmare for him. In the press conference f
  
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• 'Rafael Nadal made me never want to play on clay again,' Korda jokes

  15-11-2024 15:32 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal is ending his career at next week's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. The ATP released a video of his rivals talking about Rafa's legacy and unprecedented fighting spirit. Sebastian Korda joked about his idol, saying he never wanted to play on clay again after losing to him at the 2020 Roland Garros. Sebastian Korda falls to his idol Rafael Nadal on Court Philippe-ChatrierRafa and Sebastian trained ahead of this year's Roland Garros, four years after battling at a clay Major in
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas crowns Rafael Nadal as the greatest athlete in history

  15-11-2024 14:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas has crowned the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal as the greatest athlete of all time. At the end of a disappointing season in which he slipped out of the Top-10, the Greek is in Turin together with Grigor Dimitrov as he is one of the two reserves ready to take the place of the eight protagonists of the ATP Finals, in case of injury.Between one training session and another, the ATP No.11 was interviewed by Italiano canale 433 to choose the best athlete in the history of sport, havin
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev meet in Turin. Who won a year ago?

  15-11-2024 14:34 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz will fight in the final round-robin duel at the ATP Finals in Turin. Both rivals are in contention for the semi-final, with the German standing in a better position after scoring two wins in the previous duels. Alcaraz and Zverev are meeting for the second year in a row in Turin, with the more experienced player prevailing a year ago. ATP Finals scenarios. Who will go through?Carlos did not feel well in the opening match in Turin against Casper Ruud, fall
  
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• ATP Chairman comments on Carlos Alcaraz's remark that schedule is 'going to kill us'

  15-11-2024 13:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has broken silence on the players' complaints about the schedule, acknowledging that the offseason has become very short but also highlighting that there are commitments to top tournaments and insisting that heyt can't do much there. Over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of frustration on the players' side over what they believe is an extremely long and demanding calendar. And it only got worse this year after the Masters events in Madrid and Rome
  
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• Jannik Sinner confesses annoyance caused by Clostebol doping-issue

  15-11-2024 10:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  At the press conference following his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the third round robin match at the ATP Finals 2024, Jannik Sinner commented on the victory of a match without particular worries against the Russian, a tennis player who now struggles a lot against the Italian champion. But not only that, because the ATP No.1 also returned to comment on the matter relating to the Clostebol doping-issue, explaining how he doesn't feel comfortable in this position."I've found myself in this posi
  
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• 'The best I've felt in two years' - Kyrgios confirms Brisbane return

  15-11-2024 08:30 via skysports.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he is returning to competitive tennis, headlining the Brisbane International in December in preparation for the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• A fee for playing for team Usa in Ryder Cup

  15-11-2024 06:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  According to The Telegraph, the PGA of America intends to divide $4,000,000 among the 12 players who will be part of Team USA in Bethpage.Ryder Cup, newsThat would be $315,000 each, which certainly wouldn't change the lives of the 12 guys on Team Stars and Stripes, but which, on the other hand, would certainly change the history of the Ryder Cup.For 97 years, the only return that the competition created by Samuel L. Ryder has guaranteed players has been the honor of wearing a jersey and defendin
  
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• British star shares what she heard about Emma Raducanu at BJK Cup Finals

  15-11-2024 06:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jodie Burrage shut down concerns regarding Emma Raducanu's fitness and form, revealing she spoke with the 2021 US Open champion and claiming that she is feeling really well ahead of Great Britain's opening tie in Malaga. Since suffering an injury to her ankle ligaments in mid-October, the 22-year-old hasn't played any tournaments. But on Friday, she is set to get her first action in two months when the British side takes on Germany in the round-of-16 clash.Naturally, some have concerns that
  
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• Ex-Wimbledon champ tells Iga Swiatek why Aryna Sabalenka deserved Year-End No. 1

  15-11-2024 04:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Billie Jean King Cup Finals tournament director Conchita Martinez praised Iga Swiatek as "a dominant player" but added that she believes Aryna Sabalenka deserved to finish this season as the top-ranked player in the game. Last week in Riyadh, the Belarusian tennis star achieved for what she came - she managed to seal the Year-End No. 1 for the first time in her career. Now, the 26-year-old is set to enter 2025 with a solid lead as she has 9,416 ranking points while the second-ranked Pole ha
  
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• Sir Nick Faldo: Money was not the motive for us to compete in the Ryder Cup

  15-11-2024 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The stories about Ryder Cup players who want to be paid do not stop. Golf legends and famous names decided to react to the latest rumors that the US Team could be funded by the PGA Tour of America with $400,000 each. On the other hand, European golfers will probably not be paid, and several of them reacted to that. They don't seem frustrated or angry about it, considering it an honor to represent the European team. Interestingly, some of them do not even want compensation, considering
  
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