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• Carlos Alcaraz has a tough path in Cincinnati

  11-08-2024 13:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is resting after winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, a great achievement that does not hide the missed opportunity to win also the gold medal to crown an amazing month and a half.Carlos Alcaraz© Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport After winning the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships, the 21-year-old from Murcia was the big favourite to win the gold medal on the same red clay as Roland Garros. The Spanish champion reached the final without losi
  
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• Swiatek cruises at Aussie, faces Raducanu next

  16-01-2025 03:38 via espn.com
  
  Iga Swiatek will be making her 20th consecutive third-round appearance at a Grand Slam after defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday at the Australian Open.
  
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• Aus Open live blog: Swiatek, Raducanu on winner's list

  16-01-2025 03:14 via espn.com
  
  The second round continues at the 2025 Australian Open, with Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner headlining a massive day of action. Keep up with all the latest news and results from Melbourne Park here.
  
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• Jon Rahm about to join Rory McIlroy's protege

  16-01-2025 03:06 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  According to the specialized portal Tengolf.es, LIV Golf is about to make an important signing official, one month before the opening of the 2025 season. It is the Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin, protégé of a Rory McIlroy who is very critical of the circuit.Liv Golf, newsEverything indicates that McKibbin will join Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team on a multi-year contract. The move comes just weeks after the 22-year-old obtained his PGA Tour card as one of the top 10 players without a c
  
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• Novak Djokovic edges closer to Roger Federer's Australian Open record

  16-01-2025 00:54 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic debuted at the Australian Open in 2005, passing the qualifying stage before falling to an eventual champion, Marat Safin. Two decaded later, Novak is the seventh seed in Melbourne, seeking the 11th trophy at his beloved Major. Djokovic is celebrating a notable milestone Down Under, entering his 20th Australian Open. The Serb is the fourth player to achieve that in the Open era, matching Lleyton Hewitt and Feliciano Lopez and edging closer to Roger Federer.The Swiss embraced 2
  
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• Aus Open live blog: Second round action continues

  16-01-2025 00:25 via espn.com
  
  The second round continues at the 2025 Australian Open, with Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner headlining a massive day of action. Keep up with all the latest news and results from Melbourne Park here.
  
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• Naomi Osaka shows how far she's come with two gritty Australian Open wins

  16-01-2025 00:21 via espn.com
  
  Former Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka is into the third round at a major for the first time since 2022 --is she hitting her comeback stride?
  
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• Golf continues to grow for sixth year in Spain

  16-01-2025 00:02 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Golf has consolidated its growth for the sixth consecutive year and already has more than 300,000 members in Spain, of which 1,690 are professionals, according to a report by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.In 2024, the number of golf federation licenses has increased by 6,644 licenses, 2.2% more. This consolidates the upward trend of the sport, since it has grown uninterruptedly since 2019 and has left behind the years of decline brought about by the economic crisis.Golf, SpainIn this way, go
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz hails Joao Fonseca: 'Simply Unbelievable!'

  15-01-2025 23:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Joao Fonseca is the new tennis star! The 18-year-old Brazilian is on a notable winning streak, making a name for himself and rumbling in Melbourne! A teenager passed the qualifying stage and booked a place in his first main draw at Majors in Melbourne. A teenager faced world no. 9 Andrey Rublev in the first round and scored a memorable 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory in two hours and 27 minutes. Thus, Joao became the fourth-youngest player since 1990 with a top-10 win at Majors.Carlos Alcaraz is on t
  
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• Alexander Zverev doesn't like to play in day session at the Australian Open

  15-01-2025 23:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev started the 2025 Australian Open with the right approach and qualified for the third round without breaking a sweat. The German champion has often had the problem of wasting too much energy in the first rounds of Grand Slam tournaments in the past, but he seems to have learned the lesson and has played all the points with great concentration so far. After numerous missed opportunities in recent years, Sascha knows how important 2025 is to finally break the curse in Major to
  
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• Tomas Machac is ready for the match against Novak Djokovic

  15-01-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tomas Machac has improved a lot in recent months and has become a fearsome opponent even for top players. Last year, the Czech player took away the satisfaction of defeating Novak Djokovic on the red clay of Geneva and Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, playing the best tennis of his entire career.Machac will be Nole Djokovic's rival in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open and the feeling is that he has the right skills to put the Serbian legend in great di
  
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• Australian Open: Jack Draper wins midnight thriller over Thanasi Kokkinakis

  15-01-2025 22:22 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis experienced a heartbreaking Australian Open loss to Andy Murray two years ago at 4:06 am. The home favorite faced another Briton at his home Major on Wednesday night, leaving John Cain Arena empty-handed despite giving everything.Kokkinakis battled against Jack Draper in the second round and fell 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in four hours and 35 minutes. Thanasi led 5-3 in the fourth set and served for the win at 5-4. However, he suffered a break at love, keeping&nbs
  
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• Rory McIlroy’s surprising offseason: Travel, relaxation, and major aspirations

  15-01-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy had a difficult season behind him, full of challenges. The popular golfer, on the other hand, knew how to respond to such challenges, and was close to winning the Majors after many years. The Northern Irishman was tired at the end of the season, and wanted to use the off season in the right way.At the press conference during TGL, the experienced golfer revealed that he wanted to have as much fun as possible. He went on several trips, and it was especially interesting for him to watc
  
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• 'I really want to win this tournament': Is this the year that Alcaraz conquers the Australian Open?

  15-01-2025 21:12 via espn.com
  
  Since 2022, Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. That is, everywhere except Australia. But this year, that could change.
  
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• Thanasi Kokkinakis reveals the drama of his latest injury

  15-01-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis' career could have been very different if injuries hadn't had such a significant impact on his body. The Australian player was considered one of the most talented players of his generation, but he was only able to show his potential on a few occasions due to countless physical problems.Kokkinakis came close to the feat against Jack Draper at the 2025 Australian Open, but the support of his fans was not enough to complete the job. Thanasi came within one service game of victory
  
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• Jack Draper reveals he could barely walk a few weeks ago

  15-01-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jack Draper talked at the press conference about his physical condition, revealing some details about his health in the weeks leading up to the first Slam of the year, after his victory over Mariano Navone, in the 1st round of the Australian Open 2025.The British tennis player, at the end of the match won in 5 sets, said he had had serious problems recently."I have hardly played tennis in the last month, a few weeks ago I could barely walk. I am proud of the courage I showed to win, but I have t
  
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• WATCH - Paula Badosa dedicates a sweet message to Stefanos Tsitsipas

  15-01-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas is going through the worst moment of his entire career and there are not many solutions in sight at the moment. The Greek ace – a finalist at the Australian Open in 2023 (when he was defeated by Novak Djokovic) – hoped to start the season well and get a good result at Melbourne Park, but his run in the first Major of 2025 ended in the first round against Alex Michelsen.The champion from Athens has shown the same weaknesses as in the last two seasons and his mental
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz reveals why he prefers to play during the day session

  15-01-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  A few hours ago, Carlos Alcaraz also managed to defeat Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka in the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025, this time leaving only five games in the entire match to his opponent. In the 3rd round, the Spaniard will face Portuguese Nuno Borges, number 33 in the ATP ranking.At the press conference, the 21-year-old discussed a series of interesting topics, including that of not having played twice in a row on the central and most important court of the event."I give priority to
  
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• John Daly shares update after unexpected surgery – what’s next for the golfer?

  15-01-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John Daly, the legendary golfer, had an arm surgery recently, and he decided to inform his fans and friends via social media that everything happen suddenly, but that the surgery went great. He thanked the doctor McClimans who took care of him.“Emergency hand surgery… thankful [it] went great and Doc McClimans for taking care of me. Be back playing in no time!” wrote Daly.“Thank you to Doc McClimans for getting me mended back! Should be hitting em again soon! Thx for all
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals TGL’s bold plan to attract the TikTok generation

  15-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy spoke about various topics of the golf scene during the press conference on TGL, and golf fans know very well what is current at the moment. Even though it was clear to the fans what TGL represents even before it started, some are still not sure about the goals of this league, and the intentions of the PGA Tour leaders regarding this project.Rory McIlroy decided to clear up some doubts and reveal that they do not want to replace tournament golf. Rory once again confirmed the previou
  
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• Iga Swiatek considers her doping-matter the greatest lesson to learn

  15-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek reached the 2nd round at the Australian Open 2025 after beating the Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-3 6-4. In the next round the Polish player will find the Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova waiting for her.At the press conference, the 4-time Slam champion talked about the difficulties of her last months, especially due to the doping-disqualification and the controversies that followed.Iga analyzed with sincerity the lesson that the positive doping test gave her, underlining how sometimes i
  
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• Daniil Medvedev can save only one aspect of his game after Australian Open R1

  15-01-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev did not convince in the slightest in his first match at the 2025 Australian Open. The Russian champion prevailed in five sets against Kasidit Samrej – number 418 in the ATP ranking – who came close to one of the greatest feats of recent years by playing a great match.After a fairly easy first set, the 2021 US Open champion significantly lowered his level and risked suffering a defeat that would have had very negative repercussions on his mind for the rest of the seaso
  
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• Rory McIlroy: I understand that the window is very slowly closing

  15-01-2025 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy was one of the main ambassadors of the PGA Tour in the moments when there was a big clash between the PGA and LIV Golf. Rory did not shy away from using hard words, and taking the side of the PGA Tour at every moment. Some were not happy with his statements, but the popular Northern Irishman mostly had huge support.However, Rory, tired of the chaos on the golf scene, decided to resign from the PGA Tour's policy board, wanting to focus on his career and success. In an interview
  
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• Coco Gauff celebrates her AO 2nd round win, talking about her upcoming 21st birthday

  15-01-2025 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Coco Gauff defeated Jodie Burrage 6-3, 7-5, to qualify for the 3rd round of the Australian Open 2025, where she will face Canadian former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez.Coco, after beating Burrage, spoke at the on-court interview about her approaching 21st birthday."I'm turning 21 in less than 2 months. Are we having the party? Um, I don't know! I'm not a big party person. Maybe have a drink with my parents? I don't know. I was legal everywhere except the United States.So I don't think it's g
  
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• WATCH - Carlos Alcaraz self-mocking after Australian Open R2

  15-01-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The 2025 Australian Open started very well for Carlos Alcaraz, who showed a very good level and conceded practically nothing to his opponents in the first two rounds. After defeating Shevchenko and Nishioka without losing a single set, the young Spanish champion prepares for a tougher third round against Nuno Borges.The 4-time Grand Slam champion has done an excellent preparation during the off-season and the results of his efforts have been immediately evident, as evidenced by his efficiency on
  
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• Naomi Osaka is satisfied with her 'revenge' over Karolina Muchova

  15-01-2025 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Naomi Osaka won one of the most anticipated matches of the Australian Open 2025 2nd round, beating Karolina Muchova in a comeback with the score of 1-6 6-1 6-3.The Japanese, after beating her rival, revealed how this was a small revenge for the defeat suffered at the US Open, when the Japanese wore her best outfit ever."This win means a lot. She crushed me at the US Open when I had my best outfit ever. This was my little revenge! It took everything to win. I felt like I left everything I had on
  
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• Charlie Woods can't hold back laughter after Tiger's TGL misstep

  15-01-2025 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods made his debut last night in the TGL league, created by him and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour. His team did not excel, and suffered a huge defeat at the hands of Los Angeles GC with a score of 12-1. Tiger Woods, however, did not seem worried, and was in a good mood, smiling the whole time.Interestingly, his son, Charlie, was also in the audience, laughing and enjoying the match between his father's team and LA GC. The Jupiter Links GC team consists of Tiger Woods
  
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• Novak Djokovic's current level may not be enough against Machac

  15-01-2025 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic did not fully convince in his first two matches at the 2025 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion lost a set to both the young American Basavareddy and Portugal's Faria, showing that he is not yet in top form.The former world No.1 has to fix some details in his game if he wants to achieve yet another feat in his career, but he seems very calm and the presence of Andy Murray in his box reassures him for the rest of the tournament.The 37-year-old from Belgrade is keen to
  
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• Australian Open: Alexander Zverev follows Djokovic, Alcaraz into R3

  15-01-2025 15:51 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexander Zverev is off to a great start in Melbourne. The German reached the Australian Open third round without losing a set, keeping his energy ahead of more challenging rivals. Alexander faced Pedro Martinez in the second round.World no. 2 earned a 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 victory in an hour and 54 minutes, dominating sets one and three and sealing the deal without spending too much time on the court. Zverev dropped 20 points in his games and denied all six break points. Martinez felt the pressure
  
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• Fleetwood optimistic about Hero Dubai Desert Classic chances: I haven’t been far away

  15-01-2025 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tommy Fleetwood is ready to do great things playing in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The 33-year-old golfer has been participating in this competition for years, since his first year on the Tour. This tournament is specific and special for many reasons, and Tommy has high expectations this year as well. Does the Englishman have the necessary qualities to celebrate in this tournament? Time will tell, but it is clear that he wants to succeed in front of a large audience.“I love the loo
  
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