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• Draper shocked by Mensik in fan-disrupted defeat

  23-03-2025 10:17 via espn.com
  
  Indian Wells champion Jack Draper crashed out 7-6(2) 7-6(3) to Czech Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open on Saturday in a match that was temporarily suspended due to fan disruption.
  
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• Jakub Mensik joins Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz on a notable list

  29-03-2025 17:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 54 Jakub Mensik is enjoying his career-best tournament at the Miami Open! The 19-year-old Czech has beaten five rivals (Tomas Machac gave him a walkover) to find himself in his first Masters 1000 final. Thus, Mensik secured a notable feat, becoming the first player born in 2005 in the title of the premium ATP series. Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz did that in the past for their generations, which places Jakub on
  
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• 'Do you even lift, bro?': PGA Tour player called out over umbrella remark

  29-03-2025 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Ryan Gerard, a 25-year-old American wowed the public after the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, opening the tournament with a 5-under par 65 in difficult conditions. After the first round, he shared first place with three other golfers, but his comments after the first round drew special attention. Namely, when asked by a journalist about his main focus during the rain on the course, the young golfer said that he doesn't like to hold an umbrella, because it makes his hands
  
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• Iga Swiatek reveals why she was frustrated with coach Wim Fissette during Miami loss

  29-03-2025 17:03 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek confirmed that she was a bit frustrated with coach Wim Fissette during her Miami Open match against Alexandra Eala but insisted that it wasn't anything too serious and also praised her coach for the work he did in South Beach. Playing against the 19-year-old Filipina wildcard, the five-time Grand Slam champion struggled right from the start of the match. And after losing the first set 6-2 and also finding herself in a tight second set, the world No. 2 grew more anxious and it wa
  
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• Netflix producer reveals Rory McIlroy’s secret preparations for the Masters

  29-03-2025 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy is currently playing at the Houston Open, motivated to prepare for the greatest challenge of the season: the Masters. This prestigious tournament, just like every year, attracts the most attention, mostly because of Rory McIlroy, who is missing this Majors in order to complete his career Grand Slam. The form of this golfer is pleasing, but the fierce competition, pressure and weather conditions could be a huge obstacle for an experienced golfer. Chad Mumm, executive produc
  
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• Uchitel shows engagement ring after Tiger Woods goes public with new relationship

  29-03-2025 15:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rachel Uchitel, a figure known to golf fans for the **** scandal with Tiger Woods, is back in the spotlight. A few days after Tiger Woods officially confirmed that she is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the host of the podcast 'Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel' confirmed her engagement to boyfriend Dan Donovan via social media. "So this happened.. 💍💥❤️ #engaged," she wrote in the caption. Uchitel looks amazing in the photos, with an engagement rin
  
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• Watch: Annoyed Grigor Dimitrov gets into it with spectator, gets him thrown out

  29-03-2025 14:41 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Grigor Dimitrov became annoyed with a spectator very early in his Miami Masters semifinal match against Novak Djokovic and it all resulted in the crowd member getting thrown out of the stadium.In the third game of the first set, the 14th-seeded Bulgarian seemingly took exception with the behavior of one spectator and decided to address it by turning to the person in question and asking them: "You got an issue." The chair umpire also reacted - and after being explained by the Bulgarian what was t
  
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• Charley Hull stays positive despite falling behind after windy conditions affect her

  29-03-2025 14:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Lilia Vu delighted the golf public with her performance in the last round of the Ford Championship, birding three of her first four holes. This is how the 27-year-old American came to the leading position. A great score of 8-under-par 64 ensured her to move to 14-under 130. The 27-year-old pointed out that she was a bit stressed, but in consultation with her caddy, she calmed down and started to play her game. The famous American golfer felt that everything was in its place, she had a great
  
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• Daria Kasatkina makes one thing clear after deciding not to represent Russia anymore

  29-03-2025 13:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daria Kasatkina has made a huge career and life move as she will no longer represent Russia after switching her nationality to Australia. In the summer of 2022, the Moscow-born tennis player publicly came out as gay. At the time, she also spoke out against Russia's actions in Ukraine. Since then, she hasn't made any visits to Russia due to safety concerns.However, Kasatkina remained listed as a Russian player and recognized as a neutral on the WTA Tour. But now, the world No. 12 is set to h
  
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• Rory McIlroy insists staying focused on his game despite Scheffler’s commanding lead

  29-03-2025 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy cannot be happy after the last round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, considering that he is seven strokes behind the leader of this tournament, Scottie Scheffler. The Northern Irish golfer finished the round with a four-under 66, after a delay due to weather conditions, and is at T30 with four shots under par. McIlroy does not want to be negative, considering the previous great results, stressing that he must give his best in the next rounds. Although he admits that a lot
  
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• Scottie Scheffler leads the Texas Children’s Houston Open with a one-shot advantage

  29-03-2025 12:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Scottie Scheffler has not excelled this year, but the injury he suffered during the offseason was a clear indication that this great golfer will not start the season in furious style. However, judging by the last round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, the great golfer could find his rhythm again. Namely, the 28-year-old is currently the leader in this tournament, with a one shot advantage, with a result of 11 under par. In the interview with the media, Scottie emphasized that he f
  
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• Rory McIlroy weighs in on LIV Golf’s mega deals: Jon Rahm's $500 million fee

  29-03-2025 12:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy has been clear since day one of LIV Golf's creation that he doesn't want to be a part of this story. The 35-year-old golfer later softened his stance, but even then he had no intention of joining the project. The situation on the golf scene is now much calmer, given that the two Tours could reach a final deal and act as one body. However, while guesting on Stick To Football, the experienced golfer answered the host's question about how much the signing on fee would be to make t
  
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• McIlroy: "Not everyone is in my or Tiger Woods' position" on LIV Golf decisions

  29-03-2025 12:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rory McIlroy was known as the biggest critic of LIV Golf and their ideas on the golf scene, but over the months this famous golfer softened his views and showed that he was open to a merger between PIF and the PGA Tour. Guesting on one of the podcasts, the Northern Irish golfer admitted that he was perhaps too judgmental, given that he could not distinguish what conditions golfers like himself and Woods had compared to some younger or less popular golfers."I was probably judgemental of the
  
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• Andrey Rublev adds former world no. 1 to his coaching staff!

  29-03-2025 10:59 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 9 Andrey Rublev will work with the former world no. 1 Marat Safin during the clay swing! While Fernando Vicente remains Andrey's coach, the Russian will seek new improvements in his game with the former Major champion.Rublev and Safin have been talking a lot recently. The retired player has been helping the struggling star to embrace less negative mindset and overcome his mental issues. Despite remaining in the top-10, Andrey has been struggling to find consistency for a couple of year
  
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• Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov pass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

  29-03-2025 09:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Six years ago, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in the Indian Wells semi-final. The two great rivals forged the first Masters 1000 semi-final with a combined age of 70 years! On Friday, Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov smashed their record!The 37-year-old Djokovic and 33-year-old Grigor Dimitrov embraced a combined age of 71,73 years, forging the oldest semi-final in Masters 1000 history. Novak ousted his great friend 6-2, 6-3 in an hour and 10 minutes en route to the title clash. 
  
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• Steve Williams reveals which PGA Tour star most resembles Tiger Woods in his prime

  29-03-2025 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Watching golf, we have witnessed the dominance of Tiger Woods for years, a golfer who truly left a lasting mark on the sport. Although his dominance was expected to be much longer, injuries spoiled the plans for this now 49-year-old. In various debates, many stress that Tiger Woods is the greatest of all time, having no doubts that anyone is close to him. However, such debates often end in arguments and conflicts, and therefore it is not necessary to go deeper into it. Steve Williams,
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka shares secret to becoming mental giant

  29-03-2025 04:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka says some pretty tough and challenging life experiences made her very strong mentally and she believes that played a big part in her success over the last couple of years. After experiencing a very traumatic experience in 2019 and losing her father to a sudden death, the Belarusian also struggled to make a big Grand Slam breakthrough and all of that led to the infamous 2022 struggles. However, since the start of 2023, Sabalenka has arguably been the best player in the g
  
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• Miami: Jakub Mensik arranges title clash vs. Novak Djokovic!

  29-03-2025 03:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jakub Mensik will chase his first Masters 1000 crown on Sunday against his idol, Novak Djokovic! The young Czech reached the title clash at the Miami Open following a tight 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 triumph over the home favorite Taylor Fritz in two hours and 25 minutes. Mensik kept his composure in the closing stages of the duel to become the first Czech player in a Masters 1000 final since Tomas Berdych in 2015. The young gun is also the first player born in 2005 to notch a Masters 1000 final.&n
  
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• Viktor Hovland, all the numbers of the rebirth

  29-03-2025 03:31 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In golf, as in life, the key to success is not avoiding difficulties, but facing them with determination and method. Viktor Hovland's recent victory at the Valspar Championship was not only a technical triumph, but also an exciting demonstration of resilience and strategy. After a period of uncertainty, the Norwegian overturned all predictions, imposing himself with a performance that thrilled everyone - especially the fantastic Norwegian commentators -, reminding everyone how essential it is to
  
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• Miami Open sensation Alexandra Eala shares her goal for upcoming period

  29-03-2025 02:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alexandra Eala isn't setting any major expectations for herself after a dream Miami Open run but just hopes that she won't suddenly lose the level showcased in South Beach. Before Miami, the 19-year-old had only two main draw wins on the Tour and she had never been ranked inside the top-100. But after the second part of the Sunshine Double - where she competed as a wildcard - the 140th-ranked Filipina has three wins over Grand Slam champions - she is a WTA 1000 semifinalist - and will impro
  
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• Bubba Watson reflects on what the PGA Tour lacked during his time on the circuit

  29-03-2025 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In an interview with Golf.com, Bubba Watson talked about a lot of interesting topics from the world of golf, and his experience and successes on the golf scene are the reason why the show with him attracted such attention. Watson made a comparison between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, stressing that the PGA Tour lacks positivity. And indeed, many golfers explain that LIV Golf is a league that offers unity and harmony, differing significantly from the PGA.“Truthfully what it is is th
  
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• Watch: Novak Djokovic plays in front of Lionel Messi

  29-03-2025 01:52 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  One 37-year-old legend watched another in the Miami Masters semi-final. The Inter Miami star Lionel Messi hit the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday and watched the Miami Open semi-final duel between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov with his family. Lionel watched Novak from the stands for the first time, and he witnessed a high-level performance from the 24-time Major winner. Djokovic defeated his great friend Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in an hour and 10 minutes, booking a place in his eighth tit
  
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• Kasatkina changes Russian nationality to Aussie

  29-03-2025 01:45 via espn.com
  
  Daria Kasatkina, the women's current world No. 12 and an eight-time champion on the WTA Tour, said she is switching her nationality from Russian to Australian.
  
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• Alps Tour: La Cigale Golf Open for Repetto

  29-03-2025 00:29 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Spaniard Rocco Repetto won the La Cigale Golf Open with 136 (66 70, -8) shots, ahead of Filippo Bergamaschi, second with 137 (66 71, -7), after a good performance. In the Alps Tour tournament, on the La Cigale Tabarka Golf course (par 72), in Tabarka in Tunisia, he was unable to play the third round due to bad weather, so the ranking was made valid after the second.Rocco Paolo Repetto Taylor, 22, signed the fourth consecutive Spanish success in the first five events of the circuit, announced
  
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• Russian-born Kasatkina switches allegiances to Australia

  28-03-2025 23:57 via skysports.com
  
  Russian-born world No 12 Daria Kasatkina is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted.
  
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• Jessica Pegula has warning for Aryna Sabalenka ahead of Miami final

  28-03-2025 23:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jessica Pegula is optimistic about her Miami Open final chances against Aryna Sabalenka as the world No. 4 feels she is serving and returning better compared to the last time they played.On Thursday evening, the American tennis star ended Alexandra Eala's dream run in South Beach after beating the 140th-ranked wildcard 7-6 (3) 5-7 6-3.By dismissing the 19-year-old rising star, Pegula set up her first meeting versus Sabalenka since suffering a 5-7 5-7 loss in last year's US Open final. Going into
  
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• Hundred hunt: Djokovic is 1 win from 100th title

  28-03-2025 22:34 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov to reach the Miami Open final.
  
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• Justin Thomas on his first experience playing with Michael Jordan on the golf course

  28-03-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Justin Thomas has a career that few can boast of. As a two-time Major winner, he left a strong mark on everyone, and his upbringing and the initial stages of his golf career are particularly interesting. Namely, being a guest on 'The Late Show', the American golfer was awakened by nostalgia, after the host of the show, Stephen Colbert showed him photos with Michael Jordan, when the famous golfer was a 15-year-old boy. Justin Thomas revealed quite interesting details of Jordan's arrival
  
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• Messi watches on as Djokovic reaches 60TH Masters final!

  28-03-2025 21:36 via skysports.com
  
  Highlights of Novak Djokovic against Grigor Dimitrov from the semi-finals of the Miami Open.
  
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• Miami: Novak Djokovic sails past Grigor Dimitrov, earns more records

  28-03-2025 21:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic enjoyed a relaxed day at the office in the Miami Open semi-final. The six-time champion sailed past his great friend and last year's finalist Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 in an hour and 10 minutes. Novak will chase his 100th ATP title against Jakub Mensik or Taylor Fritz. Dimitrov survived a match point against Francisco Cerundolo two days ago. The Bulgarian prevailed after a massive battle and lost all the energy, barely leaving the court on his legs. As was expected,
  
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