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• Feliciano Lopez brutally analyzes Carlos Alcaraz's shocking defeat at US Open

  03-09-2024 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The former Spanish tennis player Feliciano Lopez, in an interview with Sky Sports, tried to analyze the reasons that led to the elimination of Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open. The reigning champion of Roland Garros and Wimbledon appeared rather exhausted and never found the way to stage a real reaction on the court.Feliciano explained how the defeat certainly disappointed the young Spaniard, who arrived at Flushing Meadows - according to Lopez - mentally exhausted."I think he's
  
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• Novak Djokovic: ‘Blessed’ to surpass Roger Federer’s Major record

  15-01-2025 10:23 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Two decades after debuting at Majors in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic achieved the ultimate record on the most notable tennis scene. The 37-year-old played his 430th Major match in the Australian Open second round, leaving Roger Federer on 429!Thus, the Serb achieved another incredible milestone, extending his legacy and writing history books. Novak feels blessed to still compete at a high level 20 years after starting his journey at Majors. The legend expressed his love for the sport and compe
  
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• Djokovic adds another record; Alcaraz cruises

  15-01-2025 09:07 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list Wednesday at the Australian Open, while Carlos Alcaraz also marched on.
  
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• Djokovic and coach Murray survive Melbourne test as Alcaraz races through

  15-01-2025 07:45 via skysports.com
  
  Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray came through another Australian Open test, this time against Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria under the roof of Rod Laver Arena.
  
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• Australian Open: Novak Djokovic loses a set to world no. 125 but moves through

  15-01-2025 07:34 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  World no. 7 Novak Djokovic will compete in the third round of the Australian Open for the 17th time in the previous 18 trips to Melbourne. After beating Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round, Novak faced another lower-ranked player in round two at Rod Laver Arena.Djokovic ousted world no. 125 Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 in three hours, remaining on the title course. The 21-year-old Portuguese qualified for his first Major tournament and notched his first ATP win in the first round.He took a
  
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• Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz eases past Yoshihito Nishioka

  15-01-2025 07:04 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is two from two at Margaret Court Arena at this year's Australian Open. World no. 3 faced Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round in Melbourne and earned a dominant 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 triumph in an hour and 81 minutes. The Spaniard fired 14 aces and dropped 11 points in his games, facing no break points and mounting the pressure on the other side. Yoshihito could not follow that pace, especially in the opening two sets. The Japanese took only one game and fell behind. He fough
  
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• Sabalenka survives Australian Open test as last year's finalist Zheng is shocked

  15-01-2025 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but
  last year's beaten finalist Qinwen Zheng suffered a shock second-round exit.
  
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• Sabalenka overcomes Australian Open scare as last year's finalist Zheng is shocked

  15-01-2025 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but
  last year's beaten finalist Qinwen Zheng suffered a shock second-round exit.
  
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• Osaka rallies for statement win vs. No. 20 Muchova

  15-01-2025 06:50 via espn.com
  
  Naomi Osaka defeated No. 20 Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the third round of a major for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open.
  
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• Slam legend states Emma Raducanu can 'become of best' after beating seed at AO

  15-01-2025 06:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Mats Wilander applauded Emma Raducanu for kicking off her Australian Open campaign with a 7-6 (4) 7-6 (2) over No. 26 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova and stated that the Briton could become "one of the best in the world" if she avoids injury issues.When the 22-year-old drew a seeded player in Melbourne, it was clear that it would be all but an easy opener.And while Raducanu struggled with her serve and got broken six times, she also claimed six breaks - and most importantly - came up bigger in both t
  
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• Australian Open scores: Ruud in action this morning after Djokovic and Alcaraz win

  15-01-2025 06:00 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest tennis scores and results from the Australian Open in Melbourne.
  
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• Australian Open scores: Djokovic in action this morning after Alcaraz wins

  15-01-2025 06:00 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest tennis scores and results from the Australian Open in Melbourne.
  
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• Osaka earns statement win over No. 20 Muchova

  15-01-2025 05:29 via espn.com
  
  Naomi Osaka defeated No. 20 Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the third round of a major for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open.
  
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• Alcaraz needs just 81 minutes to reach 3rd round

  15-01-2025 05:25 via espn.com
  
  No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in 81 minutes Wednesday to march into the third round of the Australian Open.
  
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• AO live blog: Osaka, Alcaraz into third round

  15-01-2025 05:23 via espn.com
  
  We've reached the second round at the 2025 Australian Open, and it's a busy day, with stars taking to the court wherever you look. Keep up with Day 4 in our live blog.
  
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• The Augusta Masters will see twins compete

  15-01-2025 04:58 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced Wednesday that Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard and Chile's Joaquín Niemann have accepted invitations to play in the 2025 Masters.Augusta Masters, news“In support of Augusta National's efforts to develop interest in golf globally, international players of merit who have not otherwise qualified have been invited throughout the Tournament's history. The tradition continues by welcoming Nicolai a
  
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• Emma Raducanu reveals brutally honest expectation for Amanda Anisimova matchup

  15-01-2025 04:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu was full of praise for Amanda Anisimova ahead of their Australian Open matchup, describing the world No. 35 as "a big ball striker who likes to dictate."On Tuesday, the British tennis star survived a very tricky opening match after beating 26th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4) 7-6 (2).But now. she is set for another tough matchup when she meets former world No. 21 Anisimova, who beat Maria Lourdes Carle in two sets in her first match in Melbourne.In the past, Raducanu and the 2
  
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• Siegemund, 36, shocks 5-seed, '24 finalist Zheng

  15-01-2025 04:00 via espn.com
  
  Qinwen Zheng, the No. 5 seed and 2024 Australian Open runner-up, was handed a shocking second-round defeat by world No. 97 Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.
  
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• Lleyton Hewitt highlights what was clear in Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open loss

  15-01-2025 03:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Lleyton Hewitt thinks it was evident during Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open first-round loss that he wasn't "mentally or physically 100 percent sure" about his body.On Monday, the 29-year-old made his Grand Slam return after not playing a Major in two and a half years. And for the 2022 Wimbledon finalist - who had knee and wrist surgeries in 2023 - it didn't go well after world No. 92 Jakob Fearnley saw him off in straight sets 7-6 (3) 6-3 7-6 (2).During the match, Kyrgios was complaining abo
  
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• Paula Badosa's very encouraging message to Stefanos Tsitsipas after AO 1R loss

  15-01-2025 02:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Paula Badosa had an encouraging message for Stefanos Tsitsipas following an early exit at the Australian Open, declaring her boyfriend "a champion."On Monday, the 2023 Australian Open runner-up exited the Happy Slam in the first round after world No. 42 Alex Michelsen handed him a 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4 defeat. For the Greek - who struggled mightily in the second part of 2024 - it was yet another disappointing loss and absolutely not the start to the 2025 season he needed.While Tsitsipas didn't hi
  
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• Boris Becker fires stern warning to Emma Raducanu amid Briton's dangerous claims

  15-01-2025 02:03 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu may be feeling dangerous to the competition but Boris Becker warns her that she must win something in order to be feared in the locker room. In late 2024, the 2021 US Open champion bragged that she accomplished something "pretty unheard of" by improving around 250 ranking positions although she appeared in just 13 tournaments last year. In her pre-tournament presser at the Australian Open, the 22-year-old stated that she "can be dangerous to anyone.In the Australian Open
  
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• Spanish golf donates to those affected by DANA

  15-01-2025 00:53 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Spanish golf institutions have raised 124,803.11 euros (128,13 dollars) in the aid campaign for those affected by the DANA launched following the serious flooding in Valencia and Albacete.The contributions made have been delivered to Caritas in the affected areas, an initiative carried out for almost two months before making this first donation in order to make it more effective.The Royal Golf Federation, the Spanish Association of Golf Courses, the Spanish Association of Golf Managers, the
  
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• AO live blog: Second round begins in Melbourne

  15-01-2025 00:43 via espn.com
  
  We've reached the second round at the 2025 Australian Open, and it's a busy day, with stars taking to the court wherever you look. Keep up with Day 4 in our live blog.
  
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• Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer on ultimate Major milestone

  14-01-2025 23:57 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Another Major, another record for Novak Djokovic! The 24-time Major champion made a winning start at his beloved Australian Open, beating the young American Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and 59 minutes. Novak entered the Rod Laver Arena and embraced his 429th Major match, equalling Roger Federer's record and arranging to set the record on Wednesday morning! Djokovic holds an impressive 378-51 record at Majors since debuting in Melbourne in 2005.The
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz wins in Melbourne but seeks further improvements

  14-01-2025 23:12 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start at his most important tournament of the season. The young Spaniard chases the missing Major crown in Melbourne, trying to conquer the Australian Open and achieve a Career Grand Slam at 21!Alcaraz defeated Alexander Shevchenko 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 in the opening match. World no. 3 overpowered his rival in sets one and three while struggling a bit in the second, losing serve two times in a row and chasing the result. The Spaniard felt good about his game
  
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• Brad Gilbert predicts Joao Fonseca's ranking at the end of the year

  14-01-2025 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Joao Fonseca's feat at the 2025 Australian Open has already gone around the world. The young Brazilian talent defeated Andrey Rublev in three sets in the first round playing a fantastic match from start to finish, with the Russian helpless in front of Joao's powerful accelerations from baseline.Fonseca finished the match with more than 50 winners, including a crazy forehand at 181 km/h that left Rublev speechless. The feeling is that this player is destined to have a very bright future and that
  
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• Jack Anthrop of Ohio State named one of Big Ten players to watch in 2025

  14-01-2025 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  New year, new awards for the Ohio State University! Buckeyes third-year student-athlete Jack Anthrop has been named a Big Ten Men's Tennis Player to Watch this season.The Big Ten has announced a player to watch for each team for the 2025 dual season, and that's the big news heading into the new year of college tennis.New this year, the Big Ten Men's Tennis Watch ListJack is poised for another big spring!MORE: https://t.co/DdCHs6SoyH pic.twitter.com/vsj3HTB6YG— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioSta
  
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• Lanny Wadkins retires from Golf Channel: I will miss the people

  14-01-2025 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Lanny Wadkins is a name you couldn't help but hear if you follow golf. The popular analyst and former golfer left a big mark in this sport, but after dilemmas regarding the future, Lanny realized that it was time to withdraw from the role of the lead analyst on the Golf Channel. The 75-year-old has achieved 21 victories on the PGA Tour, and he attracted attention with his charisma, energy and great moves. In his statement, Wadkins emphasized his pride that he had the opportunity to wor
  
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• No.1 Texas starts 2025 by 'destroying' ACU 7-0

  14-01-2025 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  No.1 Texas men's tennis team picked up its second win in two days, slamming ACU 7-0 at the Texas Tennis Center on Sunday, starting 2025 off on a high note. Texas will return to the Texas Tennis Center courts on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CT vs. UTRGV.The Longhorns dominated in doubles and got singles wins from Lucas Brown, Sebastian Gorzn, Sebastian Eriksson, Jonah Braswell, Oliver Ojakaar and Pierre-Yves Bailly.Pierre comes in to take the rally and the win! #HookEm ㊂
  
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• Reason why Andy Murray's attitude can help Novak Djokovic

  14-01-2025 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic made his debut at the 2025 Australian Open yesterday with Andy Murray in his box, a scene that immediately went around the world. The Serbian and the Scotsman – who faced each other in four different finals at Melbourne Park (all won by Nole) – have just started their collaboration and both seem very happy.The 24-time Grand Slam champion dreams of lifting his 11th trophy at this tournament and achieving yet another titanic feat in his legendary career. The former Scott
  
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