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• Guillamoundeguy, show despite a painful back

  08-09-2024 03:52 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Frenchman Oihan Guillamoundeguy had a great first day in Neuburg an der Donau in Bavaria and took second place, one shot behind the lead. A performance that he owes in part to the Challenge Tour physio team who got him back on his feet when he woke up.Nine birdies, two bogeys, the least we can say is that Oihan Guillamoundeguy from Landes did not play with the handbrake on Thursday on the Wittelsbacher Golfclub course.However, René Darrieumerlou's student woke up this Thursday with a very
  
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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: 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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• Tennessee closed Texas Invitational with 3 wins in singles and 2 in doubles

  14-01-2025 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tennessee University women's tennis team closed out the Texas Invitational, hosted by the Texas Tennis Center, with three singles wins against No.7 Texas Longhorns and two doubles wins against Wisconsin.In doubles, Tennessee earned two wins against the Badgers. Aulia and Leyla Britez Risso earned a 6-3 win over Taylor Cataldi and Kaja Jacobson. Francesca Mattioli and Thornton earned the other win with a 6-3 win over Aeriel Johnson and Alina Mukhorta. Tomase and Yan fell to a 2-6 loss to Maria Sh
  
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• Basavareddy’s grit versus Novak Djokovic leaves lasting impression on Naomi Osaka

  14-01-2025 20:16 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Multiple Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka played at Rod Laver Arena on Monday night. Novak and Naomi passed difficult opponents and made a winning start at the first Major of the season. Novak took down the young American Nishesh Basavareddy and scored a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory in two hours and 59 minutes. Djokovic survived an early scare and seized control from the second set. Osaka stepped onto Rod Laver Arena after Novak and Nishesh.The Japanese defeated C
  
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• Possible reason why Carlos Alcaraz hasn’t won the Australian Open so far

  14-01-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz's campaign at the 2025 Australian Open has started quite well. The current world number 3 – who is serious about winning the last Grand Slam title he is missing – defeated Alexander Shevchenko in three sets in the first round and immediately showed a very high level.Despite it being his first official match in 2025, the young Spanish champion looked in excellent shape and was perfect in the first and third sets. The 4-time Grand Slam champion had a dip in the second se
  
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• Two majors and a 92% win rate: Was Sinner's 2024 season one of the greatest ever?

  14-01-2025 19:48 via espn.com
  
  We take a look at how Jannik Sinner's year stacks up to the Big Three's stats -- and make predictions for him in 2025.
  
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• Pepperdine adds Grechkina and Scilipoti, Schmid named women’s interim Head Coach

  14-01-2025 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Big news for the Pepperdine women's tennis team. The Waves will begin 2025 with a new coach (interim) and two new student-athletes.International recruits Anastasiia Grechkina and Sebastianna Scilipoti have signed their national letters of intent and will join the Pepperdine women's tennis team in the spring of 2025.The Wavers will have eight women on the roster this new year, including six newcomers. Scilipoti, of Geneva, Switzerland, and Grechkina, of Moscow, Russia, will bolster a recruiting c
  
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• Ryder Cup: Jon Rahm calls for LIV fines appeal to wait until after 2025 event

  14-01-2025 19:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jon Rahm's future on the golf scene changed the moment he accepted LIV Golf's invitation and joined the controversial Tour. The 31-year-old Spaniard is motivated to perform at the Ryder Cup, even though he knew it could be a difficult task.Rahm is one of the golfers who has filed an appeal against the fines for his performance at LIV Golf, but he hopes that his appeal will not be considered before the Ryder Cup. Rahm and his colleagues can play in enough DP World Tour events to keep their m
  
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• Joao Fonseca shocks Andrey Rublev with crazy forehand

  14-01-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Joao Fonseca's talent had already been identified by everyone last year, but in recent months the young Brazilian has made improvements that have left everyone speechless. The latter raised his level exponentially in the latter part of last year, winning the Next Gen ATP Finals in Saudi Arabia thanks to a series of outstanding performances.The Brazilian ace didn't have much time to practice during the off-season, but he started 2025 in impressive fashion by winning the Canberra Challenger withou
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals what his surprising training tool means for his game

  14-01-2025 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In order to progress as a golfer, it is necessary to monitor your progress from day to day, month to month and year to year and see what needs to be changed. The big stars of the golf scene, like Rory McIlroy, constantly make modifications in the game, and change equipment, with the aim of progress and success. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman did the same again. Namely, Rory was spotted at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with a golf club that looks like it was designed for younger
  
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• Elena Rybakina 'challenges' Goran Ivanisevic to decide who has the best serve

  14-01-2025 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  With a double 6-1, Elena Rybakina defeated sixteen-year-old Emerson Jones, qualifying for the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025.The Kazakh tennis player, who had a stormy eve of the Happy Slam due to the comeback of her historic coach Stefano Vukov in her team, touched on some interesting topics in the on-courts interview, also allowing herself a joke (or a funny challenge!) with her current coach Goran Ivanisevic.Elena had the sensitivity to praise her sixteen-year-old opponent, despite hav
  
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