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• Houston: Alex Michelsen downs Learnen Tien, serves revenge for Jeddah

  01-04-2025 11:21 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Alex Michelsen made a winning start at the ATP 250 event in Houston. The 5th seed clinched his 12th ATP win of the season against his good friend, Learnen Tien, toppling the fellow youngster 6-4, 6-2 in 70 minutes. Thus, Alex avenged last year's Next Gen ATP Finals semi-final defeat and reached the last 16. The more experienced American took 18 points more than his opponent and had the upper hand on serve and return. Michelsen gave away 11 points in nine service games. He lost ser
  
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• Max Homa parts ways with caddy Joe Greiner after years of friendship

  04-04-2025 11:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Max Homa, a 34-year-old American golfer and his caddy, Joe Greiner, decided to split up. In addition to having great chemistry on the golf course, they were great friends off the course. Namely, Homa and Greiner have known each other since childhood, sharing many memories, not just in the world of golf. Speaking to PGA Tour.com, Max Homa confirmed his decision, grateful for Greiner's openness and willingness to help him over the years. Homa admits that it will be difficult to acce
  
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• Paul McGinley on Rory McIlroy’s pressure: 'Nobody has a right to win The Masters'

  04-04-2025 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  There are still a few days left until the start of the Masters, and the attention is focused mostly on Rory McIlroy, who finally wants to lift the Masters trophy. A Northern Irish golfer has not won a Major for 11 years, and that fact only creates more pressure year after year. McIlroy, on the other hand, started the season in a furious way, celebrating twice on the PGA Tour. Before the start of this tournament, there are many former golfers, analysts and experts who give their predict
  
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• Phil Mickelson reveals Augusta National incident: It could have ended tragically

  04-04-2025 11:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Playing at Augusta National is every golfer's dream. Fans, as well as most golfers, believe that this is the biggest golf tournament, and winning it has special importance for everyone. Phil Mickelson, an experienced figure of the golf scene, managed to celebrate three times at this tournament, having great memories of this tournament. The famous LIV Golfer decided to tell quite an interesting story regarding Augusta National before one of the LIV tournaments. Namely, Mickelson recalle
  
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• Jakub Mensik’s dream start: Wins first ATP title on a grand stage

  04-04-2025 10:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  You rarely see a player conquering his first ATP title on the notable scene. The 19-year-old Jakub Mensik did that in Miami, celebrating his first ATP title at a Masters 1000 level. Thus, the young Czech became the fifth player since 1990 to secure a spot on that list. Jakub entered Miami as world no. 54, thinking about withdrawing due to physical issues but staying in the draw. The young gun toppled six rivals and lifted a notable trophy, becoming the fifth-youngest Masters 1000 winner!The
  
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• PGA Tour rejects $1.5 billion investment offer from PIF

  04-04-2025 10:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  With the arrival of LIV Golf, a lot has changed on the golf scene. The PGA Tour, which had dominated until then, was in huge trouble. The money that the Saudis invested and attracted famous golfers caused fear and panic among PGA officials, who knew they had to pull back some of the moves. However, when it was confirmed two years ago that a framework agreement had been reached between the PIF and the PGA regarding the merger, real chaos arose. Two years later, many believe that this could b
  
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• Time to roll the dice for the Monte-Carlo Masters on Sky Sports

  04-04-2025 08:00 via skysports.com
  
  British No 1 Jack Draper will head to Monaco for the first of three clay-court ATP Masters 1000 tournaments at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, live on Sky Sports.
  
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• Zheng Qinwen gets real on why she signed letter demanding more money from Grand Slams

  04-04-2025 05:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Zheng Qinwen is among the star players signing a letter demanding a raise from Grand Slams and the 2024 Australian Open defends her move by stating that it's something that could "benefit all players."This week, L'Equipe dropped a bombshell report by sharing that the representatives of the ATP and WTA top-20 club officially called on the Grand Slams to offer more money in their tournaments. For nearly two decades, Grand Slams have been equally paying men and women. And they have received a
  
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• Jimmy Connors is all in on Andrey Rublev e Marat Safin collaboration

  04-04-2025 04:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jimmy Connors is fully approving the Andrey Rublev and Marat Safin partnership as the American tennis icon thinks it's similar to the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray collaboration. Since winning Doha in February, the Russian has hit a rough stretch and has picked up three consecutive defeats. So for the clay season, he decided to make a bold move and add Safin to his team.As you probably know, the 2000 Wimbledon champion was one of the best players in the early 2000s. But since retiring, he
  
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• Jack Nicklaus, libel suit against Howard Milstein

  04-04-2025 03:09 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In 2007, Jack Nicklaus sold his entire stake in Nicklaus Companies LLC to Howard Milstein, a New York banker, who took full control of the company, including the course design business, which was and is its core business.Jack remained tied to the company on the basis of a consulting contract until 2017 when, due to the now bad relationship with Milstein, he was terminated.The terminated contract included a "parachute" clause, which established a non-compete period of five years, during which Jac
  
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• Emma Raducanu delays her return to action after deep Miami run

  04-04-2025 02:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Raducanu will take some time before returning to action following a deep Miami Open run as the world No. 48 has decided to pull out of Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers and also miss the WTA 250 tournament in Rouen. After the 2021 US Open champion returned to the British team last year and went 5-0 in her BJK Cup matches, she also agreed to represent her nation in the qualifiers against the Netherlands and Germany in the Hague next weekend. But after reaching the Miami qu
  
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• Maria Sakkari bluntly responds to post doubting amid her fall from outside top-80

  04-04-2025 01:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Maria Sakkari had a blunt reaction to seeing an X user expressing doubt about the Greek's ability to return to the top-10 after losing in Charleston early. .On Wednesday evening at the WTA 500 tournament in Charleston, the former world No. 3 saw her campaign come to an end in the second round after Zheng Qinwen completed a 6-4 6-1 triumph in their match.Sakkari, who entered Charleston ranked at No. 64 in the world, made the semifinal at the American clay event last year so she had a solid number
  
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• Top tennis players ask for more money, influence

  04-04-2025 01:09 via espn.com
  
  Twenty leading tennis players signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say.
  
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• Bucharest: Stan Wawrinka ends his valiant campaign vs. Pedro Martinez

  04-04-2025 01:08 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Stan Wawrinka stood two points away from writing more history at the ATP 250 event in Bucharest. The 40-year-old faced Pedro Martinez in the second round and fell 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in two hours and 39 minutes. Wawrinka reached a deuce on the return while leading 6-4 5-4. However the Spaniard held and grabbed a late break before dominating the decider. Thus, Stan missed a chance to become the first 40-year-old player in the clay-court ATP quarter-final since Ken Rosewall in 1977!Tout proche
  
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• Jon Rahm: "I have a blind faith in my abilities"

  04-04-2025 00:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jon Rahm plays golf on Sunday at LIV Golf in Miami, his last tournament before facing the next week of the Augusta Masters (10-13 April), where he won in 2023 with his second Grand Slam title at the 2021 US Open.Jon Rahm, statements"I feel good, I saw a lot of good results this year, but I would say that I didn't reach my best level, I need more. Every time we play, we all think that we want to win. I always have a blind faith in my possibilities", said Rahm on the way to the outlet.Jon, 30 year
  
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• Charleston: Zheng Qinwen survives scare vs No. 13 seed, reaches quarterfinal

  04-04-2025 00:04 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  No. 3 seed Zheng Qinwen has made her third consecutive quarterfinal after overcoming 13th-seeded Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 6-3 in just less than two and a half hours of play in the Charleston Open round-of-16.Midway through the first set, the Chinese got the first break of the match. While the No. 3 seed blew it, she earned another one in the eighth game before closing out the opener in the following game.The second set was similar to the first set but there was only one difference - this time it wa
  
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• Charleston: Emma Navarro completes big comeback to set up blockbuster QF

  03-04-2025 22:56 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Emma Navarro didn't have the easiest day at the office on Thursday but ultimately managed to reach the Charleston Open quarterfinal, while Jessica Pegula got the job done without much drama.Navarro, seeded at No. 4 and whose father owns the Charleston tournament, took on fellow American Ashlyn Krueger. At one point in the match, the 2024 US Open semifinalist found herself trailing by a set and a break but dug herself out of the hole and escaped with a 4-6 6-4 6-2 victory. Meanwhile, top-see
  
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• Houston: Tommy Paul edges Cristian Garin for a winning start

  03-04-2025 22:03 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The top seed Tommy Paul made a winning start at the ATP 250 event in Houston. Tommy faced the former Houston champion Cristian Garin in the second round and prevailed 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 in two hours and 42 minutes.The Chilean made a solid start, seeking a much-needed notable win. However, he fell in the closing stages of the duel despite a great resistance, ending his campaign in the second round. Garin claimed one point more than Paul. However, the American played a bit better behind the first
  
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• The power of self-belief: Rafael Nadal relives his Australian Open miracle

  03-04-2025 21:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Rafael Nadal staged many brilliant comebacks over his incredible career. The 2022 Australian Open final keeps a special place on that list as Rafa turned the tables against Daniil Medvedev en route to his 21st Major title. Medvedev led 6-2, 7-6, 3-2, 40-0 against the legend, who looked done and dusted. However, Nadal kept fighting and prevailed 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in five hours and 24 minutes, prevailing in the second-longest Major final in history!Describing the match in his
  
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• Jessica Pegula gets honest on stealing Aryna Sabalenka's drink, adds cheeky comment

  03-04-2025 21:38 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Safe to say Jessica Pegula has no regrets over stealing Aryna Sabalenka's drink in a viral Miami Open moment as the world No. 4 hilariously suggested that she also needed to "take something" from the Belarusian after losing yet another final to the same opponent.On Saturday, the American tennis star fell short in her bid to secure the Miami title staying home after the world No. 1 handed her a 7-5 6-2 defeat in the final. The home favorite was also beaten by the Belarusian in last year's Cincinn
  
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• Hopman Cup mixed-team tennis in Bari in July

  03-04-2025 20:39 via espn.com
  
  This year's Hopman Cup will be played in the southern Italian city of Bari, the International Tennis Federation announced Thursday.
  
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• Top players call for increased Grand Slam prize money

  03-04-2025 20:11 via skysports.com
  
  The world's leading players have written to the four Grand Slam tournaments calling for an increased share of revenue.
  
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• Reason why the collaboration between Andrey Rublev and Marat Safin may surprise

  03-04-2025 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Andrey Rublev is going through a very delicate period in his career and needed a change, because his results at the beginning of 2025 have not been particularly brilliant. Apart from his surprising victory at the Doha ATP 500 – where Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic were also present – the Russian ace has almost never expressed his best tennis in other tournaments.The player from Moscow was eliminated by Joao Fonseca in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open, failing in the sli
  
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• Wimbledon to expand Henman Hill for 2027

  03-04-2025 19:40 via skysports.com
  
  Wimbledon has announced plans to expand Henman Hill in time for the championships in 2027.
  
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• Phil Mickelson names LIV player with potential to win Masters in 2025

  03-04-2025 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The noise about this year's Masters has appeared again and it doesn't stop, just like every year back to a few days ago from the start of this tournament. Experts, analysts, golfers and fans make predictions about this tournament, having their favorites. Phil Mickelson, the legend of golf, left a lasting mark on this tournament, winning three times, and the experienced golfer will take part in this tournament again this year. In a conversation with the press, Mickelson referred to Serg
  
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• Novak Djokovic’s message to Jakub Mensik: 'Keep striving for more'

  03-04-2025 18:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik embraced the Masters 1000 final with the biggest age difference in Miami. The 19-year-old Czech ousted the 37-year-old Serb 7-6, 7-6 in two hours and three minutes en route to his first ATP title!World no. 54 prevailed over his idol after a massive battle, lifting a notable trophy and cracking the top-25. At 19 years and six months, Jakub became the fifth-youngest Masters 1000 champion, conquering this level before the 24-time Major winner.Novak shared a message w
  
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• Golf analyst: McIlroy set to become golf's first true legend following Tiger Woods

  03-04-2025 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  This year's edition of the Masters arouses the interest of the public just like every year until now. The greatest attention will certainly be directed towards Rory McIlroy, the golfer who is looking to win the Majors that he lacks in CW. Although the pressure from the media and the public is unbearable before the start of each Masters, Rory seems to be significantly superior and calmer this season. Well-known analysts from the world of golf gave their opinion on this situation, sharing the
  
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• Wimbledon plans 'Henman Hill' renovation for 2027

  03-04-2025 17:55 via espn.com
  
  The All England Club announced plans on Thursday for redevelopment works to the grassy hill outside Court One known as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.
  
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• Mats Wilander reveals what he expects from Novak Djokovic on red clay

  03-04-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The first segment of the 2025 season provided mixed feelings about Novak Djokovic's current status. The Serbian legend can be very pleased with his level at the Australian Open – where he reached the semifinals despite a left thigh injury – and at the Miami Open, where he was only defeated by Jakub Mensik in the final.The 24-time Grand Slam champion played very well in Florida, where he did not lose a set until the final, cherishing the dream of finally lifting the 100th trophy of hi
  
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• Marion Bartoli reveals why Novak Djokovic still won't retire

  03-04-2025 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The goal of winning the 100th title of his legendary career is becoming a curse for Novak Djokovic, who hoped to achieve this incredible milestone at the Miami Open. The Serbian ace reached the final in Florida without losing a single set and playing flashes of excellent tennis, also favored by a surface more suited to his game than that of Indian Wells (where he had already been eliminated in the second round amid general shock).The former world No.1 was favored against Jakub Mensik in the fina
  
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