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• Like father, like son: Cruz Hewitt claims first ATP win at 15

  28-08-2024 16:46
  
  Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz follows his father's footsteps, embracing a professional career and hoping to mirror his father's achievements. Cruz secured his first professional victory at the M15 Futures in Bali, Indonesia, beating world no. 993 Thijmen Loof 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 23 minutes. The 15-year-old claimed back-to-back J200 junior titles in Sydney in the previous weeks, gathering a boost and using it en route to his first professional success. Hewitt received a wild card in Bali, enterin
  
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• Draper targeting quarters at Monte-Carlo Masters on Sky Sports

  09-04-2025 22:29 via skysports.com
  
  British No 1 Jack Draper seeks a spot in the quarter-finals of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, the first of three clay-court ATP 1000 tournaments, live on Sky Sports at 10am on Thursday.
  
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• Pegula, Collins withdraw from U.S. BJK Cup team

  09-04-2025 19:49 via espn.com
  
  The USTA said Wednesday that Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins and McCartney Kessler had withdrawn from the United States' Billie Jean King Cup team, which faces Denmark on Saturday.
  
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• Djokovic crashes out in opener at Monte Carlo

  09-04-2025 18:58 via espn.com
  
  Novak Djokovic's latest bid to win a 100th career title ended Wednesday in another surprising defeat to a familiar face.
  
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• Italian Open eager to have Sinner back from ban

  09-04-2025 17:08 via espn.com
  
  Jannik Sinner's return from his three-month doping ban is a month away and Italian Open organizers can't wait to welcome back the first home No. 1 player in the tournament's history.
  
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• Monte Carlo: Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start, destroys Cerundolo

  09-04-2025 16:30
  
  Carlos Alcaraz delivered his first Monte Carlo victory. World no. 3 faced a tricky opponent in the second round and dominated sets two and three for his first triumph in the Principality. Alcaraz played against Francisco Cerundolo and won 3-6, 6-0, 6-1. The Spaniard made a slow start before leaving his rival miles behind. The Argentine claimed only one game after the first set and hit the exit door after an hour and 38 minutes. The 2nd seed claimed 21 points more than his rival.Carlos 
  
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• 'It was horrible' - Djokovic eliminated at Monte-Carlo Masters

  09-04-2025 16:05 via skysports.com
  
  Novak Djokovic suffered a straight-sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo, while Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an early scare to progress at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
  
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• Djokovic eliminated as Alcaraz progresses at Monte-Carlo Masters

  09-04-2025 16:05 via skysports.com
  
  Novak Djokovic suffered a straight-sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo, while Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an early scare to progress at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
  
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• Nicolas Jarry risks sinking into a nightmare: all details inside

  09-04-2025 16:00
  
  Nicolas Jarry had achieved excellent results last season and had become a serious threat even for top players, having a game very suitable for modern tennis and being able to create difficulties for everyone thanks to his excellent serve combined with his aggressiveness from the baseline.The Chilean ace started 2025 by reaching the quarterfinals in Brisbane, where he surrendered in straight sets to Czech Jiri Lehecka after two good victories against Navone and Bonzi. He was ready to achieve a pr
  
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• Dan Rapaport on Phil Mickelson’s chances at The Masters

  09-04-2025 15:30
  
  Although Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are grabbing the main attention at this year's Masters, there are plenty of golfers who could make a big step at this tournament. A somewhat neglected name lately, the experienced Phil Mickelson, will also perform at this year's edition. Although many do not give him much chance of success, primarily because of his age and somewhat poor form in recent years, there are also those who believe that LIV Golfer can make a success. Well-known golf
  
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• Former ATP ace takes surprising shot at Carlos Alcaraz

  09-04-2025 15:00
  
  Carlos Alcaraz's inconsistency is one of the main topics of discussion among fans and insiders. The former world number 1 possesses a talent that has few equals in the history of tennis and is certainly destined to become one of the best players ever, but he must necessarily file some details, otherwise he risks winning less than everyone expects from him.At just 21 years old, the Spanish champion has already won numerous prestigious titles (four Majors and five Masters 1000) and has been at the
  
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• Scottie Scheffler reveals what he can learn from Rory McIlroy ahead of the Masters

  09-04-2025 14:30
  
  The competition on the golf scene is fierce, and it seems that year after year we witness that golf is really progressing, with new faces of the golf scene having amazing qualities. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele have dominated the golf scene for the past year. Before the start of this year's Masters, experts give Scheffler and McIlroy the best chance to win, but the question is whether they will succeed in this. Scheffler spoke about McIlroy at the press c
  
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• Watch: Apostolos was at Stefanos Tsitsipas' box in Monte Carlo

  09-04-2025 14:00
  
  This week has a truly enormous importance for Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is 'forced' to defend his title in Monte Carlo if he wants to avoid sinking in the ATP ranking ahead of Roland Garros. The Greek ace has almost always played exceptional tennis in this tournament, where he has triumphed three times, finding a perfect feeling with the courts and the crowd.The 2019 ATP Finals champion is certainly not going through the best moment of his career, although some positive signs have been seen i
  
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• Francisco Cerundolo on Caros Alcaraz clash: 'Third time’s the charm?'

  09-04-2025 13:48
  
  Francisco Cerundolo will face world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters second round. The Argentine sailed past Fabio Fognini in the opening match, arranging his third clash versus the four-time Major champion.Carlos defeated Francisco in their previous two matches, but they will meet on clay for the first time. Cerundolo hopes to challenge Alcaraz and seek his first victory over one of the world's best players. HIGHLIGHTS: Carlos beats Francisco to reach the semi-final! &#
  
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• Scottie Scheffler on Masters 2025: “Last year is in the past, it’s a new tournament”

  09-04-2025 13:30
  
  Scottie Scheffler will be the main favorite to win this year's Masters, but dealing with such pressure can be challenging. However, the 28-year-old has shown many times so far that he has a unique mindset, which has secured him victories during his career. At the press conference before another edition of the Masters, the 28-year-old golfer reflected on his Masters victory last year. Scottie stressed that last year's victory will have no significance this year when it comes to his chances o
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz can still become No.1 ahead of 2025 Roland Garros

  09-04-2025 13:00
  
  With Alexander Zverev's loss to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, Jannik Sinner gained the mathematical certainty of staying at the top of the ATP ranking at least until his return to the ATP tour at the Rome Masters 1000 in May.Despite only playing the Australian Open in 2025 before reaching an agreement with WADA for a three-month suspension, the Italian ace was able to benefit from the disappointing results of Sascha Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz to maintain h
  
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• Shane Lowry believes Rory McIlroy can handle the pressure at the Masters

  09-04-2025 12:30
  
  As every year, before the start of the Masters, the same questions arise: Can Rory McIlroy handle the pressure? Namely, the Northern Irish golfer has been searching for the last Major for years, as he wants to complete his career Grand Slam. In an age when every individual is active on social media, freely sharing his opinion and reacting critically, McIlroy has to find the strength to deal with it. An experienced golfer has often, under the influence of strong pressure, created enormous pr
  
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• Alexander Zverev’s brutal self-assessment: 'My current level is unacceptable'

  09-04-2025 12:13
  
  Alexander Zverev battled for the Australian Open title in January. He fell to Jannik Sinner in straight sets and experienced another major blow. World no. 2 is yet to recover from it, embracing a poor 6-6 score in his next six tournaments!Alexander's latest blow came in the Monte Carlo second round against Matteo Berrettini. The German experienced a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss in two hours and 28 minutes, hitting the exit door and crushing his world no. 1 dreams. Zverev opened up about his level in
  
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• Rafael Nadal and his wife may be expecting their second child

  09-04-2025 12:00
  
  Rafael Nadal is spending most of his time with his family after ending his professional career in November 2024, after playing his last official event at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. In some recent interviews, the Spanish legend confessed that he doesn't miss tennis for now and that he still hasn't picked up a racket after retiring.The former world number 1 was aware that he could no longer compete at the highest level for several reasons and the 2024 season gave him all the answers he needed
  
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• Scottie Scheffler battles pollen and eye-watering symptoms ahead of the Masters

  09-04-2025 11:30
  
  Scottie Scheffler will be one of the main favorites to win the Masters. As a man who dominated the PGA Tour last year, winning the Masters, there are huge expectations from him this year. However, can the 28-year-old handle such pressure? Scheffler spoke to the media about the preparations for this tournament, saying that it was not easy to come back from injury.“I feel very prepared,” Scheffler said, as quoted by Fox Sports.“This year, coming off an injury, was definitely
  
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• Andy Roddick has pretty good idea about what will happen when Jannik Sinner returns

  09-04-2025 11:27
  
  Andy Roddick thinks that the public will "overreact" to whatever results Jannik Sinner gets in his first few tournaments back. For months, the public discussed whether the world No. 1 would get suspended. And after he did for three months, the discussions shifted to how would the reigning Australian Open champion look after an extended period of absence. Sinner's comeback will start at the Rome Masters in early May and he will also play an ATP 500 tournament in Hamburg the week before
  
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• Rory McIlroy discusses pressure of public expectations ahead of Masters

  09-04-2025 10:30
  
  Fans have huge expectations for Rory McIlroy, especially since the Northern Irish golfer won twice on the PGA Tour this year. The 35-year-old's fans are delighted by his great form this year, but it also creates strong pressure on him. At the press conference before the start of the Masters, McIlroy referred to the expectations of the public, not wanting to delve deeply into forecasts and expectations. The priority for Rory is to distance himself from the noise that surrounds him, sayi
  
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• Struggling Alexander Zverev rips himself after losing Monte Carlo Masters opener

  09-04-2025 09:50
  
  Alexander Zverev didn't hold back after his latest disappointing defeat, ripping his level as "terrible" and admitting that even he can't understand anymore what's causing his problems. On Tuesday, the top seed saw his Monte Carlo Masters campaign end after only one match. And just as was the case in some of the previous weeks, he made a solid start but then disappeared from the court. Matteo Berrettini used that to his advantage and came back to win 2-6 6-3 7-5. Although 2021 Wimbledo
  
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• Rory McIlroy compares golf to love: Fear of heartbreak held me back on the course

  09-04-2025 09:45
  
  The long-awaited Masters tournament starts tomorrow, and the excitement has never been this high. Rory McIlroy will certainly attract the greatest attention of the public, given that the Northern Irish golfer is looking to win the last Major. Although the Northern Irishman is trying to escape from the lights of the media and the paparazzi, it is impossible to succeed in such a goal. During the press conference, Rory McIlroy stressed that accepting the 'heartbreak' and failure at the Ma
  
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• Rory McIlroy supports Morikawa's decision to skip media interviews after tough loss

  09-04-2025 09:30
  
  Collin Morikawa has been the target of criticism, both from the media and from the golf public. Namely, the experienced golfer had difficult moments at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and due to frustrations after the lost chance, the American golfer left the golf course immediately after the end of the tournament, not wanting to talk with the media. Collin caused public outrage for such moves, but explaining his decision, Morikawa stressed that he owed nothing to anyone. The famous golfer
  
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• Masters shares 2025 Champions Dinner portrait from Augusta National

  09-04-2025 08:45
  
  On Tuesday night, Augusta National Golf Club hosted the annual Champions Dinner, before the start of this year's edition of the Masters. Last year's winner, Scottie Scheffler, had the honor of hosting the legends of this sport who, just like him, left a big mark by winning the Masters. The official Masters page shared a photo from the dinner via social media, with Scottie Scheffler as the central figure. He is flanked by Augusta National Golf Club President Fred Ridley to his left and
  
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• Max Homa reveals he wasn’t the one to end partnership with caddy

  09-04-2025 08:30
  
  One of the biggest golf tournaments, the Masters, starts tomorrow, and the excitement is at its peak, no doubt about that. Max Homa will certainly be one of the main figures of this tournament, attracting special attention after the split with the caddy, Joe Greiner. Namely, he and Greiner ended the cooperation after several years, and what's ever more interesting; Greiner had no problem finding a job soon after that. He will become Justin Thomas' new caddy. Although the golf
  
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• Man accused of trying to kill Trump at Florida golf course sought rocket launcher

  09-04-2025 08:00
  
  Donald Trump is not exactly a favorite figure in the US, especially in recent months. However, it is also known that the US leader was the target of assassination even twice during the presidential campaign! The second attempt attracted the same attention as the first, but most were not familiar with the attacker or his motives regarding this case. However, new information is now coming. Namely, according to media reports, the man accused of attempting to kill Donald Trump on a golf course
  
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• Man and woman arrested for vandalizing Donald Trump’s golf course

  09-04-2025 07:35
  
  US President Donald Trump has been filling the covers of golf magazines for weeks now. Although few expected that after coming to power, Trump would be the topic of the media regarding golf, it seems that the Republican leader is very passionate about this sport. In addition to enjoying playing this sport, he is also a mediator in negotiations between PIF and the PGA Tour. The US president had every right to be angry a few weeks ago, after his golf course was targeted by vandals. Although i
  
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• Monte-Carlo Masters scores: Shock defeat for Djokovic after Alcaraz wins

  09-04-2025 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Keep up with the latest scores, results and schedule from the Monte-Carlo Masters this week. Watch the ATP and WTA tournaments live on Sky.
  
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