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Peng Shuai turns 38 but her whereabouts still remain unknown
Jan 10, 2024 · The former world number one tennis player posted about being sexually assaulted by a politician in 2021, but her whereabouts are unknown. The WTA suspended and lifted its tournaments in China, while the public doubts her "controlled" …
Arthur Fils defeats Alex de Minaur in straight sets in Barcelona
Apr 18, 2024 · It was a bad day at the office for Australian Alex de Minaur, the World No. 11 player. After taking out the legend, Rafael Nadal, in the second round of the Barcelona Open, de Minaur ran into a brick wall named Arthur Fils who may have been down early in the match but never out. Fils is the World No. 36 player who is just 19 …
Tennis News: Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Alexander Zverev
Jan 29, 2024 · Carlos Alcaraz gets a lot of people trying to tell him to pace himself a bit and stop being so overly aggressive. Doing so, say his would-be coaches, will allow him to be more consistent throughout the season, be better late in the year, and not at times beat himself in important matches.
Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands rise from alternates to …
Apr 1, 2024 · For the second straight year, an all-American female doubles team wins the Miami Open. Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula lifted the trophy in 2023, but the improbable team of Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands are the 2024 champions.. Kenin and Mattek Sands are not an improbable team because of their skill and reputation; …
Naomi Osaka latest coaching move might have some scratching …
Sep 14, 2024 · Naomi Osaka is still trying to work her way back into the top form she had several years ago. She is only 26 years old and should have a number of years left to try to get back to the level that allowed her to win four Grand Slams.
Peyton Stearns wins maiden WTA title in Rabat
May 25, 2024 · Peyton Stearns won her first WTA title at Rabat on Saturday. Stearns, an NCAA champion, faced Mayar Sherif, another NCAA player, in the finals and many were concerned what Stearns had left in the tank after spending an additional 4 1/2 hours on the court than her opponent this week.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula reunite for Indian Wells doubles win
Mar 11, 2024 · Tennis fans have missed the doubles pairing of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. We have not seen them play together since the WTA Finals in November 2023. Five months later at the BNP Paribas Open, the duo reunited and got a win over the all-American team of Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia Kenin.
Davis Cup Final 8 draw revealed: Italy to begin title defense against ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Germany vs Canada. In the bottom half of the draw, 2022 Davis Cup champions Canada takes on Germany. Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov dominated the group stage, as each went 3-0 in singles play. Germany has one of the best doubles teams remaining in the tournament, with Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz winning all four of their doubles matches in the group stage.
Rennae Stubbs says the quiet part out loud about Elena Rybakina
Aug 31, 2024 · Elena Rybakina is a great player.At least, she is capable of being so. Her game should translate to the US Open, but it never has. Her best result at the tournament is getting to the third round.