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Aryna Sabalenka shares her thoughts on why Eastern European …
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Sabalenka responds to why many of the top women's tennis players are from Eastern Europe. Aryna Sabalenka was asked to explain the dominance of Eastern European players on the WTA tour. She responded: "I think we all been raised in tough conditions and we're really tough people and we're fighters. I …
Maria Sakkari overcomes every obstacle to upset Coco Gauff in …
WEBMar 16, 2024 · The partnership paid dividends as Sakkari overcame a lot of adversity on Friday night to defeat Coco Gauff in three sets. Sakkari has played with renewed purpose and belief. After a brief twenty minute rain delay when the match was even in the first set, Sakkari won the first set 6-4. Gauff asked for a doctor at the end of the set and was ...
Jannik Sinner keeps showing the world what a good guy he is
WEBMar 27, 2024 · A special day for Jannik. He is a down-to-earth guy who prioritzes being a good person over his athletic career, and it shows. His family is of utmost importance to him, and he never appears disrespectful or rude on or off the court. Until seven years ago, Jannik Sinner spent two days a week skiing and two days a week playing tennis.
Emma Navarro drops brutal truth about what she said to Zheng …
WEBBy Lee Vowell | Aug 1, 2024. The match was a long one for any event. In a bit over three hours, China's Zheng Qinwen defeated American Emma Navarro 6-7 (9) 7-6 (4) 6-1 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Navarro just seemed to run out of proverbial gas at the end, but we also learned she had a growing rage toward Qinwen by the time the match ended.
Jessica Pegula shares growing pains of her new coaching …
WEBMar 24, 2024 · 2024 has been very different for America's second-highest-ranked female player, Jessica Pegula.Early losses at the United Cup and the Australian Open, an injury that kept her out of the February Middle Eastern swing and unable to defend points earned last year, a milestone birthday (30), and a coaching change all occurred in the first two months of the year.
Jannik Sinner ends run at Madrid Masters with hip injury - Lob and …
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Jannik Sinner forced to pull out of the Madrid Masters. Sinner's injury does not seem to appear to be so grave, but one cannot be too careful with hip issues. This is especially true for a tennis player who can suffer from chronic joint problems anyway. The last thing the successful young Italian would want is to have long-term concerns.
Why Stan Wawrinka deserves more recognition in the Big 3 era
WEBMay 16, 2021 · He might not have the titles or world number one ranking to compete with Murray in terms of career accomplishments, but he deserves a lot more recognition and respect in this era of tennis. When looking at Wawrinka’s career, it is obvious to see that he peaked much later in the sport than most. Wawrinka first entered the top ten in the ATP ...
Filipina teenager Alex Eala gets biggest win of her career at …
WEBApr 23, 2024 · 18-year-old Filipina tennis player Alex Eala, ranked 170th in the world, came from a set down to defeat Lesia Tsurkeno in the biggest win of her career 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Mutura Madrid Open. Eala turned pro in 2020 and previously trained at Rafael Nadal's academy.. Tsurenko, 34, is a veteran of the WTA Tour with four career titles, a US Open quarterfinal appearance in 2018 ...
Remembering the SABR: Federer’s comical (yet unstoppable) …
WEBMay 14, 2020 · The return, originally a joke in practice, made its way into matches soon after. His opponents were dumbfounded and fans were raucous with delight as Federer began to pick up serves with a half volley and take the point. In terms of strategy, it’s genius. Taking the ball that early on a return freezes the opponent, who’s used to …
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