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What you said about Qinwen is so so real!! Mirra herself didn't seem to be bothered by the situation, so all of this white girls JUMPING on her hate train just sound petty and jealous to me. And like, "Qinwen is a b*tch and is unliked by every player!!" idk it looks different to me when YOU are the one liking shady tweets about her OR telling her you don't respect as an opponent on a tennis court(tbh such a nasty thing to say to someone who never did anything wrong) instead of maybe talking to her in private. She is just focused on herself! 99% of the WTA gives cold handshakes but only "certain" players get shit for it, and it's always woc who are: childish, cold, bitchy, etc...

yeah yeah. also funny how when woc are focused on their game and aren't particularly "friendly" (whatever that even means, this is, in the end, their job, why do they have to be friends with everyone at their job) they're a stuck up, cold, rude, deserve the hate. but when they don't win, don't get results, they're lazy and unmotivated and undisciplined. hear that all the time about sloane. hear it about coco too when she struggles. it's maddening. they have to focus and win, but not too much or they seem like a "bitch" who only care about themselves. literally what do these women have to do. actually don't answer that, they'd just have to be white

and yeah, how come QINWEN is the rude, unfriendly one when she's not even really saying or doing anything, just going about her way, and it's others (navarro, vekic) who keep starting shit and targeting her? like???? hello have we gone completely insane??? as you said, "i don't respect her as an opponent" is SO nasty and she hasn't given ONE valid reason for that statement, but since qinwen is an asian woman, of course people are now analyzing everything she does to find "proof" that she's disrespectful. dude WHAT. i swear it makes my blood boil.

racism and in particular the treatment of women of color has absolutely always been an issue in tennis as i said earlier and i wish it was talked about more widely and more often. does anyone else here remember the 2018 us open final? it was horrible. for both serena and naomi and all the discussions afterwards just made it clear no one was (and, honestly, i think still is now) ready to talk about racism in tennis and more specifically antiblackness. people drew racist caricatures of serena and venus for their whole careers, including of serena after that uso final. people wrote entire "articles" (if you can call a pile of antiblack shit that) discussing serena's body, weight, curves. people called her a man. they compared her to animals. they always found her outfits too "provocative", even if there was no intent to "provoke", she just dressed how she wanted but because of her body type (which is definitely tied to her being black), people saw it as provocation. they fucking banned one of her outfits at roland garros one year.

i can go on. i veered from the original topic here but i REALLY want people who are new tennis fans and weren't there during those times to know just how AWFUL the tennis world - media, fans, officials, other players - were to serena particularly. because she was the best. you might see her being praised as one of the greatest now, after she's retired, but they put her throughout so much shit during her career.

^ caroline wozniacki "imitating" serena.

i only heard about this afterwards bc i was too young but in 2001 the williams family was accused of match fixing bc venus had to play serena but pulled out last minute. they weren't found guilty, but the indian wells crowd (it happened at that tournament) was horrible to them, including richard, yelling racist slurs at them. they didn't play iw again til 2015. almost 15 years of missing a tournament bc of racist abuse.

serena was also accused of not caring enough about tennis bc she got into other things like fashion too. this happens so often with black athletes. i mean, she won 23 slams, but she didn't care enough about her career, right? yeah. (chris evert was one of those who made these accusations, writing a fucking pretentious letter to her about what she should or shouldn't do with her career. as if a racist transphobe's opinion mattered, but anyway.)

but back to that uso18 final, notice how in that article i linked with so called important figures commenting on serena's treatment by the umpire and her reactions to it, only one person points out how she must've felt as a black person, a black woman, in that situation. (and it was a black man who did point it out.) it's funny bc black people, and people of color in general, are always held to higher standards and subjected to harsher criticism bc of their race, but when they react to things happening to them, their race is never considered as a factor. how could a white man basically accusing serena of cheating not upset her? even if (if!!!! she wasn't) she was wrong in her reaction, why is the fact she's black and is being put in a corner by a white man who has power over her during her job, not ever mentioned? considered? her body type - bc she's black - gives her an advantage. her experiences - as a black woman - tho? those don't matter and bear no relevance. funny how that works huh

basically, no matter what these women do or don't do, it'll never be "right" or "enough" for those who are still stuck at tennis being a sport for rich white people

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Djokovic, ses records 2023. Vainqueur des Masters ATP pour la septième fois dimanche 19 novembre 2023, il a ajouté un énième record à son palmarès pour cimenter son statut d'un point de vue statistique de meilleur joueur de l'histoire.

7 sacres aux Masters ATP le «tournoi des Maîtres» après 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 et 2022. Il devance désormais Roger Fededer, sacré six fois. Le Suisse détient encore le record de participations (17, contre 16 à Djokovic) et de finales jouées (10, contre 9 à Djokovic). 24 titres du Grand Chelem en remportant l'US Open 2023, il a égalé le record absolu détenu par l'Australienne Margaret Court depuis l'US Open 1973. Il était devenu seul détenteur du record masculin (23) grâce à son troisième sacre à Roland-Garros en juin, avec une longueur d'avance sur Nadal et trois sur Federer. 8ème année terminée à la première place mondiale 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021 et 2023), le Serbe a terminé l'année avec le statut de meilleur joueur de la planète. Il avait dépassé le record, alors détenu par l'Américain Pete Sampras 6ème en 2021. Federer en est resté à cinq, tout comme Rafael Nadal. 10 titres à Melbourne en janvier 2023, il a remporté l'Open d'Australie pour la dixième fois après 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 et 2021, soit quatre fois de plus que Federer et l'Australien Roy Emerson. 36 finales de Grand Chelem jouées avec quatre finales disputées en 2023, il est désormais nettement devant Federer (31) et Nadal (30) chez les hommes, mais également devant Chris Evert (34) chez les femmes. 40 titres en Masters 1000 vainqueur du Masters 1000 de Paris début novembre, Djokovic est le joueur le plus titré dans cette catégorie de tournois, les plus importants et mieux dotés après ceux du Grand Chelem. Il est en outre le seul joueur à avoir remporté les neuf tournois de cette catégorie, qui plus est à plusieurs reprises. 400 semaines passées à la place de n° 1 mondial lundi 20 novembre 2023 sa place au classement ATP, un chiffre jamais encore atteint. Son premier poursuivant dans ce classement ne peut pas le rattraper, puisqu'il s'agit de Federer, retraité depuis 2022, avec 310 semaines. Parmi les joueurs en activité, Nadal occupe la 6e place de ce classement avec 209 semaines

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South Jersey tennis player makes international waves

South Jersey tennis player makes international waves · Tommy Paul at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, June 6, 2015. · Tommy Paul …

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Why He Lost: Despite his Junior Roland Garros win, Tommy Paul struggles on clay. What needs to change?

Back in 2015, a young junior named Tommy Paul raised the championship trophy at Roland Garros. Granted, he beat fellow American Taylor Fritz, who isn't exactly known for his prowess on clay. But making it to the final suggested they both could play on this surface, right? After all, ranked 15th and 16th in that tournament were Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who are now considered among the best clay courters in the game.

Since that win, however, Paul hasn't done much to show he’s become more proficient on clay, indicating that his title might have been more about a favorable draw than dominance on the surface.

To many, Francisco Cerundolo's victory over Paul was no surprise. South Americans are typically strong on clay, and despite Paul's Junior Roland Garros title, he's not known as a clay court specialist. Does this mean we should always count out Americans at Roland Garros? And what does this mean for Taylor Fritz's chances against his next opponent, Casper Ruud?

Before diving into that, let’s examine the Paul vs. Cerundolo match to see where the Argentine excelled and where Paul needs improvement to credibly challenge opponents on clay.

Key Factors in Cerundolo's Win

Clay Court Advantage:

Cerundolo's Win Rate on Clay: Cerundolo has a strong record on clay, evidenced by his performance in the clay-court season leading up to Roland Garros. He reached the semi-finals in Rio earlier in the year and had a solid run in Monte Carlo​​​​.

Serve Efficiency:

First Serve Percentage: Cerundolo had a first-serve percentage of 76%, significantly higher than Paul's 56%. This difference allowed Cerundolo to win more points on his serve, maintaining consistent pressure on Paul​​​​.

First Serve Points Won: Cerundolo won 71% of his first-serve points compared to Paul's 78%. Despite Paul's higher percentage, his lower first-serve rate meant fewer opportunities to capitalize on his stronger first serve​​​​.

Break Points Conversion:

Break Points Conversion Rate: Cerundolo converted 4 out of 5 break points (80%), while Paul managed only 3 out of 7 (43%). This efficiency was crucial in shifting the match in Cerundolo's favor during pivotal moments​​​​.

Baseline Play and Consistency:

Winners and Unforced Errors: Cerundolo hit more winners and made fewer unforced errors, showcasing his superior baseline play and consistency. In their previous encounter, Cerundolo had a winners percentage of 51% compared to Paul's 43%​​.

Long Rallies: Cerundolo's ability to engage in and win long rallies forced Paul into defensive positions, leading to more errors from Paul​​​​.

Improvements for Tommy Paul on Clay

Improve Movement and Footwork:

Sliding and Recovery: On clay, effective sliding and quick recovery are essential. Paul needs to enhance his movement to better handle the high-bouncing balls typical of clay courts​​.

Increase First Serve Percentage:

Service Games Stability: By increasing his first serve percentage, Paul can secure more free points and reduce the frequency of relying on his second serve. This would alleviate pressure during his service games​​.

Enhanced Baseline Strategy:

Constructing Points: Paul should focus on mixing topspin with flat shots to keep his opponents off balance. A more aggressive and varied baseline game can help him dictate rallies better​​.

Mental Toughness in Break Points:

Break Points Performance: Improving his mental game during critical points, such as break points, can enhance Paul's ability to convert these opportunities more effectively. Paul's lower conversion rate (43%) compared to Cerundolo's (80%) highlights this area of improvement​​​​.

Physical Conditioning:

Endurance: Clay court matches can be grueling. Better physical conditioning will help Paul endure long rallies and maintain a high level of play throughout the match​​​​.

By addressing these specific areas, Tommy Paul can improve his performance on clay courts and increase his competitiveness against players like Francisco Cerundolo.

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Murray’s French Open career ended by Wawrinka in first round

Andy Murray’s French Open career ended Sunday when he went down to a straight sets first round defeat to 2015 champion and fellow three-time Grand Slam title winner Stan Wawrinka who hailed the Briton as “a great champion”. Murray, the runner-up at Roland Garros in 2016, lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in his last appearance at the tournament before retiring later this year. Wawrinka becomes only the third…

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Roland Garros 2015

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Challenger 2023 Wrapped: On the Rise, On the Go

A Personal Reflection on the 2023 ATP Challenger Tour season

The ATP Challenger Tour's older logo in the net illustration (📸 Profilnet via Teniszive.cz)

Take on the challenge. Take on the world. Go for it. Go again, again, and again. Break serve. Break through. On Tour. On repeat. On the rise. (ATP Challenger Tour promotional campaign, On the Rise).

With 196 tournaments hosted in 46 countries, the 2023 ATP Challenger Tour season set another record-breaking season, mostly filled with different stories and milestones. Either a huge ranking jump thanks to their stellar results or someone making immense progress after some setbacks, all of these stories were united in this Tour, making it an even more legitimate deal as the year progressed.

Furthermore, the ATP Challenger Tour’s campaign this year is “On the Rise,” which embodied what the Challenger Tour is all about throughout the year: the constant grinding with hopes to break even to the main Tour and beyond, becoming an intersection of people who transitioned from the junior circuit, trying to hang on in hopes to break through, as well as hanging in there after some form slump somewhere in the year. However, while noting the previously mentioned increase in tournaments and prize money, realize that they are a culmination of the process these players went through, each having their own stories.

As a result, to close the year, I’ve taken a more personal approach: while acknowledging some records or milestones, I’ll reflect on what the Challenger Tour taught us during the past year. Using several notable moments to exemplify the lessons learned this season, these were how I saw the 2023 season.

1. 30 is the new 20

Arthur Weber with his Zhuhai Challenger title (left, 📸 ATP via Ski Nordique) and Oriol Roca Batalla with his Braga Challenger Title (right, 📸 Record Portugal)

While this might be applicable in the main Tour, considering the dominance of Novak Djokovic, as well as the resurgence of Grigor Dimitrov and Andy Murray as one of the notable examples, 2 maiden Challenger titles were won by people in their 30s: Arthur Weber in Zhuhai (at the age of 31, where he became the oldest maiden Challenger title winner) and Oriol Roca Batalla in Braga (at the age of 30).

Elaborating on the said examples, for A. Weber, this gave his tennis life "a go again" after deciding to restart tennis after the long pandemic hiatus, now basing himself in Ho Chi Minh City, allowing him to access the Asian circuit. He notably ground the Asian ITFs, including in Jakarta, with a remarkable rivalry against Leo Borg, winning their recent meeting 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the Aug 7 final. A. Weber went on to win his maiden Tour-level match in Shanghai M1000 (a Masters 1000 qualification), edging Sho Shimabukuro in 3 sets before being eliminated at the hands of Philip Sekulic.

On the other hand, Roca Batalla's latest Challenger final before Braga (and Augsburg later on) came in the Kenitra Challenger 2015, where he became the runner-up to Roberto Carballes Baena due to a retirement down 1-6, 1-5 in the second set. Despite his early exits to close this season, Roca Batalla secured his Australian Open qualification berth by ranking 213 (by the end of 2023), opening up a chance to rebuild his career as he also achieved his career-high ranking of 187 this year, out-performing his previous career high of 193, attained on August 3, 2015.

2. Everyone builds at their own pace

Alex Michelsen and Arthur Fils opened the practice sessions ahead of the NextGen ATP Finals 2023 (📸 ATP)

Not everyone can be Arthur Fils or Alex Michelsen with their rapid rise in their young age. A. Fils started the year right outside the Top 200, while A. Michelsen was the World No. 600 by the start of 2023, and they jumped plenty of places to be where they are now. The former, who was the 2021 Roland Garros Junior Boys' Doubles runner-up with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, commenced 2023 with a title run in the Oeiras 2 Challenger (d. Joris de Loore) and went on to win the Lyon (250) title, followed by becoming the Hamburg (500) semifinalist before ending the season by becoming the runner-up of the NextGen Finals to Hamad Medjedovic, thus fellow players voted for him to receive the Newcomer of the Year award as a cherry on top of his rise. On the other hand, A. Michelsen finished this year as the World No. 97 after becoming the runner-up to an in-form Jordan Thompson in Rome, GA (United States), where he further displayed his potential, as well as the Newport (250) (l. Adrian Mannarino) the week after he won his maiden Challenger title in Chicago. For young players like them, the only way is to embrace the process and progress, but a rollercoaster is still possible since their careers are still a long way, hopefully.

Francisco Comesana (left) and Mariano Navone (right) during the Buenos Aires 2 Challenger 2022 trophy presentation, where the former won 6-4, 6-0 (📸 El Gráfico)

Some ended up progressing together. This was the case for Francisco Comesana and Mariano Navone, who concluded their season by ranking 124 and 125, respectively. Their inseparable notion started with the deeply-rooted rivalry in the ITFs of 2021, followed by the Corrientes and Buenos Aires 2 Challenger finals in 2022, both of which were won by Comesana. It took a year and 6 meetings for Navone to depigeonize Comesana, starting the 2023 Santa Fe 1 Challenger semifinals with a 7-5, 7-5 win, followed by a comeback victory in the Santa Cruz final 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 before winning the next two meetings in the Santa Fe 2 second round and Lima 2 semifinal, with both matches ended in 3 sets. Hilariously enough (for some), Navone and Comesana also memorably finished their season with another milestone to their names: the former winning 5 Challenger titles (the most of this year) with a previous 14-match winning streak snubbed by Luciano Darderi in the Lima 2 Challenger finals, and the latter having the most wins of the season (45-21, right above Facundo Diaz Acosta, who had a remarkable streak in the clay season starting the Savannah Challenger, winning 4 titles and a gold medal in this year’s Panam Games to add to his express rise). With 5 takes out of an overall 10 in 2023, rest assured that there is a possibility to see more of Navone and Comesana's progress together, recognizing the frequency of this match that resulted in the Argentinean-Latin American community and media calling it "El Clasico" every time they met. A heads-up before we even begin the clay season: sooner or later, an elevation of this goated rivalry is possible and the world will be its witness.

Hamad Medjedovic with his NextGen ATP Finals 2023 title (📸 NextGen Finals)

Some overcame doubts raised as they rose, considering how one title or big-run wonder discourse often occurred in tennis. As an example, this happened with Hamad Medjedovic after having an underwhelming campaign in the second half of the 2022 season moments after winning his maiden Challenger title in Luedenscheid. It took the first half of the season to eventually prove the doubters wrong, by subsequently winning three Challenger titles in Szekesfehervar, Mauthausen, and Mallorca, backed them up with 2 250 semifinal runs in Kitzbuehel and Astana. To top it off, he won the 2023 NextGen Finals, defeating A. Fils in a topsy-turvy five-mini-set match. He has yet to enter the Top 100 by the end of 2023, but he has a likelihood of coming for his things in 2024. Never in doubt.

Benoit Paire won the Puerto Vallarta Challenger (top, 📸 SuperTennis Italia) and Kei Nishikori won the Palmas del Mar Challenger (bottom, 📸 The Japan Times)

Some others might have taken ages to rebuild their form, understandably. Several names came into mind, e.g. Benoit Paire, Fabio Fognini, and Kei Nishikori, as well as Max Purcell or Marcus Willis (in doubles), among others. Paire started the year ranked 179 and dropped even further to 209 as of March 6, 2023, getting the knack again after winning the Puerto Vallarta Challenger (d. Yuta Shimizu), ultimately ending his season 17 lines away from returning to the Top 100 after being the runner-up of the Maia Challenger (l. Nuno Borges). Fabio Fognini spent the other half of the season trying to find his way back in singles, considering he was out of the Top 100 for the first time since 2009 by April 17, 2023, ultimately reaching the Metz (250) semifinal and securing another comeback win for the Valencia Challenger title against first seed Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 7-6(8), 7-6(3) in an entertaining, high-profile final, but had to retire in the middle of his Maia Challenger campaign, thus ending his season by being 7 lines away from the Top 100 return. In the case of former World No. 4 Kei Nishikori, he perfectly began his comeback by winning the Palmas del Mar Challenger title against Michael Zheng from initially being (completely) unranked; however, he seemed unable to catch another break after his Atlanta (250) quarterfinal loss against Taylor Fritz. Definitely, health and well-being are the priorities before rebuilding stronger.

Max Purcell with his Pune Challenger title (left, 📸 MyKhel), and Marcus Willis/Scott Duncan with their Maspalomas Challenger title (right, 📸 The Edinburgh Reporter)

To continue, Max Purcell forewent the second semester of 2022 to give singles one more chance. While a straight-set loss in the Sydney Challenger semifinals at that time was not it, his sacrifice started to pay off during the Indian Challenger swing at the beginning of this year, where he swept all three titles (Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune) to definitively set his Top 100 entrance, strengthening it even further with another Challenger runner-up showing in Gwangju (l. James Duckworth) and Busan (ret. to Aleksandar Vukic) before becoming the Cincinnati M1000 quarterfinalist (l. Carlos Alcaraz, even took the first set off him) to show his singles prowess. Another fascinating example came in the doubles department, where Marcus Willis, who notably faced Roger Federer in the second round of Wimbledon 2016 after upsetting the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev in the qualifying rounds and Ricardas Berankis in the first round, transformed himself to be a doubles specialist and won 7 ITF M25 doubles titles with Scott Duncan, before sealing his season with the Maspalomas Challenger doubles crown (also with S. Duncan). In this case, while there seemed to be the end of the road, another opportunity opened should we give it a shot, and while sacrifices must be made, they still showed us they managed to do it in various ways possible.

3. Everyone, make some noise!

Either from where someone left off or from a place one never imagined, each milestone they achieve in the Challenger Tour could also make some noise and impact their surroundings. This also applies to some doubles pairs competing in the Challenger Tour, some of which turned out to go all the way to the finals, even winning a title. One of the reasons the Challenger Tour deserves even more hype for these “one of many” milestones.

Abdullah Shelbayh with his Charleston Challenger title (top left, 📸 The National), Alvaro Guillen Meza (left) & Blaise Bicknell (right) during the Lima 1 Challenger trophy presentation (top right, 📸 ATP Tour), Benjamin Lock became the runner-up of the Medellin Challenger (bottom left, 📸 Lock Brothers' official Twitter), and Sumit Nagal winning the Tampere Challenger (bottom right, 📸 The Hindu)

From singles alone, tons of talents are recognized for their stellar performance, including those who transitioned from juniors (and college), where they often came from the most fascinating places that one in a million ended up pursuing professional tennis. In this regard, Abdullah Shelbayh brought his maiden Challenger title back to Jordan from Charleston (and became the first Jordanian to win a Challenger-level title). He also hoped the organization of the NextGen Finals in Jeddah would inspire more people in the region to pick up tennis. In another story, usually more successful in doubles, Benjamin Lock came from Zimbabwe (of all places), becoming the runner-up in his maiden Challenger singles finals appearance in Medellin (l. Patrick Kypson). Alvaro Guillen Meza put Ecuador back on the tennis map after winning his first-ever Challenger title against Blaise Bicknell (who also put Jamaica back on the map), thus becoming the youngest Ecuadorian Challenger champion since 2003. Or, while India is popular for their doubles excellence these past few decades, Sumit Nagal built back his singles legacy by becoming one of those kings of clay, winning the Rome (Italy) and Tampere Challengers before becoming the runner-up in Tulln and (not a clay Challenger this time, but indoor hard) Helsinki, ending the year ranked 141 from 503 after all the struggles he went through. To conclude this case, talents are everywhere even though they come from different age groups, but nurturing it is often a forever struggle in this sport (albeit the possibility), with hopes that even more people, hopefully, pursue tennis along the way or achieve as big as them in their own fields.

Alexander Blockx in Antwerp (250) (top left, 📸 Gazet van Antwerpen), Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with his Leon Challenger title (top right, 📸 ATP Tour), and Kilian Feldbausch with his Maspalomas Challenger runner-up trophy (bottom, 📸 ATP Challenger Tour's official Twitter)

To illustrate this even further, right after his Antwerp (250) revelation, the 2023 Australian Open Junior Boys' Singles champion, Alexander Blockx, qualified for the main draw and reached his maiden Challenger semifinal, where he was defeated by a more experienced Brandon Nakashima in Danderyd. The Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hype train also impressively started in the second semester of 2022, while he started making his mark by winning the Leon Challenger (d. Juan Pablo Ficovich), where the tournament's inaugural edition won this year's Challenger of the Year, followed by being one of the Salinas Challenger semifinalists and a quarterfinal appearance in Antwerp (250) as a qualifier (l. Alexander Bublik), further proving that his strong game marked by his massive serves and powerful forehands is not merely suitable for the altitude conditions, but also showing that his game is adaptable to the other situations. After quite some start earlier this year, while trying to rebuild where he left off, Kilian Feldbausch fought his way from the qualifying competition to the finals of the Maspalomas Challenger (and became the youngest Swiss Challenger finalist, only to Roger Federer) as he fell short as the runner-up to veteran Pedro Martinez, adding more examples to the "young talents are coming" category. With a myriad of talents climbing up to the top ranks of the game, some or most could benefit in their transition from the juniors/college thanks to the influential accelerator spots (possibly extended to the active NextGen players through the race ranks); thus, watch out for them and their potentials coming to the Tour.

Ryan Seggerman/Patrik Trhac winning the Sydney Challenger (top left, 📸 USTA South California's official Instagram post), James Kent Trotter/Robert Cash winning the Columbus Challenger (top right, 📸 Ohio State Buckeyes' official website), and Oliver Okonkwo/Lucas Horve competing together for their last season in the University of Illinois (bottom, 📸 University of Illinois' Athletics official website)

In doubles, three notable pairs in this example made strides toward the end of the season, highlighting the doubles' impact on college tennis and the tennis Tour in general. Despite coming from two different institutions, Ryan Seggerman (an alumnus of the University of North Carolina)/Patrik Trhac (who graduated from the University of Utah) thrived toward the end of the season by winning 2 Challenger titles in Playford and Sydney after successfully winning 8 ITF titles as a pair, even though they closed the year with a quarterfinal loss in the Calgary Challenger. Secondly, after graduating from Ohio State University, James Kent Trotter partnered with fifth-year student, Robert Cash, to win the Columbus Challenger, upsetting second seeds William Blumberg/Luis David Martinez in the quarterfinals before stunning first seeds Guido Andreozzi/Hans Hach Verdugo in the finals. Several weeks later, in Knoxville, graduate student Oliver Okonkwo paired up with senior Lucas Horve, both studying at the University of Illinois, where they received a wild card to play in the Champaign Challenger and went all the way to the finals, falling short to John-Patrick Smith/Sem Verbeek. These examples might have just been the beginning for them, creating a stepping stone before finally turning professional in the later parts of their tennis career (upon conclusion of their studies); henceforth, producing even more noise from the doubles department considering its equivalent role in the college tennis' team atmosphere.

4. Does ranking ever lie?

Illustration for 2023 ATP Rankings (📸 Setanta Sports)

When one watches and/or follows the lower-level matches, the more they watch or follow them, the more they realize how thin the margin is (or the margin gets more delicate the lower the level). When one plays lights out (or on fire), they could surprise those whose ranks were higher than them by generally overwhelming them in various ways possible. Often, they use their (return) depths to dig even deeper; hence, there would be some matches where it becomes a painful watch from a fan’s angle (especially a lot of intense marathon matches, some of which could be comeback wins). These efforts then will be worth the reward in the end.

In those moments, the question of “Does ranking ever lie?” would arise numerous times. While admitting result consistency becomes one of the differentials among players, it would not be possible without the process behind them. This is a year-round Tour, where any moment could happen at different parts of the year. There could be parts where some players played better than their ranking suggested (which also applies in junior/college transition periods or team situations, hence some countries’ “surprise” presence in Davis Cup’s World Group play-offs in 2024 despite having no players inside the Top 100  or even 300). Nonetheless, there will always be room for improvement. The materialization might have come from numerous different moments this year, judging by how people play, but the realization still stands and is applicable in both singles and doubles.

Moving Forward to Start 2024

There would only be 4 Challenger tournaments right at the start of the year before the Australian Open qualification rounds the week after (considering this year is an Olympic cycle), which are Canberra, Noumea, Nonthaburi 1, and Oeiras 1, with the first three tournaments being played in outdoor hard courts compared to Oeiras 1’s indoors. Some people will start defending their last year’s points here since they gained more last year.

More stories will be heard. More milestones will be achieved. More names are bookmarked, carried over from the end of the season, with their likely potential being unleashed next season. Who knows, more explosive breakthroughs or stories will be told as the next season goes on? Buckle up because the 2024 season will also be one of those rollercoaster rides where the grind continues this new year.

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29 Ekim 2023 Beatriz Haddad Maia Zheng Qinwen Maçı

*Huafa Merkez Kort'ta saat 10:40'ta başlayacak olan Huafa Technology WTA Elite Trophy Tekler finali. 2015'te başlatılan ikinci seviye sezon sonu turnuvası olan WTA Elite Trophy, 2019'dan sonra takvime geri döndü. İki isim de bu organizasyondaki ilk şampiyonluğu için ter dökecek. Brezilyalı Haddad Maia aynı zamanda çiftlerde de finale ulaştı. Önce bu maçı oynayacak. Roland Garros yarı finali ve Wimbledon 4. turu yaptığı sezonu güzel taçlandırmak isteyecek. Brezilyalı isim teklerdeki 3. kupasını amaçlarken, Haziran 2022'den sonra da ilk turnuva birinciliğini bekleyecek. Çin'in yükselen değeri Zheng ise evine coşkuyu yaşatmak amacında olacak. Bu sezon ABD Açık çeyrek finali ile parlayan Zheng, ayrıca Palermo ve WTA 500 Zhengzhou olmak üzere iki turnuvada şampiyon oldu. Üçüncüyü de kazanıp sezonu güzel noktalamayı hedefleyecek. Sağlam bir heyecana tanıklık etmek dileğiyle, taraflara başarılar.

Her iki raketin de final yolu:

-Beatriz Haddad Maia-

#Kamelya Grubu = Madison Keys (6-4/6-4)

#Kamelya Grubu = Caroline Garcia (6-1/7-6[7-4])

#Yarı Final = Daria Kasatkina (6-4/6-1)

-Zheng Qinwen-

#Orkide Grubu = Donna Vekic (6-4/6-7[6-8]/6-4)

#Orkide Grubu = Jelena Ostapenko (6-4/1-6/6-2)

#Yarı Final = Zhu Lin (7-5/4-6/6-1)

*Bein Sports Max 2'den naklen yayınlanacak olan maç.

*İlk seti 7-6[13-11] kazanan Haddad Maia 1-0 öne geçti. 1 saat 26 dakikalık müthiş heyecanda iki taraf da ufak farklar yakalasa da kopmadı. Tie-break'te Zheng'e üç set puanı geldi ama Haddad Maia 4. şansını değerlendirmeyi başardı ve ilk adımı attı.

*İkinci sette de 7-6[7-4] üstünlük kurdu Haddad Maia ve 2-0 kazanarak şampiyonluğa ulaştı. Kariyerinin ilk sert zemin şampiyonluğu geldi ve toplamdaki 3. kupasına ulaştı. Sezonu değerli bir organizasyonla kapatmış oldu. Brezilyalı raket belki daha erken bitirebilirdi. 3-1'i gördü ama Zheng baldırındaki probleme rağmen direndi. Rakibinin şampiyonluk servisi oyununu kırdı. Yine tie-break geldi ama bu sefer kısa kesmesini bildi Haddad Maia. Bu set de 1 saat 26 dakika sürdü ve 2 set oynanmasına rağmen 3 saatin çok az altında bir heyecan yaşadık.

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Le tenniste italiane tra eleganza e competizione

L'Italia ha una ricca tradizione tennistica che ha visto emergere talentuose atlete femminili che hanno raggiunto il successo a livello nazionale e internazionale. Queste tenniste italiane non solo si sono distinte per la loro abilità sul campo, ma anche per la loro grazia e determinazione. In questo articolo, esploreremo alcune delle tenniste italiane più famose. Francesca Schiavone, una delle tenniste italiane più iconiche Francesca Schiavone è una delle tenniste italiane più iconiche. Nata il 23 giugno 1980 a Milano, ha raggiunto l'apice della sua carriera vincendo il Roland Garros nel 2010. La vittoria a Parigi la rese la prima tennista italiana a vincere un torneo del Grande Slam in singolare. La sua tecnica a tutto campo, combinata con una straordinaria determinazione, ha reso Schiavone una figura di spicco nel tennis italiano. Ha rappresentato il suo paese in numerose edizioni della Fed Cup e ha guadagnato il rispetto degli appassionati di tennis in tutto il mondo. Sara Errani Sara Errani è un'altra tennista italiana di successo che ha ottenuto importanti risultati in singolare e in doppio. Nata il 29 aprile 1987 a Bologna, Errani è diventata famosa per la sua lotta instancabile sul campo. Nel 2012, ha raggiunto la finale del Roland Garros in singolare, oltre a vincere il titolo di doppio femminile nello stesso torneo. La sua versatilità nel gioco la rende una delle atlete più ammirate nel circuito femminile. Flavia Pennetta Flavia Pennetta, nata il 25 febbraio 1982 a Brindisi, è una delle tenniste italiane più carismatiche e di successo. La sua carriera ha raggiunto il culmine nel 2015 quando ha vinto gli US Open, diventando la prima italiana a vincere un titolo del Grande Slam in singolare. La vittoria fu un momento epico per lo sport italiano e ha catturato l'attenzione di un vasto pubblico. La professionalità e l'approccio positivo di Pennetta al tennis l'hanno resa una figura molto amata nella comunità tennistica. Roberta Vinci Roberta Vinci, nata il 18 febbraio 1983 a Taranto, è conosciuta per il suo talento nel doppio. Ha raggiunto la fama internazionale nel 2015 quando ha raggiunto la finale degli US Open in singolare, sconfiggendo Serena Williams in una delle più grandi sorprese della storia del tennis. Vinci è stata una presenza costante nei tornei di doppio femminile, spesso formando un team di successo con Sara Errani. La sua abilità nel doppio e la sua leadership in campo l'hanno resa una delle tenniste italiane più rispettate. Grandi tenniste italiane tra gloria e successi Le tenniste italiane hanno dimostrato una straordinaria determinazione e talento nel mondo del tennis. Hanno affrontato sfide, vinto titoli del Grande Slam e ispirato una nuova generazione di appassionati di tennis in Italia. Il loro impegno e la loro grazia in campo continuano a essere una fonte di ispirazione per chiunque voglia eccellere in questo sport. Le tenniste italiane rimangono una parte fondamentale della storia del tennis internazionale. Read the full article

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Las 14 razones del por qué lo coronan. El serbio tiene en su poder la mayoría de las grandes marcas de la historia del deporte de la raqueta. Su título de este domingo en el US Open le convierte en el tenista más laureado en los torneos del 'Grand Slam', igualando la marca de Margaret Court JOAN SOLSONA Nueva York Novak Djokovic hace tiempo que a nivel estadístico ha acabado con el debate de quién es el GOAT del tenis. Algunos se seguirán agarrando a la elegancia de Roger Federer, otros a todas las marca de Rafael Nadal en tierra y en Roland Garros. Los números hablan por si solos y convierten a 'Nole' en el mejor jugador que ha empuñado una raqueta a sus 36 años. Su título en el US Open le convierte en el tenista más laureado en los torneos del 'Grand Slam', igualando la marca de Margaret Court. El serbio llega a los 24 entorchados, dos más que el lesionado Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer, ya retirado, se queda con 20. Djokovic podrá seguir sumando porque vive una segunda juventud. Nadal está previsto que vuelva a la competición en el próximo Open de Australia. Campeón más longevo del US Open. Su triunfo en el torneo neoyorquino, con 36 años y tres meses, le convierte en el vencedor más veterano de la Era Open por encima de Ken Rosewall. El australiano tenía 35 cuando reinó en la edición de 1970. Ha ganado cuatro veces tres de los cuatro grandes, algo que nadie había hecho antes. Los registros de Novak no dejan de asombrar. El pasado mes de junio se coronó por tercera vez en la tierra de Roland Garros. Ganó 10 veces el Open de Australia, siete en Wimbledon y cuatro en el Abierto de los Estados Unidos. Más semanas de líder ATP. La clasificación mundial marca la regularidad de los tenistas y Djokovic superó el 8 de marzo de 2021 el récord de 310 semanas en lo más alto de Federer. Acumula 389 y este lunes seguirá aumentando esa cifra porque recupera el liderato en detrimento de Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal está con 209. Récord de puntos en una temporada. Fue en la campaña 2015 cuando Novak estableció un registro que nunca volverá a igualarse. Acumuló 16.785 puntos gracias a 11 títulos: Open de Australia, Indian Wells, Miami, Montecarlo, Roma, Wimbledon, US Open, Pekín, Shangái, París-Bercy y Copa Masters. Primer puesto en Masters 1.000. Los profesionales insisten en que el tenis no son sólo los cuatro 'Grand Slam'. Y no les falta razón. Después vienen los nueve torneos de categoría Masters 1.000 repartidos en toda la geografía. Djokovic también es el que más entorchados tiene con 39, tres más que Nadal después de la consecución del TMS de Cincinnati. El suizo Federer aparece tercero con 28. Único con los nueve TMS. Djokovic es el único jugador que ha ganado los nueve Masters 1.000. De hecho lo ha hecho en un mínimo de dos ocasiones. En 2015 sumó seis de los nueve. A Nadal le falta Miami, Shangái y París-Bercy y a Federer Montecarlo y Roma. El campeón más longevo con 12 'majors' por encima de la treintena. La dieta y las rutinas que sigue fuera de competición el tenista de Belgrado le están dando sus frutos. Hoy ha ganado el duodécimo título de 'Grand Slam' por encima de la treintena, en concreto a sus 36 años y tres meses. Nadal acumula ocho 'Grand Slam' por encima de la treintena por los cuatro de Federer. Maestro histórico de las ATP Finals. Djokovic se ha adjudicado la Copa Masters de la ATP en un total de seis ocasiones, igualando la marca de Roger Federer. A Rafa se le resiste la cita de maestros que ahora se celebra en el Alpitour de Turín. Al acabar invicto en la edición de 2022 se llevó a casa el mayor premio que se ha dado y que ascendía a 4.600.000 euros. Domina los parciales con sus dos máximos rivales. La dominación de Djokovic con los demás también la mantiene con Federer y Nadal. Con el helvético presenta un cara a cara favorable de 27 victorias a 23. Con el español, los precedentes son de 30 a 29. Mejor porcentaje partidos ganados en la historia. Otro de los récords que sobresalen en el trayectoria de Djokovic es que ha decantado a su favor 1.

076 de los 1.287 partidos disputados. Eso da un porcentaje de éxito del 83,60. Nadal es segundo en esa clasificación con 1.068 victorias por 220 derrotas, que significa un porcentaje de efectividad del 82,9 por ciento. Líder en títulos entre los tenistas en activo. El triunfo en el US Open le permite a Djokovic alcanzar los 96 títulos. Rafa tiene 92. Novak sólo tiene por delante los 109 entorchados de Jimmy Connors y los 103 de Federer. Más finales de 'Grand Slam' disputadas con independencia del sexo. Djokovic, que se había perdido la última edición del último grande al no estar vacunado del coronavirus, suma 36 finales de 'Grand Slam', con 24 victorias y 12 derrotas. El segundo en esa clasificación en categoría masculina es Federer con 31. Nadal cuenta con 30. En féminas, Chris Evert llegó a las 34. Único que ha ganado tres de los cuatro grandes en cuatro campañas. En 2011, 2015 y 2021, el serbio se quedó a un título del póquer de 'majors'. Lo ha vuelto a hacer en 2023, algo sin precedentes en el deporte de la raqueta. Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Marca

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Notable Win Streaks in Tennis' Majors

At the professional level, the sport of tennis revolves around four major tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the United States Open. These tournaments are contested and won by the sport’s greatest talents, and several legends of the sport have managed to defend their major championships several times in a row.

On the men’s tour, the longest winning streak in the history of the Australian Open belongs to Novak Djokovic, who broke Andre Agassi’s record of 26 straight match wins by defeating Tommy Paul in the semifinals of the 2023 tournament. Djokovic upped his streak to 28 matches by winning the event, his fourth win in a row and 10th overall, making him the winningest male champion at the Australian Open. In fact, the third longest streak at the event also belongs to Djokovic, who won 25 matches from 2011 to 2014.

Serena Williams holds the record for most wins at the Australian Open on the women’s tour at seven, but the longest win streak belongs to Margaret Court. She won seven Australian Opens from 1960 through 1966 and 11 in her career. It should be noted that many of Court’s victories came prior to the start of the Open Era, when amateurs and professionals competed at the same events.

The longest win streak at Roland Garros, also known as the French Open, should come as no surprise to anyone with cursory knowledge of the sport: Rafael Nadal won five consecutive championships at the event, breaking his own streak of four consecutive tournament wins, and advanced to the quarterfinals in 2015 for a record 39 straight victories. On the women’s tour, both Monica Seles and Justine Henin won three straight Roland Garros titles but did not compete the year following their third victory, for a joint win streak of 21.

Wimbledon, often referred to as the sport’s crown jewel, has hosted the sport’s most accomplished legends. Pete Sampras had a 31 match win streak between 1997 and 2001, while Roger Federer claimed 40 match wins from his 2003 title to his famous 2008 final against Rafael Nadal. It is lauded clay court player Bjorn Borg, however, who owns the men’s record of 41 straight wins. Borg’s record falls just short of the all-time record, as Martina Navratilova won six straight titles from 1982 to 1987 and advanced to the 1988 finals for 48 consecutive wins at the event.

The US Open is the final major of the season, and players often carry lingering injuries and general fatigue into the event, making extensive winning streaks a challenge. Nevertheless, several players in the Open Era have managed multiple US Open titles in a row. Roger Federer won his first US Open in 2004 and did not lose at the event until the 2009 final, a loss to Juan Martin del Potro, for a 40 match winning streak, surpassing Ivan Lendl’s record by 13 match wins. Chris Evert’s 31 match win streak is an Open Era record on the women’s tour, followed closely by Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters at 26 and 22 wins, respectively.

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Scopri come le rivoluzionarie tecnologie di OPPO stanno trasformando l'esperienza sportiva per i fan in tutto il mondo

Nonostante siamo solo a luglio, gli amanti dello sport hanno già avuto l'opportunità di godere di un inizio di stagione estiva sportiva straordinario. Dalla finale della UEFA Champions League al momento in cui l'ultima palla ha colpito l'erba del Centre Court di Wimbledon, ogni istante è stato ricco di ispirazione grazie alla forza, all'ottimismo e alla grandezza delle persone che lo hanno reso possibile. L'azienda, che si impegna costantemente nella ricerca dell'"Inspiration Ahead", ha avuto un legame stretto con il mondo dello sport per quasi un decennio. A partire dalla sua prima collaborazione sportiva nel 2015, ha continuato a supportare i campioni del tennis attraverso le sue partnership con Roland-Garros e Wimbledon, oltre alla collaborazione con la UEFA Champions League. Questi legami con eventi sportivi internazionali di alto profilo permettono all'azienda di offrire al pubblico globale l'opportunità di immergersi ancora di più nell'emozione e nell'ispirazione che lo sport può trasmettere, sfruttando la sua tecnologia e innovazione. Con la sua brand proposition "Inspiration Ahead", l'azienda crede nel superare le sfide e le avversità con determinazione e positività, due qualità che sono alla base delle ambizioni di ogni atleta. Con questa convinzione, vuole portare più passione e ispirazione nello sport con i suoi dispositivi e le sue tecnologie leader a livello mondiale, permettendo ai fan di tutto il mondo di catturare, godere e condividere i momenti migliori dei loro sport preferiti. Le tecnologie di imaging dell'azienda offrono esperienze straordinarie agli appassionati di tennis. Per il quinto anno consecutivo, collabora con Wimbledon e Roland-Garros, rafforzando il potente legame tra tecnologia e tennis. Vivi l'adrenalina dello sport come mai prima d'ora grazie alle innovative tecnologie di OPPO L'azienda ha continuato a utilizzare le sue tecnologie di imaging professionale per catturare i momenti di ispirazione dei tornei e condividerli con gli appassionati di tennis di tutto il mondo. Nel 2021, per celebrare il suo terzo anno come partner premium di Roland-Garros, ha lanciato la campagna "Play with Heart" per incoraggiare i fan a condividere la loro passione per il tennis sui social media. Come parte della campagna, ha creato il "Wall of Heart", una serie di campi da tennis rinnovati a Parigi e Londra, progettati per motivare gli appassionati a praticare il tennis. Durante Roland-Garros 2022, l'azienda ha sfruttato in modo creativo le capacità fotografiche in condizioni di scarsa luminosità del suo top di gamma Find X5 Pro per catturare immagini luminose che potessero rappresentare al meglio il sostegno dei fan di tutto il mondo, creando ancora una volta un forte legame con i momenti di ispirazione sul campo da gioco. In collaborazione con The Championships, Wimbledon, l'azienda ha anche creato una serie di attivazioni in tutto il mondo per permettere ai fan di vivere e condividere i momenti più speciali durante il torneo. Insieme a Getty Images, ha lanciato la campagna "Courting the Colour" durante Wimbledon 2021 per ripristinare il colore di vecchie foto iconiche della competizione e raccontare le storie che vi sono dietro, facendo rivivere i momenti più belli e toccanti del torneo in un modo mai visto prima. Inoltre, dal 2019 ha stretto una partnership con All England Lawn Tennis Club per l’Breakthrough Inspiration Award, che premia i giovani giocatori che si sono distinti a Wimbledon e li incoraggia a raggiungere nuovi traguardi nella loro carriera. L'emozione di Wimbledon 2023 prende vita grazie all'azienda. Per celebrare il suo quinto anno consecutivo come partner ufficiale dell'evento, ha portato ancora una volta i suoi smartphone di punta sul Centre Court per catturare i momenti di ispirazione e condividerli con gli appassionati di tennis di tutto il mondo. All'evento di quest'anno, l’esclusivo Find N2 Flip ha permesso ai tifosi di creare e condividere storie con altri appassionati di tennis. Utilizzando la modalità FlexForm del Find N2 Flip, i fan hanno potuto catturare l'azione sul Centre Court in 4K con estrema chiarezza, tenendo il Find N2 Flip come una videocamera per una ripresa più stabile. Grazie al supporto dell'ampio schermo esterno, i fan hanno potuto registrare se stessi e i loro amici nel pieno dell'azione, approfittando della comodità delle anteprime e utilizzando i gesti per scattare selfie ultra nitidi con il minimo sforzo. Gli utenti del Find N2 Flip hanno anche beneficiato della potente batteria da 4.300 mAh e della carica flash SUPERVOOC da 44 W, quest'ultima in grado di ricaricare il telefono dallo 0% al 50% in soli 23 minuti, permettendo loro di immortalare tutte le azioni più memorabili di Wimbledon senza limiti. Con il Find N2 Flip come compagno d’avventura, l'emozione non-stop di Wimbledon 2023 è diventata più di un semplice ricordo, ma una collezione di momenti indimenticabili da condividere con amici e familiari. Catturando l'energia del gioco e migliorando l'accesso dei fan attraverso una tecnologia all'avanguardia, l'azienda ispira e coinvolge i consumatori attraverso lo sport e offre esperienze uniche ai fan di tutto il mondo. In quest’ottica, continuerà ad innovare la propria tecnologia fotografica mobile per creare le migliori esperienze smartphone possibili che consentano ai fan di immergersi meglio nell'emozione di eventi sportivi di livello mondiale. Read the full article

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open due to injury, says 'next year is my last year'

CNN  —  Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time since he made his debut in 2005 after the 14-time champion announced on Thursday that he has withdrawn from the tournament due to injury, adding that “next year is my last year” in professional tennis. The Spaniard suffered a hip injury during his second-round Australian Open defeat to Mackenzie McDonald in January and initially said he hoped to be fit again within six to eight weeks. However, in an update posted on social media on April 20 and then again on Thursday, the 22-time grand slam champion said his recovery process was taking longer than anticipated. Nadal also revealed that he will be away from the court for the next “few months” as he continues to recover, meaning the 36-year-old will also likely miss Wimbledon. “My ambition is to try to stop to give myself an opportunity to enjoy next year, that’s probably going to be my last year on the professional tour,” Nadal told a press conference at his Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Spain. “That’s my idea, even then I can’t say 100% because you never know what can happen – but my idea and my motivation is to try to enjoy and try to say goodbye to all the tournaments that have been important for me in my tennis career during year, and just try to enjoy that, being competitive and enjoying being on the court, something that today is not possible.

“I really believe, if I keep going now, I will not be able to make that happen. I don’t know if I stop if I will be able to make that happen, but I know the chances are much higher.” The ‘King of Clay’ said he intended to return for the Davis Cup Finals, which get underway in September. Nadal has lost just three times at the French Open since his victorious debut appearance in 2005, undoubtedly one of the most dominant records in all of sport. In 2009, he suffered one of the biggest upset in tennis history after losing in the round of 16 to Robin Söderling, before being beaten Novak Djokovic in 2015 and 2021. In 2016, Nadal withdrew ahead of his third-round match against compatriot Marcel Granollers due to a wrist injury. Nadal has not played since the Australian Open and in March dropped out of the world’s top 10 for the first time since 2005. “Rafa, we can’t imagine how hard this decision was,” Roland Garros wrote on Twitter.” We’ll definitely miss you at this year’s Roland-Garros. Take care of yourself to come back stronger on courts. “Hoping to see you next year in Paris.” Source link Read the full article

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Unstoppable Stan Wawrinka Dominates Roland Garros with Epic Five-Set Victory - Tennis Fans Go Wild!

Unstoppable Stan Wawrinka Dominates Roland Garros with Epic Five-Set Victory - Tennis Fans Go Wild! Unstoppable Stan Wawrinka Dominates Roland Garros with Epic Five-Set Victory - Tennis Fans Go Wild! It was an incredible match that kept the tennis fans on the edge of their seats. The match between Stan Wawrinka and Stefanos Tsitsipas was one for the books. After a grueling battle, Stan Wawrinka emerged victorious, winning the match in five sets. The epic win was made even more special by the fact that it took place at the prestigious French Open tournament, also known as Roland Garros. In this article, we will delve into the details of the match, the extraordinary performance of Stan Wawrinka and how he managed to dominate the court against the talented Stefanos Tsitsipas. Dominating the Court - Stan Wawrinka's Epic Victory Stan Wawrinka is no stranger to Roland Garros. He has reached the finals twice in the past and managed to clinch the title in 2015. However, this year's tournament saw him coming back from a knee injury and struggling to regain his form. Nonetheless, he managed to power through every round, defeating some of the toughest opponents in the men's singles bracket. His opponent in the quarterfinals, Stefanos Tsitsipas, was no exception. The 21-year-old had been making waves in the tennis world, impressing everyone with his skill and dominance on the court. However, he was up against a formidable opponent in Wawrinka, who played some of his best tennis in the match that followed. Both players gave it their all - the match lasted for over five hours, and each set was more intense than the last. The first set was fairly even, with both players exchanging games. However, Wawrinka managed to break Tsitsipas' serve and take the set 7-6 in a tiebreak. The second set saw Tsitsipas come back hard, taking the set 6-4 with some impressive shots. Wawrinka seemed to struggle in this set, with errors creeping into his game. However, he was not one to be deterred. He came back strong in the third set, breaking Tsitsipas' serve multiple times and taking the set 6-3. Tsitsipas managed to regain some momentum in the fourth set, which went to another tiebreak. However, Wawrinka managed to pull ahead and take the set 7-6. The fifth and final set saw some of the most thrilling moments of the match. Both players were visibly tired, but continued to fight with all their might. Wawrinka managed to break early in the set and was serving for the match at 5-4. Tsitsipas fought back hard, breaking Wawrinka's serve and tying the set at 5-5. However, Wawrinka refused to let victory slip through his fingers. He broke Tsitsipas' serve yet again and was serving for the match at 6-5. Tsitsipas managed to save three match points, but Wawrinka finally sealed the deal with a stunning backhand winner. It was an incredible victory for Stan Wawrinka, and the tennis world could not help but be impressed by his display of power and determination. An Epic Battle on Clay The French Open is known for its clay courts, which present a unique challenge for players. Clay court tennis requires players to have a certain level of stamina and flexibility, as the slow surface demands longer rallies and precision shots. Wawrinka has always been known for his prowess on clay, and this tournament was no exception. He managed to dominate some of the strongest players on the surface, including Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas. His aggressive backhand and deft touch at the net were on full display in the quarterfinals, and undoubtedly contributed to his victory. Tsitsipas also played some impressive tennis, demonstrating his skill and mental fortitude in the face of Wawrinka's unrelenting attack. However, he was unable to capitalize on his chances and make a dent in Wawrinka's lead. The match was not without controversy, with the two players trading heated words at the end of the fourth set. However, they managed to put their differences aside and finish the match in a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Tennis Fans Go Wild It was not just the players who were caught up in the intensity of the match - the tennis fans all over the world were watching with bated breath. Social media was abuzz with posts and comments about the epic battle on clay, with many hailing Wawrinka's victory as one of the greatest moments in tennis history. The Swiss player received an outpouring of support and appreciation, with fans and fellow players congratulating him on his remarkable performance. Conclusion In conclusion, Stan Wawrinka's victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas at Roland Garros was a testament to his skill, determination and resilience. The match was an epic battle that had the world of tennis on the edge of its seat, and Wawrinka emerged as a worthy victor. With this win, Wawrinka is now one step closer to his second Roland Garros title. Tennis fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating his next match, and are excited to see what he has in store. #SPORT Read the full article

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Tennis: Kokkinakis ends 38-year-old Wawrinka's French Open

AFP , Wednesday 31 May 2023 Thanasi Kokkinakis knocked 38-year-old Stan Wawrinka out of the French Open on Wednesday in a five-set rollercoaster to book a third round place at Roland Garros for the first time since 2015. Australia s Thanasi Kokkinakis (L) comforts Switzerland s Stan Wawrinka after his victory during their men s singles match on day four of the Roland- Garros Open tennis…

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Valencia Ch R1: Martin Landaluce [WC] def. Pablo Andujar [WC] 6-3, 6-2 Match Stats

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P. Andujar tried his best to prolong his career for just one more round, but he got out-paced by an aggressive M. Landaluce as the match went by. The aggression was felt from the beginning of the match, where M. Landaluce anticipated the ball early to pass P. Andujar at times. As a result, the latter was overwhelmed and unable to keep the pace in the most pressing moments possible, hence even though they had 6 chances to break, M. Landaluce successfully converted 66% of them.

On the other hand, M. Landaluce was solid on serve. Firing 4 aces, he dominated through his first serves with a 81% winning percentage, 23% higher than P. Andujar. Interestingly, despite its vulnerability, both players double-faulted just once with an equal number of second serve winning percentage (45%), making M. Landaluce likely to attack P. Andujar's first serves while he was at it.

This marked the end of P. Andujar's professional playing career, with a fourth-round run into the US Open 2019, doubles semifinals in Roland Garros 2021 (with Pedro Martinez as alternates), as well as his Casablanca titles in 2011-2012 to become the Moroccan King (in other terms, not literally) added to his rich tennis records, with a career-high ranking of 32 attained in the middle of 2015. On the other hand, M. Landaluce will face fellow potential youngster Daniel Rincon, who earlier defeated qualifier Carlos Lopez Montagud 7-5, 6-4 in the first round. This just confirmed the "passing of the baton" in an instance, and could be an exciting match in itself when both showed their aggression, bar pressure points!