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Novak Djokovic shares how he riled Roger Federer as a newcomer News
Novak Djokovic has shared insights into how he unsettled Roger Federer when he burst onto the tennis scene as a brash newcomer. However, he noted that this only fueled his determination to become the best player in the world.The Serbian, currently holding the top spot in the world rankings, is aiming for a historic 25th…
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Australian Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen takes inspiration from Li Na as she reaches fourth round
Getty Images Australian Open 2024 Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 14-28 January Coverage: Commentary every day from 07:00 GMT on Tennis Breakfast on Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the BBC Sport website and app China’s Zheng Qinwen edged out compatriot Wang Yafan to reach the…
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Australian Open: Hurkacz through to last 16 for second year in a row
Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, the No 9 seed, advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open by winning against Frenchman Ugo Humbert, the No 21 seed, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Saturday. The Pole hit 47 winners including 17 aces (as compared to 31 winners, including 4 aces for Humbert) in…
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Billie Jean King, Tracy Austin and others from tennis fraternity send best wishes to Chris Evert as tennis legend undergoes chemotherapy
Tennis legend Chris Evert underwent a third round of chemotherapy for treatment of the recurrence of her cancer. The American had previously been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022 but was successfully treated for the same that year. However, her cancer returned in December 2023, due to which she was unable to join up with…
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All you wanted to know about Qinwen Zheng
Who is Qinwen Zheng? Qinwen Zheng is a professional tennis player from China who competes on the WTA Tour. She was born on October 8, 2022, which makes her 21 years old currently. Why is Qinwen Zheng in the news? Zheng is through to the fourth round of the 2024 Australian Open, the first time…
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No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis defeats No. 3 Texas 4-3 in an electric road victory
No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis traveled to Austin, Tex. Thursday to face off against No. 3 Texas in a rematch of last year’s NCAA semifinals, where Virginia topped Texas 4-1 to advance to the championships. The Cavaliers (3-0, 0-0 ACC) defeated the Longhorns (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) 4-3 and still remain undefeated in the start…
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Men’s tennis vs. Princeton
Head coach Kyle Spencer and junior Fons Van Sambeek pump their fists after Van Sambeek scored a point during the match against Princeton at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Van Sambeek won his singles match 6-2, 6-1. NC State beat Princeton 7-0.
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Something ‘miraculous’ needed to stop Novak Djokovic in Australian Open 2024: Rod Laver
AFP | Jan 20, 2024 09:34 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Should Djokovic do as Laver expects, he will win a 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court’s all-time record. Tennis great Rod Laver suggested Saturday that engravers could start putting Novak Djokovic’s initials on the Australian Open trophy, with something “miraculous” needed to…
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“Queenwen” cracks AO Milestone
No 12 seed Qinwen Zheng survived a tense encounter with a compatriot to move into the last 16 of the Australian Open by edging out Yafan Wang 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8) at Melbourne Park on Saturday afternoon. Zheng, ranked No 15, will play Oceane Dodin next. The 21-year-old has won seven of her last eight…
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Are Alex Michelsen’s Parents Athletes Themselves? All You Need to Know About His Inherited Sporting Genes
American tennis player, Alex Michelsen’s win against Jiri Lehecka at the ongoing Australian Open has caught many limelight. However, the tennis fraternity is also intrigued to know about Michelsen’s athlete parents, who might have supplied him with the spirit and motivation for the sport. Michelsen turned pro at the 2023 US Open. Despite his loss…