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Murray smashes racquet after De Minaur loss in Paris
Andy Murray says he is “not enjoying” his tennis after suffering an agonising opening-round defeat by Australian Alex de Minaur at the Paris Masters. The 36-year-old fell 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-5 to the world number 13, who he has never managed to beat in six meetings. Murray twice served for the match and missed match…
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Montes Advances to Main Draw at Jonathan Fried Challenger
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Members of the Virginia men’s tennis team will be competing at the 75K Jonathan Fried Pro Challenger being held at the indoor courts of the Boar’s Head Sports Club Oct. 29- Nov. 5. Iñaki Montes, Douglas Yaffa, James Hopper and Dylan Dietrich will begin play in qualifying matches on Sunday. Chris Rodesch…
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Ask Amy: Father-son tennis bonding time has son burned out
Dear Amy: I’m a millennial. Growing up, I played tennis with my dad regularly. Neither of us were very good at the game, but it was something we did together. A few years ago, I got burned out and stopped playing tennis. It was during the pandemic, and I just got tired of doing it.…
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Tennis: ATP Paris Masters Results
Results from the ATP Paris Masters on Monday (x denotes seeding): 1st rd Tallon Griekspoor (NED) bt Christopher Eubanks (USA) 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP) bt Ben Shelton (USA x15) 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-3 Alex De Minaur (AUS x13) bt Andy Murray (GBR) 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-5 Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) bt…
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Patrick Henry tennis star Kate Prichard is an old soul with a killer instinct
Kate Prichard is sitting on a bench next to one of Patrick Henry High School’s well-worn tennis courts. A crack in the cement dissects one baseline. The courts are filled with students playing pickleball during a P.E. class. Later, Henry’s boys lacrosse team turns a plastic trash can on its side in front of a…
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Tennis great Pete Sampras reveals wife Bridgette Wilson’s cancer diagnosis: ‘Exceptionally challenging time’
Legendary American tennis pro Pete Sampras revealed that his wife Bridgette Wilson Sampras has been battling ovarian cancer after being diagnosed nearly a year ago and asked for “good thoughts and prayers” as the actress continues on in her “healing journey.” Sampras, a 14-time Grand Slam champion before his official retirement in 2003, made the…
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WTA defends temp court after players complain
Associated Press Oct 30, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CANCUN, Mexico — The women’s tennis tour defended the court built for the WTA Finals as meeting its “strict performance standards” after No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship “another level of disrespect.” At least two of the eight singles…
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Novak Djokovic’s reaction at Paris Masters after watching himself on camera
Novak Djokovic, the world’s number one tennis player, was recently spotted having some fun backstage as he geared up for the Paris Masters. While backstage, Djokovic couldn’t resist having some fun. He noticed he was on camera and took the opportunity to show his physique by lifting his shirt and flexing his muscles, adding humor…
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WTA defends its court after No. 1 Sabalenka calls conditions at finals ‘another level of disrespect’
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — The women’s tennis tour defended the court built for the WTA Finals as meeting its “strict performance standards” after No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship “another level of disrespect.” At least two of the eight singles players at the event that began Sunday complained about the…
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Scranton Prep girls’ tennis team celebrates state title
It was a morning filled with purple and gold, with an emphasis on gold. Scranton Prep celebrated its state-champion girls’ tennis team. SCRANTON, Pa. — t was a gold medal morning for Scranton Prep—a gym filled with students and filled with pride. The school’s girls’ tennis team captured the PIAA 2A state championship over the weekend…
