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Sabalenka criticises WTA over season-ending Finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has criticised the Women’s Tennis Association over the organisation of its season-ending Finals in Mexico. Sabalenka, 25, beat Greece’s Maria Sakkari 6-0 6-1 in her opening match on Sunday but said she felt “disrespected” by the sport’s governing body. “I am very disappointed with the WTA and the experience so…
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Ask Amy: I’m tired of playing tennis with my dad and want to stop
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 burnt out and stopped playing tennis. It was during the pandemic, and I just got tired of doing it.…
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Paris Masters champ quit tennis to become a pro pickleball player as sport booms
As the final Masters 1000 of the season kicks off this week, there will be plenty of players hoping to win the biggest title of their career. The Paris Masters has often thrown up some surprise champions, including Jack Sock in 2017. The American stormed to the title, making his top 10 debut and nabbing…
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Monday briefing: Inside the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s awkward expansion
Good morning. Israel has extended its ground offensive in Gaza, and ordered the evacuation of a key hospital in Gaza City where 14,000 people are said to be sheltering. You can catch up with the latest developments on our liveblog here. Today we’re taking you to Wimbledon, where the bosses of the tennis championships have…
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Alleman Tennis star Nicholas Patrick commits to Notre Dame
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Alleman tennis star Nicholas Patrick committed to Notre Dame Saturday. The Alleman junior also was considering Vanderbilt where he took an official visit but ultimately, decided Notre Dame was the right choice after an official visit to South Bend two weeks ago. “It was everything that I could have imagined and…
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Dabrowski and Routliffe upset top seeds Gauff and Pegula in Cancun
No.7 seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched an upset on Day 1 of the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun, battling to a 7-6(2), 6-3 win over No.1 seeds Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in group play. Reigning US Open champions Dabrowski and Routliffe fought back from 4-1 down in the first set on their…
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Faf de Klerk’s iconic SA briefs win a second Rugby World Cup and meet tennis legend Roger Federer
Springbok player Faf de Klerk’s iconic Speedo made its return to the global stage after Saturday’s win over the New Zealand All Blacks. Getty Images After winning a second Rugby World Cup, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s iconic Speedo made its revered return to the global stage when the rugby star – clad only in…
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No.1 Sabalenka dominates Sakkari to open WTA Finals campaign
CANCUN, Mexico — World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka eased past No.8 seed Maria Sakkari to win her round-robin opener at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun. In the 10th meeting between the familiar rivals, Sabalenka needed 74 minutes to win 6-0, 6-1. The victory moved Sabalenka to the top of the Bacalar Group at 1-0 alongside…
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Jessica Pegula beats Elena Rybakina in straight sets to open the WTA Finals
Jessica Pegula has improved to 48-0 in 2023 after winning the first set by beating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-2 in the opening match of round-robin singles competition at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico ByAssociated Press Published Oct 30, 2023
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Pegula tops Rybakina to secure opening win at WTA Finals
CANCUN, Mexico — Jessica Pegula won 10 of the final 12 games in a 7-5, 6-2 victory against Elena Rybakina before an engaged crowd Sunday evening at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals. In the first singles match of the tournament, the 29-year-old American vaulted out front in the Bacalar Group, with No.1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka still…