ATP Masters Madrid: Thiem wins close match against Meligeni Alves: Dominic Thiem won against Felipe Meligeni Alves 6:2, 3:6, 7:5 in the first qualifying round at ...
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Quick Glance: Thiem Triumphs over Meligeni Alves in Madrid
- Dominic Thiem faces off against Felipe Meligeni Alves in the qualification.
- Thiem fights his way to a well-deserved victory in three sets.
- Meligeni Alves displays a strong performance and levels a set.
- Thiem impresses with dominance and clinches the win against Meligeni Alves.
Tennis-Nadal to play for Team Europe at Laver Cup: (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal will play in the Laver Cup later this year, organisers said on Monday ...
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Making a difference in the world 🌎
Fundación Rafa Nadal are the 2024 Laureus Sport for Good Award recipients.
Laureus | #Laureus24 | Rafa Nadal | #SportForGood
Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open: Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5 6-3 to win the ...
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Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Djokovic to skip Madrid Open: World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete at this week's Madrid Open after being left out of the main draw for the ATP ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-skip-madrid-open-2024-04-22/
Rafael Nadal starts Madrid Open by confronting never playing Roland Garros again: What does it mean for the Rafael Nadal of today to ‘compete’, if it doesn't ...
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Novak Djokovic: A detour back to the top class?: No tournament victory yet in 2024
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World Sportsman of the Year Novak Djokovic set a record and tennis shined at the Laureus Sports Awards: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Djokovic-Earns-World-Sportsman-of-the-Year,-Tennis.aspx
❤️👊🏻 Today (nb. 4pm) Rafa takes on Alex De Minaur! #tennisnet #straightouttacourt #rafaelnadal #barcelona #atpwordltour #claycourtseason
Love of the game 🎾 Tennis hits different at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.
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Teen Tennis Pro Had Perfect Reaction to Learning He’ll Face Rafael Nadal: At 16 years old, American Darwin Blanch couldn't believe that he will face the 22-time ...
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Bonmati, Novak Djokovic win top honors at Laureus Awards: Spain's World Cup-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was crowned Sportswoman of the Year ...
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Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Jan-Lennard Struff: Everything fits: Jan-Lennard Struff has had an “incredibly beautiful” week. And the next emotional climax follows immediately.
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Quick Glance: Struff wins first Tour title in Munich: Tournament overview
- Jan-Lennard Struff secures his first Tour title in Munich against Taylor Fritz.
- Struff took on the role of the German frontman after Zverev's exit.
- He bravely played through the weather challenges without complaining.
- The BMW Open will be upgraded in 2025, major changes are on the horizon.
Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Muguruza retires: Spain's former world number 1 and Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza announced her ...
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ATP Masters Madrid live: Dominic Thiem vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis on TV, livestream and liveticker
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Rafael Nadal returns to the tour today in Barcelona! 😍
The Spanish clay court king will face Italian Federico Cobolli in the 4th match after 11am ... Show more #tennisnet #straightouttacourt #rafaelnadal #atpworldtour #barcelona #comeback
Emma Raducanu slammed and ridiculed for embarrassing Madrid defeat: Emma Raducanu has been slammed by pundits and ridiculed by fans after an embarrassing defeat ...
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ATP Barcelona: Tsitsipas continues winning streak against strong Ofner: Monte Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to win in Barcelona ...
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ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal to make comeback against Flavio Cobolli: Rafael Nadal will make his comeback at the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Barcelona ...
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“I hope to make it”: Carlos Alcaraz eyes Madrid three-peat for 21st birthday gift
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Nadal still the ultimate test on clay, says Tsitsipas: Rafa Nadal could return to action this week in Barcelona and play just his second event of an injury-hit ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-still-ultimate-test-clay-says-tsitsipas-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Let the comeback begin. Nadal to play Barcelona! www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Will-Make-Barcelona-Return-on-Tuesday.aspx
Rafa Nadal gears up his game in today's practice ahead of his Madrid opener Tuesday. MORE: tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Gears-Up-Game-in-Madrid-Practice.aspx
4th final of 2024! 🔥Casper Ruud takes down Etcheverry 7-6(6) 6-4 to reach the Barcelona final!#BCNOpenBS
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons: The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings ...
thedailystar.net/tennis/news/sinner-plays-down-djokovic-alcaraz-comparisons-3594136
Jannik Sinner looks to close gap for world No. 1 in Madrid; Nadal draws 16-year-old Blanch
tennis.com/news/articles/madrid-preview-jannik-sinner-close-gap-no-1-nadal-draws-blanch-alcaraz-injury-atp
Main draw action kicks off today in Madrid, but 🇷🇴 Simona Halep will not be competing in Madrid.#MMOPEN
Quick Glance: Simona Halep Withdrawal Update
- Simona Halep has decided not to participate in the Madrid Open in order to focus on her fitness and prepare for competition after more than 18 months of inactivity.
- Following a positive test for Roxadustat, Halep's four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months in March, and she returned as a wildcard at the Miami Open, exiting in the first round against Paula Badosa.
- Despite denying any wrongdoing, Halep stated that a contaminated supplement was responsible for her positive drug test, leading to the reduction of her ban.
- The WTA is considering allowing players cleared of doping offenses or with reduced bans to return to future competitions with 'special rankings'.
Tsitsipas rips Nadal's words against him: "I don't care": The Greek explained why he defined the 22-time Grand Slam champion as one of the ...
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Coming up clutch 🇬🇧Jack Draper erases recent third set heartbreak 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 over Kokkinakis
Mutua Madrid Open | #MMOPEN
They meet again🔥
Just one week after the Monte Carlo final, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas meet again in the final! Can the Norwegian return the favor and ... Show more #tennisnet #straightouttacourt #atpworldtour #barcelona #finals #casperruud #stefanostsitsipas
CELEBRATE 🤩 Matteo Berrettini wins his first title since 2022 Queens Club, and his first on clay since 2021! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Berrettini-Dethrones-Carballes-Baena-for-Eighth-Ti.aspx
Nadal hopes to return from injury for Barcelona Open: "First training... with the hope of being here these days before the start of the tournament ...
thedailystar.net/sports/more-sports/tennis/news/nadal-hopes-return-injury-barcelona-open-3586241
Alcaraz withdraws from Monte Carlo with injury: Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters due to a forearm injury, the Spanish number three seed ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-withdraws-monte-carlo-with-injury-2024-04-09/
Rafael Nadal shares a big update on his presence at the ATP Barcelona: The Spaniard will do everything to take the field at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell: his ...
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Rafael_Nadal/143907/rafael-nadal-shares-a-big-update-on-his-presence-at-the-atp-barcelona/
The King of Clay returns to his beloved clay TOMORROW in Barcelona. Here's what he is saying about it... www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-on-Barcelona-Return-I-m-Treating-It-As-My-L.aspx
Sparkling ✨ Congratulations, champions 👏
🏆 Casper Ruud • Barcelona
🏆 Elena Rybakina • Stuttgart
🏆 Jan-Lennard Struff • Munich
🏆 Sloane Stephens • Rouen
Carlos Alcaraz: Now even Madrid is shaking!: Injury to hitting arm
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Rafael Nadal reveals his dream to pursue before retiring: The Spanish tennis player has opened up about the end of his career
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Jannik Sinner is the top seed at an ATP Masters 1000 for the first time 🤯
The Italian plays his first match in Madrid this Friday.#MMOPEN
Sabalenka to face good friend Badosa in Stuttgart opener: Paula Badosa has battled past Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-4 to set up a match with friend and world No ...
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ATP Masters Madrid: Rodionov loses at qualifying start: Jurij Rodionov lost the first qualifying match at the ATP Masters in Madrid against Valentin Vacherot 3:6 ...
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Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/reigning-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-barcelona-open-with-injury-2024-04-14/
Emma Raducanu draws former No. 1 in Madrid opener, Naomi Osaka gets favorable draw
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Paula Badosa: The fight against your own body: Gloomy prospects
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WTA Madrid: World number two within reach for Gauff and Rybakina: Over the past 64 weeks, since the 2023 Australian Open, the top two spots in the WTA rankings ...
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Quick Glance: Gauff evolving as a triple-surface threat, per Gilbert
- Coco Gauff has proven to be an all-surface player.
- Despite her success, she has shown preferences for certain surfaces as she climbed to world No.3.
- Her coach Brad Gilbert believes hard courts are currently her best surface, but sees grass as where she has the most room for improvement.
- Gilbert is impressed by Gauff's talent and drive to continuously improve.
Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at Roland Garros: Rafa Nadal's withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-times Grand Slam ...
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Monte-Carlo ➡️ Barcelona 🤝
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters champion Stefanos Tsitsipas is on the move#BCNOpenBS
Stefanos Tsitsipas climbs Barcelona "mountain" after saving match points to edge Diaz Acosta
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Nadal Hopeful For Better Days After Barcelona Losswww.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Hopeful-For-Better-Days-After-Barcelona-Loss.aspx
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It’s first title since 2022 for @matberrettini as he defeats Carballes Baena 7-5 6-2
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5-7, 6-4, 6-2 facing Lajovic lands Stefanos Tsitsipas a 10th win in a row and FOURTH Barcelona Open BancSabadell – Trofeo ... Show more #BCNOpenBS
Rafael Nadal's words are honest but worrying: retirement is close: The Spanish champion questions his participation in Barcelona and Madrid: the future is ...
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Editors_Thoughts/143829/rafael-nadal-s-words-are-honest-but-worrying-retirement-is-close/
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: Aryna Sabalenka after Badosa task - “Could cry”: Last year's finalist Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarterfinals at the Porsche Tennis ...
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Novak Djokovic passes Nadal for most Masters 1000 semifinals with latest win in Monte Carlo
tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-passes-rafael-nadal-for-most-masters-1000-semifinals-monte-carlo-alex-de-minaur
ATP/WTA: Martina Navratilova is looking forward to the new rivalries in tennis: At the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid, ex-record player Martina Navratilova ...
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First round between Emma Raducanu and Karolina Pliskova highlights early WTA action in Madrid
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Cameron Norrie claims 200th win in Barcelona | ATP Tour | Tennis: Cameron Norrie will celebrate a major milestone in style Thursday afternoon in Barcelona — just ...
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Brit brilliance 💯💯Cameron Norrie notches up his 200th career victory in BarcelonaBarcelona Open BancSabadell – Trofeo Conde de Godo | #BCNOpenBS
ATP roundup: Hubert Hurkacz wins at Estoril for 8th career title: Poland's Hubert Hurkacz powered his way to his first clay-court title, beating Pedro Martinez ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/atp-roundup-hubert-hurkacz-wins-estoril-8th-career-title-2024-04-07/
Quick Glance: Hubert Hurkacz Victorious at Estoril Tennis Event
- Polish tennis talent, Hubert Hurkacz, secured a triumph at the esteemed ATP Tour competition hosted on the clay courts of Estoril, Portugal.
- Hurkacz's evident command was notable from the beginning, especially in his serving prowess that posed challenges for Martinez.
- Capitalizing on his first set momentum, Hurkacz maintained his dominance in the second set by promptly breaking Martinez's serve in the opening game to establish an early lead of 1-0.
- In the face of Martinez's brief resurgence, Hurkacz maintained composure, regained the lead, and extended it to 2-0, ultimately securing a 6-4 victory in the second set to claim the championship title.
Casper Ruud has message for Rafael Nadal after his career-biggest win: Ruud paid tribute to Nadal following his Barcelona win.
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Naomi Osaka victorious in Madrid return, defeats Greet Minnen for first clay win since 2022
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🎾 Rafael Nadal will make his return to ATP competition for the first time since January when he plays Flavio Cobolli in the Barcelona Open next week ... Show more #AFPSports www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240413-nadal-to-make-atp-return-next-week-in-barcelona
WTA Madrid Open: Osaka moves confidently into the second round: Naomi Osaka put in a confident performance and secured her ticket to the second round with a 6:4 ...
tennisnet.com/news/wta-madrid-open-osaka-zeiht-souveraen-in-die-zweite-runde
Is the tennis “Premium Tour” coming? The unrest is getting bigger!: This week the tournament directors of the ATP and WTA are meeting in Madrid ...
tennisnet.com/news/kommt-die-tennis-premium-tour-die-unruhe-wird-groesser
Matteo Berrettini surges to Marrakech title for first ATP trophy in two years: The oft-injured former Top 10 player came from a break down in the first set to ...
tennis.com/news/articles/matteo-berrettini-surges-to-marrakech-title-for-first-atp-trophy-in-two-years
ATP Masters Rome: Rafael Nadal is on the entry list!: Ten-time tournament winner
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Rafa is leading early, how do you see this one playing out? 👇
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Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona; Rafael Nadal to face Flavio Cobolli: Carlitos had previously pulled out of Monte Carlo with the same right arm injury.
tennis.com/news/articles/carlos-alcaraz-withdraws-from-barcelona-rafael-nadal-to-face-flavio-cobolli
SECOND ROUND SNAPSHOT: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Paula Badosa 💥
-Sabalenka leads H2H 3-2 and won last meeting (Miami 2024).
-This is their third meeting in ... Show more #PTGP24
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