• November 21, 2024

Taylor Fritz speaks out on coaching rule changes in 2025 and Laura Robson agrees | Tennis News

Taylor Fritz believes the tennis authorities should have clamped down hard on off-court coaching rather than change the rules to allow it, and Sky Sports’ Laura Robson agrees with the American. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will allow off-court coaching from 2025 following trials at the four Grand Slams and ATP and WTA Tour events…

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US Open: ‘Solid Jack Draper has plenty to improve but his draw is wide open say Tim Henman, Martina Navratilova, Feliciano Lopez and Laura Robson | Tennis News

Britain’s Jack Draper is through to the last 16 at the US Open and has done so without dropping a set. More than that, he’s only been broken just once in all three games, most recently dispatching of Carlos Alcaraz’s conqueror Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets on Saturday 6-3 6-4 6-2. Draper next…

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Laura Robson: Great signs for Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a contender for Wimbledon | Tennis News

Laura Robson is getting very excited ahead of Wimbledon and looks ahead to the hopes of former US Open champion Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a real contender for the women’s singles title… Genuine hopes for Raducanu? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Having missed out on Wimbledon last…

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Danielle Collins: Laura Robson explains why in-form American has put her health before tennis | Tennis News

Laura Robson has backed Danielle Collins’ decision to hang up her racket this year. The former Australian Open runner-up announced in January she would be quitting the sport in 2024 and that she hoped to start a family. Collins has enjoyed a career renaissance in the last month having overcame Elena Rybakina to win her…

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Laura Robson: Players are getting consulted last on big decisions about their schedule | Tennis News

As the WTA Finals head to Saudi Arabia concerns remain over how much thought is being given to the health and safety of the players and what input they have in the process. The women’s professional tennis tour announced a deal last week that will see prize money for this November’s tournament raised to $15.25m…

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Respected British tennis coach Alan Jones dies aged 75: Billie Jean King and Laura Robson pay tribute | Tennis News

Billie Jean King and Laura Robson have been among those to pay tribute after Alan Jones, one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, passed away at the age of 75 following a short illness. Jones coached for over half a century with players he worked with including Robson, Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Jo…

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Laura Kenny: Britain’s most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games | Cycling News

Laura Kenny, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games. Kenny won five Olympic golds and seven world titles in her incredible career and is married to former cyclist Jason Kenny, who is the most successful British Olympian. The 31-year-old gave birth to her…

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Laura Robson says Sky Sports tennis deal allows chance for game to grow in the UK | Tennis News

Laura Robson believes the new Sky Sports’ new tennis deal allows the chance for the game to grow in the UK as she discusses which players you should keep a close eye on in 2024. Sky Sports agreed a new five-year partnerships with the ATP and WTA to show all-year-round tennis starting next season last…

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Today on Sky Sports Racing: David Loughnane and Laura Pearson combined with Sparks Fly at Saint-Cloud | Racing News

A number of British contenders head to Saint-Cloud in search of Listed success on Monday, plus there are some exciting youngsters on show at Newcastle, all live on Sky Sports Racing. 3.10 Saint-Cloud – Sparks Fly stars among 15 for Isola Bella Stakes A strong field of 15 go to post for the Listed Prix…

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US Open: Johanna Konta and Laura Robson back Katie Boulter to compete with the best

British No 1 Katie Boulter is growing in confidence and has the ability to compete with the very best at the US Open, according to Sky Sports Tennis analysts Johanna Konta and Laura Robson. Boulter and Burrage both impressed during the grass-court season but it was the 27-year-old from Leicester who shone brightest as she…

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