Tag: Open
Novak Djokovic: World No 1 suffers shock straight-sets defeat by Alejandro Tabilo at Italian Open | Tennis News
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world No 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome. Chile’s Tabilo took full advantage of an error-strewn performance from world No 1 Djokovic to storm to a one-sided 6-2 6-3 victory in just 67 minutes. Seeking the 1,100th win of his…
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Rafael Nadal: Record 10-time champion beaten in straight sets by Hubert Hurkacz at Italian Open | Tennis News
Record 10-time Italian Open champion Rafael Nadal lost to an inspired Hubert Hurkacz in the second round after which the Spaniard said he will “try” his best to be fit for the French Open. The big-serving Pole sealed a memorable 6-1 6-3 victory in what could signal the end of Nadal’s illustrious career at the…
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Incredible moment Djokovic hit by bottle at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic was struck on the head by a bottle whilst he was signing autographs at the Italian Open.
Read MoreNU Lady Bulldogs, UST Tigresses open UAAP title series
NU Lady Bulldogs’ star Bella Belen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net This is a battle that has been waged for years on high school grounds. This time, National University (NU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) elevated their rivalry to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final. “It crossed our minds that if NU would win in the…
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Criss Cross’ Jude Garcia named 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open MVP
Criss Cross King Crunchers Jude Garcia was named the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference MVP. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Criss Cross King Crunchers may have settled for silver in their first Spikers’ Turf stint but their star Jude Garcia was crowned the 2024 Open Conference Most Valuable Player. Garcia’s consistent showing after emerging…
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Novak Djokovic hoping to hit peak form for French Open, Wimbledon, Olympics and US Open stretch this summer | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic says he is yet to find his highest level as he prepares for his opening match of the Italian Open on Friday, live on Sky Sports. The men’s world No 1 has played in only three tournaments so far in 2024, losing in the semi-finals of both the opening Grand Slam of the…
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Andy Murray plans to play at Geneva Open – a week before the start of the French Open | Tennis News
Andy Murray is set to make his comeback from injury this month at the Geneva Open – live on Sky Sports Tennis – indicating he is planning on playing in the French Open the following week. The 36-year-old, who is expected to retire at some point this season, has been sidelined since late March after…
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A new era for women’s tennis? Iga Swiatek against Aryna Sabalenka proved a point in the Madrid Open final | Tennis News
Iga Swiatek’s victory against Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final will go down as arguably one of the greatest women’s matches of the Open Era. On the brink of defeat, Swiatek saved three championship points to win the title with an incredible three-set victory over defending champion Sabalenka in a matchup of the top…
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Mutua Madrid Open: Andrey Rublev overcomes virus to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in thriller | Tennis News
Andrey Rublev overcame a virus to capture his second Masters 1000 title at the Mutua Madrid Open, with a 4-6 7-5 7-5 comeback victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The 26-year-old, who triumphed in Monte-Carlo in 2023, arrived in the Spanish capital off the back of a four-match losing streak. However, the seventh seed played close to…
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Italian Open Tennis: Draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? | Tennis News
All you need to know ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome including draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will see the world’s best players compete at the Masters 1000 tennis tournament, held at…
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