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US Open: Jack Draper proved his ‘mental fortitude’ against Alex de Minaur, says Tim Henman | Tennis News
Jack Draper proved his quality to reach the semi-finals of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night, says Sky Sports expert Tim Henman. Draper is yet to drop a set at the tournament and is the first player to go 14-0 in sets at the US Open since…
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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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Emma Raducanu: Tim Henman thinks 2021 US Open champion is moving in right direction despite New York exit | Tennis News
Tim Henman still believes Emma Raducanu’s game is moving in the right direction despite her defeat to Sofia Kenin in the first round of the US Open. Raducanu stunned the world three years ago when she won the title in New York in just her third senior tournament, but it has not been a happy…
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Andy Murray retires: Tim Henman shares his memories of British tennis star in Sky Sports documentary | Tennis News
Andy Murray’s illustrious tennis career came to an end while representing Team GB at the 2024 Olympics alongside Dan Evans on Thursday. Despite some late resistance from the British pair, Murray and Evans were beaten by USA’s Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the doubles quarter-finals. Murray, a two-time gold medal winner and three-time Grand…
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Tim Cone says Gilas defense system demands big backcourt
Dwight Ramos has been a perfect fit for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas system, which requires big guards on defense. —FIBA. BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone revealed his fondness for size—particularly in the backcourt—stems from his dislike for getting “overwhelmed defensively,” but says he won’t close the door on diminutive guards earning spots on the…
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Tim Cone open to possibility of expanding Gilas pool
Kai SottoPhoto: FIBA Coach Tim Cone will soon ponder if Gilas Pilipinas would eventually add more players to its pool after injuries marred the national team’s campaign in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). “I don’t see us making any changes to the 12 at this point, as long as we can continue to get the…
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Tim Cone defends Japeth Aguilar, begged him to join Gilas in OQT
Gilas Pilipinas veteran Japeth Aguilar in action during the Fiba OQT in Riga, Latvia. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone went to the aid of Japeth Aguilar after their run in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. After the Philippines’ 71-60 loss to Brazil in Riga that ended the country’s…
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Tim Cone rues Kai Sotto absence in Gilas loss to Brazil
Injured center Kai Sotto sits on Gilas Pilipinas bench during a game against Brazil in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas sorely missed the absence of Kai Sotto in a loss to Brazil on Saturday that ended its hopes of making the Paris Olympics. Sotto was sidelined due…
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Forcing OT vs Georgia wasn’t an option for Gilas, says Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone’ after the Philippines’ loss to Georgia in the Fiba OQT group phase. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said he didn’t want to risk going overtime against Georgia to try and salvage a win even with the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) semifinal berth secured. When…
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Tim Cone dismisses notion that Gilas not big, fast, strong enough
There will be plenty of questions and realities that Gilas Pilipinas will tackle in the few days left leading up to the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net There will be plenty of questions and realities that Gilas Pilipinas will tackle in the few days left leading up to the Fiba Olympic Qualifying…
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