Articles filed under Tennis
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After great start, Alcaraz heads to Paris among favoritesMay 09, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - It's been a quick rise for Carlos Alcaraz. It wasn't long ago that the 19-year-old Spaniard was playing in youth tennis tournaments and talking about his i...
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Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian OpenMay 09, 2022 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Denis Shapovalov overcame a point penalty and a hostile crowd to beat local hope Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on M...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka withdraw from Italian OpenMay 09, 2022 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Fresh off his victory at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Italian Open on Monday because of a right ankle injury. Later, Naomi Osaka withdre...
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Volynets, 20, Mmoh, 24, earn French Open wild-card entriesMay 09, 2022 7:00 am - ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Katie Volynets, a 20-year-old Californian, and Michael Mmoh, a 24-year-old who was born in Saudi Arabia and is now based in Florida, earned the U.S....
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Impressive Alcaraz wins in Madrid for 4th title of the yearMay 08, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - When Carlos Alcaraz played in his first Madrid Open as an 18-year-old, his goal was to gain experience and learn from the top players. Only a year later, ...
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Sinner struggling under new coach ahead of Italian OpenMay 08, 2022 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Jannik Sinner and Riccardo Piatti seemed destined to achieve tennis greatness together. Sinner, the red-haired ball-striking phenomenon from the German-speak...
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Zverev criticizes ATP Tour over late-night matchesMay 08, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Alexander Zverev criticized the ATP Tour for its scheduling of late-night matches and said he was at a disadvantage in Sunday's final against Carlos Alcara...
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Djokovic playing his '~best' tennis ahead of French OpenMay 08, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic is optimistic about his game going into the French Open despite going another week without a title. The top-ranked Djokovic is yet to win a ...
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Nadal not worried after Madrid exit, keeps focus on ParisMay 07, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal wasn't losing any sleep after his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open. His focus hasn't changed. It's still all abo...
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Red-hot Alcaraz beats Djokovic to reach Madrid Open finalMay 07, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal one day. Novak Djokovic the next. The list of victims of Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz keeps growing. And so does the hype over tennis' ne...