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Novak Djokovic, Dubai, 2022

Djokovic talks “understanding, if not support from his peers”, Nadal, Medvedev and his first-round win in Dubai

After winning his first-round match in Dubai, top-ranked Djokovic said he has tons of respect for Nadal and empathizes with Medvedev for the latter's pos-Australian Open remarks

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Haresh Ramchandani
Novak Djokovic, Dubai 2022

Djokovic scores straight sets win in 2022 debut at Dubai Open

The Serb could lose his No 1 ranking next week but began his season on a positive note with a win in Dubai

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Haresh Ramchandani
Jelena Ostapenko, Dubai 2022

“This pressure, compared to what it was before, is like nothing” – Dubai champion Ostapenko aims for another Grand Slam

A former French Open champion, Jelena Ostapenko has been quietly working her way back. After winning the prestigious Dubai title, the Latvian has her eyes set on winning another Grand Slam and reaching the top 10 once again

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Haresh Ramchandani
Marion Bartoli and Jelena Ostapenko

‘Everyone is afraid to play her’ – Why coach Bartoli says Ostapenko is one to watch this year

It's been a while coming, but the hard work is paying off for the Latvian and her coach

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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic on Serbian public Television

Djokovic on Serbian television: 10 statements that suggest he’ll stay in tennis until at least 2024

In a wide-ranging interview with Serbian public broadcaster RTS, Novak Djokovic said that he hopes to play again in the Australian Open, that Daniil Medvedev texted him after the final in Melbourne and that he is extra motivated to perform well in Dubai

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Sasa Ozmo
Reilly Opelka 2021
3 years ago

Toronto, media criticism, height: Everything you always wanted to know about Reilly Opelka (but never had time to find out)

Reilly Opelka has made headlines recently, on and off the court. Here are...
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Jérémy Baudu
Del Potro, the fith Beatles
3 years ago

Farewell Juan Martin Del Potro, the “fifth Beatle” who mixed it with the Big 4

The Argentinian will be remembered as a gentle giant with a monstrous forehand,...
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Simon Cambers
Juan Martin Del Potro, Roland-Garros 2018
3 years ago

Gallery: 2006-2022; charting Juan Martin del Potro’s glorious peaks and cruel injuries

Juan Martin del Potro played what seems set to be his last ever...
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Jérémy Baudu
Rafael Nadal
3 years ago

Brilliant Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title after epic recovery to beat Medvedev at Australian Open

The Spaniard came from two sets down to beat Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5),...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal, 2022, Melbourne
3 years ago

Nadal the most deserving of GOAT status among Big Three? Here’s what we found…

Making the GOAT case for King of Clay Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard deserves...
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Chris Oddo
Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her semi final match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open
3 years ago

“Absolutely embrace it”: Ash Barty looks to end Australia’s four-decade wait for a home champion

After winning the French Open on clay and Wimbledon on grass, Ash Barty...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Iga Swiatek at the 2022 Australian Open
3 years ago

Swiatek battles back to reach first Grand Slam semi since 2020 Roland-Garros win

Poland's Iga Swiatek is through to her second career Grand Slam semi-final and...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Danielle Collins of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarter final match against France's Alize Cornet at the 2022 Australian Open
3 years ago

Collins overcomes Cornet to reach second Australian Open semi-final

American Danielle Collins ends Alize Cornet's run at the Australian Open to advance...
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Haresh Ramchandani
January 22, 2022 France's Alize Cornet at the 2022 Australian Open
3 years ago

First Slam QF achieved, Cornet dreams a new dream: “For the first time in my life, I really believe I can go till the end”

Playing in her 60th consecutive Grand Slam, France's Alize Cornet upsets Simona Halep...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Pat Rafter
3 years ago

Pat Rafter on net play: “It is all about pressure: 4-4, 30-30, can you pass me?”

Australian legend Pat Rafter tells Tennis Majors why being a good net player...
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Simon Cambers
Taylor Fritz_Australian Open_2022
3 years ago

Taylor Fritz, Maxime Cressy keep the American flag flying high in Australian Open men’s draw

Fritz will meet fourth seed Tsitsipas while Cressy takes on second seed Medvedev...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Romania's Simona Halep at the Australian Open
3 years ago

The resurgence: Halep & Cornet set up enticing fourth-round clash at the Australian Open

After an injury-plagued 2021 season, the former world No 1 is rediscovering her...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open 2022
3 years ago

Dimitrov goes down to Paire in latest Grand Slam disappointment

For the fourth Grand Slam in a row, the former world No 3...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Spain's Garbine Muguruza reacts during her second round match against France's Alize Cornet
3 years ago

Muguruza, Kontaveit’s Australian Open hopes dashed by a veteran and a teenager

Two of the top 6 women's seeds were knocked out of the Australian...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match
3 years ago

Now favourite for the title, Medvedev marches into Australian Open second round

With the absence of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic, the reigning US Open champion...
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Haresh Ramchandani