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Dominic Thiem madrid open

Refreshed Thiem plots new path on tour, with same goals in mind

After his convincing clay-court debut, Dominic Thiem talked to media about the importance of being 100 percent both mentally and physically. The Austrian star says he plans to play less, but with more conviction, in the future.

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Chris Oddo
simona halep Madrid

Be Patient: Simona Halep is still searching for her best clay-court tennis

Two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep was knocked out in three tough sets by Elise Mertens on Tuesday. No need to panic says the Romanian, as she prepares for her Rome title defense.

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Chris Oddo
Daniil Medvedev, Madrid, 2019

Be like Medvedev and excel on clay: Daniil Medvedev’s tricky process

Medvedev's coach Gilles Cervara feels Daniil needs to adapt his mentality in order to succeed on clay, as Dusan Lajovic and Petar Popovic explain why it is easier to face Medvedev on clay rather than hard courts

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Cédric Rouquette
Barty v Swiatek madrid 2021

Barty v Swiatek: Four reasons to love this sweet 16 matchup in Madrid

A first-time matchup between world No 1 Ash Barty and reigning Roland-Garros champion Iga Swiatek will be a momentous occasion in Madrid on Monday. Both are in scintillating form on the clay as the battle approaches.

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Chris Oddo
nadal_madrid_2017

Madrid Draw Musings: Nadal’s rough road, Thiem and Medvedev return

Rafael Nadal is looking at a few generational battles in Madrid, and Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem are hoping to get their feet beneath them on the clay. Here's what the Madrid Open draw taught us...

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Chris Oddo
Iga Swiatek Madrid Open 2021
3 years ago

“I’m Ambitious. I Always Want to Play Perfect” – Iga Swiatek expects a lot from her Madrid debut 

She may be a Roland-Garros champion but Iga Swiatek admits she's still very...
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Chris Oddo
Ash Barty practising in Madrid
3 years ago

Barty, Osaka, Halep and more: Breaking down the women’s draw in Madrid

Last year, it took place virtually but this year the Mutua Madrid Open...
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Carrie Dunn
Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
3 years ago

Shapovalov: hungry for matches in Estoril and eager to “do some damage” on clay

Denis Shapovalov is in Estoril hoping to get a few extra matches so...
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Chris Oddo
Rafa Nadal
3 years ago

5 questions and answers that show how impressive Nadal’s 16-year Top 10 run is

Nadal first entered the top 10 after winning his maiden Barcelona Open title...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Ash Barty Stuttgart 2021
3 years ago

Another turn on the road to RG: What we learned at Barcelona, Stuttgart, Belgrade and Istanbul

We close the books on events at Barcelona, Belgrade, Istanbul and Stuttgart, and...
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Chris Oddo
Sorana Cirstea
3 years ago

Sorana Cirstea after Istanbul title: “I found the joy again”

Sorana Cirstea had low expectations when the clay season started, but after a...
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Chris Oddo
Ash Barty Stuttgart 2021
3 years ago

Slammin’ Stuttgart: Previewing a star-studded quarter-final line-up

The quarter-finals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix are loaded with top 10...
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Chris Oddo
3 years ago

GOATS on GOATS: How Federer, Nadal and Djokovic view the race to tennis history

Ambitious or otherwise, the tennis GOAT race is heating up - and nearing...
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Chris Oddo
Filip Krajinovic
3 years ago

“The feeling I get is that many players will get vaccinated” : Forerunners Lajovic and Krajinovic share their experience

Dušan Lajović and Filip Krajinović, two of Serbia's top players, have received their...
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Sasa Ozmo
Rafael Nadal Monte-Carlo
3 years ago

Nadal vows to fix “disastrous” serve after loss to Rublev in Monte-Carlo

Rafael Nadal wasn't completely sure why his serve went off the rails so...
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Chris Oddo
Djokovic_Evans_Monte-Carlo_2021
3 years ago

Evans has a message for Musetti: mind your manners

Dan Evans called out Lorenzo Musetti for remarks the Italian made after his...
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Chris Oddo
Andrey Rublev
3 years ago

Rublev tops Bautista Agut: Monte-Carlo quarter-final matchups and previews

Andrey Rublev battled past Roberto Bautista Agut in a tight three-setter to set...
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Chris Oddo
Djokovic Monte-Carlo
3 years ago

Disappointment for Djokovic: I felt awful and nothing worked

Novak Djokovic was at a loss on Thursday after his loss to Dan...
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Chris Oddo
Rafael Nadal Monte-Carlo
3 years ago

Nadal Blitzes Dimitrov to reach Monte-Carlo quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal ripped past an error-prone Grigor Dimitrov in Monte-Carlo to reach the...
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Chris Oddo
Steve Johnson, Cincinnati 2018
3 years ago

Steve Johnson says ‘things going on with the ATP are hurting the sport’

Johnson claims conflicts and lack of transparency are hurting the sport, cites Roland-Garros...
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Haresh Ramchandani