Fraser Masefield

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Iga Swiatek (POL) is presented a bouquet for becoming the number one women's player in the world after her victory over Victorija Golubic (SUI) (not pictured) in a second round women's singles match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
March 22, 2024

World No 1, streak, Ukraine, hand-wave, Poland: Everything you always wanted to know about Iga Swiatek (but never had time to find out) – updated after Indian Wells 2024 title

Roland-Garros champion Iga Swiatek is the first Pole and 28th woman to top...
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Fraser Masefield
Boris Becker interview
April 5, 2023

Becker issues Alcaraz warning: “He looks amazing. But there’s a lot more to it than playing tennis”

The former world No 1 says nothing is guaranteed in tennis, even for...
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Fraser Masefield
Boris Becker interview
March 30, 2023

“Did I make mistakes? Plenty” – Boris Becker opens up on his tumultuous 2022

In one of his first media appearances since his release from prison for...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas AO 2021
February 17, 2021

Tsitsipas reaches state of ‘Nirvana’ during stunning comeback win over Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted he reached the kind of zen like state of playing...
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Rafael Nadal, open d'Australie 2021
February 17, 2021

“I am a lucky person,” says humble Nadal after quarter final defeat to Tsitsipas

Former Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he had no complaints and was...
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Fraser Masefield
February 16, 2021

Tsitsipas ready for Nadal rematch, Barty to face Muchova – The programme of day 9

The ninth day of the 2021 Australian Open will undoubtedly be headlined by...
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Fraser Masefield
February 16, 2021

Djokovic calls for meetings on quarantine after Australian Open injuries, casts doubt on calendar

Novak Djokovic has blamed the Australian Open quarantine situation for the spate of...
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Australian Open 2021 crowd
February 12, 2021

Stadium emptied during the match, Djokovic injured but qualified: Strange end of the day in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic survived an almighty scare in overcoming American Taylor Fritz to advance...
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Dominic Thiem, Open d'Australie 2021
February 12, 2021

Thiem fights back from two sets down to beat Kyrgios in thriller

Dominic Thiem yet again fought back from two sets down to beat a...
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Fraser Masefield
February 12, 2021

Karatsev shocks Schwartzman to advance to fourth round

Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev caused the upset of the Australian Open to date...
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Alexander Zverev, Open d'Australie 2021, 1er tour
February 12, 2021

Karatsev stuns Schwartzman, Djokovic injury fear, Thiem back from the brink to beat Kyrgios: Men’s 2021 Australian Open Day 5

It was a highly eventful third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne...
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Medvedev London Masters 2020
November 18, 2020

Medvedev shocks Djokovic in Nitto ATP Finals to top Group London 2020

Daniil Medvedev recorded his third victory over Novak Djokovic in seven matches after...
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Alexander Zverev, Masters de Londres 2020
November 18, 2020

Alexander Zverev: Without practice in Melbourne, it’s “flip a coin, see who wins”

Alexander Zverev says the possibility of not being able to practice during quarantine...
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Fraser Masefield
November 18, 2020

Zverev beats Schwartzman in three to keep chances alive

Alexander Zverev kept his Nitto ATP Tour Finals chances alive after seeing off...
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John Millman
November 11, 2020

Millman and Simon play out epic 46-shot rally in Sofia marathon

Australia’s John Millman had to dig upon all of his reserves to finally...
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Denis Shapovalov, Cologne 2020
November 10, 2020

Shapovalov season ends on four match losing run as Albot wins in Sofia

Denis Shapovalov’s season ended in tame fashion after the top-seeded Canadian lost 6-2,...
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Alex de Minaur, UTS 2020
November 4, 2020

Paris Masters Day 3 round-up: De Minaur downs Sonego, Rublev still on fire

Day 3 of the Rolex Paris Masters saw early victories for favourites Diego...
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Diego Schwartzman Cologne 2020
November 4, 2020

Solid Schwartzman nets first win in four meetings with Gasquet

Diego Schwartzman secured his first victory over Frenchman Richard Gasquet in four attempts,...
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Ugo Humbert
November 3, 2020

Humbert stuns No 2 seed Tsitsipas in marathon at Paris Masters

Frenchman Ugo Humbert advanced to the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters...
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Stan Wawrinka Paris Masters 2020
November 3, 2020

Paris Day 2 round-up: Gasquet halts Fritz comeback, Raonic marches on

Ugo Humbert picked up one of the biggest wins of his career at...
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Alex de Minaur, UTS 2020
October 20, 2020

De Minaur fights back to gain second win over Gasquet in space of three days

Australia’s Alex De Minaur backed up his UTS3 showdown triumph over Richard Gasquet...
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