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Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his first round match against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Dubai Tennis Championships

Sinner saves match points to reach Dubai second round in first match with new coach

Sinner came from a set down to beat 43rd ranked Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to set up a second round showdown with Andy Murray at the ATP 500 in Dubai

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Haresh Ramchandani
Stefan Kozlov of the U.S. celebrates winning his match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the ATP 500 Abierto Mexicano

Stuck mid-sea, cramping on court: Stefan Kozlov’s incredible 24 hours ends with win and a likely Nadal match-up

Stefan Kozlov had lost in the final round of qualifying in Acapulco on Sunday. But the 24-year-old American is through to the second round of the ATP 500 event after a wild 24 hours that you have to read about to believe

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Haresh Ramchandani
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
Novak Djokovic on Serbian public Television
February 17, 2022

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...
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Sasa Ozmo
Arthur Rinderknech
February 17, 2022

From college in America to ATP tour triumphs, Arthur Rinderknech’s meteoric rise

The 26-year-old Frenchman, who reached the final of an ATP tournament for the...
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Victor Lengronne
Reilly Opelka 2021
February 13, 2022

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
February 9, 2022

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
February 9, 2022

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
January 30, 2022

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
January 28, 2022

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
January 27, 2022

“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
January 26, 2022

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
January 26, 2022

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
January 24, 2022

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
January 23, 2022

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