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Key area of Novak Djokovic’s game was ‘unacceptable’ during Indian Wells defeat
A key part of Novak Djokovic’s game has been described as “unacceptable” during his shock second-round defeat at the Indian Wells by a well-known coach. Weeks after he was beaten in straight sets by Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the Qatar Open, Djokovic followed it up with an early from the ATP Masters…
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek: World No 1 set to increase rankings lead in Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have set themselves apart as the two best players on the WTA Tour in recent months. So far, that has proven to be the case in Indian Wells, with both women impressing on their way into the second week in Tennis Paradise. However, no matter what happens over the rest…
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Patrick McEnroe expresses one big fear for American tennis as Taylor Fritz leads the way
American tennis is on the rise, but the challenge of ending their long wait for a Grand Slam champion may continue for some time. That’s the concern expressed by former USA Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe, who expressed his concern that the depth in American tennis is not a recipe for success in the biggest…
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WATCH: Netflix drops teaser for Carlos Alcaraz documentary
Netflix have offered Carlos Alcaraz fans a brief glimpse of what could await when the streaming site releases a much-anticipated documentary focusing on the Spanish star. It was confirmed last year that world No 3 Alcaraz would be the subject of a Netflix documentary, depicting what proved to be a significant 2024 season for the…
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Novak Djokovic’s ‘margin is shrinking’ and has adopted ‘risky’ plan to finish career in style
Novak Djokovic has adopted a “risky” plan to finish his tennis career in style, especially with his “aura” fading, according to one tennis pundit. Following his incredible 2023 campaign during which he won three Grand Slams and the ATP Finals to finish the year as the world No 1, Djokovic struggled in 2024 and so…
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Emma Raducanu ‘outraging’ Wimbledon members for wearing ‘provocative pink kit’
Emma Raducanu has apparently been causing a stir at Wimbledon as she has upset traditionalists with her “provocative pink kit”. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is well known for its strict dress code as players and members must at all times wear clothes that is almost entirely white when they enter the…
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Novak Djokovic retirement bombshell may be imminent – his next move will be telling
As Novak Djokovic tried to find the words to describe his latest setback, it appeared he was running out of excuses. Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp was the latest outsider to add Djokovic’s name to his list of high profile victims, with Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz among those he has also beaten in recent…
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Compared: Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic past the age of 35
With the last of the ‘Big Three’ Novak Djokovic losing three matches in a row, more and more talk is on when the all-time great will hang up the racket. Even for a player at the level of Djokovic, time is the opponent that gets us all with the Serbian facing a question that Roger…
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Coco Gauff’s ‘accepting’ admission after double faults marr scrappy Indian Wells win
Coco Gauff admitted she was taking her opening Indian Wells win as a significant “positive” after overcoming serving woes in a scrappy contest. World No 3 and third seed Gauff was pushed to the brink by world No 52 Moyuka Uchijima on Saturday, with the American ultimately sealing a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4) triumph. Despite a…
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Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘focus’ admission amid Jannik Sinner world No 1 battle
Carlos Alcaraz has claimed that he is “not really focusing” on usurping Jannik Sinner and challenging for the world No 1 ranking. Reigning world No 1 Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension and is not competing in Indian Wells this year, with the 23-year-old not set to return at the Italian Open in May.…