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Exclusive: Novak Djokovic’s former rival reveals ‘logical way’ tennis legend has evolved his game
How has Novak Djokovic managed to stay at the top of tennis for so long? The Serbian turns 38 in May and won his first Grand Slam singles title over 17 years ago, yet remains inside the top five of the ATP Rankings – and won Olympic gold for the first time last summer. Djokovic’s…
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‘Rested’ Jannik Sinner admits that Rome Masters return ‘won’t be easy’
Jannik Sinner has given his first interview since he accepted a three-month suspension from professional tennis – stating that he is ‘rested’, but admits that his return won’t be ‘easy’. The world No 1 continued his spectacular form at the 2025 Australian Open, lifting the title by dropping just two sets along the way. However,…
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Jannik Sinner believes he chose ‘the lesser evil’ in first interview since doping ban
Jannik Sinner has revealed he had to accept “the lesser evil” of a three-month suspension in his first interview since his ban from ATP action began. World No 1 Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension after agreeing to a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) earlier this year. WADA had announced an appeal…
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Carlos Alcaraz rankings target takes as hit as he is handed nightmare Monte-Carlo Masters draw
Carlos Alcaraz is expected to fly to Moncao on Saturday to start his clay court campaign for 2025 and he could not have been handed a tougher task after the draw was made for the Monte-Carlo Masters. Alcaraz has a big chance to make a leap up the ATP Rankings over the next few weeks as…
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Stunning prize money revealed for latest UTS Tour event as star names take centre stage
The impact of new coach Marat Safin was immediately apparent in Andrey Rublev’s game as they combined for their first match at Bastide Médical UTS Nîmes. World No 9 Rublev took out World No 14 Ben Shelton 3-1 18/11 20/7 19/7 in the first match in the historic Arènes de Nîmes. When asked about his…
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2025 Monte Carlo draw – Novak Djokovic may face Stan Wawrinka in opening match, as Nadal-slayer looms for Carlos Alcaraz
The draw for the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters has been revealed, with all of the top three seeds – Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic – being handed tough opening matches. At the most recent edition, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 to lift his third trophy in the principality. Past winners include…
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Novak Djokovic makes startling improvement in one key area since hiring Andy Murray
The tennis world was stunned when Novak Djokovic revealed he hired Andy Murray as his new coach for the 2025 season, but the move appears to have had a big impact in one key area of his game. Djokovic is chasing 100th career title in what may be his final year on the tour, with…
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Carlos Alcaraz to regain No 2 ranking, Jannik Sinner wins comeback event – our clay-court predictions
The clay-court season is about to slip into top gear with the Monte Carlo Masters the first of the three ATP 1000 marquee events ahead of the French Open next month. Adapting from hard courts in Indian Wells and Miami to the slippery, slower-paced clay court surface is a tough task, with surprise results likely…
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Emma Raducanu ‘made the right decision’ after making a big schedule change
Emma Raducanu’s decision to pull out of Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup ties next week may have disappointed her team-mates, but it looks like the right move for the 22-year-old ahead of a crucial phase in her season. Raducanu’s run to the quarter-finals at the Miami Open confirmed she is getting back towards her…
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Jannik Sinner’s ex-physical trainer finally breaks his silence on doping saga and makes major revelation
Jannik Sinner’s former physical trainer Umberto Ferrara has shed further light on the Italian star’s doping saga as he spoke for the first time since he was fired over his role in the positive tests. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced in February that Sinner had been suspended from tennis for three months for failing…