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Zverev, Fritz and Swiatek all clinch titles on home soil, as Popyrin pips Wawrinka

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning during day eight of the Hamburg European Open 2023 at Rothenbaum on July 29, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.

Homecooking was in the air for Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, 2022 Indian Wells winner Taylor Fritz and four-time Major titlist Iga Swiatek as the trio all prevailed in their respective tournaments on Sunday, while Australia’s Alexei Popyrin was rewarded for his persistence – securing a second ATP tour-level title at Stan Wawrinka’s expense after a three-set battle in Umag. Continue reading “Zverev, Fritz and Swiatek all clinch titles on home soil, as Popyrin pips Wawrinka”

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Umag: Alcaraz-Sinner in Croatian clay final after contrasting semi-final wins over qualifiers

Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain interact following their Men's Singles Fourth Round match on day seven of The Championships...

The talented pair, 20 months apart in age, will face off for the second time in four weekends tomorrow night with the Umag title on the line after their thrilling four-set clash at Wimbledon set tongues wagging about how the sport’s in good hands over the next decade and more. Continue reading “Umag: Alcaraz-Sinner in Croatian clay final after contrasting semi-final wins over qualifiers”