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Although he tried to mask the pain initially, two-time Major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas was in such discomfort that he withdrew from the ATP Finals three games into his second match against Holger Rune last month with a back injury that worsened. Still not 100% now, he’s hoping he’ll be fit enough to lead Greece at the United Cup in little over two weeks’ time alongside Maria Sakkari again. Continue reading “Tsitsipas details just how bad his back injury was, after ATP Finals withdrawal”
Whether 2024 proves the final season in an illustrious career for the Spaniard, only he and his body can decide that. However, 22-time Major champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will end a year-long layoff after a troublesome hip injury in Brisbane next month as the field across both tours intensifies at one of four 250 events in the country before the Australian Open begins on January 14. Continue reading “Brisbane International: Nadal marks his injury return to join ever-growing field”
Highly-rated coach Darren Cahill has done wonders for Jannik Sinner since joining the Italian’s team in the summer of 2022. After a career-best year ended with Davis Cup success last weekend, it’s clear the 22-year-old will have revamped expectations placed upon him for the 2024 season – the Australian namechecking Major success and peaking for the Olympics in Paris as goals. Continue reading “Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill targets Major, Olympic success for surging Italian in 2024”
For the first time in history, the Australian Open have this week announced their Grand Slam tournament will be extended to 15 days – much like Roland Garris in Paris – a decision prompted after increasing backlash as five-time finalist Andy Murray finished one of his thrilling wins at 4am local time this season. Continue reading “Australian Open joins Roland Garros as second Major extending to 15-day event”
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