Tag: Holger Rune

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Poland vs. Germany to decide United Cup as Sabalenka-Rybakina, Gauff-Svitolina and Rune-Dimitrov finals set elsewhere

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Angelique Kerber of German in action against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia during the semi-final on Day 8 of the 2024 United Cup at Ken Rosewall...

Germany survived an inspired Alex de Minaur singles display to punch their ticket into the United Cup finals, where they’ll play last year’s semifinalists Poland overnight. Elsewhere, a rematch of last season’s Australian Open final serves as just one of three intriguing finals across Australia and New Zealand on both tours as the warm-up events before the year’s maiden Major hot up. Continue reading “Poland vs. Germany to decide United Cup as Sabalenka-Rybakina, Gauff-Svitolina and Rune-Dimitrov finals set elsewhere” →

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Felix Auger-Aliassime faces fight to respond well after agemates usurped him

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Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada reacts during the Quarter Final match against Finland in the Davis Cup at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin...

Injuries didn’t help, but Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime endured a frustrating campaign packed with uncertainty, inconsistency and early tournament defeats as his ranking dropped, seeing agemates take some of the shine he’s worked hard to earn. So, what does 2024 have in store for the 23-year-old? Continue reading “Felix Auger-Aliassime faces fight to respond well after agemates usurped him” →

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Brisbane International: Nadal marks his injury return to join ever-growing field

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Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player, reacts from the stands prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio...

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” →

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Djokovic spoils Sinner’s superb week to clinch a record seventh ATP Finals title

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jannik Sinner of Italy pose for a photo following the Men's Singles Finals between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Novak...

Novak Djokovic reserved his best for the final weekend of the season – Davis Cup notwithstanding – beating two of the fearless young guns challenging his throne in consecutive days to successfully defend his ATP Finals trophy, making more history doing so. Jannik Sinner made fervent Turin supporters believe anything was possible during a whirlwind week, but couldn’t get over the line. Continue reading “Djokovic spoils Sinner’s superb week to clinch a record seventh ATP Finals title” →

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Paris Masters: Djokovic earns record-extending seventh title after Dimitrov win

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses for photos with the Rolex Paris Masters Winner Trophy after winning Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during the Final on...

Novak Djokovic didn’t have the easiest week on his return to tour-level action, being on the brink of defeat on three consecutive days but holding his nerve to reach another final, where he reclaimed a title he knows well: the Paris Masters 1000 trophy, his penultimate event of the 2023 campaign. Grigor Dimitrov was a deserving finalist this week, but ran out of steam in a straight-sets scoreline.
Continue reading “Paris Masters: Djokovic earns record-extending seventh title after Dimitrov win” →

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Holger Rune needs more than a returning Boris Becker to arrest his alarming slump

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Holger Rune of Denmark reacts during his match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. On Day 5 of 2023 Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis...

Six-time Major champion Boris Becker announced Thursday he’ll return to the tennis circuit as Holger Rune’s new coach, having served an eight-month prison sentence last year for failing to hand over assets and trophies, repaying debt after being declared bankrupt five years earlier. While the headlines will surround the German right now, the talented Dane needs more than new voices in his ear hopeful he can stop stuttering form as the season draws to a close. Continue reading “Holger Rune needs more than a returning Boris Becker to arrest his alarming slump” →

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US Open 2023: Rune, Sakkari among Day 1 casualties as year’s final Major underway

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Holger Rune of Denmark returns a shot against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain during their Women/Men's Singles First Round match on Day One of the...

World number four Holger Rune and Maria Sakkari [8] were among the top seeds to crash out on both tours as this year’s final Grand Slam tournament kicked off in New York, where three-time champion Novak Djokovic and home hopeful Coco Gauff are set to feature overnight in the night session matchups… Continue reading “US Open 2023: Rune, Sakkari among Day 1 casualties as year’s final Major underway” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur avenges defeat in Rybakina rematch, Alcaraz-Medvedev set

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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur reacts as she plays against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their women's singles quarter-finals tennis match on the tenth...

Ons Jabeur showed mental toughness and brilliant shot-making in tight moments, recovering from a set down to beat reigning champion Elena Rybakina – the exact opposite of their 2022 final. She must beat Madison Keys’ conqueror Aryna Sabalenka to return there, while Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev is next on Friday after different wins by one-time Major champions. Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur avenges defeat in Rybakina rematch, Alcaraz-Medvedev set” →

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Wimbledon 2023: Kasatkina downs Burrage, Medvedev and Sinner both excel

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Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning match point against Arthur Fery of Great Britain in the Men's Singles first round match during day three of The...

2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev got his Wimbledon campaign up-and-running with a straight-sets win over a spirited effort from British wildcard Arthur Fery, who finds himself with a decision to make over his college status this autumn. Elsewhere, Daria Kasatkina made quick work of Jodie Burrage, while Jannik Sinner is into R3 after overwhelming Diego Schwartzman.
Continue reading “Wimbledon 2023: Kasatkina downs Burrage, Medvedev and Sinner both excel” →

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French Open 2023: Monfils-Baez exceeds expectations as Day 3 full of surprises

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After consecutive night sessions fell flat, Gael Monfils relished his role as the party starter on home soil and recovered from a seemingly improbable position to beat Sebastian Baez in a near four-hour thriller on Philippe-Chatrier. Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev both won clean while world no. 2 Daniil Medvedev was stunned by Brazil’s 23-year-old Thiago Seyboth Wild. Read on, for more… Continue reading “French Open 2023: Monfils-Baez exceeds expectations as Day 3 full of surprises” →

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Andrey Rublev’s grind resumes in Bosnia, after clinching maiden Masters 1000 title

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Andrey RUBLEV of Russia celebrates his victory with the trophy during the Final of Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 on April 16, 2023 in Monte Carlo,...

Before Sunday afternoon, Andrey Rublev had won 12 ATP tour-level singles titles, three in doubles competition as well as Olympic gold in mixed two years ago. By 6pm that day, he claimed the biggest trophy of his career and did so in a manner he’ll never forget: recovering from 4-1 down in the deciding set to topple Paris Masters champion Holger Rune. How will he build on that success? Continue reading “Andrey Rublev’s grind resumes in Bosnia, after clinching maiden Masters 1000 title” →

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AUS OPEN 2023: Rublev saves match points vs. Rune, Djokovic dismantles de Minaur and more on Day 8

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Andrey Rublev of Russia celebrates after winning his match during Round 4 of the 2023 Australian Open on January 23 2023, at Melbourne Park in...

Andrey Rublev twice recovered from the brink to avenge his Paris Masters defeat by Holger Rune in a deciding set tiebreak, earning another Major quarter-final berth in the process. He’ll face the tournament’s nine-time champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, after the Serb was supreme as he purred to victory against Australia’s remaining hope Alex de Minaur. Elsewhere, Aryna Sabalenka and Magda Linette were big winners and more on an early-ending Day 8. Continue reading “AUS OPEN 2023: Rublev saves match points vs. Rune, Djokovic dismantles de Minaur and more on Day 8” →