World no. 1 Ashleigh Barty is exhausted and needs a long rest after more than six months playing away from home, according to her coach Craig Tyzzer. He also criticised the decision to move this year’s WTA Finals to Guadalajara while hinting the Wimbledon champion may skip that event, scheduled in early November, to avoid quarantine restrictions upon going home.
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Necessary or excessive? Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan join Chicago
A young playmaking point guard continuing to quietly improve his three-point shot, an under-appreciated spark plug from the bench in Los Angeles and a four-time All-Star shooting guard who is routinely disrespected despite his leaguewide pedigree. How much have these three acquisitions raised Chicago’s ceiling in an Eastern Conference with two clear frontrunners? Continue reading “Necessary or excessive? Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan join Chicago”
Tokyo Olympics: After seizing gold for Swiss, can Belinda Bencic build on this?
After earning a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win over 2019 Roland Garros finalist Marketa Vondrousova, Belinda Bencic is an Olympic gold medallist. Having also clinched silver in the doubles alongside Viktorija Golubic, the 24-year-old must believe this memorable moment is the first of many in a career that has already promised much but delivered infrequently in Grand Slam competition. Continue reading “Tokyo Olympics: After seizing gold for Swiss, can Belinda Bencic build on this?”
Tokyo Olympics: Alexander Zverev cruises past Karen Khachanov, clinching gold medal
Best career title so far? Certainly. Alexander Zverev dropped just four games and held his nerve under pressure before ultimately making German Olympic history over the weekend: blasting past Russia’s Karen Khachanov to clinch gold with a 6-3, 6-1 victory in this year’s Tokyo final.
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Tokyo Olympics: Zverev recovers to storm past Djokovic, seals Final berth
He was a set and a break down, looking downbeat and furious with himself as a competitive affair was slipping out of his grasp with poor execution. Then, Alexander Zverev stepped up his level, like we know he can, winning eight consecutive games before eventually knocking out world number one Novak Djokovic 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 in their Olympic semi-final matchup on Friday. Continue reading “Tokyo Olympics: Zverev recovers to storm past Djokovic, seals Final berth”
Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic dismantles Nishikori, as Zverev awaits him tomorrow
The world number one continued his excellent form of late, dropping just two games in 72 minutes (6-2, 6-0) against home favourite Kei Nishikori, before later also racing through to book his semi-final berth in the Olympics’ mixed doubles section with compatriot Nina Stojanovic.
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Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka eases into R3, is happy again and fulfilling a dream
After earning straight-sets victories against China’s Saisai Zheng and last month’s Wimbledon quarter-finalist Viktorija Golubic, world number two Naomi Osaka revealed she was in a better place mentally since taking a break from the tour. Having returned at home in Tokyo, the 23-year-old said she’s putting pressure on herself to perform after lacking match practice of late.
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Tokyo Olympics: Alexander Zverev excited to compete, but medals his motivation
Alexander Zverev, world no.5, is excited to play in this year’s Olympics but importantly outlined he’s there to compete for medals – not just soaking up the atmosphere and experience that comes as Germany’s biggest hope in the sport.
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Ahead of the tournament, which begins this weekend, two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray has an unenviable first-round draw vs. Wimbledon quarter-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime but importantly feels healthy while the Brit’s coaches believe he has a spring in his step.
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In a field weakened by notable absences including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep and Serena Williams, America’s prodigious teenager Coco Gauff and first-time Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini have withdrawn from this year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. Gauff tested positive for COVID-19, while Berrettini has been struggling with a lingering thigh injury. Continue reading “Tokyo Olympics update: Gauff, Berrettini withdraw with COVID and injury issues”
Wimbledon 2021: Contrasting reasons see Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka withdraw
20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and reigning Australian Open titlist Naomi Osaka today both announced they wouldn’t feature at this year’s Championships. The latter confirmed she will compete at the Tokyo Olympics in her native Japan – unlike the 35-year-old Spaniard, preparing to take this summer period off to recover from injuries after listening to his body. Continue reading “Wimbledon 2021: Contrasting reasons see Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka withdraw”
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