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Roger Federer Announces Zendaya Is With On

Posted by Staff on June 6th, 2024 @ 8:44 am

Roger Federer took to social media to further announce that the On sneaker company has added Zendaya to their list stars.

The 27-year-old Zendaya has been the talk of tennis since her hit movie “Challengers” was released in April. The actress’s dive into the tennis has her now signing on with On. And among …

Novak Djokovic Confirms Surgery On Right Knee For Torn Meniscus

Posted by Staff on June 6th, 2024 @ 7:44 am

Novak Djokovic confirmed Thursday that he has undergone surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus.

Djokovic posted on twitter/X:

“In the past day, I had to make some tough decisions after sustaining a meniscus tear during my last match. I’m still processing it all but I am happy to update you that the surgery went well. …

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Zverev Thumps De Minaur To Make 4th Straight French Open SF, Win Streak At 11

Posted by Staff on June 5th, 2024 @ 7:09 pm

Alexander Zverev returned to the French Open semifinals for a fourth straight year after easing past Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4.

“I have a mindset that you have to work harder than everyone else to be the best player and I think the best players are all doing that,” Zverev said …

2024 French Open Day 12: Swiatek v Gauff, Andreeva v Paolini In Women’s Semifinals

Posted by Staff on June 5th, 2024 @ 6:56 pm

With the men having a day off for the first time all event, the women get the spotlight on semifinal day at the French Open.

We will be guaranteed of a Grand Slam champion and former French finalist in the Saturday title match against a first-time Slam finalist.

Iga Swiatek clashes with Coco Gauff in the first semifinal and then …

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Andreeva, Paolini Pull Off French Open QF Stunners, Take Down Sabalenka, Rybakina

Posted by Staff on June 5th, 2024 @ 6:46 pm

It sure didn’t look like it would happen the way the women’s draw was going, but the barrage of upsets hit and once again longshots have reached the semifinals at the French Open as both Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina fell in Wednesday stunners.

The big-hitting Rybakina figured to have a tough …

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2024 French Open Day 11: Sabalenka, Rybakina Bid To Reach SF Collision; Zverev v De Minaur

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 7:01 pm

The last day the men and women play together at the French Open will be one match short after Novak Djokovic withdrew with a right knee injury ahead of his quarterfinal with Casper Ruud.

Ruud will now await the winner between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur. The Australian is into …

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Alcaraz, New No. 1 Sinner Roll Into A Friday French Open Semifinal Blockbuster

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 6:25 pm

There was plenty of drama off the court in the men’s draw Tuesday with Novak Djokovic withdrawing, but on the court there wasn’t any such intrigue.

Jannik Sinner hammered Grigor Dimitrov for a fourth straight time 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(3) to make the French Open semifinals for a first time.

“I am very happy. We have played a couple of …

Jannik Sinner Becomes First Italian To Reach The ATP No. 1 Ranking

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 11:41 am

It was only a matter of time, but it wasn’t supposed to be today. With Novak Djokovic’s surprise withdrawal from the French Open an hour ago, Jannik Sinner will now be crowned new ATP world No. 1 on Monday.

“It’s every player’s dream to become No 1 in the world,” Sinner said on court Tuesday. “In …

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Novak Djokovic Withdraws From French Open With Right Knee Injury

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 11:23 am

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to the right knee injury he sustained in yesterday’s five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo.

Djokovic was due to play Casper Ruud Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Ruud will now get a walkover into the semifinals on Friday when he will face either Alexander Zverev …

Swiatek Sets Gauff French Open Semifinal Showdown

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 10:20 am

The “dream” top half semifinal has been set at the French Open. Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff will meet for a 12th time and for a third straight year at Roland Garros.

Gauff booked her 4th Grand Slam semifinal and third straight in Paris coming from a set down to defeat …

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Djokovic Rallies Again, Gets Ruud Rematch At French Open; Zverev Wins In 5 Over Rune

Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2024 @ 12:33 am

For the second straight match Novak Djokovic had to dig deep and overcome a 2-1 set deficit to stay alive at the French Open. Monday’s victim was Francisco Cerundolo who went down to the defending champion 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in 4 hours, 39 minutes.

The win gave Djokovic an …

Novak Djokovic’s Right Knee Might Force Him Out Of The French Open

Posted by Staff on June 3rd, 2024 @ 6:20 pm

Novak Djokovic revealed Monday at the French Open that he’s been carrying a right knee injury for a few weeks now.

Things were good with the knee, Djokovic said, until early in the second set of his epic 4 hours, 39 minute win today over Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Djokovic needed treatment on the right knee and afterward hobbled about the …

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2024 French Open Day 10: QFs With Alcaraz v Tsitsipas, Sinner v Dimitrov; Swiatek, Gauff 1 Win Away

Posted by Staff on June 3rd, 2024 @ 5:06 pm

A star-studded quarterfinal line-up gets underway Tuesday at the French Open. As the singles events are down to just one court — Chatrier — the stakes ramp up.

Tuesday sees no fewer than four reigning Grand Slam champions in action

With doubles later, Coco Gauff drew the early assignment on Chatrier taking on …

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Sabalenka, Rybakina Continues Roll, Both Into French Open QFs; 17-year-old Andreeva Advances

Posted by Staff on June 3rd, 2024 @ 4:35 pm

The favorites in the women’s draw continued to prevail as the quarterfinal line-up was set on Monday at the French Open.

Bottom half picks Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina moved to just one match from a semifinal showdown.

Sabalenka collected her 11th win in …

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Sinner, Tsitsipas Rally At French Open; Dimitrov Downs Hurkacz, Alcaraz Rolls

Posted by Staff on June 2nd, 2024 @ 5:33 pm

Carlos Alcaraz played his best match of the event blowing past Felix-Auger Aliassime 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach his third straight French Open quarterfinal.

Alcaraz had lost three times before to the Canadian but today had no issues with his game or with his forearm.

“I am really happy with my performance today,” …

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