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Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, is embracing the lighter moments of his illustrious career. During his recent trip to Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Djokovic stepped out of his comfort zone for a unique photo shoot that captured the essence of his visit to China. The Serbian
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American tennis sensation Ben Shelton has set up a tantalizing fourth-round clash with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Shelton, who stunned Sinner at the same stage last year, is eager to repeat his heroics and break the Italian's impressive winning streak. Shelton'
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Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time champion of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, has returned to the tournament with a warm welcome from the Chinese people, who affectionately refer to her as an "old friend." Sabalenka, who won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019, is eager to add a third
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Former world number two Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open amid a racism row over an online photo. The Spaniard pulled out of the WTA 1000 tournament, citing a gastrointestinal illness, hours before her first round match against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. The controversy stems from a photo posted
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Giuliana "GuGu" Olmos, a Mexican-born tennis star, has made a name for herself as a formidable doubles player. Her journey began at the age of 11, when she realized her passion for the sport. By 16, she had the honor of representing Mexico in international competitions. Olmos'
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Grigor Dimitrov, the former world No. 3, exacted revenge on Alexei Popyrin in the first round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Popyrin, who had upset Dimitrov in the Canadian Masters 1000 two months prior, was no match for the Bulgarian this time around. Dimitrov, now 33, secured a hard-fought
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Zheng Qinwen, the reigning Olympic champion, is experiencing an extraordinary homecoming at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, her hometown tournament. The 22-year-old has become a celebrity in China after her breakthrough 2024 season, which included a Grand Slam final and an Olympic gold medal. Zheng's newfound fame has
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Flavio Cobolli's historic victory over Stan Wawrinka at the Rolex Shanghai Masters was overshadowed by a controversial scoring error that sparked outrage on social media. In the pivotal third set, with Cobolli leading 1-0, chair umpire Carlos Bernades mistakenly recorded the score as 0-30 instead of 15-15. The
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Shanghai Masters: ATP Stars Adjust to Humble Beginnings Amidst Rain-Induced Chaos The Shanghai Masters, a prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event, witnessed an unprecedented turn of events this week as torrential rain forced the tournament to adapt to unconventional playing conditions. After two days of relentless downpours, the tournament organizers were
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Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has vehemently denied recent tabloid reports claiming he secretly married his girlfriend, WTA world No. 13 Anna Kalinskaya. During a post-match press conference in Shanghai on Sunday, Sinner humorously addressed the rumors, saying, "It was new also for me, to
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Three Americans Triumph at Rolex Shanghai Masters The Rolex Shanghai Masters witnessed a surge of American success on Monday, with Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Marcos Giron securing victories. Fritz, the US Open finalist, faced a stern test from qualifier Terence Atmane. Despite rain delays, Fritz prevailed in a hard-fought
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Mirra Andreeva Makes History, Debuts in WTA Top 20 at 17 After a thrilling China Open in Beijing, the WTA rankings have undergone significant shifts. Among the most notable is the meteoric rise of 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who has soared from No. 22 to No. 19, marking her historic Top