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Mastering the Return of Serve: A Strategic Guide The return of serve is a crucial aspect of tennis, often overlooked in favor of the more glamorous serve. However, it is the first strategic move in a point, setting the tone for the ensuing rally. By effectively utilizing the return, players
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Jannik Sinner's remarkable season reached new heights in Shanghai on Saturday as he notched his 60th win of the year, becoming the first player, male or female, to achieve this milestone in 2023. The Italian prodigy also celebrated his 250th career victory, making him the first player born
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Zheng Qinwen, the rising star of Chinese tennis, shared a heartwarming moment with Olympic swimming champion Zhang Yufei at the China Open on Friday. Zhang, who conducted the ceremonial coin toss before Zheng's quarterfinal match, received a rare hug from the usually reserved Zheng. Zheng, who made history
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At the Shanghai Masters, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas exacted sweet revenge on their previous conquerors. Medvedev overcame Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5, 7-5, while Tsitsipas defeated Kei Nishikori 7-6 (8/6), 6-4. Medvedev, the world number five, faced a stern challenge from Seyboth Wild, who had stunned him in the
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Dominic Thiem, the 2020 US Open champion, has announced his retirement from tennis due to a persistent wrist injury. As he prepares to hang up his racquet, the Austrian received heartfelt tributes from the legendary Big Three of tennis: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. At the Lotterien Sporthilfe
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USTA Northern California Inducts Tennis Luminaries into Hall of Fame Last week, the USTA Northern California (NorCal) inducted five esteemed individuals into its Hall of Fame at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo, California. The honorees included: * Cathie Anderson: A collegiate standout at UC Berkeley and a formidable tournament
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Aryna Sabalenka's impressive 15-match winning streak was abruptly halted in Beijing on Friday by a familiar adversary, Karolina Muchova. The Czech player staged a remarkable comeback, erasing a break deficit in the decider to secure a 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4 victory over the No. 1 seed at the
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Top-ranked Iga Swiatek, the Polish tennis sensation, has parted ways with her long-time coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski. The decision, announced by Swiatek on Friday, marks the end of a successful three-year partnership that saw the Polish player ascend to the pinnacle of women's tennis. During their time together, Swiatek
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Stefanos Tsitsipas has achieved a significant milestone in his career by securing his 200th hard-court victory at the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai. The 26-year-old Greek defeated former Top 5 player Kei Nishikori in two tight sets, 7-6 (6), 6-4, to reach the third round. Tsitsipas' victory marks a
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Andrey Rublev's remarkable season has been marked by both triumph and adversity. After capturing his second ATP Masters 1000 title in Madrid, the Russian faced a life-threatening health scare that nearly prevented him from competing in Asia. Rublev underwent surgery just days before his scheduled departure for China,
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the two rising stars of men's tennis, have once again demonstrated their mutual respect and camaraderie off the court, despite their intense rivalry on it. After their epic three-set battle in the ATP 500 final in Beijing, the duo boarded the same private
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Billie Jean King, the legendary tennis icon, returned to California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) on October 2nd, 2023, for a momentous occasion. The university unveiled a statue of King, capturing her at the peak of her powers, a testament to her unwavering determination and exceptional achievements. King&