Tag: Tennis
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Federer announces retirement after Laver Cup [See achievements]
Tennis great Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from the sport following the upcoming Laver Cup. The 20-time grand slam singles champion, seen by many fans as the best men’s tennis player ever, has been out all season after knee surgery.
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Terrific Tiafoe knocks out Nadal in major U.S. Open upset
American Frances Tiafoe played the match of his life to beat second seed, Rafa Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. It was the first time this year that Nadal, who had been chasing a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, has been beaten in a major.
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Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios expresses ‘sadness’ after defeating compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis
Kyrgios posited that he hopes and prays that he wouldn’t have course to play against his very good friend again in any Grand slam. Kyrgios defeated Kokkinakis in three straight sets, 6-4 6-4 7-6 to proceed to the next round of the U.S open.
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Former world No.1 Kerber is pregnant, to miss US Open
Former world tennis number one Angelique Kerber is pregnant, her management team disclosed on Wednesday. The three-time Grand Slam winner is expecting her first child and will not play in the US Open starting on Monday.
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BREAKING: Serena Williams prepares farewell to tennis
Serena Williams is preparing for her retirement from professional tennis on her own terms and in her own words, writing in Vogue Magazine. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Serena made the announcement on Tuesday, saying she is evolving towards other things that are important to her.
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Djokovic beats Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title
Novak Djokovic beat unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) to win his seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday. The Serbian top seed has thus won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.
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Pastor told me to fast, pray after beaten by my ex-husband – Tennis queen, Oshonaike
N igeria Table Tennis Queen, Funke Oshonaike, on Wednesday, shared her experience in her previous relationships The 46-year-old alleged that she was a victim of domestic violence. Oshonaike noted that said she was frustrated to a point that she wanted to kill one of her abusers.
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War : Russia Tennis Star Andrey Rublev Appeals For Peace
Russian tennis player, Andrey Rublev, wrote “no to war” on a camera lens as he joined compatriot Daniil Medvedev in calling for peace. Rublev defeated Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 7-5 7-6 (7-5) on Friday to advance to the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. After confirming his place in the final with either Denis Shapovalov or…
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Nadal claims record 21st grand slam title after stunning comeback win
Nadal claims 21st grand slam title