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Archive for December 2023

Dec/23

16

Jabeur Asks For More Help In Palestinian Crisis

Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is asking for help. The Tunisian woman made a video for www.sharethemeal.org saying “the World Food Program has been providing critical care but we need more help. With a donation to the World Food Program you can help deliver food and aid to help children and families struggling to survive… You […] Continue to read full article...

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By Scoop Malinowski No entity can cover all statistical data in tennis. There’s simply too much to compile. One category that is never discussed is, Which player has had the most partners in doubles history? Sander Groen did some research and believes he may be holding a unique world record: Over the course of 27 […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

14

Off-Season Tennis News

Plenty of pro tennis exhibitions being played around the world this month, here’s a look at a few… December 8: Kuwait practice set Rafael Nadal vs. Arthur Fils 76. December 9: “Time Tennis” doubleheader: Stefan Kozlov vs Gastao Elias and Genie Bouchard vs Peyton Stearns at Royal Palm Tennis Club (no scores reported). Former ATP […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

14

Sinner Wins ATP Fan Favorite Award But…

Jannik Sinner, champion of four ATP titles this year, was announced the ATP Fan Favorite award winner for 2023. The Italian ended the longtime ATP Fan Favorite reign of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Federer won the award nineteen consecutive times from 2003 to 2021, Nadal won last year. The selection of Sinner is curious […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

13

2024 Hall of Fame Class Named

Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024 Paes and Amritraj become the first Indians elected to the Hall of Fame. Paes will be inducted in the Player Category, with Amritraj and Evans selected in the Contributor Category. The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony will […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

11

Klizan Comeback in 2024

Former ATP no. 24 Martin Klizan is training for a return to the pro tour in 2024. The 34 year old who turned pro in 2007 won six ATP singles titles. His last match was at 2021 Wimbledon qualies, a first round loss Zdenek Kolar 61 62. Klizan is 6-1 in ATP singles finals and […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

11

Djokovic 60 Minutes Interview Observations

By Scoop Malinowski Novak Djokovic kindly gave an interview to the 60 Minutes correspondent who repeatedly attempted to assassinate his character for years. The feature failed to capture the essence of the greatest champion of tennis history. Again Jon Wertheim took some cheap shots at Djokovic, “There are so many dimensions to Djokovic. He may […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

8

Cocomania Hits The Jackpot

Coco Gauff is officially the world’s highest-paid female athlete after earning $23 million in 2023, according to Sportico. An estimated $16m of her $22.7m earnings came from endorsement deals alone. The 19 year old 2022 US Open champion has won six overall WTA singles titles and eight more in doubles. She beat WTA world no. […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

8

How Should Rafael Nadal Retire?

By Scoop Malinowski The former king of tennis who won an astonishing 22 Grand Slam titles, Olympic gold medals, Davis Cups and countless other unforgettable, inspiring triumphs over the last two decades is nearing the end of his illustrious career at age 37 (he will turn 38 on June 6, 2024). So what would be […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/23

7

Watching Rick Leach In Action

By Scoop Malinowski The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center experienced a monumental moment this month, For the first time a former Grand Slam champion and world no. 1 in professional tennis competed on the courts. The rare spectacle happened at the ITF Longboat Key Super Senior tournament in the first week of this month. Rick […] Continue to read full article...

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