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Why did Carlos Alcaraz tell the world a week ago he knew he was going to lose the no. 1 ranking which he did yesterday by losing the Rolex Monte Carlos Masters final to Jannik Sinner? Why did Carlos play Fonseca with far more fire and emotional adrenaline at Miami Open 3R than he did […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/26
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Yibing Wu Captures 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open Title
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By Scoop Malinowski Midway through the 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open, the long-time tournament announcer and post-match on court interviewer Ray Collins made a prophetic comment: “In all my years watching the Sarasota Open, Yibing Wu is playing the highest level of tennis I’ve ever seen played here except for Nick Kyrgios.” The Australian marvel […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · IMG Academy · Stefan Dostanic · Yibing Wu
Former Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ballboy from 2010-2019 shares some of his memories working from the best view in the house and boy does he have the colorful stories… Greatest ballboy moment: Catching a 145 mile an hour serve with my bare hand (Ivo Karlovic). Most painful moment: Getting hit in the head (and bloodied) […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · Frances Tiafoe · Jack SOck · Nick Kyrgios
Apr/26
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Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open Super Quarters
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The Quarterfinal round of the 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open has four fascinating matches… Daniel Glinka vs Andy Adrade is first up on Nick Bollettieri Stadium. The 25 year old Estonian lefty ranked 184 vs. the 27 year old Ecuadorian ranked 219 right-hander. First meeting. Then American Nishesh Basavareddy, age 20, will attempt to get […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski One of the major stars of the ATP World Tour is trying to survive and extend his wondrous tennis career for as long as possible, like Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray, Feli Lopez, Gael Monfils, John Isner, Lleyton Hewitt, Marin Cilic, David Goffin, Fabio Fognini, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal also did – […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · Japan · Kei Nishikori · Wilson tennis
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP ranking 181. Ht: 5-11 Wt 160 DOB: May 2, 2005 In: Newport Beach, CA First Tennis Memory: Just playing at the local park with my brother (Nishanth) when I was eight. Tennis Inspirations: Novak Djokovic. Carlos Alcaraz. First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered: I met Rajeev Ram when I […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · Nishesh Basavreddy · Novak Djokovic · Rajeev Ram
Apr/26
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Kei Nishikori Prevails At Sarasota Open
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In tennis heaven Nick Bollettieri was surely watching this match at his fabled academy tonight. Tennis legend Kei Nishikori first came to America at age 12 to visit and eventually train full time at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Today, almost 25 years later, the 36 year old played a professional match at the […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/26
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Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open Magnificent Monday
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By Scoop Malinowski As we are watching the Benjamin Kittay vs Strong Kirchheimer first round qualies match on Sunday afternoon on Nick Bollettieri Stadium, the sponsor of the tournament Elizabeth Moore noted to the tournament announcer Ray Collins and myself, “The quality of tennis in this match looks like a final.” Kirchheimer, 30 years old […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · Kathleen Horvath · Liam Draxl
Apr/26
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15 Yr Old Davidov Debuts At Sarasota Open
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By Scoop Malinowski Late Friday afternoon 15 year old Teodor Davidov received a wildcard into the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ATP Challenger tournament but was defeated in the first round of the qualifying draw 64 61 by Liam Draxl of Canada, who is ranked 147 in the world. Davidov, ranked 1575 in the world, stunned […] Continue to read full article...
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open · IMG Academy · Liam Draxl · Teodor Davidov
Apr/26
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Interesting Sarasota Open First Round Matchups
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As always, the 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ATP Challenger has some fascinating early match ups. Kei Nishikori will play fellow veteran Nicholas Kicker in the first round. 36 year old vs 33 year old from Argentina in a first time meeting. Winner gets the winner of top seed Yibing Wu vs qualifier. Nishikori played […] Continue to read full article...
