Emma Raducanu believes she is playing some of the best tennis of her career and wants to build on the momentum from her leading role in Great Britain’s qualification for the Billie Jean King Cup finals to re-establish herself at the top of the sport. “My last [BJK] Cup tie was in the Czech Republic...
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Djokovic gives brutal statement and races away from event after Monte Carlo loss
Novak Djokovic gave a brutally honest verdict of his results after losing to Casper Ruud in the semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Masters. The world No. 1 wasted no time in getting away after his disappointing defeat, holding a brief press conference less than 20 minutes after coming off the court. Djokovic suffered his first defeat...
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Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers 2024: Results & updates
Match four: Raducanu clinches the tie for Great Britain Emma Raducanu came back from a set down and then a break down in the decider to defeat France’s Diane Parry 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(1) – sealing Great Britain’s place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Raducanu led the Brits to victory with two wins coming...
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Billie Jean King Cup qualifying: Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter earn GB win over France
Neither Raducanu nor Boulter can point to huge experience on clay courts, particularly when compared with the French players who learn their craft on the red dirt. However, both players, marshalled well by captain Anne Keothavong, showed the savvy and big-hitting needed to turn this tie around. As she did against Garcia, Raducanu grew into...
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Billie Jean King Cup qualifying: Emma Raducanu win brings GB level against France
This was, by some distance, Raducanu’s best performance on clay – and arguably one of her best of the year against a high-quality opponent. Garcia, an experienced BJK Cup campaigner, was on top in the opening stages, often producing big, brave shots whenever Raducanu looked to be working her way into her service game. The...
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Billie Jean King Cup 2024 qualifying: Great Britain take on France in bid for finals spot
Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong says her side are the “heavy underdogs” in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against France – but they are happy to put “all the pressure” on their opponents. The winner will secure a place in November’s finals in Spain. British number one Katie Boulter will open Friday’s tie...
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Essential guide to the 2024 clay court season
We’re fast approaching April and with that comes a shift in gear from the hard courts to the European clay court swing in the lead up to the second Grand Slam of the year at Roland Garros. While Roland Garros is often considered the pinnacle of the clay court season, there are plenty more tournaments...
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Miami Open: Jannik Sinner beats Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win men’s title
Italy’s Jannik Sinner cruised past Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win the Miami Open men’s title. Australian Open champion Sinner, who previously finished as runner-up in Miami in 2021 and 2023, defeated the Bulgarian 6-3 6-1. It marks a third title of 2024 for the 22-year-old, following his successes in Melbourne and Rotterdam. Sinner...
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Miami Open final: Can a resurgent Grigor Dimitrov stall Jannik Sinner’s surge on Sunday?
A resurgent Grigor Dimitrov will be aiming to stall Jannik Sinner’s surge when they meet in the Miami Open final on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Tennis. Dimitrov is set to climb back into the top 10 for the first time since 2018 after beating Alexander Zverev on Friday to seal a spot in the...
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Konstantin Koltsov’s ex-wife says tennis star Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend was ‘most likely very drunk’ when he died
Konstantin Koltsov’s ex-wife has said the boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was “most likely very drunk” when he died. Koltsov, 42, a Belarusian former professional ice hockey player, was found dead at a hotel in Miami, Florida, on Monday. He was in the city to support Sabalenka in the Miami Open. Click here for...
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Aryna Sabalenka opponent Paula Badosa says match will be ‘uncomfortable’ after former boyfriend’s death
Paula Badosa says playing best friend Aryna Sabalenka will be “uncomfortable” this week, following the death of Sabalenka’s former boyfriend. Konstantin Koltsov, a former ice hockey player, died at the age of 42 in Miami on Monday in what police have described as an “apparent suicide”. World number two Sabalenka is still set to play...
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Aryna Sabalenka: Death of top tennis star’s boyfriend an ‘apparent suicide’, say police
Police investigating the death of the boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka have described it as an “apparent suicide” and that they have found no evidence of “foul play”. Konstantin Koltsov, a Belarusian former professional hockey player, was found dead at a hotel in Miami, Florida, at the age of 42 on Monday. Sabalenka –...