Tennis
'It's extra sweet' - Raducanu wins on Grand Slam return
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Tuesday, 16 January 2024 04:16
Focus on Raducanu has been intense since she announced her arrival to the world with that remarkable US Open triumph.The road has been rockier since the teenage qualifier won one of the biggest prizes in the sport.There have been a series of injuries and illness, taking its toll mentally as well as physically, before the long break enforced by the…
'I can do some damage' - Popyrin ready for Djokovic test
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Tuesday, 16 January 2024 07:53
World number 43 Alexei Popyrin believes he can "do some damage" when he plays Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday.Ten-time champion Djokovic faces the Australian, 24, in the last match of the night session on Rod Laver Arena.Before that, defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka plays teenage qualifier Brenda Fruhvirtova.Asked about the difficulties of facing top seed…
What can we expect from Raducanu in 2024 and Slam return?
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Monday, 15 January 2024 06:01
A lengthy period without match practice means it is almost inevitable there will be repercussions in the early stages of a player's comeback."When you've had such a long period of time out, you have got massive risk of picking up niggles in other areas," Anna Poyser, lead physio at the Lawn Tennis Association, told BBC Sport."It is a big return…
'Painful to watch' - has 'flat' Murray started his goodbyes?
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Monday, 15 January 2024 05:56
Murray has been far from playing his best tennis in recent months. Four straight defeats. Eight defeats in his past 12 matches since the start of the US Open in August.But remember: the fact the 36-year-old is even playing at all remains remarkable.Five years ago at Melbourne Park, the Scot tearfully said he thought he would have to retire later…
Definite possibility it was my last Australian Open - Murray
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Monday, 15 January 2024 02:27
Known for his long and gruelling encounters last season, Murray said he wanted to avoid another marathon match against Argentine 30th seed Etcheverry.Unfortunately for the British number four, it was a quick match for the wrong reasons.Both of the two previous meetings between the pair - three-set matches which they split on the ATP Tour last season - lasted more…
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