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Erika Andreeva beats sister Mirra in first meeting
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Wednesday, 09 October 2024 07:55
Erika Andreeva defeated her higher-ranked younger sister Mirra in the first professional meeting between the two talented siblings to reach the last 16 at the Wuhan Open.The Russian pair became the first sisters to play each other in a WTA main draw match since Serena Williams defeated older sister Venus at the Top Seed Open in Kentucky in August 2020.Erika,…
Wimbledon to replace line judges with electronic line calling from 2025
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Wednesday, 09 October 2024 06:33
The sight of line judges walking out on to court in their navy jackets, pinstriped shirts and white trousers or skirts has long been part of Wimbledon tradition. Many will miss the human touch, whether it is the official with the booming voice or the withering look from a player who disagrees with the call.Being a line judge is not…
Norrie wins in Challenger event on injury return
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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 11:50
British number two Cameron Norrie marked his return after three months out through injury with a straight-set win at the Roanne Challenger event in France.Norrie withdrew from several tournaments this year - including the US Open - because of an arm injury that also kept him out of the Olympics.The top seed at the Roanne Challenger, Norrie beat French world…
Classy Djokovic continues pursuit for 100th title
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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 06:18
Moments after Djokovic clinched victory, Safiullin served out to win a final-set tie-break against American 13th seed Frances Tiafoe.Tiafoe, 26, reacted angrily towards chair umpire Jimmy Pinoargote after losing 5-7 7-5 7-6 (7-5), launching a flurry of expletives in the Ecuadorian official's direction.Tiafoe could face a fine of up to $60,000 (46,000) for the outburst, classified as a verbal abuse…
Boulter loses to Tsurenko in Wuhan Open first round
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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 01:32
Katie Boulter is out of the Wuhan Open after a straight-set defeat by Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko.The British number one was beaten 6-2 7-5 in the first round by the world number 96.Boulter fell 3-0 down in a topsy-turvy first set that produced six breaks of serve, including five in a row, with Tsurenko taking it in 43 minutes.The second…
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