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Pegula fights back to set up US Open final with Sabalenka
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Thursday, 05 September 2024 21:03
Pegula has ground her way up the rankings over the past few years, culminating in her reaching a much-wanted Slam final.It has not been easy - she has been asked questions for years about her quarter-final struggles, having previously reached the last eight of every major but failing to kick on in six attempts.She split with long-term coach David Witt…
'The coaches, family and sacrifices behind Draper's success'
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Thursday, 05 September 2024 13:58
On court, Draper's core team comprises Trotman - whose clear and concise messages offering tactics and encouragement are picked up by the microphone in the players box - along with physio Will Herbert, who was with Emma Raducanu when she won the US Open in 2021, and fitness coach Steve Kotze, who has transformed a body all too prone to…
From hothead to warrior - Draper's journey to US Open semis
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Thursday, 05 September 2024 13:23
Draper, born and raised in Surrey, comes from strong tennis stock.His mother Nicky - who the player credits as one of his biggest influences - is a coach and former junior champion, while father Roger was the chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association.Older brother Ben was a former college player in the United States and now looks after his…
How Britain's Draper became US Open semi-finalist
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Wednesday, 04 September 2024 23:29
For so long, Andy Murray was the undisputed king of British tennis - but for much of his career, there was no obvious heir.Draper put himself in contention when he took a set off Novak Djokovic on his Wimbledon debut in 2021, but injuries and fitness issues over the next couple of years threatened to derail his progress.However, he has…
Sinner beats Medvedev to set up Draper semi-final
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Wednesday, 04 September 2024 21:02
Sinner and Medvedev have met at three of the four Grand Slams this year, but this match did not fully reach the high quality of their previous outings.Sinner came back from two sets down against Medvedev to win his maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne, while Medvedev got his revenge in another five-set match in the Wimbledon last eight in…
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