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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 12, 2024Elena Rybakina’s second title of 2024 has taken her again to No.4 on this week’s up to date WTA rankings.The 24-year-old Kazakh, who defeated Daria Kasatkina for her seventh profession title this weekend in Abu Dhabi, vaults Jessica Pegula, who drops to No.5. Rybakina is the one mover contained in the WTA’s Top 10 this week.There wasn’t a lot motion within the Top 20 both. Kasatkina jumped a spot to No.13, flip-flopping with Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, whereas Madison Keys and Petra Kvitova every slid up a spot as Veronika Kudermetova dropped two spots to No.18.At the highest of the WTA rankings, Iga Swiatek stays. The Pole is commencing her 89th week at No.1 this week (tenth all-time, and 9 weeks behind Lindsay Davenport (98 we...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, February 11, 2024When Corentin Moutet felt an out of physique expertise, he pounded Pepsi in a thirst for revival.In a wild Buenos Aires qualifying match, Moutet feuded with followers, known as for the coach and ordered up a bottle of Pepsi, which was delivered to him.More: Richard Evans Q&AIt all went down throughout Moutet's 7-5, 2-6, 2-6 Argentina Open loss to Argentinean Mariano Navone on Saturday.At one level, Moutet known as for the coach solely to name off the request upon his arrival.On a scorching day in Buenos Aires, Moutet felt he wanted a spark.When the Pepsi was delivered, a smiling Moutet proudly held the bottle aloft to cheers from the followers. Then he cracked open the Pepsi and guzzled it. 🎾 El franchute Corentin Moute...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, February 10, 2024Gael Monfils shot down reviews he was disqualified from UTS Oslo attributable to a locker room skirmish. In a submit on Twitter/X, Monfils mentioned "there was no malice or negativity on my part. No abuse, no violence."More: Richard Evans Q&AUTS Oslo organizers issued an announcement on Friday saying Monfils was disqualified from the occasion "due to a violation of the code of conduct resulting from his behavior towards the tournament supervisor."The assertion from the match, organized by coach Patrick Mouratoglou, prompted hypothesis that Monfils was concerned in an altercation that sparked his disqualification. Following the disqualification of La Monf, Lucas Pouille will make his debut in opposition to Benoit Paire...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 9, 2024The Minister of Happiness shared unhappiness on court docket at this time. Ons Jabeur shed tears on court docket throughout her 6-3, 6-4 Abu Dhabi quarterfinal loss to Beatriz Haddad Maia. More: Richard Evans Q&AThe Tunisian got here out of a changeover, main 4-3 within the second set and confirmed indicators of emotional misery as she ready to return Haddad Maia's serve. She fought again tears by many of the sport, as Haddad Maia held at love.It's unclear at this level if bodily ache provoked Jabeur's tears or if she was affected by an emotional concern. Ons Jabeur has tears in her eyes on this 2nd set in opposition to Beatriz Haddad MaiaNot certain if she’s coping with one thing bodily or if it’s one thing else.Never wi...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 8, 2024Venus Williams goals to make her return at Indian Wells subsequent month. The former world No. 1's trademark model, EleVen by Venus Williams, shall be taking a break. More: Richard Evans Q&AIn an e-mail to retailers, the four-time Olympic gold-medal champion introduced she is urgent pause on her famed EleVen attire model.The 43-year-old celebrity stated this isn't the top of EleVen.Williams stated she's urgent pause on the model to refine, retool and finally return with an enhanced "overall brand experience.""This pause is not a farewell, but a see you soon," Venus Williams wrote within the e-mail.The seven-time Grand Slam champion isn't solely the founding father of EleVen, she's one of many model's chief designers. "We...