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By Richard Pagliaro| @Tennis_Now | Thursday, January 11, 2024 Andy Murray has prevailed as a wounded warrior on the Australian Open.The ornery Murray has additionally created his justifiable share of self-inflicted wounds.More: AO Women's Draw: Top 5 TakeawaysFive-time Australian Open finalist Murray has typically opted to vent his frustration pounding his hand off his racquet face like a boxer working over the velocity bag.These days, Murray goals to undertake a brand new perspective for the brand new 12 months.Rather than beating himself up, the two-time Olympic gold-medal champion aspires to be kinder to himself.Realistically, do not anticipate a mirthful Murray on the Happy Slam, however he hopes to be a extra constructive presence."No, I won't be out there giggling on the court. T...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday January 12, 2024It’s no secret that Coco Gauff has a number of self-belief. After media day on Friday on the Australian Open, it’s even much less of a secret.Gauff, who received her maiden main on the 2023 US Open, talked about a wide range of topics, from her improved serve to her means to place her crowning achievement prior to now. She additionally talked concerning the excessive expectations she has set for herself.Asked what number of Grand Slam titles she thinks she will win, Gauff stated she didn’t actually put a quantity on it. Then she added: “I would say double-digits would be pretty awesome.”The 19-year-old, introduced up idolizing legend Serena Williams, who completed her profession in 2022 with 23 main titles, says she isn’t positive ...

By Erik Gudris | @ATNTennis | Thursday, January 11, 2024 Former Top 40 singles participant Ryan Harrison introduced his retirement from tennis on social media.The 31-year-old Harrison, who has been coping with accidents and well being points, made the announcement on Tuesday. Harrison underwent surgical procedure on the finish of 2019 to heal a torn proper extensor tendon however has not recovered since then.More: AO Men's Draw Analysis“With the New Year kicking off it starts a new chapter in my life," Harrison said. "After a long battle with health issues over the last few years, the time has come for me to put an end to my playing career.” Ryan Harrison, former prime 40 singles participant, and French Open doubles champion with Michael Venus, publicizes his retirement on Instagram...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Roland Garros' crimson clay is Rafael Nadal's career-defining floor. The king of clay's efficiency throughout clay season, peaking at Roland Garros, will decide his future, some former champions say.More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalriesHouse Divided: Stars Split on Saudi SponsorshipThe 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open because of a minor muscle tear close to his surgically-repaired hip.Speaking to Spanish sports web site MARCA, former French Open finalist Alex Corretja stated if Nadal is wholesome and delivers the extent he did in Brisbane, not solely is the 14-time French Open champion a risk to win Paris, he may choose to increase his profession previous 2024."If Rafa is in ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday January 9, 2024After a lot heated debate, the ATP and WTA Tours have responded to gamers’ needs and carried out guidelines to keep away from late-night finishes at tournaments.With psychological and bodily well being on the fore, the excursions had created an untenable state of affairs through the years, permitting occasions to load up middle courtroom schedules with greater than 5 matches which continuously ended up with matches beginning after midnight and typically ending as late as three or 4 AM.This November in Paris, issues hit a boiling level when the event scheduled six matches per day on its Centre Court, resulting in extraordinarily late finishes. Jannik Sinner famously pulled out of the event a day after finishing a match at 2:37 AM. H...