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By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, January 8, 2024 Emma Raducanu has tabbed a well-known face for her teaching nook. The 2021 US Open champion Raducanu has reunited with childhood coach Nick Cavaday, who will coach her for the Australian Open and maybe past, the BBC's Russell Fuller studies. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalryThe 21-year-old Briton and coach Cavaday labored collectively throughout a two-hour apply on the Australian Open on Monday.Raducanu is working towards for her Melbourne return exhibition match vs. former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night time.  Former world No. 10 Raducanu, who underwent ankle surgical procedure and surgical procedures to each wrists final May, eyes a aggressive comeback in 2024. Raducanu, who celebr...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, January 7, 2024 Naomi Osaka launched her comeback in Brisbane final week. Mari Osaka, Naomi Osaka's older sister, dropped a significant bombshell on Instagram charging their father Leonard François with committing home abuse in opposition to her and her mom, Tamaki Osaka.More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalryIn a stunning submit to an Instagram account listed to her identify, Mari Osaka, alleges her father dedicated home abuse, warns him "I will kill you unless you kill me first" and calls herself "the daughter to the devil. God help me when he comes again."It's a scathing indictment of the daddy Mari Osaka manufacturers an abuser and says has "failed in every way imaginable."The submit to Mari Osaka's account and her social media cha...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, January 5, 2024 Rafael Nadal unleashed his worry issue forehand incomes three match factors tonight. The scary sight of Nadal trudging to the lockeroom for a medical time down 1-4 within the third set despatched a hush over the Brisbane crowd.More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalryUltimately, Nadal returned to courtroom to finish a 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-3 loss to impressed Aussie Jordan Thompson on the Brisbane International.Thompson, who partnered compatriot Max Purcell to beat Nadal and his coach Marc Lopez in his Brisbane doubles opener, fought off three match factors within the second set prevailing in a punishing three hour, 25-minute win.Afterward, Nadal, who was enjoying his third match in his comeback from hip surgical procedure fin...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Friday, January 5, 2024 A trio of massive hitters will lead the U.S. Davis Cup squad. Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Christopher Eubanks will signify the U.S. in its 2024 Davis Cup Qualifying tie vs. Ukraine, set for February 1-2 at SEB Arena in Vilnius, Lithuania.More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalryU.S. captain Bob Bryan additionally chosen doubles standouts Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek to the crew.The U.S. and Ukraine have been drawn to play one another within the Qualifier, with Ukraine drawing the selection of floor.The SEB Arena may even host the World Group I tie between Lithuania and Georgia on February 3-4. Both ties shall be performed on an indoor laborious courtroom.Tennis Channel will carry protection within the United State...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, January 4, 2024 Toni Nadal has lengthy been considered one of Rafael Nadal's staunchest supporters—and hardest critics.Toni Nadal, uncle and authentic coach of Rafael Nadal, says Team Nadal is worked up by the king of clay's degree of play.More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top RivalriesSpeaking to Onda Cero Mallorca on this interview, Toni Nadal says the 22-time Grand Slam champion has exceeded expectations scoring his opening-round win over Dominic Thiem and a crushing conquest of Aussie wild card Jason Kubler, 6-1, 6-2.A fierce Nadal steamrolled Kubler successful 9 of 11 factors performed on the Aussie's second serve and breaking 4 occasions in an 84-minute victory.Toni Nadal says he is happy with Rafa's efficiency and is intrigued to ...