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By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, January 16, 2024The rating will not cease Carlos Alcaraz from conjuring shotmaking magic.Because followers gas the Wimbledon winner's audacious shotmaking.More: Alcaraz Grounds Gasquet in AO OpenerSpeaking to Hall of Famer John McEnroe after his 7-6(5), 6-1, 6-2 Australian Open first-round win Richard Gasquet on Tuesday night time, Alcaraz stated his need to provide followers a magic second encourage inconceivable shotmaking."I always try to make the people enjoy watching tennis watching my game," Alcaraz advised McEnroe in his post-match interview. "I’m feeling maybe some shots that maybe anybody expect."Sometimes I don’t see the rating and I attempt to make inconceivable pictures only for the group."The second-seeded Spaniard raised his re...

Last January, the ATP introduced after a 15-month investigation into allegations by Olga Sharypova that Zverev emotionally and bodily abused her throughout their relationship, it discovered "insufficient evidence" to help the claims of abuse."A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP," the ATP stated in a press release.The males's tennis affiliation stated an unbiased investigation performed interviews with Zverev, Sharypova and "24 other individuals" and didn't substantiate abuse allegations.Olga Sharypova, Zverev's ex-girlfriend, alleges Zverev violently abused her through the 2019 Shanghai Rolex Masters match.In her intensive interview wi...

For these questioning who impressed US Open champion Coco Gauff and her new service movement, look no additional than a former US Open winner.The reply - former No. 1 and Hall of Famer Andy Roddick.Gauff’s coach, Brad Gilbert, revealed all throughout the first day of ESPN’s Australian Open protection from down underneath. During a section, ESPN’s Chris McKendry requested Gilbert about who was behind Gauff’s latest serving change. Gilbert revealed that Roddick stepped in throughout the low season to supply a couple of ideas.That makes complete sense given Gilbert coached Roddick throughout the early a part of his profession and continues to keep up a correspondence with the all-time nice.“I coached Andy at a young age. He’s got an amazing serve. And I was thinking, “What a great perso...

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...

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...