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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 13, 2023Out of tennis for greater than a yr now, former World No.1 and three-time main champion Ash Barty is anticipating her first baby and – watching numerous tennis.The 27-year-old, who retired formally in March of final yr, gave an unique to Courtney Walsh and confessed that she has been watching tennis – one thing she didn’t usually do throughout her taking part in days – fairly a little bit of late. A chat with #AustralianMade ambassador @ashbarty about life in retirement, from lacking the tactical breakdowns with Craig #Tyzzer and her hopes that Simona #Halep finds a decision to an shocking aspect impact of being pregnant on the golf course.https://t.co/SXfq81YHsL — Courtney Walsh (@walshcee) May 11, 2023 “Probably what I miss the m...

ROME — Attempting to grow to be the primary native man to win the Italian Open in practically a half-century, Jannik Sinner was practically unbeatable on his serve in a 6-1, 6-4 win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in his opening match Friday. Sinner received all 16 of his service factors within the first set and 3...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 13, 2023Seville, Spain confirmed as host metropolis for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals, which is able to happen on 7-12 November, with 12 groups battling it out to take house the coveted trophy.The 12-nation discipline is already set: Switzerland, as 2022 world champions, and Australia, as 2022 runners-up, certified routinely, and 9 winners of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers – Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Spain and USA – be a part of the sphere together with lately introduced wild card Poland.In further information, the ITF introduced that the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Juniors and Davis Cup Juniors Finals will happen in Cordoba, with dates and venues to be introduced.Per the...

PARIS — Paychecks for the 2 French Open singles champions will return to the pre-pandemic quantity of two.3 million euros every - about $2.5 million - and the overall prize cash is rising to a tournament-record 49.6 million euros - about $54 million. The French tennis federation introduced Friday what it w...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 13, 2023Novak Djokovic captured six Grand Slam titles working with coach Boris Becker.The world No. 1 mentioned he admires Becker's psychological energy, candor and dedication to rebuilding his life after a humbling chapter, jail time and deportment from Great Britain.Gauff: GOAT Nadal RG Favorite Any Day"Boris is a dear friend, of course my former coach. I've had amazing success in my career with him in my box as a coach," Djokovic instructed the media in Rome. "He's one of the mentally strongest people I know."Considering what he was going by way of within the final couple of years, popping out nonetheless strolling tall and proudly, it is one thing that I like. We all attempt to navigate by way of life in the absolute best manner. We...

ROME — Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Alex Molcan 6-3, 6-4 in the one match accomplished to date on a wet Saturday on the Italian Open. The begin of play was delayed for almost two hours and there was additionally a short interruption as a consequence of rain through the first set of the Rublev-Molcan mat...

Andy Murray tuned-up for his Rome return with a milestone second.The 35-year-old Murray rallied previous top-seeded American Tommy Paul 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to seize the Aix-en-Provence Challenger title.More: Nadal Will Not Play RomeIt’s Murray’s first title in practically 4 years and his first clay-court crown since he received Rome in 2016."This last year, 18 months, has been a bit of struggle with my game," Murray stated. "But [my family and team] have been there supporting me and working with me to try and get better."We hold going from right here."This red-clay rebirth propels Murray 10 spots up in the rankings to No. 42—his highest ranking since May of 2018.The former world No. 1 will face a blockbuster against theatrical Italian Fabio Fognini in his Rome opener.Many fans will remembe...

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia created a mic drop second successful the Mutua Madrid Open doubles title.The pair by no means acquired the microphone to thank their households and groups.More: Nadal Will Not Play RomeTrashing a time-honored custom of match champions and finalists talking after finals, Madrid muted the ladies's doubles finalists although the lads's doubles champions and finalists have been permitted to talk.In the aftermath of Azarenka and Haddad Maia defeating Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-4, the 4 ladies have been offered their trophies however not given the chance to talk.Former world No. 1 Azarenka identified Madrid's double commonplace on social media."Hard to explain to [son] Leo that mommy isn’t able to say hello to him at the trophy ...

PARIS — Andy Murray is hoping his first title in three years shall be platform to construct on after “a bit of a struggle” over the past 18 months. With the French Open looming, Murray received an ATP Challenger occasion in southern France over the weekend for his first match victory since 2019 - and first...

Roger Federer is greater than an iconic champion.The Swiss famous person is a tennis fan, too, and joins the tennis world rooting for Rafael Nadal to play Roland Garros.More: Nadal Will Not Play RomeFourteen-time Roland Garros champion Nadal, who pulled out of this week's Rome Masters, has not performed a clay-court match this yr and has not performed a match since dropping to Mackenzie McDonald on the Australian Open final January.The 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer, who was in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race advised Sky Sports it could be "brutal" for tennis if Nadal misses Roland Garros."It would be brutal (Nadal not being there), it would be tough for tennis if Rafa isn't going to be there," Federer advised Sky Sports. "I still hope so, I saw he pulled out of Ro...