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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

Nakashima overcomes Coleman Wong, reach last eight in Hangzhou
  • September 20, 2024
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Nakashima overcomes Coleman Wong, reach last eight in Hangzhou

Brandon Nakashima defeated Coleman Wong 6-7(7), 7-6(4), 6-1, saving two set chances to go to the quarterfinals at the Hangzhou Open, on Friday. Nakashima, ranked fourth in the PIF ATP Rankings and currently ranked 39 in the world, needed to win the second set 6-5, but he retained his composure to save two match points.

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Swiatek pulls out of China Open
  • September 20, 2024
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Swiatek pulls out of China Open

Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the upcoming China Open in Beijing due to personal reasons, she and the tournament announced on Friday. The 23-year-old World No.1 and defending champion Swiatek lost just one set in Beijing en route to winning her sixth career WTA 1000 title in her tournament debut; after defeating then-US Open champion

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Korea Open: Raducanu beats Yue Yuan to reach last eight
  • September 19, 2024
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Korea Open: Raducanu beats Yue Yuan to reach last eight

Emma Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Korea Open after beating eighth seed Yue Yuan in straight sets. The 21-year-old Brits and former US Open champion needed seven match points to secure a hard-fought 6-4, 6-3 victory over the eighth seed. Raducanu edged ahead following a close first set and powered ahead at the start

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Shang shocks home favourite Nishikori, enters second round in Chengdu
  • September 19, 2024
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Shang shocks home favourite Nishikori, enters second round in Chengdu

Shang Juncheng triumphed against former World No. 4 Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4 in a first-round encounter of the highest caliber at the Chengdu Open on Thursday in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The 19-year-old left handed Chinese star Shang who is one of the most exciting prospects on the ATP Tour, showed why against

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Coco Gauff announces split from coach Brad Gilbert
  • September 19, 2024
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Coco Gauff announces split from coach Brad Gilbert

The coaching relationship between Coco Gauff and Brad Gilbert is over after a little more than a year. Gilbert announced the end of the pair’s working relationship on Wednesday via a post on his official X, formerly Twitter, account. “Thanks to Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer run in 2023

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