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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

China Open: Alcaraz beats Medvedev in straight sets to reach first final
  • October 1, 2024
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China Open: Alcaraz beats Medvedev in straight sets to reach first final

Carlos Alcaraz strong performance in Beijing this year continued on Tuesday after an outstanding semifinal display to reach his maiden China Open final. The 21-year-old Spaniard on Tuesday overcame Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 7-5, 6-3 to reach the final at the ATP 500 in Beijing under 90 minutes. Alcaraz maintained his push to defeat

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China Open: Badosa Stuns Pegula to enter last eight in Beijing
  • October 1, 2024
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China Open: Badosa Stuns Pegula to enter last eight in Beijing

Paula Badosa advanced to her sixth career WTA 1000-level quarterfinal after defeating Jessica Pegula, the No. 2 seed and US Open finalist, 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday at the China Open. The 26-year-old Spanish Badosa is the fourth Spaniard to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open after Anabel Medina Garrigues, Carla Suarez Navarro and Garbine

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China Open: Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in last four after beating Khachanov
  • September 30, 2024
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China Open: Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in last four after beating Khachanov

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 on Monday to secure his place in the ATP 500 in Beijing’s semi finals. The 21-year-old Spaniard was a constant threat in return games throughout the 96-minute match against Khachanov,  showed great quality but was unable to match the opponent’s unwavering relentlessness from the baseline. “I always try

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Japan Open: Humbert beats Machac to reach final
  • September 30, 2024
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Japan Open: Humbert beats Machac to reach final

Ugo Humbert booked his place in the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships final in Tokyo on Monday by effectively stopping Tomas Machac’s momentum throughout the middle of the match. The Frenchman prevailed 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, stepping up his game after a challenging second set In the ATP 500 hard-court semifinal match, while in the

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China Open: Sabalenka advance into round 16 with victory over Krueger
  • September 30, 2024
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China Open: Sabalenka advance into round 16 with victory over Krueger

Aryna Sabalenka won her 14th consecutive match to advance to the China Open Round of 16, defeating Ashlyn Krueger 6-2, 6-2 on Monday. The reigning Australian Open and US Open champion is bidding to win her second straight WTA-1000 title this week, having kicked off her current streak during her title run at Cincinnati in

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