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Monte Carlo: Tsitsipas moves past Zverev, set clash with Khachanov
  • April 11, 2024
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Monte Carlo: Tsitsipas moves past Zverev, set clash with Khachanov

Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a mid-match collapse on Thursday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where he recovered from squandering a 5-0 lead in the second set against Alexander Zverev to eventually advance 7-5, 7-6(3). The 25-year-old Greek has produced his best tennis at the clay-court event, lifting the trophy in 2021 and 2022. For a set

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Monte Carlo: Djokovic gets revenge against Musetti to reach last eight
  • April 11, 2024
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Monte Carlo: Djokovic gets revenge against Musetti to reach last eight

Novak Djokovic who suffered a shock third-round defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the Principality and history threatened to repeat itself at this year’s edition after the Italian led by a break in the first set. However, defeating Djokovic twice is no easy feat and the World No. 1 refused to succumb, finding enough consistency at

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Djokovic ease past Roman Safiulin to reach second round in Monte Carlo
  • April 9, 2024
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Djokovic ease past Roman Safiulin to reach second round in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men’s tennis singles, has made a storming start to the clay court season by beating Russian Roman Safiulin 6-1, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters second round. Djokovic, who won after just 69 minutes of play, is now 2-0 head-to-head against Safiulin. “I am very pleased,” Djokovic said.

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Alex De Minaur edge Wawrinka to reach second round in Monte Carlos
  • April 9, 2024
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Alex De Minaur edge Wawrinka to reach second round in Monte Carlos

Alex De Minaur moved to 20 wins on the season Tuesday when he moved past former champion Stan Wawrinka on a wet day at Monte Carlos Masters. After rain delayed the start of play by nearly two hours and 30 minutes, the De Minaur came out firing in the heavy conditions. The Australian limited errors

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Ben Shelton wins maiden honour in Houston
  • April 7, 2024
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Ben Shelton wins maiden honour in Houston

Ben Shelton on Sunday battled past defending champion Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to triumph at the ATP 250 event to claim first title. The 21-year-old became the youngest champion at the tournament since 19-year-old Andy Roddick in 2002. “Great week Foe. Great job to you and your team,” Shelton said during the trophy ceremony.

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