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Preview: Felix, Sinner Clash For QF Berth
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As far back as his 2016 breakthrough at Flushing Meadows, when as a highly touted teen he claimed the US Open boys’ singles title, Felix Auger-Aliassi
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Fit-Again Coric Spoils Nadal's Cincinnati Return
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Borna Coric picked up his fifth tour-level win since his March return from shoulder surgery on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open. But with this
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Dimitrov/Rublev Win Cincinnati Doubles Opener
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Grigor Dimitrov and Andrey Rublev cashed in on a ruthlessly efficient performance on return to advance to the second round of the Western & Southern O
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Thiem Awarded US Open Wild Card, Monfils Withdraws
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Dominic Thiem was awarded a main draw wild card into the US Open, the tournament announced on Wednesday. The Austrian captured his first Grand Slam ti
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Clinical Tsitsipas Back On Track With Cincy Win
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Stefanos Tsitsipas put an emphatic end to a two-match losing streak with a strong opening performance on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open. The
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Isner Aids Ailing Ball Boy, Felix Helps Fan
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John Isner was one point from winning the first set of his second-round match at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday against eighth seed Hubert H
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Serene In Cincinnati: Fritz Flies Past Kyrgios
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Taylor Fritz’s fast start to the Western & Southern Open continued Wednesday with a rapid 6-3, 6-2 second-round victory against the in-form Nick Kyrgi
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Shelton Shocker! Wild Card Makes Quick Work Of Ruud To Extend Dream Debut
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Ben Shelton only just completed his sophomore year at the University of Florida, but the 19-year-old American appears ready to graduate onto the ATP T
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Norrie Edges Murray In Cincinnati
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Cameron Norrie outlasted his fellow Briton Andy Murray in an engrossing battle of attrition Wednesday in Cincinnati, where the ninth seed triumphed 3-
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Preview: Nadal Hopes Toolbox Is Full For Cincy Return
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No one’s more surprised that he still has a shot at No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings in 2022 than Rafael Nadal himself. At the tennis-advanced ag
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'Kid In A Candy Store': Coric Ready For Another Nadal Showdown
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On 24 October 2014, 17-year-old Borna Coric walked onto centre court at the Swiss Indoors Basel. In his first ATP 500 event, the Croatian stood across
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Medvedev Pulls Through 'Tricky' Cincinnati Opener
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Daniil Medvedev rued facing the unseeded Nick Kyrgios so early in Montreal after defeat in his opening match last week. The World No. 1 faced another
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Alcaraz Bounces Back With Assured Win In Cincinnati
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Carlos Alcaraz fell victim to an upset bid from American Tommy Paul in his last outing, admitting post-match that he couldn't handle the "pressure" of
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NCAA Champ Shelton Earns Win In Masters 1000 Debut
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Ben Shelton has had a knack for peaking at the crucial moments in his college career, earning the title-clinching match win for the University of Flor
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Krawietz/Mies Down Hurkacz/Isner in Cincinnati Opener
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Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies faced down two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour on Tuesday to book a second-round berth at the Western & Southern
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Inside Kyrgios' 'Very Good Tennis Brain': Why Low Percentage Is High Percentage
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Nick Kyrgios is known for his sizzle — huge serves, tremendous touch, tweeners and winners out of nowhere. Although some question his shot selection f
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Kyrgios Cools Foki, Sets Fritz Clash In Cincinnati
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Another week, another strong start for Nick Kyrgios in 2022. The Australian improved his record in first-round matches this year to 11-0 with a 7-5, 6
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Birthday Battle! Sinner Holds Off Kokkinakis In Cincinnati Epic
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Working overtime on your 21st birthday? It was all worth it for Jannik Sinner. The Italian was made to dig deep by Thanasi Kokkinakis in the pair’s fi
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Fritz, Opelka & Paul; Dorm Mates Flourishing On Tour
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As the North American hard-court swing continues to heat up this week at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, some of the country’s biggest star
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"Big-Stage Botic": van de Zandschulp On What Makes Medvedev Unique
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Botic van de Zandschulp has quickly become a star on the ATP Tour, ranked a career-high No. 24 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. The Dutchman’s rise ha
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