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GIRLS TENNIS: McAlester's Zurovetz returning to state tournament

no EC McAlester News-Capital | 2022-05-03, 16:55

ADA—Lexi Zurovetz’s determination never wavered from her face as she continued her grueling battle. But when the final point was won, her expression changed to relief and excitement as she won a regional championship to punch her ticket to state. The McAlester

2-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson retires at age 35

Modesto Bee | 2022-05-03, 16:52

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday at age 35. The 6-foot-8 (2.03-meter) South African was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the Click to Continue » ...

Michigan tennis NCAA Tournament draws: Men to host WMU, women in Texas

no EC Marietta Daily Journal | 2022-05-03, 16:30

Michigan’s men’s tennis team won’t have to travel very far for its NCAA Tournament opener, while the women’s team will be on the road for its first-round matchup. The men’s team, coming off its first Big Ten tournament title on ...

Tennis-'I gave it my best': Big-serving Anderson retires at 35

The Star | 2022-05-03, 16:11

(Reuters) - Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement on Tuesday aged 35, bringing to an end a career that showed immense promise but was derailed by injuries. Read full story ...

Andy Murray staying positive, feeling confident again

no EC Lancaster Online | 2022-05-03, 16:00

MADRID (AP) — It’s all starting to click again for Andy Murray. ...

Ukrainian ex-tennis star hits back at Rafael Nadal over Wimbledon ban comments

The Mirror | 2022-05-03, 15:24

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had condemned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian stars from this summer's Grand Slam, but now Sergiy Stakhovsky has taken a swipe at the Spaniard for his views ...

3A Girls Tennis: Kelso goes indoors, plucks a win from Prairie

no EC TDN | 2022-05-03, 15:13

The Daily News Sports Staff VANCOUVER — The Kelso girls tennis team took a 3A Greater St. Helens league match from Prairie 5-1 on Monday and weather was nothing to worry about. Such are the perks when a good team gets to play in a great venue like Club Green

‘I sound like I’ve been smoking’ – Cameron Norrie overcomes sickness to win Madrid opener

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:57

British number one Cameron Norrie overcame illness to beat stubborn qualifier Kwon Soon-Woo 7-5, 7-5 and reach the second round of the Madrid Open. The ninth seed Norrie had to twice battle back from a break down after the South Korean got off to a rapid

How to get tickets for Wimbledon 2022 – 8 ways explained

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:39

The most well-known and prestigious event of the tennis calendar is back this June, so of course any tennis fan wants the chance to attend Wimbledon 2022, but how exactly can you do that? In the 145 years since its inaugural edition in 1877, Wimbledon has and

‘I’m in a really good space’ – Emma Raducanu rediscovers US Open form

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:39

The British number one Emma Raducanu has admitted she feels that she is playing her best tennis since the US Open as she claimed she feels like herself again. On Sunday, the 19-year-old moved into the last 16 of the WTA 1000 event in Madrid as she put on a

Rafael Nadal ‘will not reach the top’ at French Open says renowned coach

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:39

The former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, has argued that Rafael Nadal is going to struggle to be successful at this year’s French Open due to a lack of match preparation. The 35-year-old Rafael Nadal, who has not played since his defeat

Emma Raducanu ‘doesn’t need a full time coach’ says former WTA star

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:39

Former world number seven Barbara Schett has argued that Emma Raducanu “doesn’t need a full time coach” insisting that “she’s on the right track.” Last week, Emma Raducanu announced that she was to split with coach Torben

Dominic Thiem praises ‘role model’ Andy Murray

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 14:39

17-time tour titlist Dominic Thiem has praised “role model” Andy Murray after the two faced off for the first time in three years in Madrid. The two former Grand Slam winners clashed in the opening round of the Madrid Open, with the former world

CACC Tennis to travel to Arizona for nationals

no EC Longview News-Journal | 2022-05-03, 14:00

The Central Alabama Community College Lady’s Tennis team will return to the national championships next week. CACC is fresh off a Alabama Community College Conference Championship (ACCC) where it placed third last year and was second in the conference going

Britain’s Jack Draper narrowly beaten by sixth seed Andrey Rublev at Madrid Open

The Independent | 2022-05-03, 13:55

The 20-year-old won the opening set but eventually fell to a 2-6 6-4 7-5 defeat.

STATE TENNIS: Action starts Wednesday, with plenty of City of Vision netters on the courts

Rio Rancho Observer | 2022-05-03, 13:09

The Class 5A state tennis championships get underway Wednesday at the Jerry Cline tennis complex* in northeast Albuquerque. Cleveland and Rio Rancho high schools have multiple entries in the singles and doubles competition Wednesday and Thursday, while the

Golf: De Villiers hopes grass is greener for teammate Barty

Straits Times | 2022-05-03, 12:44

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong sports community fears a lost generation of junior athletes, despite facilities finally reopening

South China Morning Post | 2022-05-03, 12:26

Facilities finally reopening, but Tennis Association president Philip Mok Kwan-yat warns large number of elite juniors could ‘disappear’ because of a lack of training during pandemic. ...

‘I have hardly played on it!’ – Andy Murray storms to first clay win in ...

Tennishead | 2022-05-03, 12:15

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, who hadn’t played on clay in two years, clinched a convincing victory over former world number three Dominic Thiem to reach the second round of the Madrid Open. The 2015 Madrid Masters champion Murray beat the

Stakhovsky slams Nadal for criticising Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Inside The Games | 2022-05-03, 12:05

Ukrainian former tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky has hit out at Rafael Nadal following the Spaniard's criticism of the ban on Russian and Belarusian players at Wimbledon. The All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) move to bar athletes from the two countries at

Andy Murray explains Dominic Thiem’s poor form since return from injury

The Independent | 2022-05-03, 11:12

Thiem has struggled to recapture his best tennis after a long lay-off due to a wrist injury

Tennis- Coldwater, Bronson and LMS all drop Monday night matches

no EC The Daily Reporter | 2022-05-03, 10:42

COLDWATER — The Coldwater Cardinal tennis team dropped a key Interstate 8 dual match Monday night, falling to Parma Western by the score of 7-1. Emma Madden was the lone winner for Coldwater in the busy night of tennis, winning her number one singles

Manika Batra Achieves Career-Best ITTF Ranking Of 38, G Sathiyan Is 34

NDTV | 2022-05-03, 10:20

Ace paddler Manika Batra attained a career-high singles ranking of 38 with a jump of 10 spots while G Sathiyan was the best placed Indian male at 34 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation... ...

Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results -- collated

Urdu Point | 2022-05-03, 09:37

Madrid, May 3 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd May, 2022 ) :results from the ATP/WTA Madrid Open on Monday (x denotes seeding -- players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing

Djokovic Heartbroken Over Former Coach Becker’s Jail Sentence

The Epoch Times | 2022-05-03, 09:09

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that he was “heartbroken” after

Murray Sees Off Thiem In Madrid As Halep Surges On

NDTV | 2022-05-03, 09:08

Former world No.1 Murray, who has spent several seasons dealing with hip problems and recovering from surgeries, gave Thiem some words of encouragement at the end of their clash at the Caja Magica. ...

Boys tennis roundup: Willmar edges Lac qui Parle Valley

no EC Marietta Daily Journal | 2022-05-03, 08:19

May 3—WILLMAR — The Willmar boys tennis team used victories at Nos. 3 and 4 singles and at Nos. 1 and 3 doubles to win the non-conference match with Lac qui Parle Valley, 4-3 on Monday. "Today, my guys were ...

Djokovic Still Struggling Mentally in Battle to Return to Form

The Epoch Times | 2022-05-03, 08:14

MADRID—World number one Novak Djokovic said that he was still struggling mentally to get back to his best

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