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Pope Francis Hails Jannik Sinner After Australian Open Triumph


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After his electrifying Australian Open victory, young tennis sensation Jannik Sinner received a surprise blessing as Pope Francis joined the chorus of congratulations, hailing the new generation star as he became the first Italian to win a…

NTF Targets Youth Development For Tennis Success


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The President of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, said the Federation is focusing on raising a generation of younger players to win laurels for the country. On Monday in Abuja, Akindoju said that older players were…

Tennis Needs Next Generation, Says Australian Open Champion Sinner


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Newly crowned Australian Open champion, Jannik Sinner, has declared it's time for tennis to embrace its future as the Italian believes the sport needs the energy and fresh perspective of a new generation of champions to flourish. Sinners…

Australian Open: Sinner Stuns Djokovic To Reach Final


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Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner stunned defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 at the Australian Open on Friday to hand the top seed a first defeat at his Melbourne Park fortress in six years and power into his maiden…

Tennis: Rafael Nadal Set For February Injury Return


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Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is set to return on the court in February during the Qatar Open after his name appeared on the entry list for the ATP 250 tournament, staring on February 19th in Doha following yet another injury. Nadal,…

Djokovic Advances To Australian Open Semis After Beating Fritz


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Serbian tennis sensation Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open, sealing a 7-6(3) 4-6 6-2 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on Tuesday to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semi-final.…

Australian Open: Gauff Survives Kostyuk Test To Reach Semis


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American tennis star Coco Gauff reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on Tuesday.after beating Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk 7-6(6) 6-7(3) 6-2, at the Rod Laver Arena. Kostyuk got right in the…

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Fourth Round At Australian Open


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Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz eased into the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time on Saturday, after Chinese wildcard Shang Juncheng retired injured while trailing their uneven contest 6-1 6-1 1-0. In the…

Australian Open: Swiatek, Zverev Survive Scares, Alcaraz Advances


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Women's top seed Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev both had to fight their way back from the brink of defeat to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday, with Carlos Alcaraz matching his best previous performance at the…

Tennis: Alcaraz Breezes Past Gasquet At Australian Open


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Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to the Australian Open on Tuesday, facing some early resistance from French veteran Richard Gasquet before cruising to a 7-6(5) 6-1 6-2 victory in the opening round. Gasquet…