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Nishikori moves past Shang to reach first ATP final in six years
  • January 4, 2025
  • 2 min read

Nishikori moves past Shang to reach first ATP final in six years

Kei Nishikori, who is chasing his 13th tour-level title progressed into his first ATP Tour final in six years on Saturday at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. The Japanese wild card advanced to the title match when Chinese lefty Shang Juncheng was forced to retire due to illness at 3-4 in the

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United Cup: Fritz beats Machac, sends USA to the final
  • January 4, 2025
  • 3 min read

United Cup: Fritz beats Machac, sends USA to the final

The 2023 United Cup champion, the United States, is one match from claiming another trophy at the mixed-teams event. After Coco Gauff began her country’s semi-final tie against Czechia with a comprehensive victory against Karolina Muchova, Tomas Machac was in great position to level the tie for his country against Taylor Fritz. But from serving

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Osaka beats Parks in straight sets to reach Auckland final
  • January 4, 2025
  • 4 min read

Osaka beats Parks in straight sets to reach Auckland final

After rain played havoc with the ASB Classic schedule on Friday, a busy Saturday in Auckland ended with Naomi Osaka and Clara Tauson making their long-awaited returns into a WTA singles final. Former World No.1 Osaka booked her spot in the final with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Alycia Parks. Osaka took 1 hour and

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United Cup: Swiatek helps Poland seal spot in title match
  • January 4, 2025
  • 2 min read

United Cup: Swiatek helps Poland seal spot in title match

Iga Swiatek sent Poland soaring into their second straight United Cup final by battling past one of her most challenging rivals in their semifinal tie in Sydney on Saturday. In a clash between Top 10 players and Grand Slam champions, Swiatek bested Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina 7-6(5), 6-4, sealing an insurmountable 2-0 lead for the 2024

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Madrid earns dramatic comeback win, as Vini sees red

Madrid earns dramatic comeback win, as Vini sees red

Real Madrid came from behind to earn a late away victory at Valencia, despite going down to ten men. Madrid won 2-1, with late goals from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham earned them the victory, after Vinicius Junior was red carded. Los Che were the better side for the opening half hour, creating three clear

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