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Dan Evans reaches European Open semi-final after superb comeback against third seed Karen Khachanov

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Dan Evans reaches European Open semi-final after superb comeback against third seed Karen Khachanov Dan Evans beat Karen Khachanov 3-6 7-6 6-4 in European Open quarter-final British number one produced a fightback to overcome Russian in tetchy match  Russian Khachanov struck the umpires chair with his racket at a key line call Evans will try to … Read more Dan Evans reaches European Open semi-final after superb comeback against third seed Karen Khachanov

Dan Evans searching for a new mentor after his coach Mark Hilton decides to return to LTA

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British No 1 Dan Evans searching for a new mentor after his coach Mark Hilton decides to return to working for the Lawn Tennis Association By Mike Dickson for MailOnline Published: 17:21 BST, 20 October 2020 | Updated: 17:21 BST, 20 October 2020 British No 1 Dan Evans has split with coach Mark Hilton after … Read more Dan Evans searching for a new mentor after his coach Mark Hilton decides to return to LTA

Rafael Nadal will prolong his season by playing at the Paris Masters next month

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Rafael Nadal will prolong his season by returning to the French capital to play at the Paris Masters next month…having just beaten Novak Djokovic to win his 20th grand-slam title at the French Open Rafael Nadal will prolong his season by playing at the Paris Masters next month He considered stopping after winning his 20th grand-slam … Read more Rafael Nadal will prolong his season by playing at the Paris Masters next month

Novak Djokovic hailed as he gives tennis tips to Belgrade kids… but should he have a face mask on?

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‘He has such a great heart and soul’: Fans hail Novak Djokovic as he stops to give tennis tips to young children while walking his dog in Belgrade… but others question whether the world No 1 should have been wearing a face covering? Novak Djokovic was caught giving young fans tennis tips while walking his … Read more Novak Djokovic hailed as he gives tennis tips to Belgrade kids… but should he have a face mask on?

Alexander Zverev says ‘very tough’ US Open final defeat spurred him on to end 17-month title wait

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Alexander Zverev says ‘very tough’ five-set US Open final loss by Dominic Thiem spurred him on to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in Cologne and end 17-month title drought Zverev’s last title came in Geneva in May 2019 when he defeated Nicolas Jarry Auger-Aliassime has lost all of the finals he has competed in on the ATP … Read more Alexander Zverev says ‘very tough’ US Open final defeat spurred him on to end 17-month title wait

Andy Murray withdraws from ATP Tour event in Cologne due to injury

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Andy Murray’s battle against fitness issues continues as he is forced to pull out of ATP Tour event in Cologne due to lingering pelvic problem By Eleanor Crooks Press Association Sport Tennis Correspondent Published: 16:30 BST, 18 October 2020 | Updated: 16:30 BST, 18 October 2020 Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s ATP … Read more Andy Murray withdraws from ATP Tour event in Cologne due to injury

Wimbledon WILL go ahead next year even if it takes place behind closed doors

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Wimbledon WILL go ahead next year even if it takes place without spectators as tournament officials outline three different scenarios in which SW19 will be staged Wimbledon will take place next year even if it is to be staged behind closed doors The Championships were cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic In response, … Read more Wimbledon WILL go ahead next year even if it takes place behind closed doors

Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco in Cologne ATP event

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Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco in Cologne ATP event as former world No 1 exits a tournament at the first round once again after French Open disappointment Andy Murray lost in the first round of a tournament once again on Tuesday night He lost 6-4 6-4 to Fernando Verdasco … Read more Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco in Cologne ATP event

Edmund suffers setback in Cologne after British No 2 is beaten by South African qualifier Harris

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Kyle Edmund suffers setback in Cologne after British No 2 is beaten by South African qualifier Lloyd Harris in first round at Bett1 Hulks ATP event Edmund had a bright start to the season when he won the New York Open  But the 23-year-old has recorded just one official win since the end of lockdown The … Read more Edmund suffers setback in Cologne after British No 2 is beaten by South African qualifier Harris

‘I have the utmost respect for Rafa as a champion’: Roger Federer pays glowing tribute to Nadal

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‘I have the utmost respect for Rafa as a champion’: Roger Federer pays a glowing tribute to ‘greatest rival’ Nadal after the Spaniard joined him on 20 major titles by winning his 13th French Open at Roland Garros Roger Federer has commended Rafael Nadal after he won the French Open  Nadal has now joined his … Read more ‘I have the utmost respect for Rafa as a champion’: Roger Federer pays glowing tribute to Nadal

Nick Kyrgios admits he became distracted by an attractive fan during match against Roger Federer 

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‘I was slicing up Fedz and was like, ‘Damn’… I wanted to take her out for a drink’: Nick Kyrgios admits he became distracted by an attractive fan during match against Roger Federer Outspoken tennis player Nick Kyrgios has made headlines again in a Q&A The Australian said he was distracted by an attractive girl … Read more Nick Kyrgios admits he became distracted by an attractive fan during match against Roger Federer 

World number 54 Iga Swiatek stuns fourth seed Sofia Kenin to win French Open Final

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World number 54 Iga Swiatek stuns fourth seed Sofia Kenin to win French Open Final as 19-year-old Polish teenager wins first Grand Slam title Iga Swiatek won the French Open women’s singles title against Sofia Kenin The world number 54 won the Roland Garros final in comfortable fashion 6-4 6-1 Unseeded Swiatek is the youngest … Read more World number 54 Iga Swiatek stuns fourth seed Sofia Kenin to win French Open Final

Novak Djokovic plays down fitness worries ahead of French Open final

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Novak Djokovic plays down fitness worries after five-set epic with ‘fighter’ Stefanos Tsitsipas as he pledges ‘great battle’ with 12-time champion Rafa Nadal in Sunday’s French Open final By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 10:32 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 10:32 BST, 10 October 2020 Novak Djokovic allayed fitness concerns ahead of his French … Read more Novak Djokovic plays down fitness worries ahead of French Open final