Russian Roman Safiullin, the No 8 seed, edged out Italian Fabio Fognini 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the second round of the Chengdu Open at the Sichuan International Tennis Center on Thursday. Safiullin, ranked No 56, will play Chinese Juncheng Shang next. Chengdu ATP 250, other first-round results (Sichuan International Tennis Center, hard, USD 1.171.655, most...
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Federer excites fans with social media clip as Swiss icon teases Laver Cup talks
Roger Federer has jokingly teased a potential return to the Laver Cup squad. The retired Swiss star co-created the team tournament seven years ago and was a member of Team Europe four times. Now back to enjoy tennis and complete his behind-the-scenes duties, Federer said he might speak to captain Bjorn Borg about getting back...
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Annamacharya University inks MoU with Zurich varsity
Rajampeta: Annamacharya University’s Pro-Chancellor C Abhishek Reddy recently visited the University of Zurich, Switzerland, to explore international partnerships. During the visit, discussions were held to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two universities. The proposed MoU will facilitate student exchanges, faculty collaborations and the sharing of research across diverse academic fields. This partnership...
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Aryna Sabalenka chases Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu looks to surge, Naomi Osaka on home turf: 5 WTA Asian swing talking points
The Asian swing is here, and it could prove to be a fascinating month of WTA action. Events are already underway in Seoul and Hua Hin but with two huge WTA 1000 events in Beijing and Wuhan to come, alongside big events in Tokyo and Osaka, it could be a huge period for several players....
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Deadspin | WTA roundup: Rebecca Sramkova, Sonay Kartal in Tunisia final
Jul 5, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Sonay Kartal GBR) hits a forehand against Coco Gauff (USA)(not pictured) in a ladies’ singles match on day five of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia upset No. 7 seed Lucia Bronzetti of Italy...
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Sonay Kartal reaches first career WTA final after Eva Lys retirement at Jasmin Open
Britain’s Sonay Kartal reached her first WTA Tour final after Eva Lys retired through illness in Saturday’s Jasmin Open semi-final. Kartal came through qualifying in Monastir and has enjoyed a career-best week, which could culminate in her maiden main tour title when she takes on Rebecca Sramkova in the final on Sunday. Kartal, a former...
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Sramkova upsets Bronzetti to reach maiden WTA final
It was a topsy-turvy match during which seven breaks of serve were exchanged. Sramkova broke five times in total compared to her opponent’s two. Bronzetti will be left to rue not making more of this opportunity in what has been a wide open field in Tunisia. Sramkova, ranked No 136, will play the winner of...
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Video: Roger Federer promotes Switzerland’s autumn in new tourism campaign | Sports Tourism News
Tennis legend Roger Federer has teamed up with Switzerland Tourism (ST) to promote the beauty of the Swiss autumn season. In a video shot outdoors amid the majestic scenery of the Swiss mountains, Federer stars alongside acclaimed Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen. Inspired by Mikkelsen and the vibrant autumn landscapes, Federer showcases a playful side of...
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How to Watch Lucia Bronzetti vs. Rebecca Sramkova at the 2024 WTA Monastir, Tunisia Women Singles 2024: Live Stream, TV Channel
On Saturday, Lucia Bronzetti (No. 86 in the world) takes on Rebecca Sramkova (No. 136) in the semifinals at the WTA Monastir, Tunisia Women Singles 2024. Bronzetti beat Antonia Ruzic 6-2, 6-1 on Friday in the quarterfinals in her most recent match. Sramkova is coming off a three-set win against Sara Sorribes Tormo (1-6, 7-6,...
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How to watch WTA Monastir, Tunisia Women Singles 2024 Saturday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more Sept. 14
The schedule at the WTA Monastir, Tunisia Women Singles 2024 today includes two matches, among them Lucia Bronzetti (ranked No. 86) versus Rebecca Sramkova (No. 136). Stay on top of all of the action with Center Court and Center Court Live on the Tennis Channel, where you can find live coverage and highlights of major...
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Roger Federer has been masking the problems of Swiss tennis for too long
Roger Federer has been the icon of Swiss sport for more than 20 years, succeeding in his feat of transcending tennis to become a world star. The former world number 1 retired in 2022 due to a serious knee injury, which did not allow him to play as much as he would have wished for...
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Billionaire Roger Federer Likely Settles for $35M as He Finally Lets Go of Lavish Swiss Property
Roger Federer glorified tennis with his own hands for almost 24 years. Over the years, as he added one title after another to his name, he fell more in love with the sport (almost) every single day. But it’s safe to assume that wasn’t always the case, especially in 2011 – the first season since...