Lucky loser Struff hopes Madrid run marks a turning point in his career
MADRID : Jan-Lennard Struff is hoping his run to the Madrid Open final against world number two Carlos Alcaraz will mark a turning point in his career.
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In a fickle sporting world F1 understands it's 'Entertain to Survive'
MIAMI: Formula One spent much of the build-up to Sunday's (May 7) Miami Grand Prix shrugging off criticism it had become boring and uncompetitive with Red Bull in a league of their own winning every race.
Sabalenka hoping to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Swiatek after Madrid win
Aryna Sabalenka beat world number one Iga Swiatek to win the Madrid Open in the pair's second clash in a final this year, with the Belarusian saying she hopes their burgeoning rivalry will continue to enthral tennis fans throughout the season.
Sabalenka earns Swiatek revenge to win Madrid Open
MADRID: World number two Aryna Sabalenka played a superb attacking game to beat top ranked Iga Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and win the Madrid Open for the second time on Saturday. The big-hitting Belarusian gained revenge for defeat by her Polish rival in the Stuttgart final a fortnight ago with a thrilling triumph to end Swiatek’s nine-match winning streak ahead of her French Open defense. Two-time Roland Garros winner Swiatek fought her way back into the match after an explosive start by Sabalenka, but the second seed came back strongly in the third set to win the first WTA 1000 final featuring the top two ranked players since 2014.
Andy Murray sees off Harold Mayot to set up final with Tommy Paul in Aix-en-Provence
Andy Murray booked his place in a first final on clay since the 2016 French Open when beating Harold Mayot in the semi-finals of the Aix-en-Provence Challenger. The two-time Wimbledon champion is striving to get some time on clay into his legs before Roland Garros, which prompted his decision to play in Aix-en-Provence. Ad After battling past Gael Monfils, Laurent Lokoli and Luca van Assche, only Mayot stood between Murray and a place in the final.
Anisimova taking break from women's tennis tour to address burnout, mental health
The WTA Tour says Amanda Anisimova plans to take an indefinite break from tennis, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health.
Struff soaking in 'incredible journey' to Madrid final
Jan-Lennard Struff is relishing his bid for a first ATP title following his "incredible journey" at the Madrid Open which has seen the German become the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.
Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff
MADRID: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to “a bull” in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.