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Alex Eala: I try to avoid going out alone
The Filipina tennis star has reflected on her growing fame back home in an interview with the The Sit-Down podcast. Credit: Beatriz Ruivo / Alvara Isidoro The numbers don't lie. When Alex Eala plays tennis, people watch — in their millions. When Eala speaks, people listen. A lot of them. When journalists, commentators or fans talk about Eala, people tune in. In every sense, the 20-year-old has been a phenomenon in the tennis world since she burst onto the scene with her Miami
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I will miss you Damian
Much-loved member of the tennis community Damian Kust has passed away after a short illness. It is difficult to describe the pain I am currently feeling but I will do my best to highlight just why he meant so much to me, and to so many others, as the outpouring of tributes on social media has shown.
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Tennis revolution: What will Orreco's merger with DDSA mean for tennis?
Artificial Intelligence is set to enter tennis analysis in 2026 - in a big way. But how? The merger between Data Driven Sports Analytics and Orreco gives us an insight.
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Musetti or Tabilo to take Chengdu title?
Lorenzo Musetti is seeking his third main tour title after an impressive win over Brandon Nakashima in the semi-final while Alejandro Tabilo is seeking his maiden main tour title having reached the final as a qualifier. 🧐 What We Know Lorenzo Musetti Top seed in Chengdu, currently ranked around world No. 9. Has been in good form this tournament: dominant semifinal win over Alexander Shevchenko (6-3, 6-1). He didn’t face a break point in that match. Last year he was runner-up
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Who is Alex Eala's first round opponent in Sao Paulo? Get to know Yasmine Mansouri
This preview will give you all the insights you need to know about the upcoming clash between Alex Eala and Yasmine Mansouri in Sao Paulo.
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WTA season 2025: Minimum expectations and stretch goals for each top player
Nick Carter has some trepidation when making tennis predictions. Nevertheless, he is not lacking in bravery and has taken on the task...
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Draper controversy in Cincinnati match point vs Auger-Aliassime: Who's to blame and what's the solution?
Spoiler alert: it's quite easy. In November 2019, Thierry Henry stuck out his arm, controlled the ball outstretched, and slotted the ball...
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Tennis crowds from a British perspective
Aidan Williams delves into the sensitive subject of tennis crowds. I can remember 2019, being at the French Open for the first time. I...
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The Secret Diary Of A Wimbledon Queue Enthusiast
Arguably the most talked about topic among tennis fans during the two weeks of Wimbledon is not about who the GOAT is, or whether Swiatek...
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Eastbourne International: The Full Breakdown
Daria Kasatkina showed her ruthless streak on the court, as well as an affable personality off it, as she sealed the WTA Eastbourne...
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British tennis is just fine: Sit back and enjoy
While some are in a constant state of panic, Aidan Williams argues British players should be heralded, not chastised during the summer...
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Surbiton: You will be missed
For Aidan Williams, this year's tournament in Surbiton was an emotional goodbye, as the event holds a special place in his heart. He...
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Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka - Madrid Open Final Preview
In a repeat of last year's final, the world numbers one and two go head to head in a heavyweight clash. For the second year in a row, the...
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NextGen Finals: Is it time to move to a different spot in the year?
With the ATP Tour's NextGen Finals about to get underway, Todd Scoullar gives us the lowdown on what to expect from a field featuring ...
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Federer's tennis family and beyond still feels the effect one year on
He will never he leave us, he vowed in his emotive letter voiced on social media. On the eve of this year's Laver Cup, Elena Tsourdi...
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WTA 250: Will top 30 players be able to enter?
Is the relevance of a WTA 250 set to diminish further with the absence of top 30 players? TT's Vicki Contavespi digs a little deeper.
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Sinner's Grand Slam potential about to be realised?
It can be really difficult to predict how many Slams an ATP tennis player will win when he still has some 15 years in front of him. But...
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Why Carlos Alcaraz is destined for the greatness he yearns
Carlos Alcaraz is now 20 - but here is why he is already destined for greatness
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Coco Gauff forehand discourse
On Gauff, her forehand issues and why we can't help but talk about it. Coco Gauff has a really bad forehand. I’m stating the obvious...
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Nike and tennis: A match once made in heaven could be drifting apart
Nike has been synonymous with tennis for over four decades. But in recent years, with Roger Federer leaving the brand, meaning he didn't...
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