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Raducanu loses in Abu Dhabi Open first round
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Tuesday, 04 February 2025 08:21
Britain's Emma Raducanu lost in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open as she went down in straight sets to former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova.Raducanu, 22, was beaten 6-3 6-4 as she proved unable to take advantage of her late wildcard entry to the main draw.She made a positive start against Czech Vondrousova and led 3-1 after an early…
Britain's Kartal beaten by Volynets in Abu Dhabi
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Monday, 03 February 2025 07:58
Great Britain's Sonay Kartal was knocked out in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open after losing in three sets to American Katie Volynets.Kartal, 23, took the opening set against world number 68 Volynets but fell to a 3-6 6-4 6-4 loss.The 91st-ranked Englishwoman broke into the world's top 100 for the first time at the end of last…
Kvitova to resume playing after birth of her son
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Monday, 03 February 2025 08:42
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has announced she will return to the sport following the birth of her son.Former world number two Kvitova has been away from tennis for 15 months, last competing at the China Open in October 2023.The 34-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, gave birth to her son in July 2024."After 15 months being…
Collins delivers on five-star holiday promise
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Monday, 03 February 2025 01:00
She promised a five-star holiday - and Danielle Collins has delivered.The American, 31, became a pantomime villain at last month's Australian Open after being jeered by fans throughout her second-round victory over home favourite Destanee Aiava.She responded by thanking the fans for "paying my bills" and said the A$290,000 (147,500) she received for the win would be used on a…
Chile lose as Garin refuses to play after collision
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Monday, 03 February 2025 00:26
Chile lost their Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium when Cristian Garin refused to continue playing after being knocked over by opponent Zizou Bergs.At a changeover during their singles match in Hasselt, a celebrating and leaping Bergs struck him in the face with his right shoulder.Bergs apologised immediately and Garin was cleared to play after receiving medical attention.Bergs was given a…
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