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WTA Cincinnati Day 8 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti

Day 8 at the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati will see the conclusion of Round of 16, with World #2 Coco Gauff headlining a star-studded lineup that promises plenty of high quality tennis this Thursday in the last big event before the US Open.

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Sabalenka gets 50th win of 2025 to reach quarters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka storms into the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open with a routine win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / 1 hour ago

'That was brutal to watch' - Rennae Stubbs frustrated by Naomi Osaka snubbing Victoria Mboko in speech at Canadian Open

Former World No.1 continues to receive backlash for not acknowledging Victoria Mboko in her trophy presentation speech at the 2025 Canadian Open, after the young Canadian defeated the Japanese superstar to win the biggest title of her career.

Emma Raducanu News / TennisUpToDate.com / 3 hours ago

'I take more confidence in the big moments' - Emma Raducanu opens up on new mindset as US Open approaches

After winning the biggest title of her career at the 2021 US Open, tennis star Emma Raducanu will be heading back to the New York Grand Slam with newfound confidence.

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The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

How many of the men to win the Wimbledon tennis championship since its inception in 1877 can you name? Note: The tournament was not held from 1915-18 during the First World War, and from 1940-1945 during the Second World War, and in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Last names are acceptable as answers.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / 5 hours ago

Rising teenage star Iva Jovic tipped as future of American tennis by two-time Grand Slam champion

With the likes of Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys all waving the flag for American tennis, there has been no shortage of stars on the WTA circuit in recent times.

Frances Tiafoe News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Frances Tiafoe (back) retires from fourth-round match at Cincinnati Open

Tenth-seeded American Frances Tiafoe was forced to retire Wednesday due to a lower-back injury down 4-6, 1-3 when facing Denmark's Holger Rune, the No.

Jessica Pegula News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Magda Linette upsets No. 4 Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open

Poland's Magda Linette, the 31st seed, knocked out fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in third-round action of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday in Mason, Ohio.

Jiri Lehecka News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

ATP Cincinnati Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Jiri Lehecka

The weather delayed the ATP Cincinnati schedule. Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev completed their victories on Wednesday because lightning hit Cincinnati on Tuesday night.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / 8 hours ago

'When she goes to the court she has so much expectations' - Patrick Mouratoglou praises Venus Williams ahead of US Open return

Earlier today, it was announced that seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was given a wildcard to play in the US Open. This continues her comeback after a 16 month hiatus from the sport, with French tennis coach and commentator Patrick Mouratoglou labelling Williams as a 'champion' ahead of the event.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 7 hours ago

Andy Roddick Refuses to Bet Against Daniil Medvedev Amid Loss of Form

Tennis players often face a great deal of scrutiny whenever they perform below expectations. The ATP and WTA tours are very tightly packed, players move from one country to the other and have to adapt to new court conditions all the time.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / 7 hours ago

'I don’t know if there is any other sport like this' - Nikoloz Basilashvili shares dark side of tennis after huge losses

Nikoloz Basilashvili has become Georgia's best tennis player. Formerly ranked inside the top 16, he boasts five ATP titles and a Masters 1000 final to his name, and has made it to at least round three of every Grand Slam.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas Grateful to Play 'Without Any Discomfort' Despite Crashing Out of the Cincinnati Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas is currently going through a rough patch this season. He has not won two consecutive matches on tour since the Barcelona Open in April.

Jack Draper News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

Jack Draper Shares Major Injury Update Ahead of the US Open

Jack Draper has shared encouraging news about his fitness ahead of his US Open return. The British No. 1 confirmed that he is ready to compete in New York later this month.

Frances Tiafoe News / TennisUpToDate.com / 8 hours ago

Frances Tiafoe forced to retire from Cincinnati Open, ignoring team in back spasm trouble

Frances Tiafoe has been forced to retire from the Cincinnati Open after struggling with back spasms during his fourth round match against Holger Rune. He reached the final losing to Jannik Sinner last year and he called the physio and received treatment towards the end of the first set.

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The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

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Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 11 hours ago

Who is Naomi Osaka? Bio, Fun Facts, Info, and Much More

Naomi Osaka is one of tennis's biggest superstars, already creating a massive impact on and off the court, despite being an active player. The Japanese star's best level during matches thrills fans worldwide, but she has taken steps to create a broader legacy that will endure for many years to come.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 9 hours ago