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• Who is Nishesh Basavareddy, the young talent who will face Djokovic in the Australian Open 1st round

The 2025 Australian Open is set to witness an exciting first-round clash between the legendary Novak Djokovic and a young, promising talent, Nishesh Basavareddy. At just 19 years old, Basavareddy has already made a name for himself on the ATP Challenger Tour and is now ready to take on one of the sport’s greatest players. […]...2025
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• Happy New Year! IMG Academy 16s Division Videos; USA Reaches Quarterfinals of United Cup

As I close out another year at Zootennis.com, it's time to post for posterity the 2024 Honor Roll, with a list of all Americans, under the age of 19, who won USTA Level 1 titles and ITF junior titles at the J300 level or above. Also included are major international titles for Americans in the 12s and 14s divisions and ITF men's and women's World Tennis Tour events, as well as ATP Challenger...2024
• ATP NONTHABURI 1 CHALLENGER ENTRY LIST. Trungelliti, Barrere, Squire, Droguet the top seeds in the main draw

Marco Trungelliti, Gregoire Barrere, Henri Squire, Titouan Droguet will compete in the upcoming ATP Challenger that will be staged next week in Nonthaburi. The defending champion is Valentin Vacherot who defeated Lucas Pouille 3-2 ret.. Marco Trungelliti in 2024 Now the world no.143, Marco played his last match on the 19th of November when he […]...2024
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• ATP CANBERRA CHALLENGER ENTRY LIST. Gaston, Diaz Acosta, Dzumhur, Daniel the top seeds in the main draw

Hugo Gaston, Facundo Diaz Acosta, Damir Dzumhur, Taro Daniel will compete in the upcoming ATP Challenger that will be staged next week in Canberra. The defending champion is Dominik Koepfer who defeated Jakub Mensik 6-3 6-2. Joao Fonseca had to withdraw from Canberra. Hugo Gaston in 2024 Currently the world no.76, Gaston played his last […]...2024
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• Yoshi Nishioka and Saya Hiyama who got married.

Yoshi Nishioka and Saya Hiyama recently got married, marking a notable union between a professional tennis player and a well-known Japanese weathercaster. Yoshi Nishioka is a Japanese professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 24 and is currently the top-ranked Japanese player. He has won multiple ATP Challenger […]...2024
• Challenger Tour Weekly Recap: Comesana, Fognini, and Nardi Secure Australian Open Main Draw

Francisco Comesana, Fabio Fognini, and Luca Nardi were all among the ATP Challenger Tour champions this week, winning their respective titles to lock up their Top 100 finishes and Australian Open main draw spots....2024
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• Murray through to next round on injury return

Andy Murray progresses to the second round of an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux after opponent Jacquet retires at the start of the second set....2024
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• Andy Murray back into action next week at the Bordeaux Challenger before competing in Geneva

Andy Murray is set to make his comeback from an ankle injury at the ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in Bordeaux next week. Following that, he will compete in the ATP 250 tournament in Geneva. This schedule is part of his preparation for the French Open and Wimbledon, as well as the Paris Olympics. Andy […]...2024
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• Murray to make injury return next week

Andy Murray will begin his comeback from an ankle injury at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux next week....2024
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• Matteo Berrettini reaches into the quarterfinals of Arizona Tennis Classic

At the ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in Phoenix, Matteo Berrettini made a late charge on Friday to maintain his comeback week. After two hours and forty-eight minutes, the Italian, who is participating in his first competition after a six-month injury layoff, defeated Frenchman Arthur Cazaux 3-6, 6-1, 7-5. Rain forced the suspension of the […]...2024
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• American Kania gets 2-yr. ban for failed drug test

Casey Kania, a low-ranked American player who competed for the University of North Carolina, has been suspended for two years after testing positive for marijuana during an ATP Challenger tournament last August....2024
• Casey Kania Hit with Two-Year Ban for Cannabis
Casey Kania's suspension ends on February 1, 2026. By Aiberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Marijuana is legal in several states. Cannabis remains a banned substance on the WADA Prohibited List. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard Evans Q&A Testing positive for cannabis will cost Casey Kania a two-year ban from tennis. Kania has been hit with a two-y...2024
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• Andy Murray focused on ‘positive signs’ after crashing out of Queen’s Club

Murray loses 6-3, 6-1 against Australia’s Alex de MinaurCarlos Alcaraz reaches second round after third set tiebreakAndy Murray’s hopes of being seeded at Wimbledon came to a bitter, abrupt end in his opening match at Queen’s Club as the five-time champion was soundly defeated 6-3, 6-1 by Alex de Minaur in the first round.Murray arrived in west London with high expectations having established some...2023
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• Matteo Berrettini discusses his tattoos, saying, “Grandma is not happy about it”

Matteo Berrettini, currently competing in the Phoenix Challenger 2024, recently engaged in a lighthearted Q&A session with the ATP Challenger Tour, offering glimpses into his personal and professional life. Despite his busy schedule on the court, Berrettini took the time to address popular questions surrounding his identity and preferences. One of the initial queries focused […]...2024
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"At just 19 years old, Basavareddy has already made a name for himself on the ATP Challenger Tour and is now ready to take on one of the sport’s greatest players."

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"Thanasi Kokkinakis soars back into the world's top 100 after clinching an ATP Challenger singles title in America."

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"Australian Jason Kubler won his first grass-court singles title at an ATP Challenger event in Great Britain this…"

• Aussie weekly wrap: Duckworth back in the winner’s circle in China
A match-point saving feat drove James Duckworth to his 15th ATP Challenger trophy in Hangzhou, while Omar Jasika and Destanee Aiava defended titles in Cairns....2024
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• ITF Invests More Prize Money into 2025 World Tennis Tour
ITF announces it will add $5 million more prize money, a 26% increase, into the 2025 Tour. By Alberto Amalfi | @TennisNow | Thursday, August 15, 2024 Photo credit: Matthew Calvis Players will get a pay raise on the World Tennis Tour next year. The International Tennis Federation announced it will add $5 million in prize money, a 26% increase, into the 2025 World Tennis Tour. More: ...2024
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• Matteo Berrettini discusses his tattoos, saying, “Grandma is not happy about it”
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• Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Duckworth continues late-season surge
James Duckworth is edging closer to a top-100 return after reaching another ATP Challenger singles final in Canada…...2023
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• Aussie weekly wrap: Duckworth sets Australian record on ATP Challenger Tour
By winning his first title in two years, James Duckworth sets a new Australian record on the ATP…...2023
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• Kyrgios reacts to Tomic’s record-breaking loss

Nick Kyrgios couldn’t help but poke fun at fellow Australian Bernard Tomic after Tomic suffered a humiliating defeat in the ATP Challenger final. Tomic was defeated by American Learner Tien in the shortest ATP Challenger final on record, lasting only 39 minutes, with a score of 6-0, 6-1 in Fairfield, Connecticut. This disappointing result overshadowed […]...2024
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• Casey Kania Hit with Two-Year Ban for Cannabis
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• Yoshi Nishioka and Saya Hiyama who got married.
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• Judy Murray's £14.99 Budget Flight "Worth Every Penny" to Watch Andy Win

Andy Murray was able to share his special victory at ATP Challenger in Aix-en-Provence with his mother, Judy Murray, who managed to hop on a budget flight to the final....2023
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• Aussie weekly wrap: Kokkinakis returns to winners’ circle
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• Kubler among five Australians to win professional titles this week
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• Eight Australian players celebrate title-winning runs
Jason Kubler and John Peers, doubles champions at an ATP Challenger tournament in France, are among multiple Australian…...2023
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• Aussie weekly wrap: Childhood mates claim first pro doubles title
South Australians Luke Saville and Alex Bolt won their first ATP Challenger doubles title as a team this…...2023
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• Vukic charging towards top 100 after title-winning run
Aleksandar Vukic captured the biggest singles title of his career at an ATP Challenger tournament in South Korea…...2023
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• Aussie weekly wrap: Duckworth sets Australian record on ATP Challenger Tour
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• Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Duckworth continues late-season surge
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• Aussie weekly wrap: O’Connell among multiple Australian title winners
Chris O'Connell triumphed at an ATP Challenger tournament in China this week, as many other Australian players posted…...2024

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• Hall of Fame to Host Combined ATP and WTA Tournament in 2025
The Hall of Fame Open will be revamped into a joint ATP Challenger and WTA 125 level event next summer, scheduled for the second week of Wimbledon. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Photo credit: International Tennis Hall of Fame A combined men's and women's pro tournament will bloom on Newport's historic lawn. Professional tennis will return to the Newport,...2024
• Alcaraz fights back to make French Open final with five-set win over Sinner

World No 3 recovers to defeat Italian 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3Alcaraz will play Casper Ruud or Alexander ZverevWhen Carlos Alcaraz’s childhood performances indicated that an exciting career might lie ahead, he entered his first ATP challenger event in April 2019, aged 15. In the first round, Alcaraz, an unranked wildcard, was drawn against a 17-year-old named Jannik Sinner, ranked No 319. T...2024
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• Andy Murray back into action next week at the Bordeaux Challenger before competing in Geneva
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• Matteo Berrettini discusses his tattoos, saying, “Grandma is not happy about it”
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• First Day of Junior Orange Bowl Complete Washout; ITA's Highlights of Collegiate Tennis in 2023; ATP Challenger Rewind Features College Stars; Fils Named ATP Newcomer of the Year

Rain was persistent enough throughout the day today in Miami to wash out the entire schedule in what was to be the first day of main draw matches at the Junior Orange Bowl. The qualifying matches have yet to be completed in all four divisions, although the girls 14s have just four matches to finish. The photo above of the Har-Tru courts Salvadore Park, which the girls 14s site this year, is from...2023
• ‘Gazelle On The Court’: Toby Samuel’s Accelerated Path To ATP Challenger Tour
Article courtesy of Grant Thompson and the ATP Tour Move like a gazelle? A forehand that he can ‘rev up’? Be a recipient of the Accelerator Programme? Briton Toby Samuel checks all the boxes and if the 21-year-old can race up the Pepperstone ATP Rankings as fast as he moves around the court, he will be the next college player […] The post ‘Gazelle O...2023
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• Wawrinka beats Murray at rare ATP Challenger Tour match between Grand Slam champs

Far from the Grand Slam stages on which both have starred, Stan Wawrinka beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-0 on Wednesday in what is believed to be the first ATP Challenger Tour matchup between two past major champions in more than 40 years....2023
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• Wawrinka beats Murray in Challenger Tour match

Stan Wawrinka beat Andy Murray in what is believed to be the first ATP Challenger Tour matchup between two past major champions in more than 40 years....2023
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• Andy Murray weighs up playing in French Open knowing it may be his last

Murray to confirm summer schedule after Rome defeat‘My best chance of a deep run is at Wimbledon,’ he saysAndy Murray remains undecided on his participation in the French Open this month after his first-round loss to Fabio Fognini in the Italian Open on Wednesday.Shortly after the three-set defeat, Murray suggested there were various options open to him, including fully embracing the clay-court se...2023
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