2023 Archives - ELTASZONE

Fils Makes Statement In Basecamp, First Tennis Combine

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by el-admin - November 29, 2023 0113

Who claimed bragging rights in Jeddah before the on-court action had even begun at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM? Seven competitors at this year’s 21-and-under event in Jeddah undertook physical drills at King Abdullah Sports City, where they participated in 'Basecamp'. The tennis combine measured the physical and

McDonald/Shelton Move Into Washington SFs

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by el-admin - August 3, 2023 0135

© Ben Solomon/Mubadala Citi DC Open Mackenzie McDonald (left) and Ben Shelton in action Thursday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. This article contains: Wild cards will next meet third seeds Glasspool/Heliovaara

‘The New’ Michael Mmoh

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by el-admin - August 2, 2023 0156

Former pro Tony Mmoh sat in the stands at Court John Harris Tuesday as he watched his son, Michael Mmoh, nearly three hours into his second-round clash against Hubert Hurkacz at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. After letting slip an opportunity to close out the match in straight sets, the

National Bank Open Presented By Rogers 2023: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

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by el-admin - August 2, 2023 0300

The sixth ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will see the ATP Tour's best compete at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers. Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in Toronto: When is the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers? The 2023 National Bank Open Presented by

Why Calm & Composure Are Key For Auger-Aliassime

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by el-admin - August 2, 2023 0118

After a breakout 2022 season, Felix Auger-Aliassime will be the first to admit this year has not been perfect. But the Canadian, who is the third seed this week at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, is using what some might view as a difficult campaign as a learning experience to

Albot: ‘When You Have A Daughter Like This, Winning Or Losing Doesn’t Matter’

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by el-admin - August 1, 2023 0114

Radu Albot’s life is about far more than tennis. These days, it is focussed on his daughter, three-year-old Adeline. A prime example of that came at Wimbledon. After Albot won a match in qualifying, young Adeline ran onto the court to congratulate her father. “They asked me, How does it feel winning

Durant On Tiafoe: ‘He’s Bringing The Energy’

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by el-admin - August 1, 2023 0104

Frances Tiafoe was not the only local star inside the Stadium at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday night. NBA superstar Kevin Durant was in attendance to watch the American’s 7-6(5), 7-6(5) victory over Aslan Karatsev. After the match, the two shared a nice embrace on court. Durant joined Tiafoe

Zhang Heads Up High Ahead Of Historic Kitzbühel Appearance

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by el-admin - August 1, 2023 0125

Will the fresh mountain air power Zhang Zhizhen to an impressive debut this week at the Generali Open? The World No. 53 will step on court against Dusan Lajovic on Tuesday as the first Chinese player to compete in the 79-year history of the Kitzbühel event. The

Isner Holds Off Hijikata, Sets Tsitsipas Clash In Los Cabos

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by el-admin - August 1, 2023 094

John Isner held firm in the face of a late Rinky Hijikata comeback Monday to kick-start his 2023 campaign at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo with a 6-2, 7-6(4) victory in Los Cabos. The big-serving Isner led Hijikata 6-2, 5-3 at the hard-court ATP 250

Retiring Huey Reflects On ‘Absolute Dream Come True’

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by el-admin - July 31, 2023 0110

Treat Huey was honoured Monday evening at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in recognition of his retirement from professional tennis. The eight-time ATP Tour doubles titlist’s career came to a close Saturday evening when he lost alongside Marcos Giron in qualifying at the ATP 500. “It's definitely pretty emotional. Saturday night