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[VIDEO] “I just stopped my practice just for precaution”: False alarm for Carlos Alcaraz amid US Open practice ankle roll

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Carlos Alcaraz had to stop his practice against Francisco Cerundolo and footage circulated of an ankle roll he suffered. But he was optimistic that it wouldn’t stop his chances at the US Open.

Alcaraz will face Li Tu on Tuesday and said that he will be back practicing near 100% without thinking about it tomorrow. He said that it was mere precaution that made him stop.

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“Well, I think it is okay. You know, I just stopped my practice just for precaution. I didn’t feel comfortable enough to keep practicing just in case if everything is going to be worse,” said Alcaraz. “But, you know, after a few hours later, I’m still feeling good, you know, my feet, so tomorrow I will try to be practicing again 100% without thinking about it, but today I’ll take care about it.”

He also was asked about the Olympic Games disappointment and said that it was difficult to deal with but is looking forward to another chance in four years in LA.
“Well, this is one of the most important final of my career, of my life. I know that the Olympic Games is every four years, so I don’t know if I’m gonna have another chance to win the gold. I’m gonna fight for it, for sure, the next Olympic Games.
“But it was a difficult moment to deal for me, you know, losing the gold medal in a really close match that I had opportunities.
“But, you know, in front of me, I had a really good player that he was fighting for the same thing as me, and he deserved it. So days after the Olympics was, okay, I realize that I won the silver medal, it was a great achievement for me that I have to be proud of. You know, I try to keep going, try to learn about this match.
“Just the next finals or the next important matches of my career I’m gonna deal in a different way or a better way than I did in Olympics. Well, I realize that it was an important moment of my life.”
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Jannik Sinner sends message to critics as he responds to backlash over his Olympics withdrawal

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Jannik Sinner has addressed the criticism he has faced for his decision to withdraw from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

The world No 1 highlighted the fact only he and his team knew how he felt and asserted that he gives “little importance and little weight” to those who reacted negatively.

Sinner pulled out of the Olympics prior to the tournament due to tonsillitis and expressed that he was “saddened” to not be able to compete.

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Olympics days before matches begin | Fox News

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“After a good week of clay training I started to feel unwell,” he explained. “I spent a couple of days resting and during a visit the doctor found tonsillitis and strongly advised me against playing.

“Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was one of my main goals for this season. I couldn’t wait to have the honour of representing my country in this very important event.”

The 22-year-old Italian was hoping to make his debut at the Olympics in Paris, having opted to skip the Tokyo Games in 2021 to focus on his “development as a player.”

Sinner’s announcement that he would miss the Olympics again this year was met with a backlash from the Italian media and some fans.

The Australian Open champion’s absence received further scrutiny when it was confirmed he would play at the Canadian Open, which started two days after the Olympic tennis gold medal match.

In a press conference in Montreal, Sinner reiterated how the Games had been his main priority for this season when asked about the criticism he has received for withdrawing.

“It’s a question I don’t even want to have to answer honestly,” said the Italian. “I think only my team and I really know how I felt. From the outside it’s one thing, from the inside it’s another. I especially know how I felt.

“I had said since the beginning of the year that my biggest goal was the Olympics, but unfortunately I wasn’t even able to get out of bed. Then honestly, what people think… let’s say I give it little importance, little weight.

“I’m not on social media anymore, which is something that does me a lot of good. Then I read some things anyway, it’s obvious that when you open your phone there are notifications and I see something.

“But I also know who I am as a person and what kind of people I have around me — who all care a lot about me.

“Unfortunately this time it went like this, there will always be some good things and some a little bit worse, like this. I understand people’s reaction, I’m honest, but now I’m here in Montreal and what happened happened.”

Sinner started his title defence at the Canadian Open by defeating Borna Coric 6-2, 6-4 in the second round in Montreal on Thursday. He will face Alejandro Tabilo in the last 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

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Novak Djokovic achieves another milestone, joins Federer and Nadal in exclusive group

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Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic continues to rack up the accolades, as he joins rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as just the third man to spent 850 total weeks in the top 10 rankings.

The 37-year old recently added the elusive Olympic gold medal to his resume at the Paris Olympic Games, defeating Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final. Subsequently, he began his 850th week in the top 10 of the ATP ranking list.
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The 24-time Grand Slam champion became just the third man to achieve this legendary milestone, joining fellow Big three members Federer and Nadal on this exclusive list. The Swiss Maestro leads the pack with 968 total weeks in the top 10, followed by Nadal with 912 weeks.
Djokovic cracked the top 10 rankings over 17 years ago, and appears motivated to extend his stay as he has shown little sign of slowing down. The former World No.1 entered the top 10 in 2007, after losing his first Masters final at Indian Wells to Nadal. He has remained consistent over the past decade and a half, only dropping out of the top 10 in 2017 after sustaining an elbow injury that left him sidelined.
Nonetheless, the Serbian came back in 2018, winning Wimbledon in July and reaffirming his spot amongst the elite. He is inching closer to spending 300 consecutive weeks in the top 10, and could produce another year-end top 10 finish should he successfully defend the 3000 points accrued from last year’s events at Cincinnati and the US Open.

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“Joy, happiness, sadness, disappointment”: Iga Swiatek full of mixed emotions following heartbreaking Olympic loss

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Iga Swiatek Paris Olympic

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek entered the Paris Olympic Games as the overwhelming favorite considering her prowess on clay courts, but her dream of winning gold for her nation was cut short in the semifinals, leaving the World No.1 devastated.

The two-time defending French Open champion returned to a familiar site to compete for Olympic gold, with the tennis event at the Olympics being hosted on the clay courts of Roland Garros. After breezing through the competition in the earlier rounds, Swiatek was eliminated by China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals, destroying her hopes of capturing her first Olympic gold medal.
Although the 23-year would end up winning the Bronze medal, her disappointment was obvious immediately after her semifinal loss. Swiatek looked visibly upset as she left the court, and excused herself in the middle of a post-match interview as she looked on the verge of tears.
Joy, sadness, disappointment, pride" - Iga Swiatek reflects on emotional Paris Olympics campaign, calls it 'special' despite missing out on gold

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Nonetheless, the World No.1 released a statement on social media a few days after receiving her bronze medal. Swiatek revealed she needed some time to process her emotions, but was thankful for all the support she had received from thousands of fans around the world.
“It’s been a while now, so I can now start to summarize this chapter… Joy, happiness, sadness, disappointment, satisfaction, dissatisfaction, pride and many other emotions, many thoughts… I gather these Games in my head and I can feel how full the experience has been for me,” wrote the five-time Grand Slam champion. “I will probably look back on these two weeks with more perspective in some time, but I realize many things, including the progress I have made since Tokyo, but also the things I can still do, the opportunities I can seize to become a better tennis player and a better person – first of all.
“But the most important thing for me is probably everything I have experienced here. It is a special time that would not have been possible without my team and my family. Thank you for everything you do.”
Swiatek is scheduled to return to competition at next week’s Cincinnati Open.

 

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“Ready for LA 2028!”: Uncertain Future Crumbles Infront of LIV Golf Jon Rahm

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Many would agree with Jon Rahm. However, only a few would truly understand the Spaniard’s words when he said, “It’s basically a dream come true.” 

He was alluding to the idea of winning a gold medal at the Olympics, something he missed by four strokes. But not to worry, since the athlete seems fairly confident about his 2028 chances in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old shared a series of pictures on his Instagram handle commemorating his appearance at the quadrennial event. He did so while mentioning how grateful he was for the whole experience: “It was a tough Sunday for sure but I remain grateful for a great week in Paris. The experience of representing my native Spain in the Olympics was special and something I will never forget.” But the highlight of it all came in the last line: “Ready for LA 2028! 🇪🇸”

 

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He sounds confident, doesn’t he? Well, the current world No. 10 did convey the same, despite LIV Golf not getting acknowledged by the ranking system. If the trend of the OWGR snub continues, then there is a high chance for the Spanish athlete to fall down in rankings while getting pushed out of the top 15. Sounds a bit similar to Bryson DeChambeau’s situation, right?! The 2024 U.S. Open champ had also been just short of making it into the top four ranked Americans on OWGR, resulting in his snub.

But it’s not as if the confidence is completely unfounded for Jon Rahm. The Spanish golfer needs to just do his best and rake in good finishes at the major championships if the Saudi-backed league continues to be without OWGR backing. He just needs to pull off a 2024 DeChambeau, which saw the ‘Scientist’ jump from No. 210 before the Masters to No. 9 after the Open Championship.

That’s not all. With the PIF-PGA Tour merger in the works, one can even anticipate the LIV Golf Pros being able to play in Tour-sanctioned events if everything transpires smoothly. Interestingly, the Transaction Subcommittee, including the likes of Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Rory McIlroy, had met with PIF officials back in June. Although the result of the same remained a delay in the proceedings, the merger seems to be very well on the cards. But all of it is for naught if Rahm fails to card the medal, like in the recent event.

The 2023 Masters champ had been at the top rungs of the leaderboard since day 1. He had even been well set at T1, that is, until a dominant Scottie Scheffler shot past him. The American’s run, coupled with Rahm’s horrid back nine, saw the 29-year-old crumble down at the end of Sunday. He carded four bogeys and a double bogey, alongside two birdies in the back nine alone. It was a truly unfortunate fourth round for the Spaniard.

The athlete, in the end, finished T5 with a score of 15-under-269, tied with McIlroy. He did so while dishing out a total of 24 birdies, 9 bogeys, 2 eagles, and 2 double bogeys over the four days of play. Had he been able to score a par putt instead of a double bogey or two of the same instead of two bogeys, then Rahm would have had a chance to force a playoff with Hideki Matsuyama for a bronze medal.

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