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Tennis-Alcaraz says five sets key to Grand Slam legacy, urges calendar reforms instead

Tennis-Alcaraz says five sets key to Grand Slam legacy, urges calendar reforms instead

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz said Grand Slam tournaments should remain best-of-five sets as shortening men's matches would damage the legacy of tennis' four majors, as the world number three stressed the need for changes to the packed tour calendar instead.
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Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Grand Slam Best-of-Five Format Change, Advocates for Calendar Adjustment

Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Grand Slam Best-of-Five Format Change, Advocates for Calendar Adjustment

Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Grand Slam Best-of-Five Format Change, Advocates for Calendar Adjustment
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Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Removal of Best-of-Five Matches from Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Removal of Best-of-Five Matches from Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz Opposes Removal of Best-of-Five Matches from Grand Slams
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Alexander Zverev, Yannick Noah, and Brad Gilbert Criticize New Davis Cup Format

Alexander Zverev, Yannick Noah, and Brad Gilbert Criticize New Davis Cup Format

Alexander Zverev, Yannick Noah, and Brad Gilbert Criticize New Davis Cup Format
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Petra Kvitova Competed in 2014 China Open Final

Petra Kvitova Competed in 2014 China Open Final

Petra Kvitova Competed in 2014 China Open Final
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Daniil Medvedev Criticizes US Open Court and Ball Quality After Hangzhou Victory

Daniil Medvedev Criticizes US Open Court and Ball Quality After Hangzhou Victory

Daniil Medvedev Criticizes US Open Court and Ball Quality After Hangzhou Victory
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Tennis-Alcaraz overcomes teething trouble on tweaked serve to beat Michelsen in Tokyo

Tennis-Alcaraz overcomes teething trouble on tweaked serve to beat Michelsen in Tokyo

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off minor wobbles on his retooled serve to dismantle unseeded American Alex Michelsen 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 and keep his Japan Open title defence on track while several leading players made first-round exits in Tokyo on Thursday.
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Tennis-Nishikori bows out for final time in Tokyo as crowd salutes Japanese trailblazer

Tennis-Nishikori bows out for final time in Tokyo as crowd salutes Japanese trailblazer

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Kei Nishikori's final match before retirement ended in a 6-4 6-4 loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the Japan Open first round on Thursday, as an adoring crowd in Tokyo rose to salute the former world number four and Japanese trailblazer.
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Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws from Japan Open Due to Hand Fracture

Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws from Japan Open Due to Hand Fracture

Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws from Japan Open Due to Hand Fracture
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Madison Keys' US Open Performance Highlighted Amidst China Open Preparations

Madison Keys' US Open Performance Highlighted Amidst China Open Preparations

Madison Keys' US Open Performance Highlighted Amidst China Open Preparations
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Tennis-Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback

Tennis-Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback

Sept 29 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic said he was encouraged by the way his body was responding ahead of the China Open as the 24-times Grand Slam champion looks to regain momentum at a happy hunting ground after recent fitness concerns.
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Coco Gauff Becomes Player-Owner in World Team Tennis Relaunch

Coco Gauff Becomes Player-Owner in World Team Tennis Relaunch

Coco Gauff Becomes Player-Owner in World Team Tennis Relaunch