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Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez: inspired by Nadal, dreams of facing Sinner, Mexico's tennis answer?

Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez: inspired by Nadal, dreams of facing Sinner, Mexico's tennis answer?

The 19-year-old earned his first ATP Tour win Tuesday night in Acapulco by taking a gritty three-hour battle.

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Fly, TP, fly: Tommy Paul unlocks happy medium of taking the job seriously and having fun
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Fly, TP, fly: Tommy Paul unlocks happy medium of taking the job seriously and having fun

The newest member of the ATP's Top 10 discusses his journey, 'less is more' mindset and upcoming MGM Rewards Slam event.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 24, 2025
Alexander Zverev's new racquet: world No. 2 chooses Buenos Aires and Golden Swing to get earlier reps on clay
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Alexander Zverev's new racquet: world No. 2 chooses Buenos Aires and Golden Swing to get earlier reps on clay

The German hopes to understand what his frame "gives me" well before Roland Garros.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 11, 2025
Down time with puppy Yatzy, fighting mindset propel Denis Shapovalov to Dallas Open final
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Down time with puppy Yatzy, fighting mindset propel Denis Shapovalov to Dallas Open final

The left-hander picked up his second Top 10 win over an American this week by ousting reigning champ Tommy Paul.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 09, 2025
Casper Ruud nearly lost to Jaume Munar, then "stayed in it" to reach Dallas final
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Casper Ruud nearly lost to Jaume Munar, then "stayed in it" to reach Dallas final

"It's not every day you're able to turn a match like this around and be on the winner’s side of it."

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 09, 2025
Tommy Paul slices his way past Reilly Opelka in "super weird" overdue first ATP meeting at Dallas Open
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Tommy Paul slices his way past Reilly Opelka in "super weird" overdue first ATP meeting at Dallas Open

The reigning champ beat the 2022 title holder, 7-6 (3), 6-2, on Friday evening.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 08, 2025
"I can't just be a punching bag": Reilly Opelka sounds off on Greg Allensworth, lack of accountability
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"I can't just be a punching bag": Reilly Opelka sounds off on Greg Allensworth, lack of accountability

The 2022 Dallas Open champ shook off a controversial call to close out Cam Norrie, but had all the thoughts afterwards.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 07, 2025

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"Total package" Jerry Shang primed to break new ground for China on ATP Tour | TenniStory

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The second seeds, who finished runner-up at the Paris major in 2022, overcame Marta Kostyuk and Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2, on Sunday.
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Golden Hour: Lorenzo Musetti lights up Roland Garros in definitive Norrie win

By Matt Fitzgerald 03 June 2023
The German saved two match points in the fourth set, then fought through a wild final game to take the second-rounder on Thursday.
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Tears Of Joy: Daniel Altmaier bests Jannik Sinner in emotional Roland Garros finish

By Matt Fitzgerald 01 June 2023
Down 0-4 in a fifth set late Tuesday, the French favorite overcame cramping through pure passion to deny Sebastian Baez in the first round of Roland Garros.
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