TENNIS

IGA ŚWIATEK ACCEPTS SUSPENSION FOLLOWING POSITIVE TEST FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE

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Polish tennis star Iga Świątek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the decision on Thursday, attributing the violation to unintentional contamination.

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RAFAEL NADAL EYES DAVIS CUP GLORY IN FINAL CAREER TOURNAMENT

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Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's all-time greats, has confirmed that the Davis Cup in Malaga will mark the final chapter of his illustrious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is determined to focus on helping Spain secure victory in the men's team competition rather than letting emotions overshadow his farewell.

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SINNER BRUSHES DE MINAUR ASIDE TO TAKE DAVIS CUP HOLDERS ITALY BACK TO THE FINAL

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World number one Jannik Sinner (23) defeated Alex de Minaur (25) in straight sets to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday. The two-time winners will face the Netherlands in Sunday's showpiece after the Dutch ousted Germany 2-0 on Friday to make the final for the first time in 104 years of trying.

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CARLOS ALCARAZ OVERCOMES HEALTH SETBACK TO KEEP ATP FINALS HOPES ALIVE WITH WIN OVER RUBLEV

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz proved his resilience by defeating Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals on November 11, reigniting his title hopes despite recent health challenges. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has been battling respiratory issues during the tournament in Turin. He wore pink nasal tape during his impressive 6-3, 7-6(8) victory, showing determination to push through his condition.

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NADAL SUFFERS DAVIS CUP DEFEAT TO VAN DE ZANDSCHULP IN POTENTIAL FINAL MATCH OF CAREER

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Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal (38) lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp (29) in a Davis Cup quarter-final singles rubber on Tuesday as the Netherlands took a 1-0 lead against Spain. The 22-time Grand Slam winner will call time on his career in professional tennis at the end of Spain's participation in the tournament in Malaga, after two injury-ravaged years.

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CARLOS ALCARAZ LEADS EUROPE TO DRAMATIC LAVER CUP COMEBACK VICTORY

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Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stellar performance to lead Team Europe to a stunning comeback victory over Team World in the 2024 Laver Cup. Held in Berlin, the tournament saw Europe trailing 4-8 heading into the final day, but Alcaraz's winning efforts in both singles and doubles sealed a 13-11 triumph for the team.

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GREAT BRITAIN FALLS SHORT IN BILLIE JEAN KING CUP SEMI-FINALS

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Great Britain's quest for a Billie Jean King Cup title ended in disappointment after Slovakia staged a dramatic comeback to win the semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.

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KAROLINA MUCHOVA'S GRIT PROPELS HER TO SECOND CONSECUTIVE US OPEN SEMI-FINAL

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Czech tennis star Karolina Muchova powered through illness to secure a spot in her second consecutive US Open semi-final with a straight-set victory over Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, 6-1, 6-4. The match saw dramatic interruptions as Muchova battled health issues, leaving the court multiple times during the second set, yet she persevered to triumph.

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