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Tennis Jasmine Paolini won her singles and doubles to lead Italy past Japan 2-1 and back into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday in Malaga, Spain. Italy now awaits winner of quarterfinal between Poland and Czech RepublicThe Associated Press · Posted: Nov 16, 2024 12:23 PMContinue Reading

Tennis Poland’s Iga Swiatek beat home favourite Paula Badosa of Spain to knock out the host of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in the opening round on Friday, while Britain eliminated Germany in Malaga. World No. 2 secures team’s spot in quarterfinals against Czech Republic in MalagaThe Associated PressContinue Reading

Tennis Japan reached the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time since 2013 after rallying to defeat Romania 2-1 on Thursday in Malaga, Spain. Host Spain and Poland meet Friday; Canada begins play Sunday vs. Britain or GermanyThe Associated Press · Posted: Nov 14, 2024Continue Reading

Tennis·ROUNDUP There “could have been better communication” in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner’s doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday. WADA seeking ban of 1 to 2 years for U.S. Open champ who’s into semis at ATP FinalsAndrew Dampf · The Associated Press · Posted: NovContinue Reading

Tennis The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between host Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region, while the scheduled start of Japan vs. Romania on Thursday was moved back two hours. Host Spain and Poland meetContinue Reading

Tennis·ROUNDUP Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand secured the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after defeating Czech Katerina Siniakova and American Taylor Townsend 7-5, 6-3. Shapovalov tops home favourite Medjedovic to win 2nd ATP Tour title in SerbiaCBC Sports · Posted: Nov 09,Continue Reading

Tennis·ROUNDUP Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe rallied to defeat Americans Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk 4-6, 6-3, (10-6) on Thursday at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In singles, Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot in Saudi ArabiaThe Canadian Press · Posted: NovContinue Reading

Tennis Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada’s team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals to focus on her health after battling injuries throughout the season, according to Tennis Canada. Canadian returned for French Open before missing more time after U.S. OpenThe Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 05, 2024 2:23Continue Reading

Tennis·ROUNDUP Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe remain undefeated in women’s doubles at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff beats Swiatek to reach semifinals, Sabalenka clinches year-end No. 1 rankingThe Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 05, 2024 11:09 AM EST | Last Updated: 7 hours agoContinue Reading