JOURNAL, MADRID OPEN: Assessing what kept the seeds safe on Monday, musing over Grigor Dimitrov's form, singling out the best of the WTA and more.
May 6th, 2019 – Madrid: A Question Of ‘Choking’, Dimitrov’s Wanderings, Kvitova’s Layers
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INTERVIEW: Alex de Minaur talks belief, reaching the top 100, and adapting to tennis outside of Australia.
Christian Harrison: “The key is being willing to make adjustments”
INTERVIEW: Christian Harrison talks about his relationship with older brother Ryan and what it took to achieve a career-high ranking
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INTERVIEW: Britain's James Ward insists he did not struggle for motivation during injury setbacks, and thinks he is still capable of achieving more in tennis.
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MADRID OPEN: After Rafael Nadal's loss, the semifinals hold fresh intrigue. Here are the final four by the numbers.
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