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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · 26d

The final WTA 1000 event of the year is here: can anyone end Aryna Sabalenka's #WuhanOpen dominance?

Full preview and predictions ⬇️

Sabalenka set for Osaka, Anisimova, Swiatek battles - Wuhan Open predictions

The final WTA 1000 event of 2025 is here, with Iga Swiatek among those looking to stop Aryna Sabalenka winning a fourth Wuhan Open title.

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Tennis365com @tennis365com.bsky.social · 27d

Jannik Sinner is OUT of the Shanghai Masters - and his hopes of a year-end No 1 finish look all but over ⬇️

#ATP #RolexShanghaiMasters

How Sinner's Shanghai retirement all but ends Alcaraz year-end No 1 battle

Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to cramping in his third-round Shanghai Masters match - and it could end his year-end No 1 hopes.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 30

Learner Tien plays his first-ever ATP final on Wednesday - and he’s got a US tennis icon in his corner ⬇️

#2025ChinaOpen

Meet the US tennis great guiding Learner Tien's epic China Open run

Learner Tien began working with Michael Chang this summer - and the tennis great has had an instant impact.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 27

Carlos Alcaraz banished injury concerns in Tokyo - and had the ‘best physio in the world’ to thank ⬇️

#kinoshitajotennis

The 'best physio in the world' behind Carlos Alcaraz's Tokyo recovery revealed

Carlos Alcaraz returned to court at the Japan Open despite a significant injury in round one - and physio Juanjo Moreno was the man to thank.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 23

Very surreal to see the new Harry Potter series being filmed in Hoddesdon this morning 🪄

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Tennis365com @tennis365com.bsky.social · Sep 18

Bjorn Borg has revealed he was left 'surprised' by Jannik Sinner's drug testing controversy 🗣️

#ATP #Tennis

Bjorn Borg's verdict on Jannik Sinner's 'very strange' doping case

Bjorn Borg claimed that some players in his era 'were using things they were not supposed to use' and discussed Jannik Sinner's doping case.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 8

The final Grand Slam event of 2025 is done and dusted -- but what did we learn from the #USOpen?

My look at Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz's triumphs and other key talking points from the past fortnight ⬇️

Sabalenka & Alcaraz top dogs, Sinner & Swiatek chasing: US Open conclusions

The 2025 US Open is done and dusted -- with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz cementing their status as the world's best players.

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Tennis365com @tennis365com.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's not just the US Open title on the line between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz -- with the world No 1 ranking at stake 🍿

#Tennis #USOpen

Carlos Alcaraz can end Jannik Sinner's world No 1 reign in US Open final

There is more than the US Open title on the line when Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz do battle in New York.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 7

Has Carlos Alcaraz ever had a better serving tournament than this?

Feels like night and day compared to how often he was put through the wringer at SW19. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 7

And still, no man in the Open Era has won the #USOpen title without dropping a set.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 7

Can’t imagine Donald Trump was in line for a warm reception from the US Open crowd, but it might be even worse than expected after this.

Farcical. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 5

In the Open Era, only three men have reached all four Grand Slam tournament finals in an individual season.

Jannik Sinner can make that four at the #USOpen on Friday ⬇️

Can Jannik Sinner become 4th man to reach four Slam finals in the same year?

Jannik Sinner will look to become just the fourth man in the Open Era to reach four Grand Slam finals in the same season.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sabalenka and Anisimova also met at the Australian Open before (2019 and 2024) so complete the Grand Slam sweep.

Could be a brilliant final. #USOpen

Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 5

Second straight year in which two WTA players will meet at three straight Grand Slams:

2024: Paolini def Andreescu at RG, SW19, USO.
2025: Sabalenka vs Anisimova at RG, SW19...and now the #USOpen final.

Hadn't happened since 2007 (Serena-Henin) before 2024.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 1

In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals.

Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the #USOpen this week? ⬇️

How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025

Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 3

53 days between Amanda Anisimova losing 6-0, 6-0 to Swiatek at Wimbledon and then producing *that* performance today to turn the tables.

A brilliant win. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 3

Novak Djokovic, aged 38 and perhaps not at his best physically, is still conclusively the third-best player on the ATP right now.

Remarkable for him, but a little eyebrow-raising for anyone who's not Alcaraz or Sinner. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 1

Plenty to be said (and I'm sure will be said) about Coco Gauff, but that was scintillating from Naomi Osaka.

Tennis is so much healthier with her in it and playing well. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Sep 1

In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals.

Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the #USOpen this week? ⬇️

How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025

Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 31

Krejcikova could barely make the court for the first hour of this match, but all eight of those MP saves were incredible.

So, so clutch and she’s probably the favourite to win this now. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 31

Last night's #USOpen loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime suggests that Alexander Zverev is getting further away -- rather than nearer -- to a maiden Slam title. ⬇️

Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam dream looks dead after US Open exit

Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam hopes will be pushed back into 2026 after his US Open exit, but will the German ever get his hands on a major?

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 29

Absolutely gutting for Shelton. In the form of his life at his home major. Awful timing. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 29

This looks bad for Ben Shelton. Would be a big blow for the tournament if he’s forced out here. #USOpen

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Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 27

Casper Ruud's 2022 US Open run remains the only time he's reached a Slam QF outside of Roland Garros.

Astonishing for someone who's been consistently near the top for a number of seasons. #USOpen

Oli Dickson Jefford @odicksonjefford.bsky.social · Aug 27

Novak Djokovic’s #USOpen campaign continues against Zachary Svajda, whose campaign comes amid his father’s fight again serious illness ⬇️

Novak Djokovic's US Open opponent inspired by dad's 'fight' in cancer battle

Zachary Svajda is in US Open action against Novak Djokovic on Wednesday amid his dad's 'tough' battle with cancer.

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