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<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: What flaws hide in the depths of Novak Djokovic's tennis game? The 24-time Grand Slam winner, and one of the best to ever dot it, has very few weaknesses, if any at all. And if he does, they sure don't show themselves that often. In fact, the Serbian is generally considered to…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: The last professional tournament that Serena Williams played in was the 2022 US Open. In other words, she hasn't been forced to play at an extremely high level in three and a half years. Taking any time off from the sport can make for a difficult return, but time makes everything more…

<!–qv q:id=6n q:key=vcaa: If a key reason a professional tennis player participates in the sport is to try to make a lot of money, Emma Raducanu is a huge success. The issue is that she succeeds even while not accomplishing much on the court. Many might ask why. –> If a key reason a professional…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Tennis has been looking at a world where the ATP could be dominated by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the foreseeable future. While those players are certainly good enough to be generational elites, only having two historically fantastic players can lead to a glaring issue. –> Tennis has been looking at…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Carlos Alcaraz might not lose this year. Of course, he probably will, but he hasn't yet. After winning the Australian Open for the first time, he is through to the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open. He hasn't truly been challenged yet at the event, and he might not be until he likely…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Paula Badosa should be one of the most popular players in tennis. She plays with ferocity and with class. On and off the court, she comes across as a genuine person with a good sense of humor. The fans like her, and she normally likes them. One recent social media interaction was…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: What do Lottie Dod, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Maureen Connolly, Steffi Graf, and Margaret Court all have in common? –> What do Lottie Dod, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Maureen Connolly, Steffi Graf, and Margaret Court all have in common? <!–qv q:id=6s q:key=vcaa: All can claim to be the best player of all…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: It’s official. Carlos Alcaraz is the greatest 22-year-old tennis player of all time. –> It’s official. Carlos Alcaraz is the greatest 22-year-old tennis player of all time. <!–qv q:id=6s q:key=vcaa: It’s too soon to say where Alcaraz will wind up on the all-time list for his full career. However, he has definitely…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: We are just at the beginning of Victoria Mboko's greatness. Serena Williams has already said she believes the Canadian can be the WTA No. 1 eventually, and Mboko is doing nothing to dismiss that theory currently. –> We are just at the beginning of Victoria Mboko’s greatness. Serena Williams has already said…

<!–qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa: Stefanos Tsitsipas seemed on the verge of being a longtime presence in the ATP top five in 2021. He reached No. 3, made the final of the French Open, and appeared destined to win a major or three one day. That hasn't happened. –> Stefanos Tsitsipas seemed on the verge of being…