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Tennis icon Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel relished the spectacular landscapes of Port de Pollenca with her close friends. In other news, Carlos Alcaraz shared his belief that WADA's appeal in Jannik Sinner's doping case could spell trouble for tennis.
Meanwhile, Venus Williams expressed gratitude to her sister Serena's husband Alexis Ohanian for spreading kind words about her new book. Novak Djokovic showcased his tennis skills at the Great Wall of China in an exciting event ahead of the Shanghai Masters.
On that note, here's a recap of today's top tennis news:
Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel takes in the gorgeous vistas of Port de Pollenca with her close friends
Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel enjoyed the stunning scenery of Port de Pollenca alongside her close friends.
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Maribel shared glimpses of her scenic getaway on social media, which appeared to be a bachelorette party for one of her friends. Among her posts was a video of her relaxing on the water aboard a yacht, as well as a photo featuring her and her friends on the vessel.
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In other news, Rafael Nadal has been chosen to represent Spain in the upcoming Davis Cup Final Eight, scheduled for November 19-21 in Malaga.
Nadal hasn't competed since the Paris Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in the second round of singles by the eventual gold medalist, Novak Djokovic. In doubles, he and Carlos Alcaraz were defeated by the silver medalists, Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, in the quarterfinals.
Spain's Davis Cup lineup includes Nadal, Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista Agut, Marcel Granollers, Pablo Carreño Busta, and team captain David Ferrer. Spain will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, with the winner moving on to meet either Germany or Canada in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz shared his thoughts on WADA's appeal of Jannik Sinner's doping verdict
Carlos Alcaraz commented on the ongoing developments in Jannik Sinner's doping case after WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) decided to appeal the previous ruling by the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) and push for a two-year suspension for the Italian player.
Last month, it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive twice for the banned steroid Clostebol in March. Initially, he was provisionally suspended, but Sinner successfully appealed both cases, which allowed him to continue playing while the investigation continued. The ITIA accepted his explanation, which claimed the steroid was accidentally introduced through a spray used by his former physiotherapist for an injury.
As a result, Sinner only forfeited his prize money and ranking points from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. However, on September 26, WADA appealed the ITIA’s ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking a suspension of one to two years.
During a press conference at the China Open, Alcaraz expressed concern about WADA's decision to challenge the initial verdict, stating it wasn't a positive sign for the sport.
"It's really sensitive things to Jannik and tennis in general. I mean, after everything was decide, let's say, before Cincinnati, that the ITIA said that Jannik Sinner saying he didn't do anything wrong, and now came again, it is open again. I think for tennis is not really good, not really good sign for tennis in general," Carlos Alcaraz said.
In response to the appeal, Jannik Sinner remarked that he was cleared of any wrongdoing following an extensive process that included evaluations by three judges, and comprehensive interviews and investigations.
"I am disappointed to hear that WADA have chosen to appeal the result of my ITIA hearing after the independent judges had exonerated me and deemed me to be innocent. Over the past few months and throughout this process there have been three separate hearings in each case confirming my innocence," Jannik Sinner said in a statement.
"Several months of interviews and investigations culminated in three senior judges scrutinizing every detail through a formal hearing. They issued an in-depth judgement explaining why they determined me not at fault, with clear evidence provided and my cooperation throughout," he added.
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Both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are currently in Beijing for their respective China Open campaigns, where they reached the quarterfinals. Second seed Alcaraz will take on Karen Khachanov, while defending champion Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka on September 30.
Venus Williams thanked sister Serena's husband Alexis Ohanian for praising her new book
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian praised his sister-in-law Venus for her new book, Strive. This book focuses on health and wellness, detailing the eight principles that Venus employs to prepare herself physically, mentally, and emotionally: Observe, Appreciate, Balance, Enrich, Soothe, Believe, Inspire, and Strive.
Ohanian posted a photo of himself with the book on his Instagram story, labeling it a bestseller. Venus then shared his story on her own Instagram, expressing her appreciation.
"@Venuswilliams with another bestseller," Ohanian wrote.
"Thanks bro!" Venus Williams wrote.
Novak Djokovic participates in a fun tennis event at the Great Wall of China ahead of the Shanghai Masters
Novak Djokovic was spotted playing tennis at the Great Wall of China during an event hosted by his clothing sponsor, Lacoste, called "The Shadow of a Champion on the Great Wall."
Recently, Djokovic contributed to Serbia’s 3-1 win over Greece in the 2024 Davis Cup World Group 1, earning them a place in the 2025 Davis Cup qualifiers. The Serb is now gearing up for his return to the Shanghai Masters (October 2-13), marking his first time competing at the tournament in five years.
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This will be Novak Djokovic's 10th appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 event, where he won titles in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2018. The Serb has reached the quarterfinals and beyond in all of his appearances.
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