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        <title><![CDATA[Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury]]></title>
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            <media:title>Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:34:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tennis Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ukraine's Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ​ambitions by battling past world number four ​Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ukraine&#039;s Elina Svitolina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women&#039;s final match against Coco Gauff. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:35:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's closing chapter of an enthralling last-four clash...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026.  (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026.  (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:46:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Jannik Sinner reached the semifinals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tourname...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning against Russia&#039;s Andrey Rublev during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 14, 2026.   (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning against Russia&#039;s Andrey Rublev during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 14, 2026.   (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:53:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Revived Swiatek cruises past Pegula to book semifinals]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Iga Swiatek gave another indication that she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 at the Foro Italico on Wednesday and breezing into t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Poland&#039;s Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against USA&#039;s Jessica Pegula during the ATP Rome Open tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. — AFP
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            <media:text>Poland&#039;s Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against USA&#039;s Jessica Pegula during the ATP Rome Open tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. — AFP
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly dispatched countryman Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3.As expected,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner hits a return to Italy&#039;s Andrea Pellegrino during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2026.   (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner hits a return to Italy&#039;s Andrea Pellegrino during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2026.   (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Prizmic stuns ailing Djokovic at Italian Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves questio...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:41:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, champion Paolini open Italian Open accounts]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Aryna Sabalenka breezed into the third round of the Italian Open on Thursday with a straight-set win over Barbora Krejcikova, 6-2, 6-3.World number one and favourite for the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to Czech Republic&#039;s Barbora Krejcikova during their women&#039;s singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 7, 2026.  (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
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            <media:text>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to Czech Republic&#039;s Barbora Krejcikova during their women&#039;s singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 7, 2026.  (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:07:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Burgess, Areen clinch U18 titles at junior tennis tourney]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Junior Tennis Championship 2026 concluded at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex courts in Bausher after 10 days of competitive action, bringing together 70 boys and girls...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The winners of the Junior Tennis Tournament with the officials and supporters.</media:title>
            <media:text>The winners of the Junior Tennis Tournament with the officials and supporters.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:19:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Rahbi, Brody set for U18 tennis final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Junior Tennis Championship will conclude on Wednesday at the tennis courts of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher after 10 days of competitive action across differe...]]></description>
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            <media:title>In another Under-12 girls match, Serena defeated Jocelyan 9-5 to reach the final, where she was joined by Salama, who advanced after beating Sarah al Maskari 9-0.</media:title>
            <media:text>In another Under-12 girls match, Serena defeated Jocelyan 9-5 to reach the final, where she was joined by Salama, who advanced after beating Sarah al Maskari 9-0.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set record]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the first time.The Italian claimed a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning the men&#039;s final against Germany&#039;s Alexander Zverev. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning the men&#039;s final against Germany&#039;s Alexander Zverev. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rising stars impress in Junior Tennis Championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Junior Tennis Championship 2026 continued at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex courts in Bausher, with young players producing strong contests across several age groups...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The championship, organised by the Oman Tennis Association, runs until May 6. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani</media:title>
            <media:text>The championship, organised by the Oman Tennis Association, runs until May 6. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:08:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tennis duo Younis and Muneer embrace new chapter in padel]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s star tennis duo of Younis and Muneer al Rawahi have embarked on a new sporting journey, transitioning from a successful career in tennis to the rapidly growing sport...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Younis and Muneer al Rawahi with the title after winning a tournament.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:54:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Top seeds Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev.The second seed dispatched promisin...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates beating France&#039;s Arthur Fils during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament semi-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates beating France&#039;s Arthur Fils during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament semi-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:46:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Andreeva storms into Madrid Open final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud on Thursday by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to set up a Madrid Open semifina...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Russia&#039;s Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament women&#039;s semi-final singles match against USA&#039;s Hailey Baptiste at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. Andreeva won 6-4 7-6. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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            <media:text>Russia&#039;s Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament women&#039;s semi-final singles match against USA&#039;s Hailey Baptiste at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. Andreeva won 6-4 7-6. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.The 36-year-old became...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Japan&#039;s Kei Nishikori said he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.</media:title>
            <media:text>Japan&#039;s Kei Nishikori said he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:53:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ruud&#039;s Madrid title defence ended by Belgian Blockx]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semifinals on Thurs...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Belgium&#039;s Alexander Blockx celebrates beating Norway&#039;s Casper Ruud during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament quarter-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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            <media:text>Belgium&#039;s Alexander Blockx celebrates beating Norway&#039;s Casper Ruud during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament quarter-final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:58:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner surges into quarters, Andreeva in Madrid Open semis]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night finishes like the one Rafael Jodar experienced in the t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Britain&#039;s Cameron Norrie during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka tops Osaka to reach Madrid quarters]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.Sabalenka, who has claimed titles a...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka in action during her round of 16 match against Japan&#039;s Naomi Osaka.  — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka in action during her round of 16 match against Japan&#039;s Naomi Osaka.  — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:04:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Young tennis talents set for Bausher tournament]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Tennis Association (OTA) will launch its first monthly junior tennis tournament of the year on Tuesday at the tennis courts of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Last year’s junior tennis tournaments attracted promising young talents from different age categories.</media:title>
            <media:text>Last year’s junior tennis tournaments attracted promising young talents from different age categories.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:18:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner overcomes Bonzi in record hunt at Madrid Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Jannik Sinner took a first step towards a potential record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-1, 6-4 victory over Benjamin Bonzi in the Madrid Open se...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France&#039;s Benjamin Bonzi during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament second round singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France&#039;s Benjamin Bonzi during their 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament second round singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:59:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Prizmic ousts Shelton in Madrid Open, Rybakina scrapes through]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188472/sports/tennis/prizmic-ousts-shelton-in-madrid-open-rybakina-scrapes-through]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic sent world number six Ben Shelton crashing out of the Madrid Open in the second round on Friday with a 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5) victory.Pro...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Croatia&#039;s Dino Prizmic reacts during his second round match against Ben Shelton of the US in the Madrid Open. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Croatia&#039;s Dino Prizmic reacts during his second round match against Ben Shelton of the US in the Madrid Open. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:41:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury."We have decided that the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year&#039;s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury. — AFP
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            <media:text>Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year&#039;s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury. — AFP
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:40:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188446/sports/tennis/sabalenka-fights-rust-to-reach-third-round-of-madrid-open]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday in Madrid.The world number one,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka in action during her second round match against Peyton Stearns of the US at the Madrid Open. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Belarus&#039; Aryna Sabalenka in action during her second round match against Peyton Stearns of the US at the Madrid Open. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:50:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187977/sports/tennis/alcaraz-pulls-out-of-barcelona-open-with-wrist-injury]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[BARCELONA: Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Rol...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his final against Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his final against Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:59:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Alcaraz beats Virtanen in Barcelona Open first round]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BARCELONA: World number two Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen on Tuesday to begin his push for a third Barcelona Open title.The Spania...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen.</media:title>
            <media:text>Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:06:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Zverev edges past Kecmanovic in Munich first round]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUNICH, Germany: Alexander Zverev fought to a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/2) win over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the ATP event in Munich on Tuesday.Reigning champion Zve...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Germany&#039;s Alexander Zverev reacts during his round of 32 match against Serbia&#039;s Miomir Kecmanovic at Munich Open. — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text>Germany&#039;s Alexander Zverev reacts during his round of 32 match against Serbia&#039;s Miomir Kecmanovic at Munich Open. — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:05:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinne...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner, Alcaraz ease into Monte Carlo semifinals]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MONTE CARLO: Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and his closest rival Jannik Sinner both cruised into the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters with straight-set wins on Friday.Sinner exten...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:18:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187558/sports/tennis/medvedev-thrashed-6-0-6-0-by-berrettini-zverev-battles-through]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MONTE CARLO: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Matteo Berrettini celebrates after winning against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Matteo Berrettini celebrates after winning against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:24:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tirante downs Shelton to reach Houston semis]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187244/sports/tennis/tirante-downs-shelton-to-reach-houston-semis]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[HOUSTON:Thiago Tirante stunned top-seeded Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 6-4 on Friday to book a semifinal showdown with friend and fellow Argentine Roman Burruchaga at the ATP clay c...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston  ATP during the quarterfinal match. </media:title>
            <media:text>Thiago Tirante against Ben Shelton in Houston  ATP during the quarterfinal match. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:07:36 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman open Asian Games qualifier campaign today]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, April 2Oman’s national hockey team will launch its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games Qualifier on Friday, when it takes on Indonesia in its opening Group A match. Oman are h...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:56:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186996/sports/tennis/implacable-sinner-overpowers-lehecka-to-win-miami-open]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown.S...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the Miami Open. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the Miami Open. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:53:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff to win Miami Open title]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186913/sports/tennis/sabalenka-beats-coco-gauff-to-win-miami-open-title]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka won her second straight Miami Open title on Sunday beating Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to complete a "Sunshine Double" Indian Wells-Miami sweep.The world number one fr...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship trophy after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States in the final. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship trophy after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States in the final. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:41:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka, Sinner keep ‘Sunshine Double’ in sight]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco G...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the semifinal of the Miami WTA Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the semifinal of the Miami WTA Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:53:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka to face Rybakina again in Miami semis]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186754/sports/tennis/sabalenka-to-face-rybakina-again-in-miami-semis]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two top women's players in the ​world, will battle it ​out in a Miami Open semifinal on Thursday after coming through their quarterfi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Elena Rybakina (KAZ) serves against Jessica Pegula (USA) on day nine of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Elena Rybakina (KAZ) serves against Jessica Pegula (USA) on day nine of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:07:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muchova edges Mboko at Miami Open, to face Gauff in semis]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Karolina Muchova needed all of ⁠her experience to hold off rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko 7-5, 7-6(5) on Tuesday, booking ​a place in her first ​Miami Open semifina...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Karolina Muchova (CZE) reaches for a forehand against Victoria Mboko (CAN) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Karolina Muchova (CZE) reaches for a forehand against Victoria Mboko (CAN) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cerundolo&#039;s Miami magic continues with stunning Medvedev upset]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Francisco Cerundolo's love affair with the ⁠Miami Open shows no signs of cooling after the Argentine world number 19 stunned ​Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-0 4-6 ​7-5 to reach the four...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) hits a forehand against Daniil Medvedev (not pictured) on day 7 of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. —Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) hits a forehand against Daniil Medvedev (not pictured) on day 7 of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. —Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s U16 boys begin Davis Cup Juniors campaign in Sri Lanka]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national Under-16 boys’ tennis team has begun its campaign in the Davis Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying tournament in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking a second su...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman are in Group B alongside second-seeded Singapore, sixth-seeded Turkmenistan and Myanmar.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:03:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Sebastian Korda stared down Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, sending the world number one crashing out of the Miami Open third round 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.Korda, ranked 36th in the world,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sebastian Korda (USA) serves against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) on day six of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Sebastian Korda (USA) serves against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) on day six of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:44:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner, Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: World number two Jannik Sinner made a smooth start on Saturday at the Miami Open, where defending champion Jakub Mensik shook off a "horrible" first set to win his opening m...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a forehand against Damir Dzumhur (BIH) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a forehand against Damir Dzumhur (BIH) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:27:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[TOP SEEDs Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.The 22-year-o...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:09:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round on Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand S...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Magda Linette (POL) hits a forehand against Iga Swiatek (POL) on day three of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Magda Linette (POL) hits a forehand against Iga Swiatek (POL) on day three of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U16 girls reach Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals in Sri Lanka]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s national U16 girls’ tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup tournament being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the participation of 12 c...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman&#039;s Areen al Azkawi joined Talia al Busaidy in the doubles to secure a 2-1 win against Brunei.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman&#039;s Areen al Azkawi joined Talia al Busaidy in the doubles to secure a 2-1 win against Brunei.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:52:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner tops Medvedev to win first Indian Wells title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[World number two Jannik Sinner surged home to beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday to capture his first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 crown.Four-time Grand Slam cham...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates with the championship trophy after he defeated Daniil Medvedev (RUS). — Imagn Images </media:title>
            <media:text>Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates with the championship trophy after he defeated Daniil Medvedev (RUS). — Imagn Images </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:42:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point on the way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday to claim a long-awaited first Indian Wells title.Sabalenka ended a fru...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the women’s final of the BNP Paribas Open defeating Elena Rybakina (KAZ). — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:41:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Medvedev ousts Alcaraz to set up Indian Wells final against Sinner]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[INDIAN WELLS, California: ⁠Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a third straight Indian Wells title was brought to a halt ​on Saturday by Daniil Medvedev, ​who swept past the world number one...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Daniil Medvedev (RUS) hits a shot in his semifinal match defeating Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Daniil Medvedev (RUS) hits a shot in his semifinal match defeating Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:29:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Indian Wells, United States: Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina.Sabalenka beat...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) in her the semi final match defeating Linda Noskova (CZE) — Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:14:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Alcaraz sets up Medvedev clash in Indian Wells]]></title>
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            <media:title>Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) plays a shot against Cameron Norrie (GBR) during his quarterfinal match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) plays a shot against Cameron Norrie (GBR) during his quarterfinal match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:44:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[* Alcaraz continues dominance, beats Ruud* Swiatek, Pegula through to quarters* Rybakina advances after Kartal retiresINDIAN WELLS, United States: World number one Carlos Alcaraz c...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Jack Draper (GBR) hits a shot as he defeated Novak Djokovic (SRB) in the fourth round during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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