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The 21-year-old tennis superstar was harsh on himself after his surprising loss.

Carlos Alcaraz Claims Upset Loss to Gael Monfils Was 'Worst Match' of His Career

Sporting News

Here is the video of Carlos Alcaraz losing his cool at the Cincinnati Open in a rare display of anger.

Carlos Alcaraz breaks racket video: Tennis star loses his cool at Cincinnati Open in rare display of anger

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Gael Monfils became the second-oldest player to defeat a top 3 player this century when he upset Carlos Alcaraz in the second round in Cincinnati.

Carlos Alcaraz destroys his racket during historic loss to Gael Monfils in Cincinnati

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula reached the top of the doubles rankings together but they have now decided to end their partnership for the rest of the season

Coco Gauff confirms reason she will no longer play doubles with Jessica Pegula

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Iga Swiatek could be in line to break a Serena Williams record after surviving a second-set wobble to reach round three at the Cincinnati Open. After receiving a round one bye, Swiatek saw off French qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-0, 6-7(8), 6-2 to keep her quest for a first title at the tournament alive.

Iga Swiatek closes in on Serena Williams record after opening Cincinnati win

The wildcards for the men’s and women’s singles at this year’s US Open have been released – and there are some big names on the list. Perhaps none are bigger than four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1 Naomi Osaka, who will be back in the draw after missing the tournament last year due to maternity leave.

US Open: Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem headline 16-strong wildcard list

The quarterfinal lineup is set at the WTA Cincinnati Open and four thrilling matches will be played on Saturday. There have been some upsets, but two of the top 3 seeds are still in the hunt for glory. As always, we here at LWOT will offer our predictions for every match on the slate for day 5. But which four players will advance to the semifinals?

WTA Cincinnati Quarterfinal Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Mirra Andreeva

2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the 2024 US Open. Currently ranked No.18 on the PIF WTA Rankings, Vondrousova has not played since bowing out in the first round of her title defense at Wimbledon. The 25-year-old Czech withdrew from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a hand injury.

Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova withdraws from US Open

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Serena Williams called out a Paris restaurant on X, claiming she was “denied” a table, and now the eatery has responded. The tennis legend posted, “Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first. #Olympic2024,” adding melting face and eye rolling emojis.

Restaurant Responds to Serena Williams After She Was ‘Denied’ Table in Paris

On Thursday, Aug. 15, world No. 4 Alexander Zverev will take on world No. 22 Karen Khachanov at the Cincinnati Open. Zverev has had a great 2024 season thus far, as he is 46-15 with two titles and a runner-up finish at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Khachanov is having one of the worst years he has had since he was just a youngster on the ATP Tour. However, Zverev’s play has slipped a little in recent weeks, and Khachanov is coming off a dominant straight-set win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.

Pick of the Day: Karen Khachanov vs. Alexander Zverev, Cincinnati

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

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NEW YORK — Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, and Cam Norrie pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday because of injuries. The 18th-ranked Vondrousova has been sidelined by a hurt hand, and the 47th-ranked Norrie has a forearm problem. Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, won...

Marketa Vondrousova and Cam Norrie withdraw from U.S. Open because of injuries

Nick Kyrgios has been out of action for an extended time. A torrid run of injuries has severely limited the tennis star's time on the court, resulting in him missing several consecutive grand slam tournaments. The Sporting News has the latest on his status for the 2024 US Open. Who...

Is Nick Kyrgios playing at US Open 2024? Latest injury updates and ranking for Australian tennis star

Jannik Sinner will be the top seed at a Grand Slam for the second time in his career as his status for the 2024 US Open has been confirmed, but second place is still up for grabs. Reigning Australian Open champion Sinner has topped the ATP Rankings since the French...

2024 US Open projected men’s singles seeds: How Alexander Zverev can overtake Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The USTA announced on Wednesday the men’s singles wild card entrants for the US Open in Flushing Meadows, with some well-known names amongst the recipients. Here we look at those awarded a wild card and share our thoughts. US Open Men’s Wild Cards. Stan Wawrinka. Probably the best-known...

US Open Men’s Singles Wild Cards Announced

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🤯With his win over world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz, Gael Monfils - aged 37 years and 349 days - became the fourth oldest player to defeat a top-three opponent since 1973 with only Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer older....

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🤯With his win over world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz, Gael Monfils - aged 37 years and 349 days - became the fourth oldest player to defeat a top-three opponent since 1973 with only Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer older.... - NewsBreak

🤯With his win over world No 3 Carlos Alcaraz, Gael Monfils - aged 37 years and 349 days - became the fourth oldest player to defeat a top-three opponent since 1973 with only Ken Rosewall, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer older....

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