Category: Tennis
Federer Calls for Nadal to Join Laver Cup Team
Roger Federer recently revealed he would wholeheartedly accept Rafael Nadal‘s request to play one more match in doubles at the Laver Cup. Federer and Nadal have enjoyed a storied rivalry lasting almost two decades. They met for the first time at the 2004 Miami Open, where a 17-year-old Nadal, ranked World No. 34, upset the…
Novak Djokovic Seen Training in Montenegro with Enthusiastic Young Fans in Attendance
Novak Djokovic is back on the practice courts, working on his fitness and match sharpness after a fan captured footage of his most recent training session. It’s been over two weeks since Djokovic was last seen in a competitive match, beating Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of Roland Garros. But a day after the…
Ferrero’s Coaching Rule Could Keep Alcaraz Out of Olympics
Carlos Alcaraz will be playing in his first Olympics next month but could be without his influential and vocal coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, in his corner. Ferrero is a massive pillar of Alcaraz’s coaching team. He nurtured and honed his skills from a young age. The 21-year-old even regards him as a father figure in…
The Exciting New Rivalry Shaking Up the Tennis World
It was only a few years ago when 20x Grand Slam winner Roger Federer was nearing the close of his remarkable career, and both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were also heading in that same direction. As die-hard tennis enthusiasts, many of us looked at the men’s tennis side and asked, “Who’s going to finally…
Djokovic’s Apparel Partner Issues Apology for Prematurely Revealing Tracksuit Commemorating 25th Major Win
Novak Djokovic‘s clothing sponsor, Lacoste, has publicly apologized for a technical error in their online store and for what tennis fans called a premature celebration. The French luxury sports and fashion company accidentally released a tracksuit sewn with the number “25” on it for early sale to its American audience, commemorating Novak Djokovic’s 25th Grand…
Coco Gauff advances to Berlin semifinals following Ons Jabeur’s retirement.
Gauff makes semis in Berlin after Jabeur retires after losing the first set 6-7 Coco Gauff the world #2 and reigning US Open champion progressed to the semifinals at the Ecotrans Ladies Open following a spectacular first set that unfortunately ended with her opponent’s retirement. Gauff just twenty years old, was competing in her eighth…
Previews and Predictions for the Eastbourne and Mallorca Tennis Tournaments
Getty Images And just like that Wimbledon is a week away. Only two more grass-court tournaments in the buildup to the season’s third Grand Slam remain, taking place in Eastbourne and Mallorca. Although plenty of top players are ready to take their talents to the All-England Club and spend the week resting and practicing, these…
Roger Federer discusses his 2019 Wimbledon defeat against Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer lost the 2019 Wimbledon Championships final to Novak Djokovic, but according to his own words, his life wouldn’t be any different if he had won. The 2019 Wimbledon final was epic in many ways, mostly because it was a final between two legends of the courts at SW19. It was a great match…
Draper dispatched by Paul in Queens Club semifinals
Paul dispatches Draper 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach Queens Club semis It was righty vs lefty and Yankee vs Brit in the quarters at the Cinch Championships, an ATP 500 event. Jack Draper achieved three major milestones this month; his first ATP tour title (Stuttgart), the number one ranking in Britain, and a straight sets defeat…
Djokovic’s Wimbledon Participation Still Uncertain as Travel Plans Revealed
Novak Djokovic will reportedly travel to London for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, but his participation at the event is still not certain. Djokovic tore his meniscus at the 2024 Roland Garros not too long ago, which severely diminished his chances of playing at Wimbledon. The doctor who performed the surgery told the media that, based…