Category: Tennis
Swiatek displays excellence in Madrid final win against Sabalenka
World No 1 Iga Swiatek survived 3 match points and a 3-hour marathon to dethrone defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and lift her first Mutua Madrid Open trophy on Sunday in an epic final that was concluded in a thrilling match tiebreak, 7-5 4-6 7-6(7). At the end, I don’t know what made a difference. I…
Sabalenka shares light-hearted moment with Swiatek following Madrid defeat
Aryna Sabalenka has two Madrid Open trophies, but she hopes for a third next year after losing out to Iga Swiatek this year. This year’s Madrid Open gave the Belarusian a chance to win her third trophy at this WTA 1000 event. She won her first in 2021 when she beat Ashleigh Barty in the…
Swiatek Responds to Critics Following Thrilling Match in Madrid
Iga Swiatek won the longest WTA final of 2024 in a three-set classic over Aryna Sabalenka and might have fired a cheeky response to the tournament in her post-match interview. Swiatek and Sabalenka pushed each other to the limit in three hours of high-octane tennis. In the end, the pendulum swung in Swiatek’s direction after…
A Look at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome: WTA Prize Money and Points Breakdown
The 2024 Italian Open in Rome is the last major clay-court women’s tournament before Roland Garros, and details of prize money have been revealed. Like the great editions of the past, this year’s tournament is expected to be highly competitive due to its expanded format. The main draw action will begin on May 7th and…
Swiatek Startled by Confetti Cannon During Trophy Presentation
Iga Swiatek experienced a heart-in-the-mouth moment in the aftermath of his thrilling three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final. The top-seeded Swiatek saved three match points to beat the former champion Sabalenka in a repeat of last year’s final. The match lasted the full three hours, and when Sabalenka misfired her final…
Djokovic Holds onto World No. 1 Spot Through French Open as Competitors Succumb to Injuries
Novak Djokovic has only played one tournament during this year’s clay swing so far, but he is guaranteed to keep his No. 1 ranking until the end of Roland Garros. The Serb has not lifted his racket since a semi-final defeat to Casper Ruud in Monte Carlo in mid-April. Djokovic withdrew from this year’s Madrid…
Top Tennis Player Lehecka Throws Racket in Frustration After Forfeit in Career-Defining Match
Jiri Lehecka was forced to retire from his maiden ATP Masters 1000 semi-final at the 2024 Madrid Open, which was very difficult to accept for him. The Czech player was facing Felix Auger-Aliasime in his maiden ATP Masters 1000 semi-final, but it didn’t go the way he planned. It actually went much worse because he…
Never Count Djokovic Out: Recent Form Struggles Don’t Define Him
Former ATP player Ivan Ljubicic believes that Novak Djokovic is not ‘finished’ despite recent form struggles. Djokovic’s recent performances have raised concerns as he hasn’t been playing at his usual high level, with only a marked improvement at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters. Despite some declaring Djokovic as ‘finished,’ Ljubicic, who knows Djokovic well, disagrees and…
Andreeva Still Considering Former Wimbledon Champion as Permanent Coach
Mirra Andreeva has been working with former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez recently. However, it’s uncertain if this collaboration will become permanent. Andreeva made a name for herself last year with significant wins against top players, climbing into the Top 100 and then the Top 50, where she has remained. Despite her success as a teenager,…
Halep’s Swift Response to Doping Ban Announcement
Simona Halep was recently cleared of her doping ban, but she still remembers the moment when she first learned about it. One of the most shocking doping bans in recent sporting history is certainly that of Halep. Not only was she a decorated champion and fan favorite, but she found her best tennis and won…