Category: Tennis
Becker Confirms He Will Not Coach Djokovic Again
German great Boris Becker has no interest in serving as Novak Djokovic‘s main coach for a second stint. The men’s World No. 1 is currently without a full-time coach after splitting with Goran Ivanisevic following a shock third-round defeat to Italian lucky loser Luca Nardi in Indian Wells. Ivanisevic worked as Djokovic’s official coach from…
Alcaraz cruises to victory in Madrid as Hurkacz advances and Rune triumphs in marathon match
Carlos Alcaraz made his first appearance at the Madrid Masters where he is the defending champion, and immediately marched into the third round with a 6-2 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko and then revealed he was ‘not feeling comfortable’ on the court. It’s not going to leave my mind, I think. This Monday was the…
Swiatek Dominates Another Opponent to Maintain Momentum at Madrid Open
Iga Swiatek defeated Sorana Cirstea in both Doha on hard courts earlier this year and now on clay courts at the 2024 Madrid Open. Cirstea has struggled against Swiatek in their matches, often finding it challenging to compete against the world no. 1. Their recent match resulted in a 6-1, 6-1 victory for Swiatek, who…
Madrid Open: Sabalenka fights through as 8 seeded players are eliminated
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge threat in her opening match at the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday, slipping past Magda Linette in a hard-fought battle. Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova, and Daria Kasatkina also advanced, while Zheng Qinwen, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Katie Boulter were among 8 seeds to fall in the 2nd round…
Zverev to face off against Shapovalov in thrilling Madrid Open showdown
Alexander Zverev has showcased outstanding performance at the Madrid Open throughout the years, and Denis Shapovalov will attempt to halt his success this year. Zverev has consistently performed well at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid in previous editions, commencing this year with a solid victory over Borna Coric. Shapovalov also delivered commendable performances…
Andreeva Aims for Another Upset on Eve of 17th Birthday
Mirra Andreeva is back where it all began, in Madrid, a city she calls her “place of power” because of her success. Andreeva’s seismic introduction to life on the women’s tour came full circle when she competed at the Madrid Open last season. After impressing during the Australian Open juniors’ tournament, where she would finish…
Nadal’s Breathing Appears Strained During Practice Session in Madrid
Rafael Nadal‘s opening win at the 2024 Madrid Open was as comfortable as they come, but he endured what Spanish media called a “scary” moment in practice. The five-time champion had been a doubt coming to Madrid and had raised concerns about his fitness before the tournament began. But he was at his free-flowing best…
Alcaraz Struggles with Injury Despite Dominant Victory in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz began his 2024 Madrid Open journey with a remarkable win, despite not feeling completely at ease. Alcaraz had been struggling with an arm issue leading up to the Madrid Open. He had to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open due to injury, causing a lot of pain. His participation in…
Gauff Finds Continued Motivation to Win Despite Maiden Major Success
Coco Gauff finally secured a major title last year and is now striving to capture another one this year. Winning a major championship is the ultimate aspiration for every tennis player. With only four opportunities each year and 128 players vying for the coveted trophy, achieving this feat is the pinnacle of success in the…
Nadal aiming to gauge his performance against De Minaur at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal is back to playing at the Madrid Open, but he’s not looking to win the event because that’s neither the goal nor the reality. To his credit, Nadal has been brutally honest during his comebacks this year. He consistently downplayed any media narratives because he knew they were overblown, based on his previous…