Category: Tennis
Djokovic Envisions 25th Grand Slam Victory as he Adapts to Challenges from Alcaraz and Sinner
Visualization is a powerful tool that many athletes employ, including Novak Djokovic, who imagined himself with 25 Grand Slam trophies. Not too long ago, many believed that Djokovic could win more than Grand Slam trophies, which seemed likely. After some months in 2024, many would argue that 30 or more might have been a bit…
Raducanu struggles in Madrid as Osaka and Stephens kick off their campaigns on a positive note
Two high-profile names made early exits from the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday under distinctly different circumstances, with Emma Raducanu succumbing with barely a fight to Argentine qualifier Maria Lourdes Carle, citing fatigue, while Caroline Wozniacki battled to the bitter end before being edged out by the canny Italian, Sara Errani, in 3 sets. Emma…
The Path to Success: Iga Swiatek’s Rise to the Top of Women’s Tennis
Iga Swiatek’s Journey To Become the World’s No. 1 Tennis Player – World Tennis Magazine Iga Swiatek’s Journey To Become the World’s No. 1 Tennis Player
WTA Doubles Player Accuses Madrid Open Director Lopez of Sexism
Controversy has been rekindled at this year’s Madrid Open, and it involves the tournament’s director, Feliciano Lopez, who is embroiled in another sexism saga. Last year, the tournament received backlash from players and fans for its treatment of the four women who contested the doubles final. Beatiz Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka were crowned champions…
Alcaraz expresses concern over ongoing injuries affecting his performance
Carlos Alcaraz has faced numerous minor injuries throughout his career, causing confusion and concern as he works to overcome them. The clay season has not gone according to Alcaraz’s plan, missing the first two events due to an undisclosed physical issue that prevented him from competing in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. Despite not being at full…
Draper maintains composure to advance in Madrid.
Jack Draper celebrates his victory (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Jack Draper scored a very credible win when he defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday when the men’s draw got under way. I’m really proud of the way I stepped up at the key moments today Jack Draper…
Day 1 Recap of the 2024 Madrid Open
Wednesday in Madrid Sees Main Draw Action Begin Wednesday in Madrid saw main draw action get underway, with the bottom half of the draw in action in the round of 128. With Madrid now a 12-day event and a 96-player draw, the early-round matches are often not super interesting, and there weren’t too many exciting…
Alcaraz Opens Up About Nerves Facing Tennis Idol Nadal at 2021 Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz recently shared his experience of facing his childhood idol, Rafael Nadal, for the first time at the 2021 Madrid Open. The match happened during Alcaraz’s 17th birthday and was in the second round of the tournament. The encounter was billed as the match between the master and the apprentice, and the experienced Nadal…
Rybakina Claims Victory over Kostyuk to Secure Title
Rybakina defeats Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 to win the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart Elena Rybakina conquered world #1 and two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in three to reach the final at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. The 2022 Wimbledon champion reached her fifth final of the season having triumphed in Brisbane (d. Sabalenka)…
Alcaraz Reflects on Chances of Winning Third Consecutive Title in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz has a chance to win the Madrid Open for the third year in a row this year, but he’s not really concerned about that as he doesn’t really look at records. Alcaraz is a very young player, and he’s not particularly bothered by legacy and records at this stage of his career. His…