Category: Tennis
Iga Swiatek excludes Coco Gauff from her list of the top three players in the world
Iga Swiatek discussed her rivalries in tennis, confidently placing herself among the top three players in the world, but notably leaving out Coco Gauff, who is currently in the top three. During the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Swiatek reflected on her tennis journey after a loss to Elena Rybakina, identifying herself, Rybakina, and Aryna…
Raducanu’s Billie Jean King Cup Triumph Could Propel Her Comeback, Says Roddick
Andy Roddick expressed his happiness at Emma Raducanu’s performance at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, believing it can help her return to the top of the game. Roddick has always spoken highly of Raducanu, recognizing her talent early on and praising her achievements. He remains optimistic about her future, especially after her successful outings…
Rafael Nadal to face Darwin Blanch in highly anticipated match at 2024 Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal will play at the 2024 Madrid Open, and he got a favourable draw with a young player, Darwin Blanch, as his first-round opponent. Facing the 14-time French Open winner on clay is never easy, but it’s particularly not easy if you’re a 16-year-old player. Blanch is very talented and plays well on clay,…
Wheelchair Tennis Champion Venos Leads Exciting Week for Disability Athletes
There has been a recent surge in success for Canadian wheelchair tennis players, with Thomas Venos securing a notable victory last week. Venos was not the only Canadian to shine on the court, with another Canadian wheelchair athlete also claiming a trophy on home soil. Let’s take a closer look at the achievements of these…
Coria Reveals Djokovic’s Positive Relationships in the Locker Room
Argentinian tennis player Federico Coria recently spoke about Novak Djokovic in an interview, acknowledging the Serbian’s good relationships with his fellow players. Coria mentioned that Djokovic gets along well with everyone, not just with him as a 24-time major winner. He recalled a positive interaction with Djokovic in Serbia in 2021, where they shared good…
Serena Williams’ Response to Challengers: A Closer Look with Zendaya
As a professional tennis journalist, I must write about Serena Williams’ honest movie review of “Challengers.” Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion known for her ruthless self-assessment in post-match press conferences, has extended her critical eye to the silver screen. In a recent review of the tennis-themed movie “Challengers,” Serena offered both praise and…
Thiem Bounces Back with First-Round Victory in Madrid Qualifying
Dominic Thiem endured a tough qualifying match but managed to come out on top at the 2024 Madrid Open. Thiem has faced some challenges recently, leading to the need to qualify for events like the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Open. Despite facing setbacks, Thiem was able to secure a victory against Felipe Meligeni Alves in…
Madrid Open Preview: Top Players Set to Compete in First WTA 1000 Clay-Court Tournament of the Year
The Mutua Madrid Open, the first WTA 1000 of the clay-court swing, has set its draw with Emma Raducanu facing Karolina Pliskova in the 1st-round, while Katie Boulter enjoys a bye as the No 26 seed. Raducanu, fresh off a quarter-final appearance at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, will be looking to continue her form…
Medvedev, Ruud, and Tsitsipas to face Sinner in upcoming match
The Mutua Madrid Open draw ceremony took place on Monday afternoon, resulting in a top half filled with talented players. Jannik Sinner is the No. 1 seed following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal, but his side of the bracket is challenging, featuring Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Grigor Dimitrov. Interestingly, Ruud and Tsitsipas recently met…
Rafael Nadal Confirms Participation in 2024 Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal’s quest for the Cup could be the curtain closer to his glorious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal has committed to playing for Team Europe in Laver Cup competition in Berlin this September. It will be Nadal’s fourth Laver Cup appearance and may well be the 37-year-old Spanish superstar’s farewell to the…