Category: Tennis
Djokovic Holds onto World No. 1 Ranking Despite Madrid Open Withdrawal
Novak Djokovic will not play in the 2024 Madrid Open but will keep the World No. 1 ranking even after the conclusion of the tournament. This year’s Madrid Open will begin on April 24th and will once again operate over a two-week period, culminating with the singles final on Sunday, May 5th. Djokovic was aiming…
Becker Collaborating Closely with Authorities in Preparation for Potential Wimbledon Comeback in 2025
Boris Becker has confirmed that he is complying with the UK authorities with a view to returning to Wimbledon next year. The former World No. 1 endured the ignominy of becoming a high-profile tennis player to serve a prison sentence in 2022. He declared bankruptcy in 2017 but did not disclose details of hidden assets…
Swiatek Maintains No. 1 Ranking in WTA Rankings Despite Loss in Stuttgart
Iga Swiatek has reached a significant milestone with her 100th week as the women’s World No. 1. She is expected to maintain her position through the clay swing season for the remainder of the year. Recently, Swiatek faced her first defeat at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, losing to World no. 4 Elena Rybakina in…
Rouen | Stephens Wins WTA 250 Title in France
At the inaugural Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole, Sloane Stephens emerged victorious as she defeated Magda Linette in the WTA 250 indoor clay-court tournament final in France. Stephens secured a 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 win to claim her first title since 2022 and her first on clay. Reflecting on her victory, Stephens expressed satisfaction in overcoming a…
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…
Matteo Berrettini Forced to Pull Out of 2024 Madrid Open
Former Madrid Open finalist Matteo Berrettini will not play at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament this year, as he withdrew one day before the draw. The Italian recently returned to tennis, with a strong start on the ATP Challenger Tour, reaching a final in the first week back. He then continued on the ATP Tour,…
Monfils Hopes Daughter Skai Finds a Different Passion Than Tennis
Skai Monfils, daughter of professional tennis players Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, may have tennis in her blood, but her parents are not pushing her into the sport. This trend of players not wanting their children to follow in their footsteps is not uncommon. Rafael Nadal and Fabio Fognini have also expressed similar sentiments about…
Raducanu and Pliskova Face Off at 2024 Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu is playing some really solid tennis right now, and she hopes it will carry over to the 2024 Madrid Open, where she’ll start against Karolina Pliskova. Before we delve deeper into this matchup, we have to mention the specific conditions in Madrid, which make the ball fly a bit faster than on regular…
Rybakina Reflects on French Open Title Hopes Following Stuttgart Victory
Elena Rybakina evaluated her chances of winning the 2024 Roland Garros after clinching a trophy on clay at the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart. The Kazakhstani player had a promising showing at the French Open last year, although it was cut short due to illness. This year, she kicked off her clay season by claiming…
Rafael Nadal Confirmed for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Rafael Nadal will make a return to the Laver Cup this year after last playing in 2022 alongside Roger Federer in his retirement match. While many assume that this may be Nadal’s final year on the ATP Tour, he is not only focusing on clay-court tournaments or those offering ranking points. He will also compete…