Category: Tennis
Djokovic’s Experience & Physical Shape Makes Him Difficult To Beat Says Tursunov
Dmitry Tursunov lavished praise on Novak Djokovic and believes the Serbian star is the “most motivated” player on the ATP Tour. Djokovic, 36, has remained in peak physical shape, something Tursunov asserts has a massive impact on how he performs on the court. Testament to Djokovic’s dedication and longevity, he is the oldest player in…
Rublev Critical Of His Behavior In Heated Match Against Rune
Andrey Rublev was very angry during his semifinal match at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown Grand Final, and he called his behaviour unacceptable after the match. During a high-stakes matches, tennis players get emotional, and that’s what happened at the 2023 UTS Grand Final in London, when Andrey “Rublo” Rublev battled against Holger “The Viking”…
Nadal Entertains Baby Son During Practice Session In Kuwait
Even in the middle of a grueling tennis practice, Rafael Nadal could break his usual game-mode character in the presence of his baby boy. The Spanish tennis legend was in Kuwait for almost two weeks, where he set up his preseason block at his academy, which has expanded its reach in the Middle East. Nadal…
Rublev Climbs Up Umpire’s Chair After Heated Exchange At UTS
Andrey Rublev was not happy with the umpire’s call during his semifinal match at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) Grand Final in London. After winning his group in the round-robin stage without losing a match, the Russian player certainly had his sight set at the top prize in London, as no player seemed to…
How Pegula Covered Over 50,000 Miles Traveling To Tournaments In 2023
Jessica Pegula‘s mileage between tournaments is among the highest by any WTA player in 2023, and she averaged one match every 2.29 days. Pegula’s 2023 campaign began even before the turn of the new year, when she played her first match at the United Cup on December 30, 2022. Pegula’s season which ended on November…
Nadal and Alcaraz Will Face Off in Vegas Exhibition in March
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in The Netflix Slam exhibition in Las Vegas in March. Photo credit: IMG Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal hope to join forces as doubles partners at the Paris Olympics next year. Months before the Spanish superstars go for the gold, they will square off in a Sin City showdown. World No. 2…
‘I Thought 2005 Roland Garros Was Going To Be My Only Slam’: Nadal Reveals
Rafael Nadal has admitted that he never set himself a target on how many Grand Slams he wanted to win and is in awe of how much he has accomplished in his storied career. Nadal, 37, is expected to return from a hip injury at next month’s Brisbane International – an ATP 250 event in…
Nishikori ‘Accepts’ Injury Situation But ‘Motivated’ To Return After Australian Open
Kei Nishikori has learned to “accept” his injury situation as he plots another comeback from injury next season. Nishikori, who turns 34 in under two weeks, has announced that he will miss the 2024 Australian Open, which is set for a historic Sunday start next season. The former US Open finalist is still troubled by…
Ukrainian Kostyuk Refuses To Play Against Russian 16-Year-Old Prodigy Andreeva In France
Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine was supposed to take on Mirra Andreeva from Russia at the 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage, but she refused to play. During the off-season, tennis players compete in various exhibition or invitational tennis tournaments, in which they prepare for the regular season, which begins already in two weeks. One of those…
Jack Draper Wins 2023 UTS Grand Final After Beating Holger Rune Again
Jack Draper was better than everyone else at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) Grand Final in London, and he proved it against Holger Rune in the final match. Jack “The Power” Draper defeat Holger “The Viking” Rune already during the round-robin stage, and the two players met once again, this time in the final…