Category: Tennis
Osaka Warned ‘She Has To Be All About Competition’ On Comeback Says Macci
Naomi Osaka is going to return to the WTA Tour in 2024, and everyone wonders how well she can do, and renowned tennis coach, Rick Macci, answered that question. The Japanese player is one of the more successful tennis players in recent history, yet she struggled with her game before announcing her pregnancy early in…
ATP & WTA Will Not Penalize Players Taking Part In Russian Exhibition Amid Ongoing War
The ATP and WTA, the central governing bodies of men’s and women’s tennis, have confirmed that they will not sanction any of the players taking part in an upcoming tennis exhibition in Russia. The Russian port city, St. Petersburg, is due to host the second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, which begins on…
Sinner Given Hero’s Welcome By Milan Fans At San Siro After Davis Cup Win
Jannik Sinner was given rapturous applause by Milan fans on his return to Italy after his heroics landed Italy their first Davis Cup title since 1976. The 22-year-old, a boyhood fan of football giants AC Milan, was invited to the iconic San Siro stadium to watch his club in action against Borussia Dortmund in the…
US Open To Have Bunker Suites In Renovation Plans & Fans Would Pay $175,000 To Access
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is plotting a major renovation of the US Open site by introducing superluxury areas that could cost as much as six figures for high-paying fans. The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the tennis season and tends to offer the pinnacle hospitality experience to its…
Djokovic’s Motivation Gives Him Edge Despite Alcaraz Wanting To Take Over Says Macci
Novak Djokovic may not need to compete anymore, according to legendary coach Rick Macci, but the fact that he chooses to gives him an advantage. With 98 titles on the ATP Tour, out of which 24 are Grand Slam titles, 401 weeks as the world no. 1, and multiple other accolades, which could fill a…
Swiatek’s Racquet From Third Roland Garros Win Auctioned For Over $60,000
Iga Swiatek auctioned off her 2023 Roland Garros winning racquet for charity, and it was solid for over $60,000. Iga Swiatek has been championing several notable causes in her career. Mental health has been one of them as something she’s dealt with personally, but it’s not the only thing, of course. She championed many other…
Djokovic Racket From 2016 French Open Final Goes Up For Auction & Could Fetch $100K
Novak Djokovic‘s match-winning racket from the 2016 Roland Garros final is finally going on sale, and it is reported that it could cost upwards of $100,000. Djokovic famously defeated Andy Murray to achieve one of his lifelong dreams of completing the career Grand Slam. The French Open had been the one title that eluded him…
Nadal Reportedly Set To Train For Comeback In Kuwait During Off-Season
Rafael Nadal is seemingly going to come back in January, and final preparations for the return will actually happen in Kuwait. The Spaniard has been preparing for the comeback for a very long time with multiple social media posts of his training. It wasn’t certain that the comeback would happen as we didn’t hear much…
Nadal, Alcaraz will appeal for 2024 Olympics qualification
Getty Images Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz won’t be able to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics through Davis Cup participation, but that is unlikely to stop them from competing. International Tennis Federation rules state that to be eligible for the Olympics, a player must be part of his country’s Davis Cup team at least…
Gauff Explores Squash For The First Time During Preseason
Coco Gauff‘s dexterity took her to a four-walled court to try and play squash for the first time. 19-year-old Gauff hails from a sporting family. Her father, Corey, played basketball while in college, while her mother, Candi, was a track and field athlete. It’s not a coincidence that young Coco picked a tennis racket at…