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Novak Djokovic Named 2023 Best International Sportsman By MARCA
Individual awards continue to pile up for Novak Djokovic, as he was recently recognized by the Spanish publication MARCA for his outstanding season in 2023. Djokovic was crowned the 2023 Best International Sportsman in a 10-man shortlist. He garnered 35% of the votes and beat the likes of Formula One world champion Max Verstappen (2nd)…
ATP Tour and WTA 2024: Schedule of Play for Tuesday January 2 for Brisbane, Hong Kong, Auckland, Canberra and the United Cup
schedule of play for the 2024 ATP Tour and WTA events in Brisbane, Hong Kong, Auckland, Canberra and the United Cup can be found below. This week’s events will feature world No. 1’s Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and the return of legendary Spaniard Rafael Nadal in Brisbane, Australia. Nadal’s return to tennis has been much-anticipated…
Auckland | Anisimova makes winning return
Amongst the names returning to the WTA Tour is Amanda Anisimova, who got off the mark with a convincing 7-5 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the 1st-round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on New Year’s Day. I knew that it was going to be a really tough match playing against her,…
How To Watch 2024 Hong Kong Open Featuring Rublev, Tiafoe, Khachanov & more
Victoria Park will re-open its doors for some ATP action in the opening week of the new year as the Hong Kong Open returns to the men’s tennis calendar for the first time in 21 years. A Top-10 player will headline this showpiece event in Hong Kong as the stars of men’s tennis will try…
Brisbane | Osaka makes successful return to WTA Tour
New mother and former World No 1 Naomi Osaka made a successful comeback to the WTA Tour by defeating Tamara Korpatsch, 6-3 7-6(9), at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Monday. The last couple years that I played before I had my daughter, I didn’t return as much love as I was given. So…
Draper Inspired By British Legend Murray Ahead Of Important 2024 Season
Jack Draper, like many other British players, looks up to Andy Murray, and he recently talked about the Scot’s impact on him. Jack Draper is the future of British tennis alongside Emma Raducanu, and the country has high expectations of them. On the men’s side, Draper will step into big shoes once Andy Murray retires,…
Prague | Kvitova expecting first child
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Instagram that she is expecting her first child with husband Jiri Vanek, while sending Happy New Year wishes far and wide. I’m looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting next chapter in our lives. Petra Kvitova “On the first day of 2024 I…
Top Seed Rune Starts New Season With Hard-Fought Comeback Win In Brisbane
It took some time for Holger Rune to get to his best, but he eventually did, overpowering Max Purcell in his first match at the 2024 Brisbane International. The 2024 ATP season officially started a few days ago, but now, also the calendars have turned, and the top seed at the 2024 Brisbane International needed…
Brisbane | Nadal makes welcome return but loses doubles
Rafa Nadal is back playing tennis on the professional tour after virtually a full year’s absence following his second round loss at the 2023 Australian Open with an injury which led to him having arthroscopic surgery on his left hip. I can’t predict if my body will allow me to enjoy tennis as much as…