By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 23, 2024A chronic back issue has pained Paula Badosa and could cause the premature end to her competitive career. Former world No. 2 Badosa told WTA Insider Podcast’s Courtney Nguyen she is receiving cortisone injections for the pain in her back. While the cortisone can help alleviate…
The 2024 Lyon Open is the last ATP stop before the second Grand Slam of the season commences at Roland Garros. This event is part of the ATP 250 series and will commemorate its 7th edition since it became part of the tour in 2017. It is played exclusively on outdoor clay courts and will…
Novak Djokovic is uncertain about participating in any future Olympics post the 2024 Games in Paris. Djokovic has previously competed at several Olympic Games, but the upcoming event in Paris may mark his final appearance. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics holds significant importance for him and is considered a top priority alongside winning…
The 2024 Madrid Open is a joint tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours and a crucial stop on the road to Roland Garros. It is the first WTA 1000 clay-court tournament of the season and the second clay-court Masters 1000. This event will run for two weeks and will feature an expanded draw of…
Former world number one Andy Murray will not play at the 2024 Madrid Open despite recently returning to the practice court. The Brit last stood on the courts at the Miami Open, where he unfortunately injured himself, which was the last thing he needed. Just a few weeks ago, Murray announced that this season will…
Paula Badosa has been dealing with injuries that have kept her off the tennis court recently, and she shared the severity of her struggles. Despite her strong physical presence on the court, the Spaniard has faced challenges due to her injuries. Known for her dedication to training, Badosa’s prolonged absence raised concerns about the severity…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are fierce rivals on the court but best of friends outside it. The two tennis stars are at very different stages of their careers but have savored their best tennis in high-stakes matches between them. Last year, they met four times on tour, with Djokovic emerging on top on three…
The draw for this year’s Madrid Open was released, and Rafael Nadal was presented with an unusual opening match to kick off his campaign. Main draw action at the tournament begins on April 24th, and five-time champion Nadal is among the 96 men looking to get into rhythm ahead of Roland Garros. Even in the…
The shape of the women’s draw at the Mutua Madrid Open has subtly changed, especially for Emma Raducanu, whose 1st-round opponent, Karolina Pliskova, withdrew, alongside Marie Bouzkova and Petra Martic, all through injuries. Raducanu, who received a wild-card into the main draw, will now face a qualifier or a lucky loser in her opener, after…
Iga Swiatek fell short of completing another three-peat but still increased her lead in the Olympics Race to Paris. Swiatek’s 10-match undefeated run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix came to an end when she lost to Elena Rybakina in the semifinal, but she increased her points tally in the race to 7695. Coco Gauff…
