There has been a recent surge in success for Canadian wheelchair tennis players, with Thomas Venos securing a notable victory last week. Venos was not the only Canadian to shine on the court, with another Canadian wheelchair athlete also claiming a trophy on home soil. Let’s take a closer look at the achievements of these…
Argentinian tennis player Federico Coria recently spoke about Novak Djokovic in an interview, acknowledging the Serbian’s good relationships with his fellow players. Coria mentioned that Djokovic gets along well with everyone, not just with him as a 24-time major winner. He recalled a positive interaction with Djokovic in Serbia in 2021, where they shared good…
As a professional tennis journalist, I must write about Serena Williams’ honest movie review of “Challengers.” Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion known for her ruthless self-assessment in post-match press conferences, has extended her critical eye to the silver screen. In a recent review of the tennis-themed movie “Challengers,” Serena offered both praise and…
Dominic Thiem endured a tough qualifying match but managed to come out on top at the 2024 Madrid Open. Thiem has faced some challenges recently, leading to the need to qualify for events like the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Open. Despite facing setbacks, Thiem was able to secure a victory against Felipe Meligeni Alves in…
The Mutua Madrid Open, the first WTA 1000 of the clay-court swing, has set its draw with Emma Raducanu facing Karolina Pliskova in the 1st-round, while Katie Boulter enjoys a bye as the No 26 seed. Raducanu, fresh off a quarter-final appearance at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, will be looking to continue her form…
The Mutua Madrid Open draw ceremony took place on Monday afternoon, resulting in a top half filled with talented players. Jannik Sinner is the No. 1 seed following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal, but his side of the bracket is challenging, featuring Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Grigor Dimitrov. Interestingly, Ruud and Tsitsipas recently met…
Rafael Nadal’s quest for the Cup could be the curtain closer to his glorious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal has committed to playing for Team Europe in Laver Cup competition in Berlin this September. It will be Nadal’s fourth Laver Cup appearance and may well be the 37-year-old Spanish superstar’s farewell to the…
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…
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…
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…
