**Anna Kalinskaya Battles Past Diana Shnaider in Mutua Madrid Open Thriller** Anna Kalinskaya showcased her grit and mental strength as she overcame Diana Shnaider in a tightly contested first-round encounter at the Mutua Madrid Open. The final score read 7-6(4), 6-4 in favor of the Russian, who had to fight tooth and… Read More »
**Ashleigh Barty Turns 29: A Champion’s Journey Worth Celebrating** Today marks the 29th birthday of one of tennis’ most beloved and inspiring figures—Ashleigh Barty. A former World No. 1, Barty’s career may have been shorter than most, but her impact was deep, powerful, and lasting. Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, Ashleigh… Read More »
**Carlos Alcaraz Injury Worsens: Rome Participation in Doubt After Madrid Blow** The tennis world is reeling with concern after Carlos Alcaraz, affectionately dubbed “King Carlitos,” withdrew from the Madrid Open due to lingering injury issues. The young Spanish star has not looked fully fit in recent appearances, and fans were hoping he… Read More »
Maya Joint’s impressive run on the professional circuit has reached new heights as the teenage rising star surpassed an Australian record set by Ash Barty. Joint became the youngest Australian to claim a win at WTA 1000 level after defeating Spain’s Carlota Martinez Cirez in the first round at the Madrid Open.… Read More »
Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, has always been known for her fiery game and fearless personality. But recently, she showed a softer, more vulnerable side that has touched tennis fans around the world. In a candid conversation shared by *The National* and journalist Reem Abulleil, Andreescu revealed that she had… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka recently revealed that she has purchased a brand new, $245,000-worth (as per Porsche’s official website) Porsche 911 GT3 RS for herself. Sabalenka’s extravagant purchase comes in the aftermath of her loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. Sabalenka reached the final… Read More »
**Alexandra Eala’s Moment with Rafael Nadal is a Masterclass in Humility and Inspiration** Young tennis star Alexandra Eala had a moment she will never forget — being in the presence of her longtime idol, Rafael Nadal. The Filipino tennis prodigy, who trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy, was visibly starstruck and overjoyed during… Read More »
Globally renowned beauty company Lancôme recently unveiled the first look of their campaign with Iga Swiatek. The poster displayed the WTA star dressed in an adorable pink outfit with a bright smile and blush on her cheeks. The update came just days after she announced her potential sponsorship with L’Oréal’s subsidiary.… Read More »
Pritha is one of the driving forces behind Sportskeeda’s tennis & baseball coverage, serving as an assistant content manager and editor. What began as a casual escape from her tiring biotechnology degree course in early 2022 has blossomed into a passion she loves, cherishes, and breathes every day. Pritha’s love for the… Read More »
Emma Raducanu will begin her Madrid Open campaign this afternoon but amid criticism including from Andy Roddick about her decision to halt her schedule again after reaching the Miami Open Quarter-Finals, she explained why. Raducanu received criticism in particular last season of perhaps going a bit too safe in terms of playing a… Read More »