The tennis authorities may have believed they had closed the case on Jannik Sinner’s failed drug tests, but the court of public opinion has served up a very different verdict. When the news broke last week confirming Sinner had tested positive for a potentially performance-enhancing anabolic steroid on two occasions last March,… Read More »
Iga Swiatek opened her 2024 US Open campaign with a win over Kamila Rakhimova. She fended off a comeback bid from the Russian, coming through in two tight sets 6-4, 7-6(6). The Pole, who recently voiced displeasure over the hectic Tour schedule, doubled down on her criticism during her post-match press conference. … Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a rather successful North American hardcourt swing. After commencing her campaign with a semifinal and a quarterfinal appearance at the Citi Open and the Canadian Open, respectively, the World No. 2 was victorious in Cincinnati, where she lifted her sixth WTA 1000 trophy.… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, supported her from the players’ box during her opening-round win at the 2024 US Open. The couple later bantered about Frangulis’ intense expressions during her match, which were captured by the camera. On Monday, August 26, Sabalenka eased past Australia’s Priscilla Hon 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and… Read More »
Andy Murray has reacted to his mother’s project being scrapped due to rising costs, long planning procedures, and discussions with governing bodies. The project led by Judy Murray would have cost $26M, and aimed to design a community multi-sport facility at Park of Keir to mark the tennis legacy of her family. … Read More »
In a commanding display of skill and precision, Anna Kalinskaya made an emphatic start to her campaign at the USO by securing a straight-sets victory in her first-round match. Kalinskaya, known for her aggressive baseline play and sharp tactical awareness, dismantled her opponent with a resounding 6-2, 6-2 win. From the outset,… Read More »
In a commanding display of skill and precision, Anna Kalinskaya made an emphatic start to her campaign at the [Tournament Name] by securing a straight-sets victory in her first-round match. Kalinskaya, known for her aggressive baseline play and sharp tactical awareness, dismantled her opponent with a resounding 6-2, 6-2 win. From the… Read More »
Novak Djokovic has declared he hopes “to never recover” from winning an Olympic gold medal because it brought “the best set of feelings” he ever experienced as an athlete.” The Serbian legend expressed his hope to use his triumph at the Olympics as “a great confidence boost” for his campaign at the… Read More »
Novak Djokovic is truly the escape artist of Grand Slam tennis having made some astonishing turnarounds against some of the world’s best. Fittingly, three of the best comebacks have been at the US Open at Flushing Meadows where he won his fourth title last year. New York, New York saw the defending champion… Read More »
Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs thinks it is “dumb” to suggest Novak Djokovic needs to win another Grand Slam title to be considered the greatest tennis player ever. The former doubles world No 1 claimed comparing Djokovic’s major tally to that of Margaret Court is moving the goalposts, but feels the… Read More »