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The emergence of Carlos Alcaraz as a top star in tennis has come at a very important time according to former player Feliciano Lopez. Alcaraz is the youngest World No. 1 in tennis history and has already won a Grand Slam with his US Open victory last year at the age of 19. In more […]

Roger Federer is hopeful that both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will be fit for the French Open. Nadal has been dealing with a hip injury since the Australian Open in January and has missed the entire clay season as a result despite initially being expected back in action in March. Most recently, he pulled […]

During his playing days, Roger Federer made his mark as one of the best players to ever step foot on a tennis court. Throughout his career, Federer has garnered victories in the Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon. He also notched a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympic Games. With a decorated […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer made headlines on Monday and had the whole Twitterverse buzzing, but not because of anything he did related to the sport but rather because of his Met Gala outfit. As Federer attended the annual fashion and fundraising event on Monday, many couldn’t help but compare him to James Bond with his […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas has a different criteria for what constitutes a tennis GOAT — and Novak Djokovic seemingly doesn’t make the cut. The tennis GOAT debate is one that has been going on for decades, let alone years. Although it was initially Roger Federer who was arguably the main candidate, it eventually became either him or […]

As far as Stan Wawrinka is concerned, Novak Djokovic will go down as the tennis GOAT. Djokovic is currently tied with Rafael Nadal as the joint-leader in Grand Slam titles won with 22. However, there is a strong argument to be made for Djokovic to the greatest tennis player ever even if he doesn’t end […]

Alexander Zverev’s bold claim that he could have defeated Rafael Nadal at the French Open isn’t going down so well. Zverev recently stated his belief that if not for injury, given how he was playing on clay at the time, he could have defeated Nadal in their French Open semifinal last year. Nadal was notably […]

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the summit of the ATP rankings this week following his win at the Indian Wells Open. The youngest World No. 1 in tennis history further reminded everyone why he is a future superstar in the sport while comparisons with Rafael Nadal only increased. In fairness, other than their shared nationality, there […]

Carlos Alcaraz is back on top of the mountain. The Spaniard won his first-ever Indian Wells Open title following a 6-3, 6-2 win over Daniil Medvedev in just over an hour on Sunday. It was all the more impressive considering Medvedev was on a 19-match winning streak going into the final as Alcaraz reclaimed the […]

Carlos Alcaraz continues to show why he is one of the most talented players in tennis today. The 19-year-old Spaniard advanced to the last 16 at Indian Wells following a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 win over Tallon Griekspoor on Monday. In the process, Alcaraz achieved his 100th professional win on tour — a feat he achieved […]

Few players in the history of tennis have been as beloved as Roger Federer. The Swiss Maestro, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles in his masterful career, retired from the sport in 2022. 🔴 Exclusive: The Telegraph can reveal that talks are at an advanced stage to bring Roger Federer into the BBC's Wimbledon coverage.@simonrbriggs […]

Roger Federer has won Wimbledon eight times, more than any other male singles player, but apparently even he can’t get into the grounds without a membership card. Federer joined The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and shared a hilarious story about a by-the-book security guard who wouldn’t let him in without showing proof of membership: […]

Felix Auger-Aliassime just made incredible tennis history. By taking down Rafael Nadal in group play in the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals, he became just the first person born after 2000 ever to defeat the holy tennis triumvirate of Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, per TENNIS Magazine. It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to […]

The sporting world witnessed a truly historic moment on Friday night as the great Roger Federer took the tennis court for one final time. He teamed up with another all-time great in Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in London, and the pair shared quite an endearing moment at the end […]

It was a bittersweet day for the world of tennis as Roger Federer played his last competitive match in what has been a truly legendary career. It was sad to see an icon of the sport take the court for one final time, but also, it was a celebration of a legacy that will forever […]

An era officially ended on Friday. Roger Federer played his final tennis match before retirement at the Laver Cup, teaming up with fellow legend Rafael Nadal. The duo lost in doubles to Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in London, marking the end of Federer’s historic career. Of course, emotions were at an all-time high after, […]

On Friday, tennis fans were treated something truly special. The Laver Cup is being held at the O2 Arena in London, England and features some of the best tennis players in the world. But this year is particularly amazing because it will be Roger Federer’s final match of his pro career. Federer recently announced that […]

The illustrious and storied career of Tennis legend Roger Federer is finally coming to an end. And at the moment, he is playing in his last match ever, alongside fellow legend Rafael Nadal. The pair of Federer and Nadal are currently doubles partners in the Laver Cup. At the moment, the tournament is made up […]

The end has come for the great Roger Federer. The 41-year-old tennis legend recently announced his retirement, and on Friday, he took the court for one final time as he teamed up with arch-rival and good friend Rafael Nadal in the Men’s Doubles division of the Laver Cup. It was an emotional moment for the […]

On Friday, the legendary Roger Federer played in the final professional tennis match of his illustrious career. He joined his friend and long time rival, Rafael Nadal, as teammates in a doubles match against young Americans Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe. During the opening set of the match, Federer reminded of his incredible shot making. […]

On Tuesday, Roger Federer announced his intention to play doubles rather than singles for the final match of his career at the Laver Cup. With the likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray also representing Team Europe, many wondered who Federer’s doubles partner would be. Well, it turns out that Federer will be […]

Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis last week after an absolutely historic career. The Laver Cup, which begins this week, will actually be his final time on the tour. Per Simon Harig, Federer is set to play in doubles on Friday in his last match. Singles won’t be in the cards: Roger Federer told […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer recently announced his retirement. Federer is known for being one of the greatest players of all-time and his retirement drew the attention of the sports world. Notably, fellow tennis stars Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic shared their reactions to Federer’s announcement. Djokovic and Federer had a rivalry on the court but […]

Roger Federer surprised many in the sports world when he announced his retirement on Thursday morning. Federer’s retirement decision sparked many reactions from athletes and pundits, though one of the biggest voices in tennis chimed in with a special message for his longtime rival and friend: Rafael Nadal. Nadal shared his heartwarming message for Federer […]

Thursday marked the end of an era as tennis legend Roger Federer decided to retire after trying to rehab his way back from various knee injuries. Following his announcement on social media, there was of course an outpour of support from all over. Here are some of the reactions on Twitter, from fans to fellow […]

Roger Federer stunned the sports world on Thursday morning, announcing his retirement from professional tennis. Federer shared the news on his Twitter account, posting a heartfelt statement and video. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YxtVWrlXIF — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022 Roger Federer’s retirement will come after next week’s Laver Cup, which he says will be his final […]

Novak Djokovic, the world’s top ranked male tennis player, is unlikely to be allowed into the United States for the upcoming U.S. Open tournament. This would be the second Major this year that he has missed, not due to injury or illness, but because of his vaccination status. Djokovic has openly talked about how he […]

As disappointing as the fact may be, a reality of life is that time stops for no one. Over the past year, tennis fans across the world have experienced that reality with all-time great Roger Federer. This year’s events at Wimbledon mark one year since Federer last competed, and the first time in a quarter […]

With the Wimbledon crowd fully behind his opponent, Novak Djokovic powered through after a rough first set, defeating Cameron Norrie in the next three sets to advance to the Wimbledon final. A six-time champion at the All-England Club, Djokovic will be looking to equal Pete Sampras and William Renshaw, who have each won Wimbledon seven […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals when they host the Boston Celtics on Monday. When discussing the play of Stephen Curry, who has carried the Warriors during the Finals, Steve Kerr compared him and his work ethic to that of tennis icon Roger Federer. Kerr shared […]

Dinesh Karthik (DK) made his Team India return earlier this week when he played his first match in national colours since July 2019 against South Africa in the series opener in Delhi. The veteran wicketkeeper batter was selected for the Indian cricket team on the back of a series of solid performances in the Indian […]

Veteran tennis player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced that he would be retiring following the 2022 French Open. Given his struggles with injury in recent years, many thought it possible that Tsonga’s opening match at Roland Garros in the first round could be his last. That was indeed the case, as the 37-year-old lost in four sets […]

Roger Federer hasn’t played on the ATP Tour since July of 2021 when he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. But, the 20-time Grand Slam champion has finally pinpointed a timetable for return. Federer plans to participate in the Swiss Indoors Open in his home country of Switzerland, with his first match scheduled […]

Roger Federer has spent the last few years of his career battling an ongoing knee injury. He said Saturday that he won’t be participating in any tournament until at least the late summer, according to AP News. Although disappointing, the news isn’t necessarily a surprise to tennis fans. Earlier in the week, Federer’s coach Severan […]

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer hasn’t played in a tournament since last season’s Wimbledon, which saw him bow out in the quarterfinals. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is recovering from knee surgery, which has cast some serious doubt on his potential participation in the 2022 grass court slam. Federer, 40, is nearing the end of […]

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who was vetoed from playing in the Australian Open because of his vaccination status, finally returned to the court in Dubai this week and received a warm welcome from the fans. He was cruising along in the ATP event until Thursday, where No. 123 ranked Jiri Vesely shocked the Serbian […]

Rafael Nadal outlasted Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final, coming back from two sets down to win 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in a match that lasted 5 hours, 24 minutes. In the process, Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title and surged past Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic for most major […]

Rafael Nadal was in big trouble when he lost the first two sets of the Australian Open final to Daniil Medvedev. But Nadal dug deep, coming back to win the next three sets to secure a record 21st Grand Slam title. Nadal entered the tournament tied with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic with 20 Grand […]

A famed tennis journalist has made a bold claim about Novak Djokovic’s career goals which involves Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic is expected to continue where he left off in the 2022 season with a lasting rivalry with Russia’s Daniil Medvedev brewing. While many are convinced that the pair will be the two […]