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Coco Gauff rang in her 20th birthday with a win at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday, with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Elise Mertens in just over an hour. The win not only celebrated her birthday in grand style but also secured her a spot in the quarterfinals for the second […]

Football’s most prestigious competition, the UEFA Champions League, is set to undergo a transformative makeover for the forthcoming season, with the tournament organizers drawing inspiration from the iconic rivalry between tennis giants Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. The traditional format is revolutionizing, shifting towards a single-league structure featuring 36 clubs. This radical change aims to […]

World’s Number 1 Iga Świątek says she’s looking forward to playing against – and possibly beating – all-time Tennis Legend Serena Williams in TopSpin 2K25. Iga Excited for Female Representation in TopSpin 2K In an exclusive interview with Iga Świątek facilitated by 2K Sports, Iga revealed her thoughts on the upcoming reboot of the TopSpin […]

World No. 123 Luca Nardi showcased a blend of composure and strength as he surprised his childhood hero and top-seeded Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory on Monday night in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Nardi sealed his nigh impossible upset against the top-ranked player with an ace. The 20-year-old […]

Simona Halep is set to make her return to tennis at the Miami Open after a significant hiatus of more than 17 months. The former world No. 1 announced her comeback on Instagram, expressing her excitement about rejoining the WTA Tour. “I’m thrilled to let you all know that I will be making my return […]

The tennis world will have a wait a bit longer for Rafael Nadal’s return to ATP Tour action. The 22-time Grand Slam winner announced his withdrawal from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Monday night, less than 24 hours before his scheduled first-round matchup against Milos Raonic. “It is with great sadness that I […]

In a surprising turn of events, Simona Halep, the Romanian tennis powerhouse, is set to return to the court after a substantial reduction in her doping suspension, from an initial double four-year ban to a retroactive nine-month period. Halep, previously banned due to two anti-doping rule violations, has received a verdict from the Court of […]

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz played just two points in his opening-round match at the Rio Open on Tuesday before being forced to retire with an ankle injury. It’s a brutal blow for a player who hasn’t won an ATP tournament since his thrilling five-set win over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final last July. […]

In an unfortunate turn of events, world number two-ranked Carlos Alcaraz had to bow out of his Rio Open match against Thiago Monteiro due to an ankle injury. Just a few minutes into the opening-round clash, Alcaraz appeared to have rolled his ankle, prompting the medical staff to put tape around the area. It would […]

Jessica Pegula, ranked World No. 4 in tennis, has unexpectedly ended her five-year coaching relationship with David Witt. The announcement came as a surprise, especially to Witt, who did not see the breakup coming. “It was a total surprise to me. Never saw it coming. We’ve had a great friendship for five years, so it’s […]

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, renowned for his lethal striking prowess on the football pitch, has offered a glimpse into his admiration for tennis maestro Novak Djokovic, singling him out as his favorite athlete from another sport. The Norwegian striker’s acknowledgment of Djokovic’s sporting heroics reflects a broader sentiment of respect and admiration shared by many […]

In an unexpected turn of events at the Australian Open, Italian tennis prodigy Jannik Sinner secured a historic victory, earning his first Grand Slam title in Melbourne. The charismatic Portuguese football coach, Jose Mourinho, joined the chorus of congratulatory voices celebrating Sinner’s remarkable comeback from a 2-sets-to-love deficit against Daniil Medvedev, ultimately triumphing 3-6 3-6 […]

Jannik Sinner’s victory in the 2024 Australian Open will go down as one of the most memorable comebacks in tennis history. The 22-year-old overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Daniil Medvedev to become the first men’s singles champion in tournament history to hail from Italy. After suffering 3-6 defeats in both of the first sets, […]

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is getting some respect from his peers. Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are congratulating Sinner after the 22-year-old won his first Grand Slam title, per the players’ social media. Novak Djokovic has congratulated Jannik Sinner on IG. Class all the way. pic.twitter.com/QG0g2dmto5 — Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) January 28, […]

Talk about one hell of a finals game! It seemed like Daniil Medvedev would be adding another Grand Slam title to his cabinet after dominating Jannik Sinner in the finals of the Australian Open. However, in a stunning turn of events, Sinner went on a rampage, closing the two-set difference and eventually conquering the Russian […]

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is giving praise to his family following his win in men’s singles at the iconic tennis tournament. Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev to capture the championship on Sunday. “I wish everyone could have my parents because they always let me choose whatever I wanted to, even when I was younger. I […]

For the second straight year, Aryna Sabalenka is the queen of Melbourne. The Belarussian superstar rolled through the 2024 Australian Open, not dropping a set the entire tournament and finishing in style early on Saturday morning. The 25-year-old steamrolled new world Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women’s singles final to cap off a perfect […]

The 2024 Australian Open has set the stage for a historic clash between two formidable players, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the final doesn’t feature any of the legendary Big 3—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. The last occurrence of such an event was in […]

The Australian Open Final is set, and surprisingly, Novak Djokovic won’t be a part of the matchup. That’s because the Serbian tennis superstar ended up crashing out of the tournament in the semi-finals at the hands of Jannik Sinner, as he lost in four sets to the rising Italian star. Djokovic never really found his […]

History was made in Melbourne late on Thursday night, as Novak Djokovic lost a semifinal at the Australian Open for the first time in his legendary career. After going a ridiculous 20-0 in Aussie Open semis and finals — en route to winning the men’s singles title 10 times — the greatest player in the […]

Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the Australian Open had the tennis faithful thinking only one thing: Novak Djokovic will win another title. It was a fairly easy road but some weaknesses were exposed when Taylor Fritz won a set over the Serbian. Jannik Sinner saw this and went with it. He pummeled the supposed greatest of […]

One of the future faces of the sport has come of age in Melbourne. Jannik Sinner vanquished the world No. 1 and greatest tennis player of all-time, Novak Djokovic, in four sets (6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3) to advance to the finals of the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Italian is the first player to defeat Djokovic […]

Women’s tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova openly criticized the idea of hosting the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The former on-court rivals argued in a recent Washington Post op-ed, that such a move would signify a regression, not progress, in women’s sports. The debate in the tennis community has intensified, mirroring discussions in […]

In a high-stakes Australian Open semifinal, Coco Gauff, faced a tough defeat against Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament’s defending champion. Despite a hard-fought match, Gauff fell short with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-4. Reflecting on the tournament, Gauff managed to find some silver linings. “Tough match for me tonight. Overall a positive tournament,” she said, […]

The Australian Open Seminfinal is now set with Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev facing off against each other. Zverev just pulled off a historic Grand Slam feat by defeating No.2 ranked Carlos Alcaraz. This marked Zverev’s first victory over a top-five player at a Grand Slam and lands him a semifinal trip against Medvedev. Medvedev […]

Coco Gauff expressed her relief at overcoming a challenging quarterfinal match in the Australian Open on Tuesday. Gauff, who is set to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, admitted to not playing her best tennis in the previous round. The 19-year-old Gauff, who triumphed in the U.S. Open final against Sabalenka, is on […]

Women’s tennis star Coco Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, not just with her exceptional skills but also with the inspirational messages penned on her shoes. The young American, who clinched her first major at the U.S. Open last September, made quick work of Magdalena Frech with a 6-1, 6-2 victory […]

Novak Djokovic has once again etched his name in the tennis history books next to a longtime rival. Pleased as he is to make more history at the Australian Open, though, it’s safe to say the 36-year-old is far more concerned with leaving Melbourne with another title. Djokovic made quick of Adriano Mannarino on Sunday, […]

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was seen as one of the clear-cut favorites to win the first Grand Slam of 2024, but her journey ended prematurely on Saturday. The Pole was beaten by Czech teenager Linda Noskova, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6, ending an 18-match winning streak for Swiatek, who is a four-time Major champion. However, she’s […]

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is one step closer to defending his Australian Open title, moving into the fourth round on Friday with an impressive win over Tomas Etcheverry in three sets. Following the win, Nole was asked about potentially facing Ben Shelton in the next round and that opened a can of worms about […]

Coco Gauff, the fourth-seeded American, secured her place in the round of 16 at the Australian Open on Friday. Gauff, demonstrating exceptional form, overpowered Alycia Parks with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory. The match, concluding in just 61 minutes, highlighted Gauff’s precision, as she committed a mere eight unforced errors compared to Parks’ 34. At […]

Novak Djokovic had to work hard to defeat Alexei Popyrin at the Australian Open. Popyrin made things interesting, but Djokovic narrowly emerged victorious. ESPN reports that during the match, Djokovic challenged a heckler. The incident seemingly motivated Djokovic, who started finding his form once again after calling out the heckler. “Djokovic also challenged a heckler […]

2K Games announced the return of their beloved Tennis Series by releasing a teaser trailer for TopSpin 2K25. The series, which last saw a release in 2011, finally returns after a 13-year gap.  Will the series make a successful return? Let’s find out as we learn more about the game and series itself. When Is […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player and two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is already setting her sights on future tournaments after an early depature from Melbourne on Monday. Despite the setback, Osaka’s forward-looking attitude highlight her dedication to the sport. After a 15-month hiatus, which included the birth of her first child in July, […]

Britain’s Emma Raducanu sailed into the second round of the Australian Open, overcoming Shelby Rogers with a decisive 6-3, 6-2 victory. The win is a significant turnaround for Raducanu, who has battled injury problems for months. Raducanu, 21, had been absent from major tournaments since last year’s competition in Melbourne, due to a break of […]

Coco Gauff expressed her thoughts on Sunday about a now-deleted USTA social media post, which aimed to hype American players at the Australian Open but ended up drawing criticism for its portrayal. Gauff, who breezed into the second round with a solid 6-3, 6-0 victory on Monday over Anna Karolina Schmiedlov, shared that her initial […]

In a challenging comeback, Naomi Osaka faced a first-round defeat at the Australian Open on Monday, losing to Caroline Garcia 6-4, 7-6 (2). Osaka, who made her return to Grand Slam tennis after a 15-month maternity leave, couldn’t overpower the French 16th seed Garcia, an aggressive baseliner. The match marked Osaka’s return to the tennis […]

It was not an easy first win for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Dino Prizmic did not let up as he tried to take down the modern titan of tennis. The Serb had so much trouble with him. He even had the longest major first-round match in his life at Rod Laver Arena. All […]

2023 U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff had a lot to say about a now-deleted social media post made by the USTA. The post was made to promote the American players at the Australian Open, which starts Sunday, with cartoon-style artwork. Gauff, 19, who currently ranks as the world’s No. 4 player, took to Instagram to […]