Tennis Articles - Page 15

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 […]

Jules Marie, a 32-year-old YouTuber turned tennis hopeful, etched a stunning comeback story at the Australian Open qualifying rounds, marking his triumphant return to the Grand Slam stage after a hiatus since 2015. Facing off against the No. 12-seeded Benoit Paire, Marie delivered an astonishing performance, clinching a remarkable 7-6 (6), 6-4 victory—a significant milestone […]

The Australian Open has already started, and one of the game’s top players has already bowed out. Rafael Nadal, the Spanish legend, was set to participate in the annual tournament. Nadal was looking to add another trophy to his already impressive collection. However, just after the start of the tournament, it was announced that Nadal […]

Tennis star Rafael Nadal is feeling the pain that can come with age. Nadal is leaving his status for the 2024 Australian Open in the air following an injury to his hip, per Sports Illustrated. Nadal spoke about the injury after he bowed out of the Brisbane International with a loss in a match on […]

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, the U.S. Open champion, continued her impressive run at the Auckland Tennis Classic on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals after a 6-3, 6-0 win over Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova. Fruhvirtova, known for her aggressive style, started the match strong, breaking Gauff’s serve in the early stages. However, Gauff quickly regained […]

Naomi Osaka’s return to elite tennis at the Brisbane International, her first tournament since motherhood, ended with a second-round defeat against three-time champion Karolina Pliskova on Monday. Despite this, Osaka’s performance, particularly in her winning straight sets against Tamara Korpatsch, shows promise as she gears up for the Australian Open in Melbourne, set to start […]

In a twist of fate, British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has been handed a golden ticket to the main draw of this year’s Australian Open following the withdrawal of Lauren Davis due to injury. The opportunity comes as a beacon of hope for Raducanu, whose challenging year saw her WTA ranking plummet to 308 after […]

Novak Djokovic heads into the Australian Open later this month looking to win his 11th title at the first major of the year, which is a tournament record. However, he’s been dealt a bit of a setback ahead of the event. Nole lost in straight sets to Aussie Alex De Minaur on Wednesday in a […]

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff started her 2024 season with a solid yet challenging victory at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. Facing fellow American Claire Liu, Gauff emerged victorious with a 6-4, 6-2 scoreline, although not without some initial struggles. Gauff, known for her powerful forehand, initially struggled to find her range, particularly in the […]

British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu made a remarkable comeback to competitive tennis at the Auckland Classic on Monday, securing a hard-fought victory against world No. 134 Elena-Gabriela Ruse. This marked Raducanu’s return after an eight-month hiatus, with a scoreline of 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Raducanu, who had a challenging 2023 due to injuries that required surgeries […]

Tennis fans waited nearly a full year to watch Rafael Nadal compete in a professional singles match following his second-round exit at the 2023 Australian Open and his subsequent hip injury. Nadal did not disappoint in his much-anticipated return as he defeated Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-1 in the opening round at the Brisbane International on […]

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and thanks to that, he has become one of the highest-paid tennis athletes ever. In fact, Nadal’s net worth in 2024 is believed to be about $220 million. After being hampered by injuries in 2023, Nadal returned to action to close out the […]

Rafael Nadal has an astonishing $900K car collection. Rafael Nadal’s net worth in 2023 is $220 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, so he has more than enough money for a beautiful car collection. Nadal is a professional tennis player. He had stepped away from tennis due to a nagging him injury, but Nadal recently […]

Naomi Osaka, the celebrated four-time Grand Slam champion, recently spoke about how becoming a mother has altered her outlook, particularly as she prepares for a major comeback at the Australian Open. After her last competitive appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in late September 2022, Osaka took a hiatus following the birth of […]

Novak Djokovic has an astonishing $1 million car collection. Novak’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $240 million, so he has more than enough money to afford the luxury cars. Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player, ranked No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals. He has been No. 1 for 398 […]

Naomi Osaka is officially returning to the WTA Tour after a year-long hiatus. Osaka, who was pregnant and also took a break due to mental health problems, announced her plans for “Chapter 2” as the upcoming tennis season begins in January. This is what Osaka had to say on social media Friday: “I know we’ve […]

In a significant organizational shift, the WTA announced on Tuesday that Steve Simon will step down from his role as CEO while continuing as the executive chairman. The change is part of a broader restructuring strategy, which Simon emphasized has been in planning for several months and is unrelated to the recent player complaints at […]

Iga Swiatek has been named the WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, a feat not achieved since the tennis great Serena Williams. Swiatek, who has dominated the women’s tennis circuit with her consistent performances, clinched the title Monday. Williams, who hung up her racket last year, had a stranglehold on this […]

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert won’t be working at the Australian Open after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time, per ESPN. Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam winner, is a regular on the ESPN panel for all Majors. But, she now has to undergo more treatment. Evert released a statement and sounded positive, […]

British tennis star Emma Raducanu is set to make her injury comeback at the Auckland Open, following a notable absence from the tour due to multiple operations. The 21-year-old, who triumphed at the U.S. Open in 2021, has been out of action because of surgeries on both wrists and an ankle. However, she is eyeing […]

Former world No. 1 women’s tennis player Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a return to the Australian Open in 2024, a tournament where she previously claimed her Grand Slam title. Wozniacki, alongside six Australian players, has been awarded one of the first wild cards for the event. After a hiatus of over three years, […]

Trinity Rodman, the emerging star of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), recently showcased her exceptional talent during the team’s friendly against China, leaving a lasting impression with a remarkable goal and two assists in their convincing 3-0 win. Rodman’s standout performance not only underscored her skills on the field but also positioned her as […]

Rafael Nadal is back. After being out of action since January of 2023, the 22-time Grand Slam champion announced on Friday morning that he would return to the ATP Tour in Brisbane, Australia next month. “After one year outside of the tour, I think it is the right moment to be back,” one of the […]

In a clash electrified by the presence of tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, the San Siro Stadium hosted a UEFA Champions League spectacle that resonated far beyond the football pitch. AC Milan faced off against Borussia Dortmund in a matchup that showcased European football prowess and highlighted the impact of Sinner’s recent Davis Cup heroics. Fresh […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the ATP Finals on Tuesday after aggravating his back injury three games into the first set of the match. The injury caused him to miss practice leading up to the match and was too restrictive of his movement for him to continue playing. His withdrawal led to Holger Rune getting the […]