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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 […]

World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev made tennis history after his win over compatriot and close friend Andrey Rublev in the ATP Finals on Monday. In beating Rublev 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets, Medvedev became just the second man born after 1990 to record his 40th win over a Top 10 opponent. Germany’s Alexander Zverev (45 […]

When it comes to breaking up, the wise Jerry Seinfeld said it best. “A breakup is like knocking over a coke machine. You can’t do it in one push. You got to rock it back and forth a few times, and then it goes over.”  Those words ring especially true following the news that Andy […]

Iga Swiatek’s return to the apex of women’s tennis was both emphatic and strategic, as she overpowered Jessica Pegula in the WTA Finals on Monday to reclaim the year-end No. 1 ranking. Her 6-1, 6-0 victory was the culmination of a season spectacularly turned around under the guidance of her coaching team. Swiatek’s earlier loss […]

The unity among Women’s Tennis Association players is more palpable than ever as they press for tour reforms that prioritize their well-being, including requests for a structured maternity leave policy and better injury absence coverage. Top-ranked athletes, including Iga Swiatek, have voiced their dissatisfaction with current WTA Tour policies. After her second round-robin victory at […]

Daniil Medvedev is well known for getting crowds riled up, and he didn’t disappoint during his second-round loss to Grigor Dimitrov at the Paris Masters 1000 on Wednesday. There was speculation after the match that Medvedev gave the middle finger to the crowd as he left the court following a tight 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 […]

19-year-old tennis superstar Coco Gauff has secured her 50th win of the 2023 tennis season at the WTA Finals Oct. 30, placing her in a unique historical category alongside tennis legend Caroline Wozniacki. Gauff reached this milestone when she dominated world No. 7 Ons Jabeur with a 6-0, 6-1 victory, Ed McGrogan of Tennis reported. […]

Aryna Sabalenka’s memorable year just got better. The reigning World No. 1 surpassed $20 million in career earnings after she beat Maria Sakkari 6-0, 6-1 in the 2023 WTA Finals in Cancun this weekend. Sabalanka beat Sakkari in just 74 minutes. Aryna Sabalenka became just the 24th player in WTA history to surpass $20 million […]

Some sad news in the tennis world today. Tennis legend Pete Sampras revealed his wife Bridgette Wilson has ovarian cancer. “Cancer is a monster. It doesn’t just eat at one person. It eats at their entire family,” per the Tennis Letter’s official X account. Tennis Star Pete Sampras Reveals Wife and Actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras Has […]

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal will play in the 2024 Australian Open. Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley confirmed Rafel Nadal’s return to the courts in January 2024, per Tennis.com. “In talking to him over the last few days he confirmed he will be back,” Tiley said on Wednesday. “We can reveal exclusively here that Rafa will […]

The combative aspect of social media is obviously well-documented, but digital animosity might be at its highest when people are engaged in GOAT debates. Everyone knows the toxicity that can be spewed in Michael Jordan-LeBron James centered discussions, but the argument for best tennis player ever can also get pretty ugly. Novak Djokovic, the current […]

US tennis star Coco Gauff continues to hit new milestones. Gauff originally captured the hearts of America while winning the US Open in September. Her inspirational win drew praise from across the sports world, including from legends like Serena Williams, Magic Johnson and Roger Federer. Since, the 19-year-old star has won the Western and Southern […]

Aryna Sabalenka is headed to the next phase of the 2023 China Open after taking care of business against Katie Boulter of England in a 7-5, 7-6 (7-2) victory in the second round. Sabalenka, who is currently the world’s No. 1 female tennis player, also defeated Sofia Kenin in the first round, 6-1, 6-2. After […]

Fame can be quite attainable, perhaps easier than ever depending on who you ask. Though, maintaining fame while finding the right balance in your personal life is a full-time commitment. Iga Swiatek has worked incredibly hard to ascend to the top of women’s tennis, but she admits that it is difficult to truly unwind in […]

Novak Djokovic took major inspiration from Roger Federer’s schedule organization. Djokovic and Federer were natural rivals until the latter’s retirement last year as they formed two thirds of the traditional Big Three in tennis. Although Federer got the better of Djokovic early on in their head-to-head record, the Serbian superstar eventually got the upper hand […]

Daniil Medvedev built his perfect tennis player with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer featuring a number of times. Medvedev, who recently suffered defeat to Djokovic in the US Open final earlier this month, picked from players past and present in certain tennis characteristics to build the best possible player in […]

The GOAT debate in men’s tennis rages on, with active players Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic right at the top of the list next to legends like Roger Federer, Rod Laver, and Bjorn Borg. After Djokovic’s most recent Grand Slam win at the US Open, though, Nadal himself is conceding the GOAT title to Djokovic. […]

Rafael Nadal, the tennis legend, broke his silence in a significant interview, marking his first appearance since his last tennis match eight months ago at the Australian Open. In a conversation with Juanma Castano in front of the Movistar Plus+ cameras, Nadal hinted at the possibility of becoming Real Madrid president. The 22-time Grand Slam […]

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has voiced his support for Real Madrid to pursue a transfer deal for Kylian Mbappe from PSG, reported by GOAL. Nadal, a lifelong supporter of Real Madrid despite his uncle’s affiliation with Barcelona in the 1990s, expressed his desire to see the French World Cup winner don the iconic white […]

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will likely go down as the greatest to ever do it, but for many, many years, he had two massive rivals on the ATP Tour: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. While Federer has now retired, Rafa is still hoping for a comeback, but it’s hard to imagine him competing […]

Alexis Ohanian, husband of 23x Grand Slam women’s singles title winner Serena Williams, is blasting women’s sports critics after the women’s US Open tennis final garnered significantly more US viewers than the men’s finals. Women’s sports have historically been put on the back-burner and received little media and television coverage in comparison to men’s sports. […]

Ben Shelton won the hearts of a lot of tennis fans with his semifinal run at the US Open. The young American was stopped by Novak Djokovic, but the exchange between the two did not end on the court. Shelton’s post-match victory celebration has become synonymous with his tennis persona, and he displayed it multiple […]

Tennis fans missed out on yet another Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz clash this month. After avoiding each other for nearly a year, Djokovic and Alcaraz have collided in three epic matches in the last three months and it looked like they were set to face each other in a fourth meeting in the US […]

Rafael Nadal has provided the biggest update yet that he’ll be back in tennis action soon. The 22-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since exiting the Australian Open earlier this year where he suffered a hip injury. That hip injury ultimately cost him the rest of the 2023 season as he would not only announce […]

Argentina legend Lionel Messi’s impact transcends football, and his influence extends far beyond the pitch. Tennis legend Roger Federer, in a heartfelt gesture, nominated Messi for TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, recognizing the Argentine’s profound global impact. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, likened Messi’s footballing artistry to fine art. He revealed his […]