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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 […]

If you thought Roger Federer continues to play tennis in his spare time, you assumed wrong. Federer called time on a legendary 24-year career in tennis last September after announcing his retirement due to ongoing knee issues at the time. It’s been nearly a year since and while his knee has healed up quite a […]

Coco Gauff’s US Open final win was historic in more ways than one. Gauff won her first-ever Grand Slam title following a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over current No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka this past weekend. In the process, she became the youngest American to become a US Open champion since a certain 17-year-old Serena Williams […]

The US Open concluded last week and compared to prior to the tournament, the ATP rankings look a lot different, especially at the top. Going into New York, defending champion at the time Carlos Alcaraz had a slight 20-point lead at No. 1 over Novak Djokovic. However, with Djokovic going on to win a fourth […]

After a disappointing stretch in North America in which Iga Swiatek lost in the semifinals of the Canadian and Cincinnati Open, followed by a shocking fourth-round loss in the US Open last week, the former World No. 1 is pulling out of Guadalajara. “Unfortunately I need to withdraw from the tournament in Guadalajara due to […]

Serena Williams appeared to throw some major shade at Simona Halep. On Tuesday, Halep was served with a four-year ban by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for anti-doping violations stemming from her positive test for the banned substance Roxadustat during the 2022 US Open. Halep has since been provisionally suspended as she maintained her […]

Novak Djokovic was reduced to tears while celebrating his US Open title in Serbia. Djokovic won his fourth US Open crown as well as his 24th Grand Slam title following a straight-set victory over Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. As a result, he became the oldest US Open champion in history while equaling […]

Andy Murray expects Novak Djokovic’s dominance to only continue. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title following a straight-set win over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final this past weekend. He equaled Margaret Court’s record of 24 all-time major wins and is now just one Grand Slam win away from becoming the all-time leader […]

Former world No. 1 tennis superstar Simona Halep will not be able to participate in the top tiers of tennis competitions after getting banned for four years over a pair of anti-doping rule violations. The said sanction was announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) via a statement released on its official website. “The […]

Toni Nadal believes Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly the best tennis player of all time if we go by the numbers. Djokovic won his fourth US Open title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets this past weekend. He became the oldest US Open champion in the process while increasing his Grand Slam tally to an […]

Rafael Nadal’s tennis comeback is progressing well. Nadal has not played since his second-round exit at the Australian Open earlier this year where he suffered a hip injury that effectively ruled him out the rest of the 2023 season. The Spaniard would go on to have surgery earlier this summer — missing the French Open […]

The recently crowned US Open runners-up Daniil Medvedev has shared his stance on the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The two football icons have changed the game in the past decade, creating records and winning football matches for almost 20 years. Although Medvedev would like to have that kind of rivalry in […]

2023 US Open women’s singles finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are dominating the latest WTA singles rankings. Sabalenka retained her No. 1 position in the latest rankings. She became world No. 1 after Iga Swiatek lost to Jelena Ostapenko in their fourth-round matchup on September 4. Swiatek dropped to No. 2 after remaining atop […]

Novak Djokovic may have won three of the four Grand Slams this year, but he still feels tennis is in a good spot. Djokovic emerged victorious in the US Open final last night in New York following an impressive 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 win over Daniil Medvedev. He became the oldest US Open champion as […]

Kobe Bryant wasn’t the only sports legend that Novak Djokovic shouted out following his US Open victory. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title following a 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the final last night in New York. As a result, he equaled Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major wins, […]