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Novak Djokovic only has to chase down the records of Serena Williams and Margaret Court to be the undisputed greatest tennis player who has ever lived. These expectations for the Serb are not just from the general public. Legends like Jimmy Connors also think he can beat the record entering Wimbledon. The 36-year-old tennis legend […]

It’s 2023 and we could have a Wimbledon where Andy Murray is seeded again. Just a week after winning his first grass title since 2016 at the Surbiton Challenger, Murray won his second grass title Sunday at the Nottingham Challenger, or the Rothesay Nottingham Open as it is widely known as. The Briton defeated France’s […]

A lot of stars will make their return at Wimbledon. Andy Murray, Milos Raonic, and Nick Kyrgios are some notable names that may appear at SW19 this year. However, no name comes as legendary and shocking as Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis player announced his retirement from the sport in the 2022 Laver Cup. He […]

Nearly two two years later, Emma Raducanu is still managing mental health struggles prompted by her iconic underdog win at the 2021 US Open. The 20-year-old opened up on the double-edged sword of her smash overnight success in an interview with The Sunday Times. “I am resilient, my tolerance is high, but it’s not easy. […]

Nick Kyrgios believes only one player can stop Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. Djokovic is the defending champion at Wimbledon, having notably defeated Kyrgios in four sets in the final last year. With wins at the Australian Open and the recently-concluded French Open this year, the Serbian superstar now holds a record 23 Grand Slam titles […]

Roger Federer has high hopes for Andy Murray at Wimbledon. Murray, the current World No. 44, is enjoying a hot streak of late as he has won his last nine matches, having recently emerged victorious at the Surbiton Challenger last week — his first grass title since 2016. He also has a chance to win […]

Former World No. 21 John Lloyd praised Novak Djokovic for being honest on breaking the Grand Slam record compared to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Djokovic recently broke the record for most Grand Slam titles won with 23 following his win in the recently-concluded French Open earlier this month. Afterwards, he spoke of how important […]

After missing nearly five months due to injury, seven-time major champion Venus Williams made her return to competitive tennis on Wednesday, losing to 17-year-old Celine Naef in the first round of the Libema Open. It was Naef’s first WTA tournament and subsequent first win on the tour. She was in awe after the match and […]

Novak Djokovic usurped Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam titles in tennis history. He now sets his sights on winning Wimbledon after the historic victory at the French Open. Although, Andy Murray could not help but take a jab at the lack of preparation by the Serbian before SW19. Andy Murray is fighting for […]

Momentum favors Andy Murray ahead of Wimbledon. The 36-year-old British tennis star had just won the Surbiton Trophy and is in his second leg of preparations. He is competing in the Nottingham Open to continue his streak. Andy Murray chose to forego the French Open. He is now looking for better seeding in the Nottingham […]

Iga Swiatek may not have a staple rival to challenge her. However, she does have reoccurring struggles. The number-one-ranked tennis player has conquered the clay courts at the French Open but she reveals that Wimbledon and the grass season is a different monster. The Polish tennis star played well at the French Open en route […]

Nick Kyrgios and Milos Raonic have not been seen in any singles tournament for a while. They seemed to have disappeared from the public eye after their injuries. Both, however, have unveiled new plans as Wimbledon nears. The Australian tennis sensation is on pace to return for Wimbledon, per Independent UK. His last appearance was […]

Say it with me, tennis fans: Novak Djokovic is the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). That is a sentence that neither Roger Federer fans, nor Rafael Nadal fans want to hear- let alone say. But after Djokovic’s French Open win on Sunday, which was his men’s record 23rd grand slam victory, moving him ahead of […]

After the French Open, no player can say they’ve won more Grand Slam titles than Novak Djokovic. Djokovic won his third title at Roland Garros as well as his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam event following a straight-forward three-set win over Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday. It moved him above Rafael Nadal (22) and […]

Is Novak Djokovic the GOAT of tennis? That’s the question that’s being asked more and more after this weekend. Djokovic won the French Open after a comfortable 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 win over Casper Ruud on Sunday. It was his third title in Paris, but more than anything, it was his 23rd Grand Slam win. […]

For Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, the GOAT of men’s tennis is obviously Novak Djokovic. Doncic made that abundantly clear on Sunday after Djokovic won the 2023 French Open. The Serbian became the first man in history to win 23 Grand Slam titles, breaking his tie with Rafael Nadal. He’s also first man ever to […]

The choice to forego the French Open, and prepare for Wimbledon paid off for Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion got his perfect grass season start after beating Jurij Rodionov en route to winning the Surbiton trophy. Andy Murray decided against joining the French Open. He instead boosted his Wimbledon seeding by winning the […]

Novak Djokovic is now the winningest man in men’s tennis after taking the 2023 French Open title. Sure enough, his latest milestone made waves in the whole sports world, with NBA stars like Rudy Gobert, Nikola Vucevic and Bogdan Bogdanovic also in awe of his accomplishment. Djokovic bagged his 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday […]

Iga Swiatek celebrated her third French Open title with a scenic photo with the trophy in front of the famed Eiffel Tower. Swiatek posted the photo Sunday morning on Twitter, after her exciting three-set victory the night before. 🇫🇷💙 pic.twitter.com/giVuksmh6V — Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) June 11, 2023 The post has garnered nearly 50,000 likes, with […]

Novak Djokovic knew history awaited him before taking the court on Sunday in the French Open final. After dispatching of Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his third title at Roland Garros, the Serbian superstar quickly donned a custom jacket embroidered with ’23’ on the right chest–the total number of Grand Slams Djokovic now […]

With his victory in the 2023 French Open, Novak Djokovic made history with his 23rd Grand Slam title. After the win, Djokovic spoke to his success and the people who helped get him there. Djokovic took down Casper Rudd in straight sets – 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5 to capture his third French Open title. The spectacular […]

Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud on Sunday morning in the French Open final, and in the process, took home the 23rd Grand Slam title of his career. This win pushed Djokovic out of the tie he was in with Rafael Nadal for that distinction, and unsurprisingly, Nadal was quick to comment on Djovkovic’s latest big […]

There is one man all alone atop of the all-time Men’s Grand Slam titles list after Sunday’s French Open final at Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic silenced the critics with a dominating straight sets victory over Casper Ruud to earn his 23rd Grand Slam, breaking his tie with Rafael Nadal. 🚨 HISTORY MADE 🚨@DjokerNole is the […]

Novak Djokovic has claimed his third victory in the French Open. The 36-year-old Serbian sensation adds to his incredible career with a win that brings with it humorous historic achievements. Djokovic passes Rafael Nadal for the most men’s grand slam titles with 23. He becomes the first player in men’s tennis history to win each […]

Some felt that Novak Djokovic, who cruised to a win over Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semifinal in four sets after the latter succumbed to cramps, was being disrespectful to his opponent by pumping his fist demonstrably while the Spaniard was struggling to tough out the injury during the match on Friday. Well, former […]

Coming into the French Open unseeded, Karolina Muchova truly pulled off the unthinkable to get to the final in Paris. But unfortunately, her Cinderella run ended thanks to Iga Swiatek, who won her third title at Roland Garros and fourth career Grand Slam. Following the three-set defeat, Muchova, who hails from the Czech Republic, got […]

No. 1 women’s tennis player Iga Swiatek made history Saturday when she became the youngest player since Serena Williams to have four Grand Slam wins. She defeated Karolina Muchova in the French Open final. After her victory, Swiatek shook the Roland Garros trophy and accidentally flung the top of it off. Via the Women’s Tennis Association: […]

Iga Swiatek, who is ranked the No. 1 singles player in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association, improved to 4-0 in major finals with her three-set victory (6-2, 5-7, 6-4) over Karolina Mucova in the French Open Final Saturday. ESPN Stats & Info reported only three other players have won each of their first […]

Nikola Jokic and Novak Djokovic are potentially the two greatest Serbian athletes of all time, and the two superstars are at the peak of their respective sports. With Djokovic on the verge of a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title in tennis and Jokic just one win away from his first ever NBA Championship, the Denver […]

Casper Ruud is not oblivious. He knows the steep climb that lies ahead of him in the 2023 French Open Final on Sunday. The Norwegian native has been on this stage before with historic implications on the line. Ruud will vie for his first major title against the ageless Novak Djokovic, one year after falling […]

The first 2023 French Open semifinal was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated tennis matches in recent memory, and it delivered for two phenomenal sets — before Carlos Alcaraz began cramping and fell in four sets to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Friday. Still, the first two sets between the young superstar and one […]

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have went shot-for-shot in their French Open semifinal on Friday. But Alcaraz may have hit the shot of the year, channeling his inner Roger Federer to come up with an insane passing shot that left the Roland Garros crowd gasping and Djokovic looking up at the heavens and shaking his […]

Jack Draper already missed his shot to push forward in the French Open. His injury status in the upcoming 2023 Wimbledon Championships is also in jeopardy after his mishap against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Draper got injured in his French Open first-round matchup against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. He retired after his shoulder felt excruciating pain while […]

Iga Swiatek has not had a hard time plowing over her competition in the French Open. After retaining her flawless record against Coco Gauff, the Polish tennis star faced 14th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia. The top-ranked Swiatek breezed through her in two sets. She now faces a familiar foe in the Final, Karolina Muchova. Swiatek and […]

There is one decisive factor that could help Carlos Alcaraz defeat Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz and Djokovic have set up a highly-anticipated French Open semifinal clash which takes place Friday in what many are viewing to essentially be the final. It will also be just their second-ever meeting and for former World No. 1 Mats Wilander, […]

The French Open quarterfinal between Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek lived up to the hype. The 22-year-old Polish star showed out against the American en route to a victory. Fans expected Iga Swiatek to triumph over Coco Gauff. Although, no one expected what happened in their 14-stroke exchange. Coco Gauff hit the right leg of […]

Reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek came out on Wednesday and had only one thing on her mind: Beat Coco Gauff. Needless to say, that’s exactly what she did. The Pole pulled off a straight-sets 6-4, 6-2 victory in the quarterfinals, knocking off the American for the second straight year. Swiatek defeated Gauff in the […]

Coco Gauff got fired up after her fourth-round French Open victory against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. The sixth-ranked women’s ATP tennis player can claim vengeance over Iga Swiatek. The two phenomenal players will face off in the French Open quarterfinal. The up-and-coming American superstar has never won a set in the six matches she faced the […]

Carlos Alcaraz aims to retain his flawless winning percentage over Novak Djokovic in the French Open Semifinal. The number-one-ranked ATP singles tennis player already has lofty expectations set before him. Even Djokovic compared him to his fellow Spaniard, Rafael Nadal. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open Amid all the buzz surrounding this […]