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The 2022 Australian Open is quickly approaching but world No. 1 Novak Djokovic could be forced to sit out. The tournament announced that every single player must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but the Serbian has constantly refused to reveal if he’s been inoculated or not. Djokovic also said that he won’t play if a […]

Novak Djokovic has opened up about his beautiful relationship with his fellow tennis icons Serena an Venus Williams. With a total of 50 combined Grand Slam titles to their name, Novak Djokovic, Serena and Venus Williams have certainly proven that they are a cut above the rest. And while some legendary players from different sports […]

Roger Federer has impressed the tennis world since he turned pro in 1998. Fans have gotten used to seeing Federer year after year at each of the four Grand Slams: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. However, as the star has aged, he has had to manage his workload, leading to […]

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is looking set to close the year with another remarkable run. Novak Djokovic has been enjoying a resurgent stint as he opened up his 14th ATP Finals campaign with a win over Casper Ruud. The world no. 1 thumped Ruud 7-6, 6-2 to secure his 39th career victory at […]

Former women’s world tennis #1 Naomi Osaka reacted to the Peng Shuai controversy following sexual assault allegations made against a member of the Chinese Communist Party. Naomi Osaka took to twitter to share her thoughts. . #WhereIsPengShuai pic.twitter.com/51qcyDtzLq — NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) November 16, 2021 Peng Shuai is one of the biggest tennis stars in China. […]

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has made a shocking claim about Novak Djokovic and NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. Many believe that sports and politics should never intertwine with each other but in today’s world, some athletes feel the need to have their voices heard. Take Brooklyn Nets point guard and seven-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving as an […]

Novak Djokovic has opened up about his fresh mindset as he continues to add glitter to his already glamorous career. With 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, Novak Djokovic will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. But like any other superstar athlete, “The Joker” […]

Tennis fans looking forward to seeing Roger Federer play in the Wimbledon soon will have to hold their breath a little longer. After missing the US Open tournament due to surgery, the Swiss tennis legend is not quite there yet, according to his coach. Federer’s coach, former top-3 player Ivan Ljubicic, was brutally honest about […]

Former world No. 1 player Justine Henin has heaped praised on her fellow tennis all-time great Novak Djokovic. Looking at Novak Djokovic‘s illustrious career, it almost seems like he is already the greatest tennis player of the modern era. As things stand, the Serbian superstar has equalled his fellow “Big Three” members Roger Federer and […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka stepped away from the sport following the US Open in September, citing that she needed a break due to mental health concerns. Two months later, Osaka has appeared to return to the court. The 13th ranked player in the world posted on social media on Friday that she has resumed […]

When it comes to sports cards, the first names that come to mind are the usual suspects. You’ve got the likes of Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Mickey Mantle dominating this field for the past few years. But when it comes to the ladies, this autographed Serena Williams card is the one that shattering records […]

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has shared his views on the evolution of tennis over the last decade. Since making his stunning ATP Tour debut in 2002 at age 16, Rafael Nadal surely has a lot to say about tennis. And among the things that capture his attention is the sport’s rapid innovation in terms of […]

There was always going to be a lot of pressure on 18-year-old Emma Raducanu after she heroically won the US Open this past summer. Unfortunately, Raducanu has lost her first match since Flushing Meadows. The Brit fell to No. 100 ranked Aliaksandra Sasnovich at Indian Wells on Friday in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. Emma Raducanu […]

U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has taken a few pointers from the legendary Maria Sharapova and is already looking forward to getting back to her winning ways. Fil-Canadian tennis prodigy Leylah Fernandez, who lost to Emma Raducanu at the recent U.S. Open, crossed paths with five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova on Tuesday at the […]

British tennis player Emma Raducanu made history in the US Open earlier this month, beating Canadian Leylah Fernandez in a historic final that saw two teenagers face off. In the process, Raducanu soared all the way from 155th ranked to 22nd in the world after her victory in Flushing Meadows. As she aims to keep […]

Maria Sharapova’s former coach Nick Bollettieri has raved about her unique qualities that resembled that of the Williams sisters. In terms of Grand Slam, Maria Sharapova is behind both Serena and Venus Williams as the siblings’ combined 30 titles belittles her tally of five. However, for renowned tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who was Sharapova’s very […]

Trying to chase history is hard. The pressure is immense, and everyone’s eyes are on that player trying to break a record. So when Novak Djokovic lost in the US Open Final against Daniil Medvedev, the Serbian superstar felt a sense of relief. During a press conference interview, Djokovic had this to say. (via Tumaini […]

Two years ago, Daniil Medvedev irked the American audience by trolling them during the US Open. Today, after earning his first Majors win over Novak Djokovic, Medvedev trolled the audience once again. Addressing the booing audience during his post-match interview, Medvedev said this. (via ATP Tour) “I think you gave me a lot of energy, […]

Daniil Medvedev dominated the US Open final against Novak Djokovic, and in a fitting manner, he had a legendary celebration to commemorate his remarkable performance. Medvedev beat Djokovic in straight sets, each ending in 6-4. While the Serbian juggernaut was determined to win the US Open title and complete the first calendar Grand Slam in […]

Emma Raducanu made tennis history Saturday after beating Canadian rising star Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open. Sure enough, Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the whole British Royal Family were delighted as they watched the 18-year-old bring pride to the nation. The teenage sensation beat Fernandez in straight sets–6-4, […]

Rajon Rondo might be one of the newest members of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he recently took a trip to New York City to enjoy the festivities of the 2021 US Open. The cameras caught the veteran point guard in the audience and Rondo’s brief cameo has the makings of the next internet meme. […]

History will be made this Sunday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, where Russian Daniil Medvedev will attempt to win his first-ever Grand Slam title. This is the second Grand Slam final appearance this 2021 (third overall in career) for Medvedev, who also made it to the final of the Australian Open […]

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has a chance to make history in the US Open Finals against Daniil Medvedev, and he’s prepared to do all it takes to make it happen. In a post-game interview after his impressive win against German Alexander Zverev, Djokovic said this about his finals match against Medvedev. (via ESPN) “There’s […]

At a US Open unlike any other, Emma Raducanu created a first in the history of professional tennis and booked a date with Leylah Fernandez in a landmark women’s singles final. Raducanu, 18, defeated Maria Sakkari, 6-1, 6-4, in the second women’s semifinal Thursday night in New York. She will face Fernandez, 19, in Saturday […]

19-year-old Leylah Fernandez is headed to her first Grand Slam finals appearance after a huge win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semifinals. The Filipino-Canadian outclassed world number two Sabalenka in a three-set thriller (7-6, 4-6, 6-4) on Thursday night which now puts her in the running to grab her first-ever US Open finals […]

Novak Djokovic has taken another step closer to setting the all-time record in Grand Slam titles after beating Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals round of the 2021 US Open . Djokovic entered that US Open match as a heavy favorite but had to work a bit harder to score the win. Berrettini, who also lost […]

With training camp just a few days away, Atlanta Hawk star Trae Young is making the most out of his free time. When he’s not playing in pickup games with Adam Sandler, he’s busy watching other elite athletes, including tennis great Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, the world no. 1, had to come from behind in the […]

It’s possible that the 2021 US Open men’s singles tournament will come down to a battle between Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Medvedev passed his test in the quarterfinals by taking care of business against Botic van de Zandschulp in four sets, while Djokovic will be meeting Matteo Berrettini in the same […]

Golf superstar Rory McIllroy showed his support to Naomi Osaka after the Tennis sensation’s decision to take an indefinite leave from the sport following her US Open defeat. Osaka lost to Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the US Open last Friday, but it was her move after the lost that made headlines. The […]

The US Open is being played for almost a week now, and unsurprisingly, it has already provided several memorable moments. One of the best, however, is probably something that happened off the court. On Friday during Roberta Bautista Agut’s showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows, the camera crew helped uncover […]

Shelby Rogers just pulled off a huge upset in the 2021 US Open after she successfully took down world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty in the third round. Guess, you can also say Shelby crashed the Barty. Rogers got it going right away. She took the first set, 6-2. Barty fought back in the second set before […]

Following her shocking third-round exit in the US Open to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez, Naomi Osaka has decided to take a break from tennis due to her mental health. Osaka spoke to the media following the match and surprised everyone with her comments. Via ESPN: “Recently, when I win, I don’t feel happy,” Naomi Osaka said […]

Friday produced a huge upset in the world of tennis after reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka suffered a shock defeat in the third round of the Grand Slam tournament. The highly popular Osaka was upset by 18-year-old Canadian national Leylah Fernandez. Osaka took the first set rather convincingly, but Fernandez rallied back to take the […]

History is on the line for Novak Djokovic at this year’s US Open and the stakes are higher than ever for the all-time great. Looking to win his 21st Grand Slam which would be the most in the history of men’s tennis, Djokovic has a challenging road ahead of him. Now that there’s a more […]

The US Open came to a screeching halt on Wednesday night due to some extremely wild weather in New York City. Second-round play was suspended with heavy rain making its way into various stadiums, even though Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong have roofs at Flushing Meadows. Following two hours of intense downfall, play had to […]

For interested teams still needing a wide receiver, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant seems ready to catch some footballs and score touchdowns in the 2021 season. He showed just that on Tuesday  … though not in the gridiron but during the US Open in Arthur Ashe instead. After Tuesday’s US Open showdown that […]

Naomi Osaka is willing to take risks — not just in tennis, but with her financials as well. In fact, the tennis superstar and reigning women’s singles US Open champion has recently revealed that she is now into cryptocurrency, with Dogecoin as her gateway to this newfound interest. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the 23-year-old […]

Andy Murray is absolutely furious with Stefanos Tsitsipas after losing to the third-ranked star in five sets in the first round of the U.S. Open. Why? Murray is pissed at Tsitsipas for taking multiple lengthy breaks, including two toilet breaks. One of those breaks came ahead of the decisive fifth set and took seven minutes, […]

HyperX Daniil Medvedev joins the HyperX Brand Ambassadorship program. The tennis star will now also be well-known in the esports and gaming world, on top of the tennis sport that he’s already dominated, all at the young age of 25. Medvedev is HyperX’s first Russian Global Brand Ambassador. For this partnership, HyperX will make a […]