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The French Open has suddenly been the talk of the sports world, specifically due to Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the tournament. The decision was faced with much turmoil, and Venus Williams spoke on the situation, in turn blasting the media and reporters who were asking her the questions. Venus Williams. The Queen has […]

Aside from NBA stars like Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, and Damian Lillard, embattled tennis star Naomi Osaka got another supporter in tennis legend Pam Shriver. Shriver blasted the United States Tennis Association (USTA) officials for their role in Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. Shriver said USTA officials should’ve been more sensitive to the 23-year-old […]

After Stephen Curry and Ja Morant expressed their support for Naomi Osaka, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard also stepped up in defense of the Japanese tennis star. To recall, Osaka recently announced her withdrawal from the French Open and detailed her struggles with mental health. The decision came amid the issues surrounding her media […]

Naomi Osaka made waves when she announced her withdrawal from the French Open on Monday, and she’s getting support from NBA stars as she continues to discuss her struggles with mental health issues. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant were both recently opponents in the play-in tournament, but they […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her intent to withdraw from the French Open after tournament officials fined her $15,000 for skipping media sessions. Osaka tweeted out a message Monday afternoon declaring her plans to withdraw from the tournament while elaborating on her struggles with mental health and initial decision to forego media responsibilities. The 2021 […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has officially announced that she won’t be doing any press conference during the duration of the French Open, citing mental health concerns as the reason for the decision. Osaka took to Twitter to confirm her decision, noting that she “often felt that people have no regard for athletes’ mental health.” […]

It appears that Roger Federer could believe that his best days are well behind him. After sitting out a whole year due to two different knee surgeries, the Swiss tennis star took on No. 75 ranked Pablo Andujar and despite winning the first set, Federer went on to lose the next four. This will likely […]

Roger Federer and Serena Williams are arguably the most important names in tennis the last few decades. The respect the latter has for the former, though, is really admirable. Prior to Federer’s second-round matchup that’s “all about the grandkids” or whatever his opponent was muttering in general excitement about facing the all-time great, Williams also […]

Pablo Andujar is going to use his second-round match in the Gonet Geneva Open against the great Roger Federer as a moment he’ll never forget. Or, more accurately, it’ll be a moment in his life that’ll be for his grandkids. “[I am] really, really excited. It was something that I wanted, to have a match […]

Roger Federer is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time. Tied as the all-time leader in Grand Slam victories at a staggering 20 overall with Rafael Nadal, including a record eight wins at the Wimbledon tournament in London, Federer has seen it all in a career that has spanned over 20 years. Today we’re […]

Serena Williams has undoubtedly cemented her legacy as one of the greatest tennis players ever, and her massive net worth helps prove that. That’s why in this specific post we’re looking at Serena Williams’ net worth in 2021. Serena Williams’ net worth in 2021 (estimate): $210 million Making her professional debut at the age of […]

American tennis star Serena Williams is a former Olympic gold medalist. But she might not participate in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Williams addressed her Olympic dilemma Monday ahead of the Italian Open, her first appearance since the Australian Open in February. She said she probably will not partake in the festivities in Tokyo if she […]

As if tennis superstar Rafael Nadal didn’t have enough victories on the belt, he’s just been named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. Rafael Nadal Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 📣 The 2021 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year is….@RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/Ubp0GdBz4X — Laureus (@LaureusSport) May 6, 2021 Nadal might not be what he […]

Venus Williams might be the biggest star in all of tennis. She also happens to be vegan, which she is now claiming changed her life. Anyway, it’s Venus Williams vegan story time! It’s obviously worth noting that she lives with an autoimmune disease. Her situation isn’t just about trying to get better on the court. […]

Maria Sharapova’s net worth in 2021 is a fascinating topic, partly because Sharapova has had quite a story arc. For a certain period of time, she was regarded as one of the best to ever play tennis. She was so wildly successful that she made three different Forbes lists. Maria Sharapova’s net worth in 2021 […]

Tennis sensation and 2021 Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka had not lost in her last 23 matches. That is, until Wednesday. Osaka suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari during the Miami Open quarterfinals, losing in straight sets and watching her unprecedented run of wins come to a screeching […]

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is making a comeback on the court after a 13-month long absence from the sport due to two right knee surgeries. He’s back to playing competitive tennis in the Qatar Open this week. Via Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal: “I feel like there’s still something left,” the 39-year-old […]

Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, had a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey which mainly revolved around their decision to step down from their position as members of the British royal family after their marriage. However, the interview also spilled tea on the other aspects of their lives, which shed light on the issue […]

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has proved his mettle as the world’s best player once again when he defeated his Russian counterpart in Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles division of the Australian Open. His victory in the championship stage earned him the 18th Grand Slam title of his illustrious playing career, via ESPN. Despite […]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka may have won over Jennifer Brady in the women’s singles division of the Australian Open but her celebration didn’t end without an awkward blunder during the awarding ceremony.  When asked by Osaka, Brady said that she would like to be referred to as ‘Jenny’, only to be called ‘Jennifer’ in […]

After a series of commanding victories in the previous rounds, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka once again reigned supreme in the women’s singles division of the Australian Open. Her latest triumph over American Jennifer Brady in the championship match on Saturday helped her to get back to the pinnacle of the tournament for the first […]

Naomi Osaka easily defeated tennis legend Serena Williams en route to the Australian Open Final. More than the victory, Osaka was happy for simply playing against her childhood idol. Watch the clip below to witness Osaka’s heartfelt reaction to sharing the same tennis court with Williams. She also delivered a message to kids aspiring to […]

World No. 2 ranked Rafael Nadal was dealt with a disappointing upset by his Greek counterpart in Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open. The defeat led to Nadal’s early exit in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles division in the ongoing Australian Open. Nadal would definitely want to get that match back as he ultimately […]

The daughter of Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula, Jessica, is currently powering her way through the ongoing Australian Open in the women’s singles division. She punched her ticket to the quarterfinals after a gutsy win over fifth-seeded opponent Elina Svitolina, via ESPN. Pegula has been making a name for herself as a professional […]

Rafael Nadal just won his 20th Grand Slam in the 2020 French Open. With the historic win, the Spanish tennis legend gained a huge fan in Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak now regarded the 34-year old as his favorite tennis athlete, all while breaking Nick Kyrgios’ heart. Antetokounmpo, through friend and Greek […]

Kei Nishikori is widely considered the greatest male Japanese tennis player of all time and has amassed an impressive net worth because of it. We’ll be taking a closer look at Nishikori’s net worth in this piece. One look at his impressive career resume and you’ll see why he deserves to be ranked 15th all-time […]

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal won a blockbuster matchup with Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic to win his 13th French Open. The recent victory eventually tied him with Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slams, according to Yahoo Sports. Nadal was in a shaky position to win the match as he had a six-month-long […]

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is back in the French Open final, and he has a chance to make history in the process. Nadal is in pursuit of his 20th Grand Slam title, which would tie him with Roger Federer for the most men’s singles championships in history. The 34-year-old easily defeated Diego Schwartzman in […]

19-year-old Iga Swiatek defeated Nadia Podoroska in two sets, 6-2, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, on Thursday. As a result, Swiatek is now the lowest-ranked women’s finalist at the event since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975. In turn, this is significant French Open news. Impressively, Swiatek has won all […]

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is one of the most polarizing talents in the sport, someone known just as much for his big personality as his powerful game. Kyrgios is still making headlines despite not playing in this week’s French Open, this time because of a Twitter spat with fellow ATP pro Karen Khachanov. The beef […]

Dominic Thiem captured his first Grand Slam title after defeating Alexander Zverev in the US Open final on Sunday night in Flushing, Quens. Thiem fell behind early, losing the first two sets 2-6, 4-6 as Zverev seemingly bent the match to his will with every serve and vicious ground stroke. But the Austrian fought back. […]

The women’s US Open is over. Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka, winning the entire shebang, resulting in many people around the world going bonkers with joy. Only 22, she made an amazing comeback to win, defeating Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open final. With the victory, it’s her  second win in Flushing Meadows […]

As part of a recent interview with ESPN, seven-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe claimed that Novak Djokovic will be labeled as “the bad guy” for the rest of his career after Sunday’s mishap at the US Open. Djokovic, the top seed at the event, defaulted from his fourth-round match at the US Open against […]

Tennis star and men’s world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was at the center of controversy on Sunday after he accidentally struck a lineswoman with a ball at the US Open. Djokovic smashed the ball towards the back wall after losing on serve late in the first set against Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta, inadvertently hitting the […]

In an extraordinary turn of events in this extraordinary year of 2020, Novak Djokovic — the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world and the No. 1 seed at the US Open — has been defaulted from the tournament for hitting a lineswoman with a ball. The disqualification — which is in strict accordance with […]

The 2020 US Open is in full swing in Flushing Meadows, with the Round of 16 beginning on Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s action will feature some of the top stars in the sport, including men’s world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and former US Open champion Naomi Osaka in the women’s field. But the day began with […]

As the US Open continues, Jordan Thompson is only starting to excel, though a relatively large challenge looms on the horizon for the talented 26-year-old from Australia. Having whooped and walloped the competition so far, the Sydney product reached the final 16 after defeating Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets in the third round on […]

American tennis sensation Coco Gauff, who has overachieved in the early stages of her promising career, lost in the first round of the 2020 US Open on Monday in New York. Gauff lost to Anastasija Sevastova of Lativa in three close sets, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. A battle on Armstrong 😤 No. 31 Anastasija Sevastova holds […]

Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka is making sure people are reminded of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and all the other names of the recent victims of police brutality in America. Osaka stepped onto the hard court on Monday night for her first-round matchup in this year’s US Open Grand Slam wearing a mask bearing the name of […]