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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 […]

Ahead of the US Open on Monday, Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka addressed the talks surrounding her recent withdrawals from the French Open and Wimbledon due to mental health issues. To recall, back in May and early June, Osaka refused to do her media obligations due to her mental health problems. She eventually withdrew from the […]

Add Serena Williams to the list of high-profile tennis stars who will not be participating in this year’s U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows. Williams took to social media on Wednesday morning to announce her decision to withdraw. The superstar cited her ongoing recovery from a torn hamstring as the reason for her call:   View […]

Roger Federer is not ready to call it quits, but it may take some time before we see him back in action. The tennis legend recently revealed that he is set to go under the knife in hopes of having his ailing right knee corrected, via his Instagram account. “I’ve been doing a lot of […]

Oh look, it’s another LeBron James and Michael Jordan GOAT debate. People just can’t get enough of it. The fact that we’re writing about it again and you reading this article only validates that. But this time around, it’s not a current superstar or an NBA legend who weighed in on the whole global conundrum […]

Add three more titles to your PlayStation library as three new games enter PlayStation Plus this August 2021. Hunter’s Arena: Legends, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, and Tennis World Tour 2 join PS+ this August 2021. All three games will be available in their PS4 version, with Hunter’s Arena: Legends coming also with its PS5 version. All three […]

The Tokyo Olympics are getting ready to begin and the whole world is excited, especially after postponing them in 2020 due to the global pandemic. Unfortunately, tennis superstar Roger Federer announced his decision to withdraw in a statement on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/ngIlD6MYew — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 13, 2021 Federer said it is due to a […]

Novak Djokovic has just won the 2021 Wimbledon men’s singles tournament by taking down Matteo Berrettini in five sets in the final. The Serbian winning that match was close to a dead giveaway as he was the pre-tournament favorite and was the overwhelming chalk prior to the title match against the Italian. What wasn’t sure, […]

Novak Djokovic is on top of the tennis world — again. This is after the Serbian defeated Italian youngster Matteo Berrettini in the 2021 Wimbledon men’s singles tournament in four sets via a 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 score on Sunday. This is a history-making win for Djokovic, who just became the first man since […]

If you’re wondering when Rafael Nadal will make his way back to competitive tennis, then here’s the answer. According to Liz Clarke of The Washington Post, the Spaniard tennis great is all set to play in his first tournament since the 2021 French Open which would be in the Washington’s Citi Open. Rafael Nadal, Spain’s 20-time […]

Roger Federer was smoked in straight sets by Hubert Hurkacz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday, and now some are speculating if it’s the last time we’ll ever see Federer at Wimbledon. Federer not only lost in three sets, but he lost 6-0 in the final set. It’s the first time in his career he […]

LeBron James has always championed his fellow athletes. He’s been at the forefront of individual empowerment in sports and he’s done it in a variety of ways. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers main man celebrated tennis superstar Naomi Osaka after the trailer for her new documentary series on Netflix was released. LeBron called the […]

Many have speculated whether this go around at Wimbeldon would be the last in the storied career of Serena Williams. The crowd was packed in to watch either way, as her round one match took place Tuesday. But it didn’t last long as Serena Williams went down early with what appeared to be an ankle […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a stunning loss to American Francis Tiafoe in Wimbledon just weeks after his French Open collapse against Novak Djokovic. Tsitsipas entered Wimbledon as one of the favorites in the men’s draw after he blew a two-set lead to Djokovic in the final of the French Open. However, his tournament came to a […]

Fresh off his 19th Grand Slam title at the 2021 French Open, Novak Djokovic will now look to win his 20th major title at Wimbledon. After overtaking the king of clay Rafael Nadal and coming back from two sets down against fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the French Open, Djokovic has shown there isn’t a […]

Believe it or not, even the GOAT has dealt with his own mental health struggles at one time or another. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady related to tennis star Naomi Osaka and applauded her for making the tough decision of taking a mental break from the game. Brady spoke out on the matter during […]

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep was hoping to defend her women’s singles title at Wimbledon, but she will not partake in the grass-court major. Halep announced via Instagram she would not be fit for Wimbledon after suffering a calf injury at a clay-court event in Rome, which also forced her out of the French Open: […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health reasons. She will also skip Wimbledon to focus on herself. Representatives for Naomi Osaka said the 2021 Australian Open champion will not partake in the third major of the calendar year as she spends time with loved ones. However, the statement did say […]

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday morning he’s going to skip Wimbledon and the Olympics in 2021. Nadal took to social media to explain his decision-making process, revealing that the goal is to “prolong” his career: “Hi all, I have decided not to participate at this year’s Championships at Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It’s […]

Great athletes further prove their greatness when their backs are against the wall. That’s exactly what Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic showed Sunday in the final of the 2021 French Open against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic looked like he was circling down the drain in the early goings of the match. He lost the opening […]

After his loss to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinal, Rafael Nadal remains tied with Roger Federer to become tennis’s all-time leader in Grand Slam titles, at 20. Djokovic bested Nadal in four sets on Friday, “dropping” Rafa’s French Open record to a staggering 105-3 in 17 appearances. If Novak beats Stefanos Tsitsipas on […]

Novak Djokovic can see the mountaintop of men’s tennis. Defeating Rafael Nadal at the French Open will lift a man to the greatest heights imaginable, and with one more win on Sunday, Djokovic will take a unique place in tennis history. Novak Djokovic fell behind 5-0 in the first set, but rallied for a 3-6, […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was named the MVP of the NBA and has received infinite praise from many athletes across the sports landscape. With the French Open match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic getting ready to kick off, Djokovic rocked a Jokic Nuggets jersey to celebrate his MVP honors.     View […]

Serena Williams was just ousted from the 2021 French Open in straight sets (6-3, 7-5) by 21-year-old Elena Rybakina in Round 4 on Sunday. The 39-year-old was just never able to get it going against her much younger opponent. While Williams has won the French Open three times in her illustrious career, she hasn’t made […]

Roger Federer announced Sunday he’s pulling out of the 2021 French Open. Federer cited his knee injury as the reason for his decision. Here’s his full statement: pic.twitter.com/70C8RYr69J — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 6, 2021 Roger Federer defeated Dominik Koepfer in four sets on Saturday, but he said afterward he would have to see how […]

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has taken the sports world by storm after her stance on post-match press conferences. The Japanese national has withdrawn herself from the French Open amid her refusal to speak to reporters, citing her mental health. Osaka was candid in her message that she posted on her social media platforms, revealing the […]

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 […]