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American tennis star Coco Gauff revealed an unconventional source of motivation after her victory over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff, who snapped a four-match losing streak against Swiatek with a straight-set 6-3, 6-4 win, attributed her success partly to “pettiness” — a reaction to doubters […]

World No. 3 Coco Gauff addressed the controversial decision by the WTA to stage its season-ending Finals event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a press conference Nov. 1. While acknowledging concerns related to women, human rights and gender equality, Gauff expressed cautious optimism about the potential for the tournament to drive progress in the region. […]

The Paris Masters 1000 won’t have the defending champion participating in this year’s tournament, which begins next week. Novak Djokovic has decided to withdraw from the event, confirming the news on his Instagram story. “I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year.” Nole […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams was once again open with her fans about her health, this time sharing an encouraging update following surgery to remove a benign branchial cyst from her neck, posting a video on social media of herself in a hospital bed on Wednesday. The retired tennis legend, 43, described feeling “grateful and fortunate” […]

The last few years have been incredibly difficult for Rafael Nadal due to injuries. At 38 years old, his best years are clearly behind him and that led to the Spaniard announcing on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the season. Following his decision, fellow great Novak Djokovic paid respects to his […]

After one of the most storied careers in professional tennis, legend of the game Rafael Nadal will retire from the sport at the end of 2024, he announced on Thursday. “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,” the Spaniard said in a video statement posted online. “The reality is […]

The TopSpin 2K25 Season 4 Release Date arrives this week, which adds new pro player Alexander Zverev, a new Centre Court Pass, and much more. Season 4 celebrates the Rolex Paris Masters and Nitto ATP Finals with new content for players to enjoy. From the new World Tour League and new basketball-themed court, there’s lots […]

The fashion of the 1990’s is making a major comeback during the 2020’s and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger style icon throughout the decade than Tennis legend Andre Agassi. The eight-time Grand Slam winner was ahead of his time in terms of wearing bright colors and the newest in Nike footwear technology. Come […]

Naomi Osaka has never been the loudest or most outspoken tennis player on tour, but even she has limits. After a social media troll called her a “fluke,” the four-time Grand Slam champion clapped back with undeniable proof that her success is anything but a fluke, per Outkick. Known for her reserved nature and struggles […]

Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the China Open, defeating Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a hard-fought quarterfinal match on Thursday. The win marks her third WTA 1000 semifinal appearance of the year and sets her up for a showdown against Spain’s Paula Badosa, who is also riding a strong […]

Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire due to a back injury following a tightly contested second set on Tuesday. The match ended with a 3-6, 6-4 scoreline, tied at one set apiece before Osaka could not continue. “It was a good match up to […]

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka extended her strong run at the China Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Monday over Katie Volynets, setting up an exciting round-of-16 matchup with sixth-ranked Coco Gauff. The highly anticipated match will be the first meeting between the two Grand Slam champions in over two years, with their […]

Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka’s first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, seemed satisfied with the decision to bring Mouratoglou on board, citing the need for growth and […]

From September 14 to 16, 2024, the South Fulton Tennis Center in Georgia became the battleground for the 23rd annual HBCU National Tennis Championships. More than 250 student-athletes from over 30 HBCUs faced off in singles and doubles matches, with Alabama A&M and Tennessee State University emerging victorious. Alabama A&M’s women’s team made history, claiming […]

Brad Gilbert, coach of tennis sensation Coco Gauff, announced that their coaching partnership has come to an end. The split follows Gauff’s early exit from the 2024 U.S. Open, where she was knocked out in the fourth round by fellow American Emma Navarro. Gilbert took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday to […]

Naomi Osaka is making a change near the end of a disappointing season. The four-tine Grand Slam champion is splitting up with her longtime coach Wim Fissette and is bringing high-profile coach Patrick Mouratoglou on to be her new coach, according to Stephanie Myles of Open Court. Osaka confirmed that she and Fissette are going […]

Despite weathering some controversy late in the year, Jannik Sinner ends 2024 on top of the tennis world. The 23-year-old Italian overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday afternoon, winning in straight sets to capture the second major title of his career. A day before seizing this signature moment, he had […]

Noah Lyles had a big proclamation about the NBA just last year. The Olympic track runner noted that the champions of the 30-team association do not have the right to be called world champions. Understandably, every single one of the league’s stars got mad. So, do players from the WTA and ATP have the right […]

Jannik Sinner takes on Taylor Fritz for the U.S. Open championship. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Sinner Fritz prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Sinner Fritz. As soon as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic failed to reach the fourth round of the 2024 U.S. Open men’s tournament, the men left in […]

Frances Tiafoe’s New York magic once again couldn’t quite carry him to the US Open title. After a heartbreaking five-set loss in the semifinals in 2022 and a tough quarterfinal loss in 2023, Tiafoe came up just one set short of the final Sunday yet again in 2024, falling to fellow American and childhood friend […]

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced to his first career US Open final on Friday by defeating No. 25 seed Jack Draper in straight sets, 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2, but the match was far from straightforward. The second set, won by Sinner in a tiebreak, was nearly an hour and a half long, and finished as […]

Jessica Pegula faces Aryna Sabalenka for the U.S. Open championship. Our U.S. Open final odds series has our Pegula Sabalenka prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Pegula Sabalenka. Jessica Pegula won the Canada 1,000-point tournament a month ago. Aryna Sabalenka beat Pegula in the Cincinnati 1,000-point tournament final one week after Canada. […]

As Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gears up for the 2024 NFL season, his ex-girlfriend, Brittany Williams, has made headlines for a different reason. Williams attended the U.S. Open men’s quarterfinals on Tuesday night, where they spotted her alongside Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of American tennis star Taylor Fritz, thespun reports. The pair’s appearance quickly […]

Taylor Fritz takes on Frances Tiafoe. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Fritz Tiafoe prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fritz Tiafoe. This is a semifinal match at the U.S. Open men’s tournament which has been a long time coming. Not since Andre Agassi and Robby Ginepri met in the 2005 […]

Jannik Sinner takes on Jack Draper. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Sinner Draper prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Sinner Draper. What a wild and wacky U.S. Open. All hell has broken loose, except for two players. One of them is Jannik Sinner. Through the quarterfinals, Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have […]

Jessica Pegula takes on Karolina Muchova. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Pegula Muchova prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Pegula Muchova. If you have been following the 2024 women’s tennis season closely, you know that Jessica Pegula did not make any real impact at all on tour in the first […]

Emma Navarro faces Aryna Sabalenka. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Navarro Sabalenka prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Navarro Sabalenka. It has been a remarkably successful U.S. Open for American tennis players. On the men’s side, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe will play a semifinal on Friday, with one of […]

Aryna Sabalenka, last year’s U.S. Open runner-up, is heading into the semifinals with a lighthearted strategy to gain crowd support at Arthur Ashe Stadium. After her dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Qinwen Zheng on Tuesday, Sabalenka was asked during her post-match interview with ESPN’s Pam Shriver how she planned to sway the […]

Jannik Sinner takes on Daniil Medvedev. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Sinner Medvedev prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Sinner Medvedev. What a wild and crazy men’s U.S. Open this has turned out to be. Plot twists we simply did not expect have emerged at every turn. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak […]

Iga Swiatek takes on Jessica Pegula. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Swiatek Pegula prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Swiatek Pegula. Iga Swiatek is the No. 1 seed at this U.S. Open, but most tennis observers will tell you she is not the favorite to win this tournament. Aryna Sabalenka […]

Frances Tiafoe’s victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open quarterfinal on Tuesday has guaranteed an American in the men’s final for the first time in 18 years. The 20th-seed will face compatriot Taylor Fritz in the semifinal on Friday, after Fritz defeated fourth-seed Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought battle  7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 […]

If an American male tennis player was on the verge of making history in 2024, one would probably throw out a couple names before mentioning Frances Tiafoe. Yes, the 26-year-old was just one set away from reaching the 2022 US Open Final, but he seemed far removed from his peak entering the Cincinnati Masters last […]

Another giant of men’s tennis fell by the wayside on Tuesday when No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev was upset by No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz in four sets, 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3), in the quarterfinals. Zverev’s defeat marked yet another stunning result after No. 2 Novak Djokovic and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz were defeated earlier […]

TopSpin 2K25 is free to play for a limited time, giving PlayStation owners (PS5 & PS4) a chance to try the game out for free. TopSpin 2K25 marks the first game in the series since TopSpin 4, released in 2011. The game lets you play as both real professional tennis players as well as your […]

Frances Tiafoe faces Grigor Dimitrov. Our US Open odds series has our Tiafoe Dimitrov prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Tiafoe Dimitrov. What an amazing opportunity this is for Frances Tiafoe and Grigor Dimitrov. Usually, one of the two men — if they ever get to the second week of a major […]

Qinwen Zheng faces Aryna Sabalenka. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Zheng Sabalenka prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Zheng Sabalenka. Qinwen Zheng might not be a household name to an American tennis audience, but she is building a substantial career resume. Zheng made the final of the 2024 Australian Open […]

Taylor Fritz takes on Alexander Zverev. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Fritz Zverev prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fritz Zverev. This is quite a fascinating quarterfinal match at a U.S. Open men’s tournament which is up for grabs. Alexander Zverev has an amazing chance to win his first major […]

After a difficult 2024 season, Frances Tiafoe is finding his form in New York again, and he may have had a little help from Serena Williams on Sunday night. Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open after defeating No. 28 seed Alexei Popyrin in four sets, 6-4 7-6(3) 2-6 6-3, at Arthur Ashe […]

Coco Gauff ended her US Open title defense in a surprising upset 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to fellow American Emma Navarro in the fourth round of the tournament on Sunday. The No. 3 seed’s performance didn’t help matters, ending up with 19 double faults and only 14 winners. This loss exemplified the kind of up-and-down […]