Carlos Alcaraz has become increasingly popular after winning his second consecutive Wimbledon title in 2024. Known for his exceptional talent in tennis, the young Spaniard recently shared a surprising alternative career choice. While many would…
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Rafael Nadal, Using Protected Ranking, Returns to U.S. Open, Adding Star Power Despite Lower Current Ranking
Rafael Nadal is set to return to the U.S. Open, leveraging his protected injury ranking of No. 9 despite being currently ranked No. 261. This ranking allows him entry into the men’s singles draw, though…
Nadal triumphs in doubles on clay in Bastad with Ruud as part of his preparation for the Olympic tournament
Rafael Nadal returned to playing on clay courts in Bastad after nearly two decades, partnering with Casper Ruud to win their first-round doubles match at the Nordea Open on Monday. Nadal, who last won the…
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend clinch the women’s doubles championship at Wimbledon
After watching her longtime doubles partner Barbora Krejcikova win the Wimbledon singles title, Katerina Siniakova stepped onto Centre Court and added another Grand Slam trophy to her own collection. Siniakova secured her third women’s doubles…
At just 21 years old, Carlos Alcaraz secures his fourth Slam title by defeating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz was prepared right from the start this time. Last year in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz had a slow beginning, lost the first set, and needed five sets to win his…
Novak Djokovic pledges to improve following his defeat in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic promised to resume his training after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, despite having knee surgery just over a month ago. He aims to compete for a gold medal…
Hsieh and Zielinski claim victory in Wimbledon’s mixed doubles competition
Hsieh Su-Wei won a trophy at Wimbledon for the fourth time in her last four appearances. After losing in the women’s doubles semifinals, Hsieh partnered with Jan Zielinski to win the mixed doubles final on…
Carlos Alcaraz secures the first two sets of the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, holding a commanding 6-2, 6-2 lead
Carlos Alcaraz is close to winning his second consecutive Wimbledon title. Alcaraz leads Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2 in the men’s final on Centre Court after breaking Djokovic’s serve twice in each set. This final is…
The Wimbledon final featuring Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz begins on Centre Court
The men’s Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz has begun on Centre Court. This Sunday’s final at the All England Club is a rematch from last year when Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in five…
Kate, the Princess of Wales, is attending Wimbledon in a rare public appearance following her disclosure of having cancer
The Princess of Wales arrived at the All England Club on Sunday for the Wimbledon men’s final, marking only her second public outing since she announced her cancer diagnosis. Kate, the wife of Prince William,…
Djokovic Faces Alcaraz in Thrilling 2024 Wimbledon Final Showdown
Novak Djokovic, the World No. 2, secured his spot in the 2024 Wimbledon final by defeating the 25th seed, Lorenzo Musetti, in straight sets (6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4) at the All England Club in London. Djokovic’s…
Novak Djokovic, aged 37 and recovering from knee surgery last month, is set to compete against Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final
It’s no surprise that Novak Djokovic had doubts about his chances at Wimbledon, considering he underwent surgery on his right knee less than a month before the tournament began. “I was focused on moving well…
Barbora Krejcikova secures her second Grand Slam title by defeating Jasmine Paolini at Wimbledon
At 18 years old, a decade before Barbora Krejcikova triumphed at Wimbledon on Saturday, she faced a crossroads in her tennis career. Uncertain whether to pursue professional tennis or explore other paths like school, Krejcikova…
Princess of Wales scheduled to attend the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday, marking a rare public appearance
The Princess of Wales plans to attend the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday, marking a rare public appearance following her cancer diagnosis. Kensington Palace announced on Saturday that Kate, wife of Prince William, will be…
Siniakova and Townsend are set to face Routliffe and Dabrowski in the Wimbledon women’s doubles final
Katerina Siniakova will compete in her third Wimbledon women’s doubles final after stopping Hsieh Su-Wei’s winning streak at the tournament. Siniakova and Taylor Townsend defeated top-seeded duo Hsieh and Elise Mertens 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on…
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, defeats Daniil Medvedev and advances to the Wimbledon final once again
Carlos Alcaraz is just a few months past his 21st birthday, but he’s already quite familiar with success in Grand Slam tournaments. Moving closer to a second consecutive Wimbledon title and his fourth major championship…
Jasmine Paolini triumphs in the longest women’s semifinal match at Wimbledon and will now square off against Barbora Krejcikova
Jasmine Paolini staged a remarkable comeback against Donna Vekic in the Wimbledon women’s semifinal, overcoming setbacks like losing the first set and facing match points in the later sets. Throughout the match, Paolini kept reminding…
Carlos Alcaraz is set to take on Daniil Medvedev, while Novak Djokovic will play against Lorenzo Musetti in the semifinals of Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz is known for his versatility on the court, capable of executing various types of shots from any position and surface. This unpredictability keeps both fans and opponents intrigued. Alcaraz enjoys entertaining the crowd…
Ash Barty participates in an exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but remains content with her retirement
Ash Barty was looking for a different word after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. A three-time winner of major singles tournaments, Barty retired just over two years ago when she was 25…
Novak Djokovic advances to the Wimbledon semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdraws
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew due to a hip injury. De Minaur, seeded ninth, announced his withdrawal a few hours before their scheduled match…
Novak Djokovic advances to his 13th Wimbledon semifinal after receiving a walkover. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, the 2022 champion, secures a victory
Novak Djokovic’s smooth journey through the Wimbledon draw became even easier on Wednesday. He advanced to his 13th semifinal at the tournament after his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew due to a hip injury.…
Donna Vekic almost gave up on tennis, but now she’s reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and is set to compete against Jasmine Paolini
Donna Vekic had considered quitting tennis, especially when she faced challenges returning to form after knee surgery in 2021. Now she’s glad she didn’t give up. The 28-year-old Croatian reached her first Grand Slam semifinal…
Daniil Medvedev defeated Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and will now play against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the next round
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner received treatment from a trainer and left the court during the third set. He showed a strong resurgence in the fourth set but struggled again in the fifth, eventually losing to Daniil…
Novak Djokovic engages with Wimbledon fans following his advancement to the quarterfinals
Perhaps the Centre Court crowd was showing support for Novak Djokovic’s opponent by chanting his name. Or maybe they were booing Djokovic himself, possibly trying to unsettle him. The 24-time Grand Slam winner believed it…
Elina Svitolina is struggling with focus at Wimbledon due to the missile attacks in Ukraine
Elina Svitolina spoke with hesitation, occasionally pausing to sigh, as she addressed the recent deadly Russian missile attack on her home country of Ukraine. This event weighed heavily on her, far overshadowing her straight-set victory…
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, while Coco Gauff was defeated
There was Carlos Alcaraz, sitting briefly on the grass after slipping and doing the splits while reaching for a forehand during his fourth-round match on Sunday at Wimbledon. So what now? Should he give up…
Coco Gauff is unable to adopt a new strategy at Wimbledon, resulting in her defeat to Emma Navarro
Coco Gauff faced a tough match against Emma Navarro at Centre Court, constantly seeking guidance from her coaches in the stands. Despite efforts from coach Brad Gilbert, a winning strategy eluded her. Gauff, who has…
Ben Shelton triumphs in another 5-set match at Wimbledon to equal his father’s record: ‘We’re back, Big Dog!’
When Ben Shelton was growing up, he wasn’t very interested in hearing about his father’s career in professional tennis. In fact, his dad didn’t talk much about it either. However, Ben now knows what his…
Esther Vergeer, a prominent Dutch wheelchair tennis player, received the ITF Philippe Chatrier Award
Esther Vergeer, a prominent Dutch wheelchair tennis player, has received this year’s ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sport. The International Tennis Federation announced that the award ceremony will take place on…
Having played numerous 5-set matches at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic would be fine with switching to best-of-3 sets in the early rounds
From time to time, a discussion arises about whether it’s practical for men to continue playing best-of-five-set matches at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments. Novak Djokovic strongly supports keeping this format for the later…
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon Farewell Marred by Last-Minute Disappointment
Andy Murray’s farewell to Wimbledon did not unfold as planned, as his anticipated mixed doubles match, which could have marked his final appearance at the All England Club, was canceled. Originally slated to play alongside…
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon journey concludes as Emma Raducanu withdraws from their mixed doubles match
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon journey ended in an unexpected way when Emma Raducanu, his mixed doubles partner, withdrew from their first-round match hours before it was scheduled. She cited issues with her surgically repaired right wrist…
Wimbledon is watching social media to safeguard players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is using social media to protect Wimbledon players from cyberbullying this year. Tournament director Jamie Baker mentioned they’re quietly monitoring social media to find any harmful content. They’re not only relying…
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon goodbye tour starts with a defeat in doubles alongside his brother
Andy Murray was visibly emotional at Wimbledon. The Centre Court crowd gave him standing ovations. There was a video tribute featuring messages from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams. Murray played a…
Taylor Fritz wishes Arthur Rinderknech a safe journey back home from Wimbledon
Taylor Fritz told his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to “have a nice flight home” after defeating him in a second-round match on Thursday. After Fritz, the 13th-seeded American, clinched a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory…
Naomi Osaka secures her first Wimbledon victory in six years, while Coco Gauff advances as well
Naomi Osaka hadn’t won a match at Wimbledon in six years and hadn’t even played there in five. She never liked playing on grass courts. A year ago, she was away from tennis, becoming a…
Caroline Garcia, a two-time French doubles champion, is leading the French tennis team at the Olympics
Caroline Garcia, a two-time French Open doubles champion, was named to the French tennis team for the Paris Olympics on Friday, though her frequent partner Kristina Mladenovic was not included. Garcia and Mladenovic have won…
Novak Djokovic has been confirmed to participate in the Paris Games, according to the Serbian Olympic Committee
Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the upcoming Paris Games, confirmed by the Serbian Olympic Committee on Tuesday. After withdrawing from the French Open before the quarterfinals due to a knee injury, Djokovic underwent…
Jasmine Paolini advances to the semifinals of the French Open after defeating Elena Rybakina
Jasmine Paolini made it to her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal by defeating No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 at the French Open on Wednesday. “It’s an unbelievable feeling,” Paolini said. The 12th-seeded Paolini,…
In the French Open semifinals, Coco Gauff will face defending champion Iga Swiatek
Coco Gauff had a busy and successful day at Roland Garros on Tuesday. She started early in the morning around 8:15 a.m. with a warm-up session, followed by some meals and two matches. She managed…
Novak Djokovic exits the French Open due to a knee injury, relinquishing his No. 1 ranking
Novak Djokovic had to leave the French Open because he hurt his knee. This means he can’t defend his title, and he’ll lose his spot as the top-ranked player. Djokovic explained on social media that…
De Minaur firmly believes in his ability on clay courts now that he has reached the quarterfinals of the French Open
The bad weather during the French Open turned out to be surprisingly good for Alex de Minaur. It made him believe in his skills on clay courts. De Minaur made it to the quarterfinals in…
Sabalenka advances to the quarterfinals of the French Open with a strong performance, while Medvedev is defeated by De Minaur
Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong performance at the French Open by defeating Emma Navarro 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals on Monday. The sun shining at Porte d’Auteuil in Paris brought Sabalenka joy. She…
In the French Open of 2024, the fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina swiftly advances to the second round
Elena Rybakina stormed into the second round of the French Open after defeating Belgian Greet Minnen in straight sets on Tuesday. The former Wimbledon champion secured a 6-2, 6-3 victory in just 73 minutes. She…
Rafael Nadal, a 14-time champion, is defeated by Alexander Zverev in the first round of the French Open
The crowd was loud and constant, cheering “Ra-fa! Ra-fa!” whenever Rafael Nadal showed flashes of brilliance, as he often does at the French Open and elsewhere. Around 15,000 fans filled Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday,…
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner both secure straight-set wins to kick off the French Open
Iga Swiatek started her quest for a third straight French Open win with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 victory over Leolia Jeanjean on Monday, extending her winning streak to 13 matches. Swiatek, who has held the…
Carlos Alcaraz begins his French Open campaign with confidence, while Naomi Osaka progresses to the next round
Carlos Alcaraz had a strong start at the French Open on Sunday, beating J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. It was Alcaraz’s first win since recovering from a right forearm injury that kept him out for…
Naomi Osaka clinches hard-earned win in her first match at the French Open, with Rublev and Sonego also progressing to the next round
During the opening day of the 2024 French Open, Naomi Osaka had her seventh appearance in Paris and managed to secure a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory in the first round against Lucia Bronzetti. Osaka, who…
Rafael Nadal expresses that he is improving and hints that this year’s French Open might not be his final appearance
Rafael Nadal appeared cheerful and optimistic during a recent news conference. Despite dealing with hip and abdominal issues for a while, he’s been playing well and feeling better in practice. He’s excited to start competing…
Casper Ruud triumphs in two matches in one day, securing his third Geneva Open title before Roland Garros
Casper Ruud played two matches on Saturday and won them both, securing his third Geneva Open title in four years. In the final, he defeated Tomas Machac 7-5, 6-3. Machac had previously defeated Novak Djokovic…