Category: Tennis

Iga Świątek got back at Aryna Sabalenka for last year’s defeat and clinched the Madrid Open title on Saturday after a tough third-set tiebreaker. The world’s top-ranked Swiatek defeated the second-ranked Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6…

Jannik Sinner, who holds the second rank, announced on Saturday that he’s pulling out of the Italian Open due to a hip injury. This means the tournament will miss out on having one of its…

Andrey Rublev defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to secure a spot in the Madrid Open final where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka was forced to retire at 3-3…

Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Italian Open due to a right forearm injury. This comes after he had to withdraw from tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona because of the same injury.…

Iga Swiatek easily won her semifinal match against Madison Keys in the Madrid Open on Thursday, advancing to the final where she will face Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 player. Swiatek won 6-1, 6-3 against…

Rafael Nadal’s return to the Madrid Open after weeks off the court saw him advance to the round of 16, although his performance was not without its frustrations. During his match against Jiri Lehecka, Nadal…

Rafael Nadal feels better about his fitness now than he did when he first got to Madrid. He’s getting ready to play in Rome and also getting prepared for the French Open. Even though Nadal…

German tennis icon Boris Becker was released from bankruptcy court in London after a judge ruled on Wednesday that he had made “every reasonable effort” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. While Becker…

Rafael Nadal had to take a moment to gather himself, visibly moved, as he spoke to the crowd after losing in the fourth round at the Madrid Open. As chants of “Rafa, Rafa, Rafa” filled…

After spending over three hours on the court and securing a tough win, Rafael Nadal felt hopeful again. Nadal faced his most challenging match yet at the Madrid Open, defeating Pedro Cachin 6-1, 6-7 (5),…

Iga Świątek rallied from behind to beat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2, and secure a spot in the Madrid Open semifinals for the second year in a row. Although Swiatek initially led 4-1 in…

Grunting in tennis has become a widespread occurrence, often happening involuntarily among both male and female players. Notably, renowned players like Maria Sharapova and Aryna Sabalenka have gained attention for their distinctive grunts. Despite occasional…

Iga Swiatek stayed on course for her first Madrid Open title by easily defeating Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-1, 6-0 on Monday. The top-ranked Swiatek dominated the match, winning the final 12 games and only conceding…

Rafael Nadal celebrated his victory with passion, tearing off his headband and raising his arms as the crowd cheered. Although it was just a second-round win, for Nadal, who has struggled with injuries recently, it…

Carlos Alcaraz had a smooth victory in his first match at the Madrid Open on Friday, without putting too much pressure on his injured right arm. The two-time defending champion hadn’t played in almost a…

At the Madrid Open on Saturday, top-seeded Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both easily defeated their opponents to move forward in the tournament. Sinner beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-0, 6-3 in the second round, maintaining his…

Aryna Sabalenka, the current champion, had a challenging start in her first match at the Madrid Open. Despite facing strong opposition from Magda Linette, Sabalenka secured a victory with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3…

Rafael Nadal didn’t face much of a challenge in his straightforward win over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the opening match of the Madrid Open. Nadal easily won 6-1, 6-0 against the 16-year-old Blanch, who…

Organizers announced that the second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be ready for the start of the French Open next month. The roof over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court will be officially revealed on…

Belinda Bencic, the Olympic tennis champion, has welcomed her first child, as she announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Bencic, along with her partner Martin Hromkovič, who also serves as her fitness coach, shared a photo…