It took the longest tie-break in Grand Slam history to deny No.3 seed Elena Rybakina a deep run in the 2024 Australian Open. The Russian-born Kazakhstani went down to unseeded Anna Blinkova, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (22-20), in second-round action on Thursday. Rybakina was drawn into the longest singles tie-break in men’s or women’s slam history […]
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Jan
Jan
A change of physiotherapist has been working wonders for Casper Ruud so far in the 2024 Australian Open after the world No.11 advanced to the fourth round on Friday. The 25-year-old Norwegian credited the arrival of Alex Strober as his new physiotherapist with bringing a new spring to his game. The two-time grand slam finalist […]
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Jan
Jan
Adelaide International Result – Jiri Lehecka defeats Sebastian Korda to advance to the final after a one-sided clash. Lehecka defeated third-seeded Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-1 on Friday, as the Czech player, who has dropped only one set in the tournament. The European ace will face either Alexander Bublik or Jack Draper in Saturday’s final at Memorial Drive. Bublik and Draper were scheduled […]
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Dec
Dec
Naomi Osaka hits practice court since birth of daughter as the former No.1 and new mom prepare for her comeback ahead of the Brisbane International. Naomi Osaka practices for WTA comeback Osaka pulled out of last year’s Australian Open in Melbourne before later revealing she was pregnant and delivered in July, 2023 as Shai – […]
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Dec
Dec
Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic added another record in the ATP as the Serbian ace earned the year-end No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings for the eighth time Monday. Novak Djokovic – Records after clinching 7th ATP Finals Novak Djokovic’s records World’s #1 tennis star Djokovic won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments — […]
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Nov
Nov
Novak Djokovic ended the year just as he started it, by setting records after the one-sided final over Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals. More sports updates here Top 5 hottest female tennis stars of 2023 Djokovic beat Sinner On Sunday, the top-ranked Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title with a straight-sets victory […]
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Nov
Nov
The groups are set for the ATP Finals in Turin this weekend, and the world’s top two players, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, headline either group. ATP Finals Line-up Confirmed: There will be no early clash for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz as the two top aces are in different groups. All eyes are on the […]
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Oct
Oct
China Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka dominated their opponents as they won in straight sets in Beijing. Second-ranked Alcaraz cruised into the quarterfinals after he outclassed Lorenzo Musetti in the second round, 6-2, 6-2. The top-seeded Spaniard hit 18 winners, breaking the Italian’s serve four times in the 81-minute rout. Alcaraz became the first player […]
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Sep
Sep
ASIAD 19: South Korean Kwon Soon-woo smashed his racket in a tantrum after the upset defeat in the second round of the Asian Games on Monday. Kwon ranked 112th in the world rankings, was frustrated by Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej, ranked 500 places below him. After the loss, Kwon ignored his opponent as the Thai ace […]
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Sep
Sep
Laver Cup 2023: Team World successfully defended the title in Canada, dominating Team Europe with a commanding 13-2. Laver Cup 2023 – Highlights Team World got their revenge when, two years ago, they fell to a 14-1 defeat to Team Europe in the Laver Cup, and the victory in Canada was convincing. Frances Tiafoe and Ben […]