Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán is set to make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month. The former Uruguay international will play alongside Argentinian Federico Coria, ranked 101 in the ATP singles. The tournament, which is part of the ATP Challenger Tour, the second-highest tier of […]
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking second-round exit at the hands of unseeded Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp. The 21-year-old Spanish sensation, who had been on a 15-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, fell to a decisive 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 defeat, leaving spectators and pundits alike in disbelief. The match, played on […]
Former world number one Naomi Osaka has labeled 2024 as her “learning year” in a candid reflection on her return to professional tennis following a maternity break. The 26-year-old Japanese star, who boasts four Grand Slam titles, has encountered a series of early exits in major tournaments this season, prompting a reevaluation of her approach […]
Day Three at the US Open delivered a series of captivating matches, as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff advanced to the third round. Other notable players, including Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton, also secured their spots in the next stage of the tournament. Men’s Highlights Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam […]
Carlos Alcaraz faced an unexpectedly strong challenge from Australian qualifier Li Tu at the US Open before securing a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, got off to a dominant start, winning the first set with ease. However, the match took an unexpected turn when Tu, a 28-year-old Adelaide native, […]
In the wake of his monumental Olympic gold medal victory in Paris, Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old Serbian tennis phenomenon, stands at the precipice of further greatness as he approaches the US Open. Having achieved what many consider the pinnacle of sporting success , Djokovic’s triumph over rising star Carlos Alcaraz not only fulfilled a long-held […]
In a significant development for the world of tennis, Jannik Sinner, the reigning world number one, has been cleared of doping charges by an independent tribunal. The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) announced on Tuesday that Sinner would face no penalties after successfully defending himself against allegations of doping. The tribunal accepted Sinner’s explanation that […]
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 US Open due to concerns about his fitness. The Spaniard, who has struggled with injuries over the past two years, revealed his decision on Wednesday, citing his inability to give his 100% effort at the tournament. Nadal, who won […]
An era of British tennis ended on Thursday as Andy Murray bowed out of the Olympic Games, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. Partnered with Dan Evans, the duo were defeated 6-2, 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Murray, who had announced his intention to […]
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of an elusive Olympic gold medal took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the world number one battled through a grueling quarter-final victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas while nursing a persistent knee injury. The 37-year-old Serbian emerged triumphant with a 6-3, 7-6(3) scoreline but admitted to facing an uncertain future in the tournament. […]
