Novak Djokovic has offered his apologies to fans in China after not meeting them at the airport upon his arrival. The Serbian tennis star touched down in the country for the prestigious Shanghai Masters, marking his first time back in China since 2019. Djokovic was stopped by fans in Shanghai and explained that he had…
Jannik Sinner faces a daunting path if he hopes to capture the Shanghai Masters title, with potential matchups against Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Carlos Alcaraz looming before even reaching the final. As the world No. 1, Sinner’s tournament will begin against either Taro Daniel or a qualifier, but things heat up quickly with a…
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number two in women’s tennis, is working hard to emulate a “unique trait” of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, according to her coach Anton Dubrov. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been making waves in the tennis world alongside rival Iga Swiatek, recently claiming her first US Open title after…
Carlos Alcaraz is not known for frequent disputes with umpires, but when he does express frustration, it’s typically for a valid reason. Such an incident occurred during the 2024 China Open. The young Spaniard, who grew up admiring players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, typically avoids on-court outbursts. He rarely breaks his racket in…
W niedawnym wywiadzie Tomasz Świątek, ojciec Igi Świątek, wyraził swoje stanowisko, mówiąc, że jego celem nie było stawianie córki na piedestale czy sugerowanie, że jest ona wolna od krytyki. Zależało mu na tym, aby przypomnieć, że jego córka, choć liderka światowego rankingu, nie jest maszyną pozbawioną emocji. 60-letni Tomasz Świątek podkreślił, jak ważne jest, aby…
Francuska tenisistka Alizé Lim rzuciła światło na unikalną strategię treningową Aryny Sabalenki, mającą na celu rozwiązanie jej problemów w meczach przeciwko Idze Świątek. Obie zawodniczki odniosły ogromne sukcesy w sezonie 2024. Świątek zdobyła swoje czwarte zwycięstwo w Roland Garros, a Sabalenka triumfowała w dwóch turniejach wielkoszlemowych na kortach twardych. Rywalizacja między dwiema czołowymi tenisistkami jest…
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the 2024 China Open in Beijing, further diminishing the competition at the WTA 1000 event. The 2022 Wimbledon champion began the season strongly, winning three titles in the first four months, including the Brisbane International, Abu Dhabi Open, and Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka…
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev Sound Alarms Over Grueling Tennis Calendar Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis prodigy and reigning champion of the French Open and Wimbledon, has voiced frustration over the punishing demands of the professional tennis calendar, stating that the intensity of the schedule is taking a serious toll on players. Competing in his…
**Laver Cup Day One: Team World and Team Europe Level After a Thrilling Opening** The first day of the Laver Cup in Berlin ended with Team World and Team Europe tied at 2-2, following an intense day of competition. One of the standout moments came from the doubles match, where Team World’s Ben Shelton and…
Jannik Sinner has brought on board Marco Panichi, former fitness coach to Novak Djokovic, following the world number one’s clearance after two positive tests for a banned substance. “Welcome to the team,” Sinner announced on social media, sharing a photo with Panichi and new physiotherapist Ulises Badio. The duo replaces Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi,…