Iga Swiatek has criticized the WTA for the exhausting tennis calendar, as more and more tournaments become mandatory for players. The world number 1 warned that it would “not end well” as she made an impassioned statement during the Cincinnati Open. But Swiatek fears that people will “hate” her for her comments. The five-time Grand … Read more
Paula Badosa hit back when a fan accused her of not keeping her relationship private. Apart from a brief separation at the beginning of the year, the Spaniard has been together with Stefanos Tsitsipas since last May. After the camera caught them holding hands during a cool-down in the gymnasium at the Cincinnati Open, Badosa … Read more
Cringleford Tennis Club, on Oakfields Road, submitted plans to South Norfolk Council earlier this year to build a new clubhouse, hitting wall and pickleball court, as well as some minor changes such as a new footpath and paving. The club, which has around 220 members, already has four all-weather and two grass tennis courts, but … Read more
Novak Djokovic has jokingly hinted that he aims to pursue a career in cycling once his era of dominance in tennis is over by challenging current UCI world number one Tadej Pogacar. Djokovic – widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time – issued a joking warning to his cycling colleague. Pogacar cemented … Read more
Jack Draper’s run at the Cincinnati Open ended in the quarterfinals when he was beaten in straight sets by Denmark’s Holger Rune. The British number one had won his two previous matches after trailing by a set, but the 22-year-old was unable to repeat this feat against the 15th-seeded player. Rune won 6-4, 6-2 after … Read more
Rafael Nadal stated in an interview nearly five years ago that his family would never have allowed him to break a racket on the court. Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was forced to apologize after destroying his racket during his surprise second-round loss at the Cincinnati Masters to Gael Monfils on Friday. … Read more
Novak Djokovic is the latest star to comment on the controversial match point in Jack Draper’s victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open. The Brit came back from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 against his Canadian opponent, securing his place in the quarter-finals of the competition. However, the victory was overshadowed … Read more