Jannik Sinner has acknowledged feeling surprised by his exceptional performance at the start of the season, particularly after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the 2024 Miami Open. He reflected on whether this dominant win surpassed his victory over Medvedev in the Australian Open final, deeming the latter “more special.” Sinner showcased an outstanding…
Aryna Sabalenka has affirmed her participation in the Miami Open on Friday despite the unexpected passing of her boyfriend. Konstantin Koltsov, a former ice hockey player, tragically died at the age of 43 in Miami, with authorities labeling it as an “apparent suicide.” Despite this heartbreaking loss, the world No2 has made the decision to…
Caroline Wozniacki’s response to Simona Halep’s return to tennis, particularly at the Miami tournament with a wildcard entry, lacked warmth, indicating Wozniacki’s dissatisfaction with Halep’s participation following her doping ban. Halep, who faced a four-year suspension due to allegations involving Roxadustat and irregularities in her athlete biological passport, appealed to the Court of Arbitration for…
Carlos Alcaraz’s recuperation from his ankle injury appears to be progressing positively, as the two-time Grand Slam champion is now seen walking without difficulty and has even resumed his responsibilities as a ballboy. The world No. 2 faced an abrupt end to his Rio Open campaign after just two games, sustaining an ankle injury during…
18-year-old Romanian tennis player Maria Sara Popa, who underwent training at Simona Halep’s former coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy, recently made allegations against the institution. She asserted that tennis players training there are provided with “substances” to consume during their junior years, following an alleged consent agreement. Speaking with AS.ro, Popa disclosed her experience training at…
Tennis sensation Jannik Sinner became embroiled in a social media controversy shortly after achieving his first Grand Slam victory. The 22-year-old Italian clinched the Australian Open title on Sunday night and, following discussions with his team, opted to withdraw from the upcoming ATP 250 tournament in Marseille to celebrate in his home country. However, this…
Novak Djokovic, visibly stunned, acknowledged his loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals as one of his poorest performances in a Grand Slam match. The World No. 1, who hadn’t been defeated in Melbourne since 2018, succumbed to a comprehensive 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 defeat, marking the end of his 33-match winning streak…
Before the commencement of the Australian Open, Sabalenka faced the risk of losing her second-place ranking, although reaching the number-one spot seemed improbable. As the defending champion, she could only maintain the points earned from the previous year and was vulnerable to point deductions if unable to defend her title. Securing a spot in the…