The world of professional tennis is not immune to the dark side of social media, as demonstrated by recent incidents involving top players such as Iga Swiatek, Caroline Garcia, Jessica Pegula, Jannik Sinner, and Karen Khachanov. These athletes have spoken out about the online abuse they have faced, ranging from hateful messages to death threats,
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Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge in his recent US Open match as he struggled with his serve, missing more than he made. Despite admitting that he should have lost the second set, Djokovic managed to pull through. His opponent, Laslo Djere, faced an injury and had to retire, allowing Djokovic to advance to the
The US Open in 2024 witnessed a historic matchup between Daniel Evans and Karen Khachanov that lasted a staggering 5 hours and 35 minutes. As both players fought fiercely on the court, it became a test of endurance and perseverance. Evans, in particular, was struggling to keep track of the sets as the match dragged
Dominic Thiem, the Austrian tennis star, found himself in a vastly different scenario four years after his triumphant victory at the US Open in 2020. The once-second-seeded player now ranked at No. 210, faced American Ben Shelton in what would be his final Slam match. An early exit marked the end of an era for
The final chapter of Dominic Thiem’s tennis career came to a close at the US Open with a first-round loss to Ben Shelton. The once-promising star, who claimed his lone Grand Slam title at the same venue in a nearly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium, bid farewell to the sport he had dedicated his life to.
The recent case of Jannik Sinner testing positive for steroids twice in March has sparked controversy in the tennis world. Despite the positive tests, Sinner was not suspended, with the International Tennis Integrity Agency attributing the banned substance to unintentional ingestion during a massage from his physiotherapist. This ruling has raised questions among players about
During a recent US Open training session, Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from Spain, faced an unexpected setback. He twisted his right ankle, causing him to cut short his practice. Alcaraz, who has been on a winning streak with four major trophies under his belt, expressed that he stopped his training as a precautionary
American tennis player Shelby Rogers, known for her impressive career as a two-time major quarterfinalist, recently announced her retirement from the sport. At the age of 31, Rogers took to social media to share her decision with fans and fellow athletes. The primary reason cited for her retirement was a series of injuries and subsequent
The US Open draw has set up the potential for some thrilling rematches and matchups between top players. Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz find themselves on opposite sides of the bracket, hinting at a potential final showdown between the two. The stage is set for another epic battle between these two formidable competitors,
The recent victory of world number one Jannik Sinner against Frances Tiafoe at the Cincinnati Open final displays his undeniable dominance in the tennis world. Despite battling health issues in the recent past, Sinner showcased his prowess on the court and proved that he is a force to be reckoned with at the upcoming US
In an intense semifinal match at the Cincinnati Open, top-ranked Jannik Sinner managed to outlast Alexander Zverev in a grueling third-set tiebreaker. The match lasted a whopping 3 hours and 7 minutes, with Sinner ultimately emerging victorious with a 7-6 (9), 5-7, 7-6 (4) win. This victory also marked Sinner’s fifth final appearance of the
The Cincinnati Open witnessed some thrilling matches as the top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner showcased their skills to reach the semifinals. Swiatek, on a stunning 15-match winning streak, fought hard against Mirra Andreeva to secure a hard-fought 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 victory. Meanwhile, Sinner avenged his previous loss to Andrey Rublev with a determined 4-6,
Professional tennis matches are often high-stress situations, with players’ mental fortitude being tested just as much as their physical skills. This was exemplified by Carlos Alcaraz’s rare outburst of frustration during his match against Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open. Despite being a four-time Grand Slam winner, Alcaraz found himself unable to control his emotions,
The defending champion, Coco Gauff, faced a surprising defeat in her opening match at the Cincinnati Open. Last year’s youngest Cincinnati champion, Gauff, was unable to replicate her success this time around. Despite holding a 4-2 lead in the third set, the No. 2 seed lost to Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in a hard-fought battle that
Polish tennis sensation, Iga Swiatek, faced a tough challenge in her return to hard courts at the Cincinnati Open. After a successful run at the Paris Olympics on clay, Swiatek found herself battling Varvara Gracheva in a grueling match that lasted three sets. Despite the difficulties of transitioning from the slowest surface to the fastest
In a thrilling final match at the National Bank Open, Jessica Pegula successfully defended her women’s singles title against Amanda Anisimova. Pegula, the No. 3 seed and sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, claimed victory in a hard-fought battle that ended with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. This triumph marked Pegula’s sixth tournament victory of her
In a surprising turn of events at the National Bank Open, Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, ranked 62nd in the world, secured the biggest singles title of his career by defeating the fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia. This victory marked a significant milestone in Popyrin’s tennis journey, as he managed to conquer a series of top-ranked opponents
In an intense match at the National Bank Open, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev secured a convincing victory over Matteo Arnaldi with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Despite facing a rain delay early in the second set, Rublev showed his determination and skill on the court. The 26-year-old Russian, who has already claimed victories in Madrid and