In a surprising turn of events, Stefanos Tsitsipas was forced to retire from his second match at the ATP Finals after just three games due to an injury. The 2019 champion was trailing 2-1 in the opening set when he called for his trainer. After a brief discussion, Tsitsipas reluctantly walked over to shake hands
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Novak Djokovic has added yet another milestone to his illustrious career, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for a remarkable eighth time. This achievement surpasses the previous record set by Pete Sampras, who held the top spot for six years. Djokovic’s path to cementing his place in history was paved with hard-fought battles and unparalleled
In a stunning display of talent and determination, Canada secured its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title by defeating Italy 2-0. The team, led by captain Heidi El Tabakh, showcased their skills and resilience throughout the tournament, culminating in a remarkable victory. Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic emerged as key players, delivering outstanding performances in
In a thrilling display of tennis, both Canada and Italy secured their spots in the Billie Jean King Cup final after intense battles in the semifinals. Leylah Fernandez led Canada to victory by defeating Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in a nail-biting match. She then teamed up with Gabriela Dabrowski to win the decisive doubles match
The United States kicked off its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a commanding victory over defending champion Switzerland, putting themselves in a strong position to secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite missing their top-ranked players Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, the American team, led by Danielle Collins and Sofia Kenin,
At the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville, Spain, 18-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic achieved a remarkable victory against Rebeka Masarova of Spain. Ranked at No. 258 in the world, Stakusic’s win over the No. 65 player is undoubtedly the highlight of her career thus far. With a score of 6-3, 6-1, Marina
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has recently announced reforms aimed at strengthening the 2025 calendar for men’s tennis tournaments. This includes upgrading the status of tournaments in Dallas, Munich, and Doha, Qatar from ATP 250 to ATP 500 events. These upgrades are part of the ATP’s One Vision strategy, which seeks to improve facilities
In an impressive display of skill and determination, the Czech Republic secured a victory against defending champion Switzerland on the first day of the group stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The thrilling matches showcased the talent and resilience of the Czech players, highlighting their potential to emerge as formidable contenders in the
In a rain-suspended semifinal match, Iga Swiatek displayed her dominance on the court by defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2. With this impressive victory, Swiatek not only secured her spot in the WTA Finals title match, but also gave herself an opportunity to reclaim the year-end top ranking. Facing the fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula
Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player, is set to enter the ATP Finals in London with an unprecedented level of confidence. Fresh off his 40th Masters 1000 tournament win, Djokovic is currently riding an impressive 18-match winning streak. This remarkable feat comes after his disappointing loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final
In a thrilling match marked by multiple interruptions due to rain, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka showcased her resilience as she fought her way into the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the second year in a row. Facing Elena Rybakina in a round-robin match that was suspended in the second set, Sabalenka battled through adversity to
Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to showcase his exceptional form at the Paris Masters, securing a spot in the semifinals with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory over Russia’s Karen Khachanov. This triumph comes just a day after the Greek tennis prodigy solidified his place as one of the eight qualifiers for the highly anticipated ATP Finals in
Stefanos Tsitsipas emerges with a sigh of relief after securing his spot in the prestigious ATP finals by defeating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the third round of the Paris Masters. Tsitsipas expresses his delight and emphasizes the dedication and effort he has invested throughout the year to earn a place in Turin. This
In a thrilling match at the WTA Finals, Jessica Pegula displayed remarkable mental strength as she overcame multiple match points to secure a 6-4, 6-3 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula’s composed demeanor and ability to stay calm under pressure allowed her to triumph in a critical round-robin match against one of the best players
The second day of the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, witnessed an intense showdown between Iga Swiatek and Marketa Vondrousova. Swiatek, the Roland Garros champion and world No. 2, faced a tough challenge as Vondrousova dominated the early stages of the match. With a remarkable display of skill and determination, Swiatek managed to turn the
In an impressive display of skill and determination, Jessica Pegula continued her undefeated streak in 2023, securing her 48th consecutive victory in the opening match of the round-robin singles competition at the WTA Finals. Facing off against Elena Rybakina, Pegula rallied back from a break down and claimed 10 of the last 12 games to
In a thrilling showdown at the WTA Elite Trophy, Beatriz Haddad Maia emerged victorious by defeating Zheng Qinwen in a nail-biting match. The eighth-seeded Brazilian secured her third career tour title after a grueling battle that lasted for 2 hours and 51 minutes. This triumph marked the end of Zheng’s eight-match winning streak, highlighting Haddad
In a thrilling showdown between two Chinese players, Zheng Qinwen emerged victorious against Zhu Lin in a grueling three-set battle, securing her place in the finals of the WTA Elite Trophy. This historic achievement makes Zheng only the second Chinese player to reach the final in this prestigious tournament. Zheng, currently ranked 18th in the