• Tomas Berdych: I think Roger Federer is a bigger tennis icon than Rafael Nadal

    Tomas Berdych feels no number of titles can beat Roger Federer's impact and influence on the game. Federer, 41, retired with 20 Grand Slam titles, the third most in tennis history.Rafael Nadal owns a record 22 Grand Slams, while Novak Djokovic has 21. Because Federer didn't finish with the all-time Grand Slam record, some think the battle for the greatest of all time has come down to Nadal and Djokovic.Berdych, who retired after the 2019 season, feels Federer is a bigger icon than Nada
  • Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz join forces and create history

    Twenty-two years ago, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi were the world's leading players until the middle of the season. For over two decades, no players from the same country were in the top-2, mainly because none of the compatriots could follow Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. That will change on Monday thanks to Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, who will write Spanish tennis history as the first duo from their country ranked 1st and 2nd! Alcaraz will spend his fourth week as world n
  • Jannik Sinner disappointed he didn't get a chance to play Roger Federer

    Jannik Sinner, 21, admits he is disappointed because he didn't get a chance to play Roger Federer. Federer, who turned 41 in August, retired from professional tennis at the Laver Cup. In his final tournament, Federer was accompanied by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. Sinner, who has been a regular participant of the main level events since 2020, never played Federer.But there is a big reason why Sinner never got to play Federer as the Swiss appeared in just a couple
  • Novak Djokovic breezes to his first title since Wimbledon by winning the Tel Aviv Open

    Novak Djokovic triumphs in his first final since winning Wimbledon in July with a straight-set victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv Open.
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  • Paire swears after opponent takes "45-minute" bathroom break

    In a Challenger tournament played in Lisbon, Benoit Paire was very upset after he had to start the deciding set following a long bathroom break taken by his opponent Timofey Skatov. We don't know exactly how long the break taken by Skatov was, but it certainly was enough to disturb the French player. The match ended 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 for Timofey Skatov.Earlier in the Lisbon tournament, Paire pulled off two tweeners to conquer a hard-fought point against Goncalo Oliveira, one of the ho
  • Nishioka ends dream week with Korea Open win

    Nishioka ends dream week with Korea Open win
    Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka claimed his second career title after beating fourth seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada 6-4, 7-6 (5) to win the Korean Open on Sunday.
  • Krejcikova wins Talinn Open amid injury-hit season

    Krejcikova wins Talinn Open amid injury-hit season
    Last year's French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova won her first title of an injury-hit season on Sunday at the inaugural Tallinn Open.
  • Huesler lifts first ATP title at Sofia Open

    Huesler lifts first ATP title at Sofia Open
    Switzerland's Marc-Andrea Huesler won his career-first ATP title at the Sofia Open following a straight-sets win over Holger Rune on Sunday.
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  • ATP Tel Aviv: Novak Djokovic tops Marin Cilic and wins title

    Competing in Israel for the first time since 2006, Novak Djokovic claimed his 89th ATP title in Tel Aviv. Novak lifted his third trophy of the season and added ATP points to his tally ahead of more serious obstacles in Astana. Novak defeated Marin Cilic in the title clash, beating the Croat 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 34 minutes and continued where he left at Wimbledon in July. Djokovic won 13 points more than Cilic, barely losing a point behind the first serve and fending off a lone break point he
  • Louis Oosthuizen on the reasons for joining LIV Golf

    Louis Oosthuizen is one of the golfers who joined LIV Golf and caused various reactions. In an interview with The Telegraph, he spoke about his reasons:"I chatted to them and explained my position and said it was nothing at all to do with their product or how I'd been treated or anything," he said. "But I'm turning 40 in a few weeks, was only maybe going to have another year on the grind of tours and, honestly, I was completely done with playing a full schedule.The conversation with his wife had
  • Emma Raducanu reveals her preferred off-court outfit style

    Emma Raducanu reveals she prefers a casual style of outfits when she is off the court. This week in Paris, Raducanu attended her first-ever fashion week.While in the French capital, Raducanu spoke to Vogue about her fashion style. “I like to wear something that’s fairly casual and comfortable, such as a knitted jumper and flared jeans,” Raducanu told Vogue. “But when I have the opportunity to go to events like this, I have fun dressing up a bit more and trying d
  • Djokovic beats Cilic in Israel to seal first title since Wimbledon

    Djokovic beats Cilic in Israel to seal first title since Wimbledon
    Novak Djokovic won his first title since Wimbledon, after a dominant display against Marin Cilic in the final of the Tel Aviv Open.
  • Roger Federer marks an incredible longevity record

    Roger Federer decided to announce his retirement via a long video-podcast posted on his social profile, followed by a letter published later. Explaining the reasons for his farewell to tennis and thanking all the people who were by his side, he then concluded by saying that the Laver Cup would be his last tournament: a doubles match with Rafael Nadal, in fact, was the last match of the Swiss champion.At the time of the announcement, there were several statistics that were pitted about the twenty
  • Xiyu Lin leader after the first round in Texas

    China's Xiyu Lin hit an eagle on the par-five 17th hole to lead after the first round of The Ascendant LPGA tournament in The Colony, Texas. Lin hit a six-under 65 at the Old American Golf Club. She thus surpassed Lizette Salas and the Thai Atthaya Thitikul, who finished with a 66, five under par.Xiyu Lin, resultsAfter getting five birdies and one bogey on her first 16 holes, Lin had her highlight on the 17th, where she hit the green in two shots, something that surprised him. "The 17th green be
  • Bernard Tomic's resurgence continues, wins back-to-back titles

    Former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic has won his second consecutive title at the 15k ITF event in Cancun.In the Cancun final, 660th-ranked Tomic defeated Alexander Cozbinov 7-6 (5) 6-3.Two weeks ago, Tomic captured his first title since 2018 in Cancun.Now, Tomic has won his last 10 matches and has back-to-back Cancun titles in his collection.En route to winning Cancun this week, Tomic didn't drop a single set.Tomic also won Cancun two weeks without dropping a set. In recent weeks, Tomic decide
  • Rafael Nadal: 'My emotion was not because of that'

    Rafael Nadal acknowledged that he has been hampered by physical setbacks in recent times but noted that he still feels like he wants to be a professional tennis player. Nadal, 36, missed nearly the entire second half of the 2021 season with a foot injury. This season, Nadal was hampered by injuries to his foot, ribs and abdomen. In an interview for Onda Cero Radio, Nadal addressed his future. "I would like to say goodbye on the pitch, that's for sure. But you never know what the future may hold.
  • 'I wonder what things I might like', says former Top 5

    Juan Martín del Potro played on February 9th in Buenos Aires what could be his last match on the ATP circuit. The Argentine has had to deal with a series of serious injuries that have marked his career. After winning the 2009 US Open, beating Roger Federer in the final, and having a great season, the giant from Tandil suffered his first problems with his right wrist in 2010 and was forced to undergo his first operation. Del Potro returned to the court and won two tournaments in 2011 (Delr
  • Roger Federer could play another match!

    Roger Federer played the last match of his extraordinary career last week and still doesn't seem to believe it today. The Swiss champion gave a long and interesting interview to the microphones of the New York Times where he told several anecdotes and impressions on his career.Here are his words: "The first feelings after retirement? I feel complete, I lost my last match both in singles and doubles, I lost my voice to cheer for my teammates, I lost the challenge with the Team Europe and let's sa
  • ATP Sofia: Jannik Sinner almost in tears from bad injury

    A bad ending for a game that seemed almost completely compromised. Jannik Sinner closed the semifinal against the Danish Holger Rune in his beloved ATP 250 in Sofia, just one game from the defeat. The Italian crashed to the ground during an exchange and had a problem with his ankle, which will be evaluated in the following hours.The blue tried to resume playing, after a bandage, but without being able to find the right feeling on the pitch. Italian fans definitely worried: the talented 21-year-o
  • Romain Langasque, new St. Andrews' record

    After the exploit at the Open de France, Guido Migliozzi started the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the right foot. In Scotland, the Vicenza player closed the first round of the DP World Tour tournament with a score of 66 (-6) and is 11 / o five strokes from Frenchman Romain Langasque, leader with 61 (-11) at the end of a show lap. at the Old Course in St. Andrews.Romain Langasque, resultsThe competition, which is played with the Pro-Am formula and is held on three different routes, has se
  • Novak Djokovic: 'There isn’t one secret or one key that...'

    Novak Djokovic has played far less than expected this season. His choice not to get vaccinated against Coronavirus has had negative repercussions both on his calendar and on his image. The Serbian phenomenon was forced to miss two Grand Slams, the Australian Open and the US Open, as well as being at the center of a real media chaos. For the same reason, the former world number 1 also had to give up all the American Masters 1000 (Indian Wells, Miami, Montreal and Cincinnati) and fell in the ATP r
  • LEXUS ELLENSOHN e BAUFI DIREKT IS PRESENTING THE WTP CHAMPIONS TROPHY SEEFELD-TYROL

    Some WTP events have distributed national points as well as international WTP points. In 2022 Ystad, Ahus (both in Sweden), Kiel, Ahrensburg, Kronshagen (all three in Germany), Salzburg, Seefeld (Austria), and Pennsylvania (USA) has become engaged and long-term partners for the WTP Tour. During the covid-19 pandemic, it was really difficult for the players to maintain a competitive consistency. Therefore, the WTP board has decided that all players may keep their WTP points until some normal
  • Rafael Nadal: 'I cannot be away from home for a long time'

    WTA tennis star Genie Bouchard reacted on Twitter to the moment Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal held hands while crying during the Swiss maestro's retirement event at the Laver Cup. "My favorite photo of all time," Bouchard wrote on Twitter. Eugenie Bouchard, during her period of absence from the tennis courts, from March 2021 to August 2022, has often documented her shoulder rehabilitation training, even her training on the court since she was able to return to tennis. On her social networks, ho
  • Roger Federer: "This is how the SABR was born"

    In the course of a long interview, Roger Federer, who has just said goodbye to tennis at the Laver Cup, talked about how the SABR was born.Roger told: "Why did I invent the SABR? Actually, it had nothing to do with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. I did it while joking with Benoit Paire in Cincinnati in 2015, during a workout to work off jet lag. Severin Luthi wanted me to go out on the pitch more and I started doing this.I had already tried it in Switzerland some time before, but it is with Ben
  • Team Championship, final event of LIV Golf

    LIV Golf has announced the details of the game formula of the final event of the season, which will be held from 28 to 30 October on the famous (and challenging) Blue Monster course of the Trump National Doral in Miami.Team Championship, scheduleAs we have already seen, the tournament, unlike those of the regular season, will not have an individual ranking, but only a team ranking.The teams will be placed on a draw based on the results achieved over the regular season (which has yet to end with
  • Carlos Alcaraz among Time's 100 young stars

    The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has achieved several extraordinary results in this 2022. Few at the beginning of the season would have imagined that the Murcian talent was now number one in the world and specifically Carlos has become the youngest number one ever, an exceptional figure which certifies the extraordinary nature of his work.The Iberian champion won his first Grand Slam title in New York, a US Open won after several battles. Alcaraz was one step away from elimination agains
  • Justin Bieber's Hawaii home: a dream for sale for $ 6 million

    Justin Bieber owns a dream villa in Hawaii that sits on a 70-meter natural waterfall. It is called the Waterfalling Estate and will be auctioned at the base price of $ 5.75 million. Waterfalling Estate is located on the northeastern coast of the Big Island.The villa was valued for around $ 10 million but can currently be rented for $ 34,950 a week, up to $ 70,000 a week for holidays. The super luxurious villa has all the comforts and distractions anyone could look for.Five bedrooms, two master s
  • Roger Federer last match in Paris: "It was crap"

    Interviewed during the Laver Cup, Roger Federer recalled his last appearance at the Roland Garros. Roger played his last Roland Garros last year, pushing himself up to the round of 16. After beating Dominik Koepfer in four sets on June 5, 2021, Federer withdrew from the tournament on the eve of the match against Matteo Berrettini.He told: "My last match in Paris was not memorable, as there was no one in the stands due to the curfew. I knew it could be my last match at Roland Garros and I hoped n
  • Novak Djokovic: 'It all creates the image of success'

    2022 has turned out to be a great challenge for the best number one in history. Novak Djokovic, who has held the position of honor in the ATP rankings for the longest time, has had to deal with countless setbacks throughout a season that has kept him from two Grand Slams. One of the questions asked by all those involved in the "white sport" - players, analysts and fans - is to know how many "big" tournaments the Serb would have won if he had played all the events. That is precisely the great obj
  • Paula Badosa on Rafael Nadal playing with Roger Federer in Swiss' final match

    World No. 3 Paula Badosa thought it was "beautiful" to see Rafael Nadal playing alongside Roger Federer in the Swiss' final match. Last Friday in London, Federer retired from professional tennis by teaming up with Nadal at the Laver Cup. The O2 Arena was fully packed and Federer's farewell was absolutely spectacular. While Nadal and Federer were competing on the court, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray supported them from the Team Europe bench."It was very emotional. I think it made
  • Raducanu set for busy October while also confirming Abu Dhabi exhibition

    Raducanu set for busy October while also confirming Abu Dhabi exhibition
    Emma Raducanu will have high hopes of breaking into the WTA top 50 with the British No 1 set for the Agel Open in Ostrava where she will open against Daria Kasatkina.
  • Reilly Opelka defends Frances Tiafoe: "I think it's a joke!"

    US tennis player Reilly Opelka has been one of the most important tennis players in the stars and stripes of recent years. The expert tennis player was recently stopped by physical problems and Reilly hasn't played any tournaments since the last Citi Open 2022.Opelka was, together with Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver, one of the commentators of the Laver Cup and was the protagonist of a new role. In the last few hours Opelka has been the protagonist of a curious social confrontation where he
  • Tuscaloosa Toyota Classic, a high-level field

    On the Ol 'Colony Golf Course, everything is ready for the Tuscaloosa Toyota Classic, the Epson Tour tournament that will take place from 30 September to 2 October in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This is the penultimate round of the season of the second US women's circuit, which will end with the Epson Tour Championship (scheduled from 6 to 9 October). Among the 108 protagonists who will participate in the event, there will also be Roberta Liti, the only blue in the race looking for a prestigious result
  • Rafael Nadal recalls: 'Enjoying the sport at this stage is a gift'

    Rafael Nadal is still among the world's best players at 36. The Spaniard claimed two Major titles this year to top the charts and missed a chance to become world no. 1 after the US Open. Despite numerous injuries and setbacks, Rafa still enjoys his time on the court, blessed for 20 years on the Tour and eager for more in the next couple of seasons. After ten incredible years on the Tour, Rafa lost steam in the second part of 2014 due to injuries. Winning only a couple of ATP titles by the end of
  • Cameron Norrie: British number one out of Japan Open after testing positive for Covid-19

    Cameron Norrie's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in November are in doubt as he is ruled out of the Japan Open after testing positive for Covid-19.
  • Juan Martin del Potro: 'When this fails, the blow is hard'

    Juan Martín del Potro believes that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner could be "the rivalry of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of this generation" On Wednesday, Alcaraz and Sinner offered an absolute show at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. After five hours and 15 minutes of exhausting battle, Alcaraz defeated Sinner 6-3 6-7 (7) 6-7 (0) 7-5 6-3. The match ended at 2:50 a.m. and set the new record for the latest finish in tournament history. Alcaraz saved a match point in the fourth set and recovere
  • Novak Djokovic: ' It’s a combination of things that...'

    The situation that Novak Djokovic went through due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused him to appear in events that he would not do in a "normal" season, such as the Tel Aviv ATP, which he is playing this week. The legendary Serbian tennis player was asked about the reason why he decided to stand in a 250 category event, and this was his answer: "I have missed a couple of big tournaments this year due to some circumstances that did not allow me to travel. I thought about my roadmap and not being
  • Norrie pulls out of Korea Open quarter-final after testing positive for Covid-19

    Norrie pulls out of Korea Open quarter-final after testing positive for Covid-19
    British No 1 Cameron Norrie has been forced to pull out of the Korea Open after testing positive for Covid-19.
  • Novak Djokovic moves closer to Rafael Nadal

    Novak Djokovic will compete in his 127th ATP final in Tel Aviv on Sunday, facing Marin Cilic in a battle for the trophy. Novak is through to his fourth ATP final of the season, achieving that for the 15th time in the past 16 years and moving closer to Rafael Nadal. With 127 ATP title matches under his belt, Novak stands fourth in the Open era, only three behind Rafa, who is on 130. Djokovic is playing his first singles tournament since winning his seventh Wimbledon in July, defeating three rival
  • 'Rafael Nadal is best on this surface, but not unbeatable,' Novak Djokovic recalls

    Over the last 16 years, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have forged one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. Two legends have met 59 times, and the first duel came at Roland Garros 2006. Novak and Rafa met in one of the youngest quarter-finals at Majors, and the Spaniard moved through when the Serb retired after trailing 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic pushed Nadal to the limits for an hour and 54 minutes in his first Major quarter-final before retiring due to physical issues. Rafa won 20 points more
  • 'I did not have a gradual transition to...', says former Top 5

    Juan Martin del Potro paid an emotional tribute to Roger Federer considering that the game will never be the same without the Swiss. On Thursday, Federer announced his plans to retire from tennis after next week's Laver Cup. In the 2009 US Open final, Del Potro defeated Federer to lift his first and only Grand Slam title. "I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you have done in tennis and with myself. The world of tennis will never be the same without you," Del Potro wrote on Twitter. Earli
  • Tallinn Open: Anett Kontaveit sets up finale against Barbora Krejcikova

    Anett Kontaveit and Barbora Krejcikova will play each other for the Tallinn Open title on Sunday. On Saturday, Kontaveit, the tournament top seed and Krejcikova, who’s the seventh seed came through their respective semi-finals.Kontaveit ousted Kaia Kanepi in the derby clash of Estonians. After 80 minutes of play, Kontaveit won 6-4, 6-4 against her older compatriot. Of the two players, it was Kanepi who won a higher margin of first-serve points – 78% to Kontaveit’s 70%. But the
  • Sanderson Farms Championship, two leaders

    The PGA Tour golfers have come to the end of the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship ($ 7.9 million prize pool). The Mississippi event, born in 1968, sees the American duo composed of Davis Riley and Will Gordon in command. Both closed the opening round with a score of -6 (66 strokes), and boast a length of margin over the closest rivals.Sanderson Farms Championship, resultsIn third place with a score of -5 we find the Americans Andrew Putnam, Brandon Matthews, Mark Hubbard and Trevo
  • 'Rafael Nadal is a hard-working player with intense shots,' Karen Khachanov recalls

    Rafael Nadal and Karen Khachanov have played eight official matches, with the Spaniard emerging at the top in all of them. Rafa and Karen have had some incredible battles, and the more experienced player would always find a way out, winning all seven tie breaks against the Russian to maintain a perfect score. Nadal had the upper hand in their opening four meetings, and Khachanov produced his best tennis against the Spaniard at the 2018 US Open, giving his best in a 5-7, 7-5, 7-6, 7-6 loss after
  • 'Roger Federer will try to improve his battered knee to...', says top coach

    Roger Federer's farewell sparked a lot of reactions around the world. The Swiss phenomenon tried hard to get back competitive, but he realized he could no longer go on. When he tried to force more in training, the King's knee was once again giving problems and the response was clear. “When I was invited to Wimbledon for Center Court's 100th anniversary, I still believed I could return. But ten days later, his knee was in the same condition. I underwent an MRI and the outcome was not satisf
  • Parma Ladies Open: Mayar Sherif bests Maria Sakkari; notches maiden title

    Mayar Sherif won the 2022 Parma Ladies Open on Saturday after upsetting top seed Maria Sakkari in the final on Saturday. Earlier, both Sherif and Sakkari had to pull double duty after rain forced the abandonment of the semi-finals that were scheduled for Friday.In the semi-finals, Sakkari defeated Danka Kovinic, 7-5, 6-2 in 90 minutes. Compared to Sakkari, Sherif had a tougher outing in the penultimate round against sixth seed Ana Bogdan. The Egyptian needed almost twice as much time (at two hou
  • Bjorn Borg explains why Rafael Nadal was so emotional at Laver Cup

    Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg thought Rafael Nadal was so emotional over Roger Federer's retirement because he was probably thinking about the day when he would be saying a final goodbye to the game. Last Friday in London, Federer's career came to an end at the Laver Cup. For the final match of his career, Federer decided to play doubles with Nadal.After their match was over and Federer was addressing the crowd, Nadal broke down in tears.There was also one moment during which the came
  • Pga, legal action against Arab Super League

    The PGA Tour goes on the counterattack and takes legal action against the Arab Super League "for inducing player-members to violate existing contracts with the top American male circuit".Pga Tour, legal actionIt is the new chapter of a clash that shows no signs of abating and that, day after day, becomes more and more bitter. With the PGA Tour of golf now seeking compensation for "lost profits, damage to reputation and brand, as well as the payment of legal fees".The PGA Tour is an organization
  • Novak Djokovic: 'That formula has worked for me'

    Although at this point it already seems something "normal", it is clear that the fact that three tennis players remained so long at the top of the ATP is out of any common scenario. Novak Djokovic is clearly the tennis player who has been established as number one in the world for the longest time, with his more than 350 weeks in the position of honor of the men's ranking. The Serbian tennis player, 35 years old and current number seven in the world, explained what he considers to be the key to
  • 'Roger Federer cares a lot for others', says top coach

    Roger Federer's career officially ended on Friday 23 September. The Swiss champion took part in the Laver Cup, the exhibition he founded, playing his last match alongside his friend and now former rival Rafael Nadal. The two were defeated by the Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock, but the result was irrelevant on such an evening. At the end of the meeting, the Master received a beautiful tribute that moved everyone. Roger and Rafa's tears have gone around the world, as well as certifying the

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