• 'I like Novak Djokovic's focus on wellness and longevity', says expert

    A few weeks ago, Novak Djokovic received permission to travel to Australia next month. The local government has lifted a three-year ban on the Serb, who was the subject of a nasty soap opera earlier this year. The former world number 1 paid dearly for his decision not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, since he had to give up the Australian Open and the US Open. In addition to suffering severe image damage, the 35-year-old from Belgrade was forced to miss the entire American Masters 1000
  • Hopman Cup returns in 2023 - but not in Australia, nor January

    The ITF has announced that the Hopman Cup will be returning in 2023.The Hopman Cup, the event that was originally founded in 1989, was held in Perth, Australia, between 1989 and 2019.The Hopman is now returning to the tennis calendar but this time it will be slightly different.In the past, the Hopman Cup was held in the first week of the season in Australia. From 2023 to 2027, the Hopman Cup will be taking place at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club, in July, on a clay surface.The 2023 Hopman Cup ed
  • 2022 in Review: Daniil Medvedev tops Andy Murray

    Daniil Medvedev suffered an early Indian Wells loss and stepped from the ATP throne ahead of Miami. The Russian kicked off the campaign in Florida in the second round against a three-time Major winner Andy Murray. Medvedev defeated Murray 6-4, 6-2 in an hour and 29 minutes for a winning start, beating the Briton for the second time in as many encounters. Andy claimed 12 points in nine return games, never creating a break point. Murray could not follow that pace in his games, serving at 51% and e
  • ATP Finals Flashback: Roger Federer wins 70th ATP title

    Roger Federer claimed his sixth and last ATP Finals crown in 2011. Roger toppled Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in two hours and 19 minutes and passed Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras, who stayed on five ATP Finals trophies. Also, Roger became the fourth player in the Open era with 70 ATP titles after Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe. Federer and Tsonga met for the third straight Sunday, which is very unusual. They faced each other for the eighth time that season and set another record. F
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  • LTA fined by ATP for banning Russian players

    LTA fined by ATP for banning Russian players
    The ATP on Wednesday fined Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) £820,000 ($1 million) for banning male players from Russia and Belarus from this year's summer grasscourt events ahead of the Championships over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • 'I love watching Novak Djokovic play', says former WTA star

    Lorenzo Sonego replaced Jannik Sinner in the Davis Cup in his prime and won both singles matches against Frances Tiafoe and Denis Shapovalov. The Piedmontese player displayed all his professionalism and responded to the sudden call of captain Filippo Volandri, who was struggling with Sinner's hand injury. Sonego took to the court against the odds, but expressed tennis of the highest level. The essential contribution of the Italian, unfortunately, was not enough to take Italy to the final. The te
  • Cori Gauff pays tribute to legendary coach Nick Bollettieri

    2022 French Open finalist Cori Gauff paid tribute to Nick Bollettieri, the coach she considers "one of the greatest" in tennis history.On December 4, Bollettieri passed away at the age of 91. During his astonishing coaching career, Bollettieri worked with numerous talents that later went on to become all-time greats.In 1978, Bollettieri founded the Bollettieri Academy in Florida - the academy has since been renamed to IMG Academy.Bollettieri's list included the likes of Andre Agassi, Pete S
  • ATP Finals Flashback: Roger Federer matches Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker

    After seven straight seasons in the top-2, Roger Federer finished just outside that group in 2011. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played on a higher level that year and left Federer behind them. Roger was the quarter-finalist in 14 out of 16 tournaments played that season. He reached his 30th consecutive Major quarter-final at the US Open but failed to lift one of the most prestigious titles for the first time since 2002. Federer lost the ground a bit after wasting a colossal lead in the quarte
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  • Rory McIlroy will be part of the Irish Open in 2023!

    Rory McIlroy will be part of the Irish Open in 2023. The Northern Irishman has great ambitions, which he has shown many times so far. Even as a boy, Rory showed great attention to the Irish Open. McIlroy has only fond memories of the Irish Open and this will be an ideal chance to confirm his qualities."The Irish Open is a tournament that I grew up not just watching on TV but attending as a kid, seeing all my favourite players there over the years,"-McIlroy said, as quoted by skysports.com.In add
  • Cameron Norrie reveals his big goal for 2023 season

    Top-ranked British male tennis player Cameron Norrie has underlined that his next big goal is to become the world No 1. In April, 27-year-old Norrie broke into the top-10 for the first time in his career.Norrie, who achieved a career-high ranking of No 8 this year, finished the season ranked at No 14 in the world. “There are a lot more eyes on me now: going into Wimbledon as British No 1 then having the run I did, I feel like I am more well known in the UK. But for me, that is no
  • Kim Clijsters backs Novak Djokovic for impressive Australian Open return

    Former world No 1 Kim Clijsters expects Novak Djokovic to be "motivated more than ever before" in his return to the Australian Open. Djokovic, 35, was recently informed by the Australian government that he is allowed to return to the country in 2023. Djokovic, a record nine-time Australian Open champion, was denied participation at this year's Australian Open. "I heard that he's (Novak Djokovic) able to play this year, in 2023 he's going to be able to go, and I'm sure he's going t
  • Maria Sharapova is a mermaid at sea on vacation in Polynesia

    Maria Sharapova is a tennis icon, but now the beautiful Siberian tennis player is facing a new life. The tennis player announced her retirement back in February 2020 and is now facing her new path as a married woman and mother of a small child.Sharapova spoke in an interesting interview and she released interesting statements. Here are her words: "The role of mother must arrive at a certain point in your life, I felt ready and to tell the truth it was something I've always dreamed of.I have an e
  • Rafael Nadal on his schedule for the 2023 season

    Rafael Nadal built the advantage on short and medium exchanges. He kept his cool after a slow start and shifted into a higher gear to extend his remarkable streak. Both players held to 15 in the first few games of the match to put their names on the scoreboard. Evans broke in the third game after a forehand error by Nadal and took the next game on an unreturned serve for a 3-1 lead. The Brit took the sixth game after another loose forehand from his opponent, and the Spaniard stayed in contention
  • LTA fined for banning Russian players

    LTA fined for banning Russian players
    The ATP on Wednesday fined Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) £820,000 ($1 million) for banning male players from Russia and Belarus from this year's summer grasscourt events ahead of the Championships over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Rory McIlroy, war against Norman's personal

    From the start and for various reasons Rory McIlroy has been fiercely opposed to Greg Norman's LIV Golf Invitational Series. But the Northern Irishman also explained why he had a grudge against the Australian.Also in his 2-part interview with Paul Kimmage of The Independent, the world No. 1 returned in detail to the reasons why he is making his war against Greg Norman a personal matter.Rory McIlroy, statements"I'm gonna be as boring as a pain in the ass".According to McIlroy, the two players beg
  • ATP Finals Flashback: Roger Federer secures year-end no. 1 honor

    Roger Federer lost the ATP throne to Rafael Nadal in August 2008. Federer finished the season ranked second and missed the year-end no. 1 honor for the first time since 2003. Roger bounced back in 2009 after getting married and becoming a father of twin girls. The results on the court were also impressive, embracing his third season in the last four years with all four Major finals! Roger lifted trophies at Roland Garros and Wimbledon and became the fourth player with a "Channel Slam" after Rod
  • LTA fined £820,000 for ban on Russian players

    The Lawn Tennis Association is fined £820,000 by the ATP for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer's grass-court events.
  • Hubert Hurkacz asked to pick between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal

    Hubert Hurkacz picked Roger Federer ahead of Rafael Nadal while playing a game hosted by the Diriyah Tennis Cup.Ahead of the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia, Hurkacz took part in the "what do you choose" game hosted by the tournament organizers.One of the questions Hurkacz received asked him to pick between Federer and Nadal.Net or baseline, what do you choose @HubertHurkacz?🤷🏼‍♂️🎾⁉️#DiriyahTennisCup #DiriyahSeason #DTC #SaudiArabia #Aramc
  • Roger Federer: 'That's why it's hard for me to create my own...'

    Another display between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal? During the exhibition tour that the Spanish tennis player played in Latin America in recent days, he acknowledged that he would like to play again against the "Swiss Express" and left open the possibility of doing so in an unofficial match that could be held in this part of the world. Although the idea sounds more than attractive, today there is no talk about it. “Let's not make a story of something that is not. There are years ahead,
  • Kim Clijsters comments on Iga Swiatek's stunning rise, success

    Former four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters suggests that Iga Swiatek studying and analyzing the game has played a big part in the Pole's stunning rise.In 2022, Swiatek established herself as the most dominant player on the WTA Tour and the new face of women's tennis after Ashleigh Barty's retirement. This year, Swiatek won two Grand Slams and there was a period between February and July, during which she won 37 consecutive matches - that set the record for the biggest winning streak
  • Table-Tennis Champion Werner Schlager and the "Champions Principle" in Seefeld

    The great Table-Tennis World Champion Werner Schlager (2003), and the well-known tennis journalist, mental expert, and performance expert coach Andreas Du-Rieux will reflect on and discuss the "secrets of a champion".The seminar will be held in Seefeld-Tyrol, Austria December 20th, 2022. The symposium concept is based on 1-day.Seefeld and the beautiful Sport- and Congress Center Seefeld (Sport- und Kongresszentrum Seefeld) has once more been chosen as the venue for this symposium and will serve
  • LTA fined for Russian ban at Wimbledon

    LTA fined for Russian ban at Wimbledon
    The ATP on Wednesday fined Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) £820,000 ($1 million) for banning male players from Russia and Belarus from this year's summer grasscourt events ahead of the Championships over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • LTA fined £820k by ATP for ban on Russian and Belarusian players

    LTA fined £820k by ATP for ban on Russian and Belarusian players
    The Lawn Tennis Association has been fined £820,000 by the ATP for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players from grass-court tournaments this summer ahead of Wimbledon.
  • Indian Ocean, the first Leadbetter Academy

    Golfers on vacation in Mauritius will now be able to stay and improve their game thanks to the opening of the first Golfzon Leadbetter Academy in the Indian Ocean at the Heritage Golf Club, which is part of the World's Top 100 seaside golf resorts. luxury.Leadbetter Academy, MauritiusFounded by David Leadbetter, one of the biggest names in golf and coach of many major tournament winners such as Sir Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Lydia Ko, the new Golfzon Leadbetter Academy offers everyone – eli
  • ATP Finals Flashback: Roger Federer destroys Rafael Nadal

    On November 22, 2011, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met for the 26th time at O2 Arena in London. Roger scored his 11th victory over his nemesis after toppling Rafa 6-3, 6-0 in 61 minutes! It was their fourth clash at the ATP Finals and the first in the round-robin stage after battling in the semi-final in 2006 and 2007 and the final a year ago. This was the most impressive win for the Swiss over the Spaniard in countless encounters. Roger dominated from start to finish and cemented his advantag
  • Kei Nishikori pays tribute to legendary coach Nick Bollettieri

    2014 US Open finalist Kei Nishikori paid tribute to Nick Bollettieri as he is grateful to his former coach for helping him achieve his tennis dreams.Nishikori, 32, was 14 when he went to Florida to train at the IMG Academy - the academy founded by legendary coach Bollettieri.On Monday, IMG Academy announced that Bollettieri passed away at the age of 91."Nick, thank you for giving us lots of motivation. Many players have bloomed thanks to you, I'm one of them, really grateful for that. No ma
  • Dominic Thiem returns where he beat Rafael Nadal

    Dominic Thiem kicked off the 2021 season as world no. 3. The Austrian did not play well in the first part of the season, and things became even worse for him following a nasty right ankle injury in Mallorca. Thiem stayed away from the court until March this year, making a slow return and losing the first seven matches to drop out from the top-300! Thiem raised his level by the end of the season, reaching a couple of ATP semi-finals and standing on the verge of the top-100 ahead of 2023. Dominic
  • Kim Clijsters explains playing style difference between Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic

    Former world No 1 Kim Clijsters underlined she loves how Rafael Nadal plays but noted with Novak Djokovic there is "such a physical smoothness."Nadal, 36, and 35-year-old Djokovic are widely considered among the greatest players in tennis history.However, their playing styles are completely different. "I love how Rafa plays, the intensity, the battle, and the hustle. But with Novak there's such a physical smoothness, I'll call it, when he moves from side to side. What Rafa did this year in
  • ATP slaps LTA with massive fine over ban of Russian, Belarusian players

    The ATP has handed a massive $1 million fine to the LTA over their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in its event this year. NEW: The LTA has been fined $1m (£820,000) by the ATP for banning Russian and Belarusian players from its events last year.The LTA say they are considering their response to the sanction.Official statement below. pic.twitter.com/L8LrPC9XuL— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) December 7, 2022In April, the AELTC announced their decision
  • WCGC at the home of the 2018 Ryder Cup

    The protagonist of the next edition (2023) of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Italy will be "Le Golf National", which saw Costantino Rocca and Guido Migliozzi triumph in the Open de France, home of the 2018 Ryder Cup and Chicco Molinari's 5 record victories.World Corporate Golf Challenge Italy, scheduleIn May 2024 it will host the final act of the Italian edition of the most important amateur team tournament in the world, which will elect in Paris, on the Albatros course of Le Golf National,
  • Novak Djokovic reveals his first tournament in 2023

    A 21-time Major champion Novak Djokovic will start the new season at the ATP 250 event in Adelaide. Novak missed the United Cup due to the low rank of Serbian WTA players and will return to Adelaide 16 years after claiming an ATP title there. Novak wrapped up the 2022 season inside the top-5 despite missing two Majors, 2000 points at Wimbledon and four Masters 1000 events! The Serb had to skip the Australian Open and kicked off the season in Dubai and Monte Carlo. The results were not there due
  • Marta Kostyuk drives fans crazy with a super sensual gala dress!

    The Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk was undoubtedly the star of the gala organized by her coutrywoman Elina Svitolina.On the occasion of the charity evening organized by her colleague's tennis foundation, Marta wore a super sensual dress, which drove her followers crazy. This is a shimmering evening dress which is most notably characterized by an incredible slit on the right leg.The dress worn by the tennis player was also characterized by a one-shoulder cut that showed, in turn, a necklin
  • Gael Monfils ready to say goodbye to tennis to retire?

    Gael Monfils has been one of the most interesting and entertaining tennis players of the last twenty years. Many think that the now 36-year-old Frenchman has conquered even less than expected, thanks to the presence of the Big Three in his historical period, Gael has recalled him several times but always with a smile, one of the traits that has distinguished his very long career.Recently Monfils became a father for the first time, paired with the Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina who conce
  • Mats Wilander, Thomas Johansson to have a role at star-studded Saudi event

    Swedish tennis legends Mats Wilander and Thomas Johansson will be special guests at the Diriyah Tennis Cup, the tournament organizers announced.A pair of Swedish legends! 🤗 We are happy to announce that Mats Wilander and Thomas Johansson will bring their tennis expertise to the Diriyah Tennis Cup presented by Aramco 🎾💪🏼Read more here: https://t.co/p3b156npXN#DiriyahTennisCup #DiriyahSeason #DTC #SaudiArabia #Aramco pic.twitter.com/qBl2PUr82B— Diriyah Tennis
  • Here are the first tournaments of 2023, between news and history

    2022 tennis ended with Novak Djokovic's victory at the ATP Finals in Turin and Canada's first historic success in the Davis Cup. The Serbian champion took all three Round Robin meetings in the Red Group by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev.During the match against the former world number one, the Belgradean didn't appear in the best physical condition but still fought until the end with great courage. Djokovic then showed all the mental strength of him in the semifina
  • 'People forget that Novak Djokovic set up...', says legend

    Despite a difficult 2022, Novak Djokovic has reaffirmed that he is the strongest player in the world. The former ATP number 1 paid dearly for his decision not to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus, having to miss the Australian Open and the US Open. The Serbian phenomenon suffered serious image damage due to the Australian soap opera, in addition to having to miss the entire Masters 1000 in the United States. The 35-year-old from Belgrade turned his season around by winning Wimbledon for the
  • Novak Djokovic to make Australia return in Adelaide one year after deportation

    Novak Djokovic will return to Australia at January's Adelaide International, almost a year after being deported from the country because of his Covid-19 vaccination status.
  • Mena Tour, a great day for two Italian golfers

    Great day for Italian golfers on the MENA Tour. Aron Zemmer won the MENA Tour Tournament 4, beating Andrea Saracino in the playoff. On the Dirab course (par 72), in Riyadh both finished the 54 holes of the tournament at the top with 206 (-10) strokes.Aron Zemmer, resultsZemmer (66 70 70), after running a header, finished with a 70 (-2, six birdies, four bogeys). This score allowed Saracino (70 68 68), fourth after two rounds, to reach him with a 68 (-4, five birdies, one bogey), the best score o
  • Alexander Zverev reveals what people were telling him following diabetes diagnosis

    Alexander Zverev reveals he was once told he would never make it in tennis with diabetes.Zverev, 25, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a very young age. Still, Zverev accomplished his dream of becoming a tennis pro.Not only that Zverev became a tennis pro, he is now one of the best players in the men's game. Zverev has won at every level except the Grand Slam level and he has also been ranked as high as No 2 in the world. "I was always told that I would never make it with diab
  • Green4Green is the new energy consortium

    Green4Green will be the name of the energy consortium for Italian golf clubs inaugurated in recent weeks at a meeting in Tolcinasco. Federgolf, the engine of the initiative, sent the announced email to the clubs with the details of the project aimed at guaranteeing renewable and low-cost energy.Green4Green, projectThe consortium, with the consultancy firm Key to Energy behind it, aims to decouple golf clubs from traditional energy supply systems. The aim is to obtain energy from photovoltaic or
  • 'Novak Djokovic certainly adds gravy to...', says former star

    Novak Djokovic suffered serious image damage due to the Australian soap opera, in addition to having to give up all the American Masters 1000. The 35-year-old from Belgrade capped off his season by winning Wimbledon for the fourth time in a row, the seventh time in history. Nole has also won the ATP Finals, the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the Astana ATP 500 and the Tel Aviv ATP 250. A couple of weeks ago, the news came that the Serb will be able to compete at the 2023 Australian Open. In fact,
  • Rory McIlroy on Sergio Garcia message: Garcia was telling me to shut up about LIV

    Rory McIlroy is the man who is one of the loudest in the fight against LIV Golf. This time he went a step further and surprised everyone by revealing the content of Sergio Garcia's text messages. Garcia decided to become part of LIV Golf, and was obviously frustrated by McIlroy's criticism of that competition."He [Garcia] was basically telling me to shut up about LIV, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah,” McIllroy said in an interview with the Irish Independent. "I was pretty offended and sent hi
  • 'Roger Federer loved soccer so...', says former ATP ace

    Roger Federer turned 38 in 2019 and finished the season inside the top-3 behind his biggest rivals. The Swiss veteran claimed a Masters 1000 title in Miami and squandered two match points in an epic Wimbledon final that went all the way. Roger reached the semifinal of the Australian Open in early 2020 and underwent knee surgery a few weeks later. Federer required the second surgery in May, ending the season and hoping for a fresh start in 2021. Roger returned to action after 13 months in Doha la
  • Elina Svitolina makes admission ahead of 2023 season

    Former world No 3 Elina Svitolina admits she misses competing as she is looking forward to hopefully making a strong return in 2023.Svitolina, 28, appeared in a total of eight tournaments this year.After suffering surprise back-to-back defeats in her Indian Wells and Miami openers, Svitolina announced an indefinite break from tennis. In May, Svitolina announced pregnancy. In October, Svitolina and her husband Gael Monfils welcomed their first child, a baby girl Skai. "I miss the t
  • Djokovic to tune up for Aussie in Adelaide Int'l

    Djokovic to tune up for Aussie in Adelaide Int'l
    Novak Djokovic is set to play in the Adelaide International as he prepares for the Jan. 16-29 Australian Open.
  • Top coach analyzes Rafael Nadal's season

    As in any self-respecting end of the course, it is time to take stock of the 2022 tennis season that has just ended. There are many aspects that can be analyzed and, among them, the one related to the benefits accumulated during the year stands out. Well: who made more money? At the head this time is the young Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz, who concludes his stratospheric season standing out in this and not only in the ATP ranking. The Murcian, with his 9,571,664 euros, is ahead of champions such
  • 2022 ATP Year-End Top 20: Carlos Alcaraz Finishes As Youngest No. 1

    Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest year-end No .1 in ATP history,
  • Jorge Hao, great 2022 with the Balearic Cup

    The amateur golf year in Spain ends this week with the Copa Baleares, the competition that is held at Pula Golf from Wednesday to Saturday and that includes Jorge Hao among its participants, probably the greatest sensation that has occurred in the Spanish youth academy since Jon Rahm.Copa Baleares, resultsThe 16-year-old from Madrid, already among the top 150 in the world ranking, has won four titles this year, including the National Under 16 and Under 18 titles in the same season, as Rahm had a
  • 2022 in Review: Taylor Fritz tops Rafael Nadal for first Masters 1000 crown

    World no. 20 Taylor Fritz claimed his first Masters 1000 title in front of the home fans in Indian Wells. The California native toppled a 21-time Major champion Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 in two hours and six minutes, lifting a notable trophy and delivering Nadal's first loss of the season. Rafa fractured his rib but still reached the final following tight victories over Reilly Opelka, Nick Kyrgios and Carlos Alcaraz. A three-time champion gave his best in the title clash but missed his chances in th
  • Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz join fellow top players at Diriyah Tennis Cup

    2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini and Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz have completed the Diriyah Tennis Cup player field. The Diriyah Tennis Cup is preparing for its second edition as Berrettini and Hurkacz are both set to debut at the Saudi event. The final countdown with Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz 🔥The last two players for the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup got announced 😍Read the news here ⬇️🎾https://t.co/dFq2TPyRQl#DiriyahTennisCup

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