Carlos Alcaraz made a triumphant return to the court in his opening match at the Madrid Open, despite concerns about his injured arm. The two-time defending champion had been sidelined for almost a month due to his tender right arm, missing out on tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona. However, Alcaraz managed to secure a
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The upcoming French Open is set to make history with the inauguration of a second retractable roof at Roland Garros. This new addition, which will cover the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court, is a part of a larger project planned in anticipation of the Paris Olympics. With the opening day of the tournament just around the
The tennis world mourns the loss of Brian Tobin, the former president of the International Tennis Federation, who passed away at the age of 93. His contributions to the sport have left an indelible mark on tennis history. Brian Tobin served as the president of Tennis Australia from 1977 to 1989, where he orchestrated the
Carlos Alcaraz, the third-ranked player in the world, is making a return from a right arm injury at the Madrid Open. Despite being a two-time defending champion at the tournament, Alcaraz is being cautious with his expectations. He mentioned that he would be content to play “three or four matches” and is not fully confirming
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, recently announced that he will be participating in the Laver Cup in Berlin in September. This decision comes amidst speculation that his tennis career may be coming to an end soon, with Nadal hinting that 2024 could be his last year on tour. Despite facing multiple injuries throughout
In a convincing display of skill and determination, Elena Rybakina secured her third title of the year by defeating Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Stuttgart Open. The Kazakhstani player, seeded fourth in the tournament, started strong by breaking Kostyuk’s serve to love in the first game. From there, Rybakina maintained her dominance, breezing
In a stunning upset at the Porsche Grand Prix, Elena Rybakina defeated top-ranked Iga Świątek in a three-set thriller to advance to the final. Rybakina, currently ranked world No. 4, showcased her skills by hitting 10 aces and saving 11 of the 13 break points she faced during the semifinal match. This victory marks Rybakina’s
Emma Raducanu, who is ranked 303rd, had been showcasing some of her best form since winning the 2021 U.S. Open leading up to the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. She had secured victories in two Billie Jean King Cup matches the previous week and continued her winning streak with two more wins to reach
Casper Ruud displayed his top form once again as he defeated Jordan Thompson in straight sets to secure his season-leading 26th win. The third-seeded Norwegian is determined to make a mark in the Barcelona Open, moving one victory ahead of Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in 2024. Ruud, currently ranked No. 6, is eyeing his
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, faced a disappointing result in his first tournament since January at the Barcelona Open. After a strong initial victory against Flavio Cobolli, Nadal fell short in a surprising defeat against Alex de Minaur. This setback raised questions about his form and readiness to compete at the highest level
Rafael Nadal, a tennis legend, made a successful return to competitive tennis at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable first-round win against Flavio Cobolli. Despite being away from the competitive scene for over three months, Nadal showcased his tennis prowess by securing a 6-2, 6-3 victory. This win marks a promising start for Nadal, who
In a hard-fought battle, Paula Badosa managed to defeat Diana Shnaider with a score of 6-3, 6-4 at the Porsche Grand Prix. Despite facing four match points from Shnaider, Badosa seized her fifth opportunity to secure the win in this clay-court tournament. However, Badosa’s performance was marred by 10 double faults, giving Shnaider eight break