Tag: Tennis

Why top players could soon lose their Masters 1000 byes

Brad Stine wants rule change for Top Players in Masters 1000 Events Tommy Paul’s coach Brad Stine has suggested a significant change to Masters 1000 tournaments that would impact higher-ranked players. Paul himself had previously pointed out what he felt was a rule that doesn’t serve top competitors well. The current format gives all seeded […]

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Rafael Nadal Hails ‘Spectacular’ Carlos Alcaraz Ahead of New Season

Spain’s tennis icons, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, have often praised each other publicly, highlighting the respect and admiration between generations. Current World No.1 Alcaraz has frequently referred to Nadal as a true idol and inspiration, while the 22-time Grand Slam champion has lauded Alcaraz at every opportunity. The latest instance took place at the […]

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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Mom Admits His Social Media Posts Surprises Her: ‘I Stood with My Mouth Open’

Stefanos Tsitsipas‘ X accounts are full of opinions on various subjects, and often he posts philosophical stuff. The Greek is well aware of this, because when he was told by a user that he tweets like an 18-year-old, Tsitsipas’ answer was, “Still waiting for my tweets to finish puberty“. But Tsitsipas’ mom, Julia Apostoli, just […]

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Coach Goran Ivanisevic, Who ‘Completely Lost Himself’ in Novak Djokovic, Was ‘Wrong’ Choice for Stefanos Tsitsipas

For six years, Goran Ivansevic worked with Novak Djokovic, joining his team in 2018. Under the Croatian coach, the Serb lifted half of his 24 Grand Slam titles. They split in March last year. After the end of the partnership, Ivanisevic joined a WTA player’s team for the first time. It was Elena Rybakina who […]

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Doubles Tennis Coach Blasts the ATP for Lack of Promotion for Doubles Amid ‘Obsession’ Towards Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Doubles Tennis coach Calvin Betton has slammed the ATP for being too obsessed with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, while giving no coverage to doubles players on tour. Betton highlighted that even the broadcast media have shifted away from showing doubles matches, while being more focused on top players. For the second consecutive year, Alcaraz […]

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Ultimate Tennis Showdown London Grand Final Day 1 Predictions Including Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac

The conclusion of the third complete Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) season takes place this week in London, England, at Copper Box Arena. Founded in 2020, UTS has done a terrific job engaging with younger fans through an interactive, fast-paced format. Seventeen players competed across three UTS events in 2025. Eight have been invited to compete […]

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The message Roger Federer sent to Serena Williams when she retired from tennis in 2022

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, despite having stark differences in the ways they dismantled their opponents, have always seemingly been linked. And the mutual respect between the two has been palpable throughout their careers too. After all, not only are they the same age, but they both broke so many records alongside one another as […]

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Serena Williams Shuts Down Comeback Rumors

Tennis icon Serena Williams has submitted the required documents for a potential return to the sport, but later clarified that she is “not coming back” to tennis. The American legend, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, announced her retirement following the 2022 US Open. The International Tennis Integrity Agency noted that Williams, 44, is […]

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What Novak Djokovic said when Roger Federer withdrew to hand him the ATP Finals title in 2014

Novak Djokovic has won seven ATP Finals titles, but never had it easier than he did in 2014… After winning his three round-robin matches at the 2014 ATP Finals (vs Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych, and Marin Cilic), Djokovic advanced to meet Kei Nishikori in the semifinals. In three sets, Djokovic beat Nishikori, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, […]

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Why Novak Djokovic invited Gerard Butler to his box for his 2015 US Open final with Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic has gained the respect of the entire tennis world for his superb feats on the court, but he’s also transcended the sport itself. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion, with that figure placing him at the very top of the pile for men’s titles. His nearest rivals are Rafael Nadal and Roger […]

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Serena Williams’ former coach weighs in on her potential 2026 return after public denial

Former coach shares thoughts on speculation over Williams’ status Rick Macci, who coached Serena during her junior days in Florida before she turned professional, offered his perspective amid all the chatter. The legendary coach spoke with Tie Break Tens, suggesting there might be more behind Williams’ move than just routine updates. “She will never ever […]

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The American player who climbed over 700 places in the WTA rankings in just one year

The 2025 season wrapped up with four Americans ranked inside the WTA top 10, reflecting the growing strength of women’s tennis in the US. Coco Gauff and Madison Keys led the way with Grand Slam titles in Paris and Melbourne, while Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova also put together strong campaigns. Looking deeper into the […]

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