Brooks Koepka has been a hot topic on the golf scene for several weeks now. The popular American golfer is associated with a return to the PGA Tour, the base of golf, the place where it all began. The multiple major winner is bound by a contract with LIV Golf until 2026, but his future…

Zheng Qinwen is picking up some rhythm and momentum in Indian Wells after ousting Marta Kostyuk 6-3 6-2 to reach the quarterfinal and book a third consecutive win for the first time this season. After several rain delays pushed back the start of their match, the eighth-seeded Chinese dropped her serve two times during the…

Aryna Sabalenka has nothing but good to say about Andre Agassi and even reveals that the American tennis icon gave her advice on which she currently working, though she didn’t disclose what exactly.  Last week, the Belarusian tennis star met with the former eight-time Grand Slam champion in Las Vegas for an exhibition event. And…

World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz liked how he performed against Denis Shapovalov in Indian Wells. The two-time defending champion in the desert ousted the Canadian 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 23 minutes to extend his winning streak at this event to 14.  Alcaraz admitted he had to keep his composure from start to finish…

Belinda Bencic is heaping praise on the WTA for introducing paid maternity leave as the 28-year-old says this move will be a major help for those who want to achieve family goals, all while being a pro tennis player.  In collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the WTA announced that players on maternity…

Elina Svitolina reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Indian Wells since becoming a mother and it happened in some style as the No. 23 seed impressively came back from a set down to beat in-form Jessica Pegula 5-7 6-1 6-2.  Early in the match, the Ukrainian recovered from a break down but the fourth-seeded…

Sergio Garcia takes it all in Fanling. He not only wins the individual competition of the LIV Golf Hong Kong, but also drags his team, the “Fireballs GC”, into the team competition celebrating a double feat. In the third appointment of the Arab Super League 2025, the Spaniard won with a score of 192 (65…

Holger Rune will compete in his ninth Masters 1000 quarter-final in Indian Wells. The 12th seed faced an in-form 8th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and delivered a 6-4, 6-4 victory in an hour and 28 minutes on a rainy day in the desert.  Holger ousted Stefanos for the fourth time in as many encounters, extending his…

Madison Keys says she is trying to “navigate” her own expectations and also have “a good grip on reality” after joining the Grand Slam champions club.  In the Indian Wells third round – in what was her second match since winning the Australian Open – the No. 5 seed struggled to close out the match…

Japanese Rio Takeda dominated the Blue Bay LPGA, winning with 271 (69 69 69 64, -17) shots, six ahead of Australian Minjee Lee, second with 277 (-11), and seven ahead of Japanese Ayaka Furue, third with 278 (-10). Takeda, results On the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course (par 72) in Hainan, on the island…

Talking with Andy Roddick during Served with Andy Roddick podcast, Rafael Nadal shared his thoughts about last year’s Paris Olympics and the ultimate honor he received from the organizers.  Rafa took part in the opening ceremony ahead of his final appearance in his beloved Paris. The 14-time Roland Garros winner received the Olympic torch from Zinedine…

Elina Svitolina reveals Gael Monfils feels concerned whenever she is visiting Ukraine but adds that her French husband understands the situation and she is very grateful to have someone like that by her side. Half a year after the Ukrainian tennis star tied the knot with the Frenchman in 2021 July, the war in Ukraine…

Jannik Sinner’s doping case ended quite controversially about a month ago, when it was announced that the world number 1 and WADA had reached an agreement for a three-month suspension (from February 9 to May 4). Except for the two parties involved, almost no one was happy with this solution for several reasons. Some players…

In recent days, fans and insiders have been talking a lot about Novak Djokovic’s shocking defeat in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000. The former world No.1 had high expectations for this year’s edition, in which he dreamed of finally lifting the 100th trophy of his legendary career. Not only did Nole…

There is no doubt that Jack Draper is one of the most in-shape players on the ATP tour at the start of the season. Despite having some physical problems that affected his preparation during the winter, the British ace returned to the highest level very early on and his rise is really steady. After reaching…

Carlos Alcaraz is undoubtedly the leader of the new generation along with Jannik Sinner.  The Italian ace has performed better than the Spanish champion in the last year, but the 21-year-old from Murcia has more charisma and his game is perhaps the most complete ever at the moment. As if that were not enough, Carlitos…

Andy Roddick hosted Rafael Nadal in his most recent Served with Andy Roddick podcast. Two great rivals discussed various topics and recalled the encounters from their rivalry. They first met in the 2004 US Open second round.  The 18-year-old rising star challenged the defending champion at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The home star produced a dominant 6-0,…

Carlos Alcaraz is seeking his third consecutive Indian Wells crown this week. The 21-year-old hopes to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on the list of players with three straight titles in the desert. Before that, Carlos collected another notable record at the season’s first Masters 1000 event.  The Spaniard is 18-2 in his opening…

The Sunningdale Foursomes tournament will start today, and it is interesting that many well-known names from the world of golf and other sports will be part of this spectacle. Charley Hull, the English golfer, who is motivated to succeed in this tournament, attracts the most attention of the fans.  Besides her, there will be Georgia…

Jessica Pegula playing defense at the 2022 US Open Alright, alright, alright. When I started writing these player-themed pieces more than a year ago, Jessica Pegula was at the top of my list. One of my goals is to demystify the factors that cause each player’s success, or lack thereof. Pegula has had plenty of…