The Russian doesn’t want the public knowing everything about his life. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday April 28, 2025 Daniil Medvedev took a look at Carlos Alcaraz’s recently released Netflix documentary “My Way” and it didn’t take the Russian long to realize he didn’t want any part of that. “It’s cameras all over…

No. 3-seeded Taylor Fritz faces Casper Ruud in Madrid on Tuesday.Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua Madrid Open crown. On the women’s side,…

After days of intense media speculation, new information has emerged about the rumored split between Serbian tennis icon Ana Ivanovic and her husband, retired German football star Bastian Schweinsteiger. According to sources close to the Ivanovic family in Belgrade, it was Bastian who first suggested ending their marriage after three children and more than eight…

The Czech has won eight straight matches at the Masters events. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday April 27, 2025 Jakub Mensik’s star continues to rise. The Czech won his maiden Masters 1000 title in Miami just four weeks ago; on Sunday the 19-year-old continued to show why he is such a promising talent…

“I’m a fan of the electronic line calling, but the ball was…like four, five centimeters [out],” Alexander Zverev said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, April 27, 2025 Photo credit: Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport/Getty Top seeds continue suggesting Hawk Eye needs an eye exam. Serving for the second set at 5-4 in today’s Mutua Madrid Open…

The 23-year-old is coming up the ranking quickly this year. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday April 27, 2025 Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima has been making big waves on the tour this year. On Sunday in Madrid she made her biggest splash yet, defeating third-ranked Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-2 to reach the fourth round. Uchijima…

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces her former doubles partner Elise Mertens in Madrid Sunday.Photo credit: Rob Stone/@Rob StoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua Madrid Open…

Defending champion Iga Swiatek faces a pivotal moment at this year’s Mutua Madrid Open. For the first time since March 2022, she risks falling below the No. 2 ranking if she falls short of a deep run at the WTA 1000 event in Spain. While winning the title would guarantee she stays at No. 2,…

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka continues her slow and determined comeback to top form following a whirlwind few years marked by motherhood, mental health battles, injuries, and personal struggles—including a breakup with the father of her child. Now, in a bid to regain rhythm and confidence—especially on her least-favorite surface, clay—Osaka is making a…

The American has zero points to defend through Roland-Garros. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 25, 2025 World No.3 Jessica Pegula is enjoying her time as the top-ranked American woman these days, with Coco Gauff and Madison Keys riding shotgun with her inside the Top-5 as the No.4-and No.5, respectively. “I honestly think…

A handshake like no other… By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 25, 2025 No look, and no love lost. In one of the oddest post-match handshake moments in recent memory, World No.66 Mattia Bellucci played with Damir Dzumhur at the end, and in the end the pair walked off court without shaking hands…

Speculation surrounding Ana Ivanovic’s alleged separation from Bastian Schweinsteiger has been swirling for over a week, and now, a recent interaction with her sister-in-law has only fueled the fire. Ana Ivanovic Dragana Dzajic, the wife of Ana’s brother Milos Ivanovic, was recently interviewed by the media during her appearance as a presenter at Youth Fest…

The “Babes”–Evelyn Colyer and Joan Austin–at Wimbledon in the 1920s Previous: March Lots of tennis this month, and I have an even-more-mixed bag than usual for you: 1. The Match Charting Project hit a fun milestone a few days ago, as we added our 2,000th unique player, Hanna Chang. She was quickly followed by 1989…

Photo credit: Rob Stone/@Rob Stone Tennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua Madrid Open crown. On the women’s side, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka plays for a…

The Japanese star advanced in Madrid to crack a milestone. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 23, 2025 35-year-old Kei Nishikori is still loving his time on tour, and still racking up wins. The former World No. 4 defeated Aleksandar Vukic on Thursday in Madrid, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, to become the eighth active…

Grand Slam king names the champion he feels is most undervalued. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 24, 2025 Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic has beaten iconic champions on the game’s greatest stages. The Serbian superstar cites a Grand Slam champion who has upstaged stars as arguably the…

Reigning Madrid champion Iga Swiatek seeks to avenge her Miami loss to Alexandra Ealain her Madrid opener. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua…

Corentin Moutet heard the boos after snapping his racquet and retiring in Madrid.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Photo credit: Tennis TV Screenshot Combustible Corentin Moutet snapped his stick then pulled the plug in a Madrid meltdown today. The left-handed Moutet was trailing compatriot Harold Mayot 6-3, 3-2 when the qualifier…

The Greek says she needed a win like today’s, for her confidence. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 23, 2025 A 7-13 record entering Madrid has landed Maria Sakkari in the doldrums – and more than 50 ranking spots below where she finished 2024 – at No.82 in the world. But things could…

Jelena Ostapenko enjoyed a week to remember at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, capping off her incredible run with a championship trophy, €142,610 in prize money, and the keys to a brand-new orange Porsche Macan Turbo. The 27-year-old Latvian was all smiles as she celebrated on the court, joined by her boyfriend, who…