Rafael Nadal says he understands why some had issues with him becoming a Saudi tennis ambassador but insists that his decision was sincere as he has nothing but pure intentions with that partnership. At the start of the 2024 Australian Open, it was announced that the record 14-time French Open champion inked a deal with…

Iga Swiatek doesn’t expect the WADA to lodge an appeal in the ruling of her doping case as the world No. 1 believes the ITIA conducted a proper investigation and she already paid the price for what happened.  In August, the ITIA announced that Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for a banned substance in March…

After five consecutive year-end top-6 seasons, Stefanos Tsitsipas finished the season behind us outside the top-10. The Greek secured another Monte Carlos Masters crown and reached the Roland Garros quarter-final.  However, his results at other notable tournaments were not good enough to keep him in the top-10 for another year. Tsitsipas will try to bounce back in 2025 and…

Goran Ivanisevic reveals his two early goals for partnership with Elena Rybakina are making the Kazakh more willing to go to the net but also showing a bit more emotion on the court.  Before the world No. 6 took part in the World Tennis League between December 19-22, she spent a month working with her…

World no. 196 Pablo Carreno Busta is the first winner of the ATP match in the new season. The Spaniard met Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-1 in an hour and four minutes at the United Cup in Perth in Spain’s defeat to Kazakhstan.  The former top-10 player dominated on serve and return. Pablo faced two break…

Alexander Shevchenko gave all the credit to Elena Rybakina following their key mixed doubles win, funnily stating that the 2022 Wimbledon champion “carried” their team at the United Cup and that they “would lose” if not for her.  After the ATP world No. 78 got crushed by Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2 6-1, it was…

Elena Rybakina kicked off her United Cup debut in some style after winning two matches and leading Kazakhstan to a comeback win in their opening match against Spain. In the opening match of the first day of the season, Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta annihilated Alexander Shevchenko 6-2 6-1.  Next on the court was Rybakina, who…

Emma Raducanu seemingly enjoyed her Christmas in New Zealand very much as the British tennis star spent some time in nature and explored the country’s landscape.  For this year’s offseason, the former world No. 10 wanted to do something different so she traveled to Australia for preseason work on December 12th.  After getting some work…

Graeme McDowell, the popular Northern Irish golfer and his future are still a big mystery. Although he has been a member of LIV Golf for two years, the 45-year-old is frustrated with the happenings on the golf scene, as he wants to play in the Majors. Considering that the Saudi-backed Tour has not yet been…

The now Frenchman, number 2 in the world rankings (76th on December 16th) believes that the number of points awarded this week at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open is too high. Romain Langasque has moved up… but not only in the world rankings where he reached his highest ranking on Monday, December 16th, climbing to…

British tennis player Jodie Burrage says it was Emma Raducanu who played a role in her decision to undergo surgery on her wrist this year.  Shortly reaching a career-high ranking of No. 84 in March, the 25-year-old started dealing with wrist issues.  Initially, the Briton attempted to continue playing through the injury. But after picking…

The Arnold Palmer Award for the best rookie of the year on the PGA Tour in 2024 did not escape an American. Voted by his peers, Nick Dunlap is the second youngest player to be awarded this trophy after Jordan Spieth in 2013. Nick Dunlap, results “Nick has carved out a place for himself in…

Although he confirmed before the start of the Hero World Challenge that he would not be on golf courses for a long time, Tiger Woods gathered his strength and decided to appear at the PNC Championship, together with his 15-year-old son Charlie. The 48-year-old golfer was aware that a tournament like PNC is not very…

The 2025 tennis season is here! It begins on Friday at the United Cup, a team competition that is taking place in Perth and Sydney. Eighteen nations are competing and they have been placed six different groups of three. The six group winners and the overall second-place teams in each of the two host cities…

Jannik Sinner dominated the men’s tennis scene in 2024. The young Italian shifted his game to a higher level, raising the bar and leaving everyone behind. Sinner wrapped up the year with eight ATP trophies by his name, playing his best tennis when it mattered the most. His achievement becomes even more impressive if we…

Seefeld, an extraordinary and amazing village in the Austrian Alps, a host of several Olympia- and World Championships, formed a magnificent frame for the International Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame Award Celebration 2024. This outstanding event has as its vocal mission the celebration of the long-term accomplishments and the characters of innovative and dedicated coaches. Supported…

Simona Halep of Romania has withdrawn from 2025 Australian Open qualifying. Photo credit: EPA-EFE/PETER FOLEY Simona Halep has pressed pause on her comeback Down Under. Former world No. 1 Halep has withdrawn from Auckland and the 2025 Australian Open qualifying, citing a knee and shoulder issue. “Hi guys, I wanted to wish you all happy holidays…

Aryna Sabalenka is ready to go in Australia as the world No. 1 is feeling “hungry” and targeting to kick off her year with back-to-back titles at the Brisbane International and Australian Open.  In the last two years, the Belarusian was an absolutely dominant force Down Under – in 2023, she went 11-0 to win…

Matteo Berrettini arrived in Brisbane and stepped on the practice court! The Italian will start the new season at the ATP 250 event, joining Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov and others. Will anyone want to see Matteo as his opponent? Certainly not!  The former world no. 6 overcame injuries and setbacks, finishing the 2024 season with the…

Novak Djokovic will chase his 11th Australian Open crown in January. Novak has dominated the first Major of the season, claiming nine titles between 2011 and 2023! Djokovic’s fans will cheer for their favorite, who is wearing a light blue Lacoste polo shirt with a darker blue design on the sleeve. Blue shorts follow the upper outfit,…