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Padraig Harrington reveals what he will focus on most this winter
Padraig Harrington, despite his years, still has the same passion and drive to prove himself on the golf scene. Competing on the PGA Tour Champions, the popular Irish golfer earned a remarkable $1.7 million, securing three wins in 16 appearances. The 53-year-old finished the season in fourth place at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship and…
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Pictures: Jannik Sinner succeeds Novak Djokovic as year-end no. 1
Jannik Sinner received his year-end no. 1 trophy on Monday night in Turin, succeeding Novak Djokovic and becoming the 19th player with this honor since 1973. To make things even more memorable, Jannik received a beautiful trophy in front of the home fans, sharing his joy with them. The six-time Major winner Boris Becker joined…
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WATCH – Carlos Alcaraz raised health concerns
The Nitto ATP Finals’ Day 2 gave a huge surprise. Carlos Alcaraz – considered as the second favorite to win behind Jannik Sinner – was defeated by Casper Ruud in straight sets. The world number 3 played one of the worst matches of his entire season, showing that he still has a lot of difficulty…
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It’s shameful there are people like Wertheim who body professionals like Krejcikova
The journalist Jon Wertheim, during a link with Tennis Channel, let himself go with a truly grotesque and embarrassing comment, believing he was not on air at the time, essentially body shaming Barbora Krejcikova. A comment that the Czech tennis player did not appreciate at all. “Do you think I’m Barbora Krejcikova? Look carefully at…
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LIVE UPDATES. Casper Ruud ousts Alcaraz in the round robin to set up a clash vs Zverev at the Nitto ATP Finals – TURIN RESULTS
Casper Ruud ousts Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 7-5 in the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday. Ruud will have to play Alexander Zverev in the Round Robin. His best result in this tournament was reaching the final in 2022. Here you can see his history at this event. (image) Turin Ruud’s Record (image)…
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WATCH – Many special guests for Jannik Sinner’s ATP Finals debut
Jannik Sinner’s debut at the Nitto ATP Finals was very satisfying. During his first match in Turin against Alex de Minaur, the world number 1 also had some members of his family to support him. In his box, there were his brother Mark and his father Hanspeter. mark and papa in da house 😍 pic.twitter.com/SYMJCaeNay…
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Carlos Alcaraz chooses the most special moment of his 2024
The best moment of Carlos Alcaraz’s season was certainly between spring and summer. The Spanish champion became the youngest ever to win the French Open and Wimbledon Championships in the same year. The former world No. 1 defeated Alexander Zverev in the French Open final, before beating legend Novak Djokovic for the second time in…
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Novak Djokovic presents Denis Shapovalov with second ATP title in Belgrade
Denis Shapovalov claimed his first ATP title in Stockholm 2019. The Canadian had to wait five years to lift the second ATP trophy, conquering the ATP 250 event in Belgrade with a 6-4, 6-4 win over the young Serb, Hamad Medjedovic. Shapovalov qualified for the main draw and ousted five rivals to lift a desired…
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Alex De Minaur gets honest on when will Jannik Sinner’s doping ruling arrive
Jannik Sinner is waiting for the CAS to give its verdict on the request for disqualification submitted by Wada for the well-known doping case. Alex De Minaur, who lost against the young Italian in the first round robin match at the ATP Finals, was asked at the press conference following the match if he is surprised by…
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Jannik Sinner tops De Minaur in the round robin to set up a clash vs Medvedev. HIGHLIGHTS – TURIN RESULTS
Jannik Sinner downs Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-4 in the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday. Sinner will try to keep the momentum against Daniil Medvedev in the Round Robin. The match lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. His best result in this competition was reaching the final in 2023. Here you…