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Jannik Sinner be playing for the first time as No. 1 in the world when he takes the court the Terra Wortmann Open next week. Sinner secured the top ATP’s top ranking at the French Open, where Novak Djokovic had to defend his 2,000 points from last year’s title if the 37-year-old Serb wanted to…
Dr. Antoine Gerometta, who performed the arthroscopic surgery to repair Novak Djokovic’s medial meniscus, on his Wimbledon hopes. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 14, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon participation is unlikely, but not impossible says the doctor who performed arthroscopic surgery on the Serbian superstar’s right knee. Dr. Antoine Gerometta…
The Greek says he’s still growing, and still waiting for opportunities to break through. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 27, 2024 Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the names that keeps popping up when people discuss the players that have a chance to steal away with the Roland-Garros men’s singles title this year.…
A brutal draw at the 2024 French Open proved to be too much for Rafael Nadal to overcome. Facing world No. 4 and reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the first round, Nadal lost 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 on Monday afternoon. What was likely–but not definitely–the 37-year-old’s final match at Roland Garros lasted three hours and…
Roger Federer was recently seen practicing with some kids at a Uniqlo event in Paris. This event was part of his promotional activities for the brand and showcased his continued involvement in tennis even after his professional retirement. Pictures and videos from the event have been shared on social media, highlighting Federer’s interaction with the…
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his forearm injury and its impact on his performance at Wimbledon. Despite not being fully recovered, Alcaraz reflects on the strategies of tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who also had fewer matches under their belts. He emphasizes the importance of feeling good on the court and learning from previous matches.…
Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Italian Open Clay-court tennis is known for its slow bounces, defensive court positions, and long rallies. Still, a whole lot of points are determined by the bang-bang, plus-one tactics that define the modern game. The first week of this year’s European clay season was a wake-up call. The champions in…
For a year, love blazed brightly between Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, the fiery romance of this tennis power couple has now come to an end, though they have chosen to part ways amicably and remain on good terms. The love story between Badosa and Tsitsipas was nothing short of spectacular, akin to fireworks…
The 31-year-old will be around until next February – enjoy him while you can. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 5, 2024 Former fan favorite and World No.8 Diego Schwartzman has announced that he will retire next February, with the 2025 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires being his last tour event. The 31-year-old…
Alize Cornet, aged 34, revealed in an interview on Canal+ that she will conclude her professional tennis career by competing in front of a home crowd at the 2024 French Open. The former world No.11 Cornet, with an impressive Open Era record of competing in 68 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, will retire following her 69th…