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…

Jelena Ostapenko in Stuttgart Jelena Ostapenko is now 6-0 against Iga Swiatek. Their first meeting doesn’t really count: It was on grass, and Iga was 18. Since then: One was close, and Swiatek picked up a set in two others. These are (usually) not blowouts. But most of the time Iga faces an opponent outside…