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Patrick Reed, a well-known name to golf fans, is ready to do great things in 2025. Although the experienced player has been unlucky in many moments, his optimism seems to have never been stronger. The American is probably one of the best golfers at LIV who has yet to win. Will that change in the…
Emma Raducanu admits she is “quite sensitive” about what she takes amid the recent doping cases in tennis and also reveals she refused to use an antiseptic spray in Melbourne after being presumably bitten by a bug or an insect. Over the past couple of months, there has been a lot of focus on doping…
Scottie Scheffler announced his withdrawal from The American Express on Monday after explaining that his right hand has not fully recovered. The American player had to undergo minor surgery a few days ago to repair a cut caused by a glass during Christmas. Scheffler, news Scheffler, number one in the world, injured his hand while…
Elena Rybakina has confirmed her first post-Australian Open tournament as the world No. 6 will return to Abu Dhabi between February 03-08 to defend her title. Last year, the Kazakh won her maiden title at the United Arab Emirates tournament after beating Daria Kasatkina in the final. Now, she is set to play at the…
Sania Mirza doesn’t agree at all with the notion that Novak Djokovic is in a tough position – on the contrary – the Indian tennis legend thinks the Serb will especially now “be a problem” that the pressure is off him. After Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz absolutely dominated the Grand Slam scene in 2024,…
Ashleigh Barty is urging Emerson Jones to just relax and enjoy her Australian Open moment despite “the next Barty” comparisons that are being placed on the rising star. This week, the 16-year-old clinched her first WTA Tour victory at the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide. And not only that she won her first main draw…
Photo credit: Solinco A Whiteout is coming to court thanks to Solinco. Solinco launches its new Whiteout V2 Racquet line on Friday, January 10th. The collection is set to bring new tools and all-court control for the modern player. Cloaked in a striking camo design, it raises the bar with enhanced stability, a bigger sweet…
The 2025 Arab Super League season will kick off from February 6 to 8 in Saudi Arabia with the Liv Golf Riyadh and will end on August 24 with the Team Championship scheduled in Michigan, USA. There will be a total of 14 events, in four different continents with 9 different countries involved. After Riyadh,…
The fashion world just served up a match point moment as Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen was unveiled as Dior’s global ambassador. The announcement adds another glittering accolade to the 22-year-old’s phenomenal rise, coming hot on the heels of her history-making Olympic gold medal win in Paris. Qinwen Zheng adds another milestone to her growing…
Tecnifibre‘s iconic T-Fight racquet series has received a major update, aiming to cater to the fast-paced demands of modern tennis. Set to launch on January 13, the refreshed lineup includes six models tailored for both professionals and club players. Fans of the brand, including stars like Iga Swiatek, Danielle Collins, Daniil Medvedev, and Christopher Eubanks,…