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Eva Lys was left stunned and in disbelief after being told how much money she made by reaching the Australian Open round-of-16. Anyone who has been following this year’s Happy Slam edition knows that the 128th-ranked German’s run will be remembered as one of the best stories of this year’s tournament. After just barely making…
Good news for Alex de Minaur: he is in the quarterfinals of his home slam for the first time in his career. Bad news: he has to go up against Jannik Sinner. De Minaur would rather face anyone else, but it will be Sinner on the other side of the net at the Australian Open…
Almost no one could have imagined such a victory for Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion left the whole world speechless once again and reiterated his special feeling with the Australian Open. The Serbian legend prevailed in four sets against Carlos Alcaraz despite an adductor injury, which affected him especially between the end of…
Eighth career success on the DP World Tour, the fifth in a Rolex Series event, for Tyrrell Hatton. The Englishman, in the United Arab Emirates, won, with a total of 273 (71 65 68 69, -15), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The 33-year-old from High Wycombe, among the stars of the Liv, the Arab Super…
Shane Lowry is ready for a new challenge in his career, the next tournament on the calendar, the Farmers Insurance Open. The experienced Irishman remembers last year’s performance with nostalgia. Although he did not finish the tournament at the top, Lowry delighted the golf public with the first albatross of his career, holing his second…
Novak Djokovic’s career really seems to know no end. When the former world number 1 seems to be in decline, he always finds a way to silence his detractors and to show all his greatness. The Serbian legend was considered a clear underdog by bookmakers on the eve of her match against Carlos Alcaraz, which…
Brooks Koepka once again ended his collaboration with coach Claude Harmon III, a few days ago. Although the two of them split in 2020, four years later the same thing happened. It is not known what lies behind Koepka’s decision, but it is clear that this experienced golfer is not satisfied with the work of…
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has caught the attention of golf fans for many reasons. This tournament had many quality golfers at their disposal, who aimed to win this competition. In the end, Tyrrell Hatton was the most concrete, deservedly celebrating in this tournament. Immediately after this tournament, the Ras Al Khaimah Championship will follow,…
Four months before turning 38, Novak Djokovic is still a player to beat! The ten-time Australian Open winner stopped the clock at Melbourne Park and ousted world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 for a place in the semi-final. Thus, the legend reached his 50th Major semi-final and arranged the clash against world no.…
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan is not working with Goran Ivanisevic anymore. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The trip is over for the Goran Ivanisevic-Elena Rybakina partnership. The 2001 Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic, who previously coached Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic, announced he is no longer coaching Rybakina. The pair started a trial partnership in late 2024.…