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Carlos Alcaraz came back to talk about schedule and programming, during the Media Day of the Australian Open 2025. The Spaniard has never hidden his negative opinion regarding the seasonal tennis schedule too full of events, which according to the Spaniard can also compromise the health of tennis players, more exposed to injuries. “There is…
LIV Golf, although they had the goal of attracting a large number of golfers to their side, it seems that they could live the opposite scenario. Namely, judging by the inscriptions of the British media, many of the golfers from the controversial Tour are not satisfied with the treatment, and the fact that they are…
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among the top Australian Open favorites. Two youngsters conquered all four Major titles in 2024, and they want more in the new season! Jannik and Carlos shared the same side of the court during Sunday’s practice session. Rain spoiled the action in Melbourne during the opening day, and the players…
WTA Finals champion Coco Gauff faces former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in an AO opener on Monday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 12-26, 2025A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2025 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic returns playing for a record-extending 11th AO…
Coco Gauff, together with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek will be the favorites for the 2025 edition of the Australian Open. The Belarusian, defending champion, as well as winner in Brisbane, will try to continue her golden moment, which began last August, when she also won the US Open. Rennae Stubbs, former coach of Serena Williams,…
Stefanos Tsitsipas is preparing for his eighth Australian Open main draw. The Greek hopes for a deep run in Melbourne, calling it a ‘home Major’ due to a massive support from the Greek community. World no. 11 knows how to play well at the Australian Open. He reached three semi-finals before reaching the title clash in…
Aryna Sabalenka struggled a bit in her opening match at the Australian Open but ultimately managed to beat former world No. 3 Sloane Stephens in two sets 6-3 6-2. Throughout the match, the top seed was creating chances on the return and she earned a total of 13 break points and converted five. When it…
Carlos Alcaraz has won 16 ATP titles from 21 finals. The Spaniard plays at full pace until the US Open but struggles to repeat that in the closing months of the season. The young gun has reached only one ATP final after the last Major event of the season. It came at last year’s ATP…
The complete calendar of the 2025 LIV Golf season was announced yesterday. The Saudi League led (for a short time) by Greg Norman, has once again shuffled the cards on the table, adding new destinations for the Invitationals to the confirmation of some stages. Hosting a stage of the LIV circuit is no longer a…
Tim Henman is praising Emma Raducanu’s latest coaching move and adds that it is not easy “being the CEO of your own little world” at a young age and making big decisions. Since the Briton’s historic 2021 US Open win, she has been one of the most criticized players in the game. In the last…