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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…
Rune is back in the Top 10 after a year outside. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday April 21, 2025 For the first time in over a year, Holger Rune is back in the Top 10. The Dane, fresh off his victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Barcelona final, rises four spots to No.9,…
Djokovic could meet his Spanish rival in the semis. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday April 21, 2025 The men’s draw at the Madrid Open is pretty fair and balanced. Novak Djokovic is in the lower half, and he could potentially face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. Top-seeded Alexander Zverev, fresh off the Munich…
World No. 24 Jelena Ostapenko pulled off a sensational upset at the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-1 in a commanding final to lift her ninth career title — and her first of the season. It was also her first victory over the Belarusian in their four career…
Fabio Fognini is playing Mutua Madrid Open Qualifying. Photo credit: EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER 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.…
Aryna Sabalenka battled through a tense encounter to book her spot in a fourth final at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The world No. 1 now stands just one match away from capturing her elusive first title at the prestigious clay event — but clay-court powerhouse Jelena Ostapenko is the last hurdle in…
Jelena Ostapenko maintained her flawless record against Iga Swiatek with a gritty three-set win in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The Latvian outpowered the second seed 6-3 3-6 6-2, extending her head-to-head lead to a jaw-dropping 6-0. Swiatek entered the clash with an imposing 11-1 record at the tournament, having…
It will be No. 1-seeded Alexander Zverev vs. second-seeded Ben Shelton for the Munich title. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, April 19, 2025 Photo credit: BMW Open by Pitpanda Facebook Alexander Zverev will play for a Munich triple crown tomorrow. The top-seeded Zverev zapped nine aces in a 7-6(3), 6-3 sweep of Fabian Marozsan to…
As time passes, it’s becoming more and more apparent that Ana Ivanovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger may have indeed separated. Though neither of them has officially commented on the rumors, an earlier interview with Ivanovic could offer a glimpse into the issues that may have contributed to her frustration in the marriage—and potentially shed light on…