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Serena Williams admits she “misses tennis like crazy” but has found something to keep her competitive spirit and that’s exercising and taking care of her diet. The American tennis icon, who turned 43 in September, retired just over two years ago during the 2022 US Open. At the time, it wasn’t a secret that not…
Jannik Sinner says the key to his recent success has been the support and trust of his team as the 23-year-old insists those around him know that he would never try to cheat the game. As you probably know very well by now, the two-time Grand Slam champion twice failed a doping test in March…
Roger Federer has become the most beloved tennis player of the modern era not only for his numerous victories, but also for his spectacular and effective game in every area of the court. The former Swiss champion has held many records during his long career, but most of them have been snatched from him by…
The 2024 season has just ended with Italy’s second victory in a row at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. The new season will begin as early as the end of December with the United Cup, in which world number 2 Alexander Zverev will also be present. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will start their…
After a year and a half of engagement, Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo got married on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in a picturesque ceremony at Kiawah River, near Charleston, South Carolina. The wedding was attended by several tennis players, including Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, Laura Robson, Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, and Desirae Krawczyk. Guests shared…
Patrick Mouratoglou, Mouratoglou Academy owner and Naomi Osaka coach. Photo by Harry Murphy/Web Summit via Sportsfile Patrick Mouratoglou, current coach of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and legendary coach of Serena Williams, has announced the launch of his recent tennis academy in Zephyrhills, Florida just outside Tampa. This expansion marks a new chapter in…
Jannik Sinner ruled men’s tennis in 2024, embracing a 73-6 score and lifting eight ATP titles and the Davis Cup crown! World no. 1 led Italy toward the title defense at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. He added more notable wins to his tally and headed toward a well-earned vacation. Sinner hit the golf course,…
The off-season is here, and it’s time for our much-anticipated Fashion Retrospections! We’re kicking off the 2024 series with a spotlight on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and all her Nike outfits from the year. Sabalenka began the year as the Brisbane International runner-up, sporting last season’s black Nike Fall Night Slam Dress paired with neon…
The rumors about the breakup of Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya’s relationship have not yet been confirmed or denied, but there are clues that seem to point towards a breakup or, at least, a break. We talked in recent days about the presence of Jannik’s ex-girlfriend Maria Braccini in Turin, in the second row of…
Rafael Nadal ended his incredible career last Tuesday at the Davis Cup Finals. The 38-year-old played his last singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp, falling 6-4, 6-4. Rafa returned to Mallorca but did not stay away from the competition for too long! The Spaniard stepped on the golf course during the weekend, entering the Hexagonal…