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Down a set, Tommy Paul accelerated into Roland Garros round two. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, May 25, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d’Italia Spinning his wheels in the opening set, Tommy Paul found his feet, accelerated his swing and charged into the Roland Garros second round for the fifth time. Amid an unruly…
Inactive WTA player Kristyna Plískova is expecting her second child with husband David Hancko. The 33-year-old Czech tennis star made the announcement by sharing an intimate family photo on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristyna Pliskova (@kristynapliskova) The former world No. 35 Pliskova, who hasn’t competed on the WTA Tour…
Photo credit: ROLEX Roland Garros Paris, FranceRed ClayMay 25-June 8, 2025Prize Money: €56.352 million 2025 Roland Garros: Alcaraz and Swiatek Aim to Defend World No. 1 champion Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka each play for their maiden Roland Garros titles. Novak Djokovic, who split with coach Andy Murray this month, plays for a 100th career…
Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic has been living a peaceful, private life since stepping away from the tennis spotlight. Rarely making public appearances or sharing personal moments online, the beloved Serbian tennis star was a pleasant surprise to see out and about in Belgrade on Saturday. And yes, we have photos! Jelena Jankovic having…
Learner Tien photo by Pete Staples/USTA The USTA Southern California Section’s popular SoCal Pro Series is returning for the fourth consecutive year, beginning May 26 at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. The SoCal Pro Series consists of seven consecutive weeks of men’s and women’s $15,000-purse pro tennis tournaments which are affiliated with the USTA…
Wawrinka knows a thing or two about tough tennis challenges. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday May 23, 2025 Paris – Stan Wawrinka has faced the greatest players that his incredible generation has ever produced. He has battled Novak Djokovic in Slam finals, and Roger Federer at Wimbledon. But one challenge stands tall, above…
Is the Russian becoming a dirtballer? By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday May 23, 2025 Paris – Daniil Medvedev may be outside of the Top-10 as he enters Roland-Garros – which marks the first time he’ll play a major with a ranking outside of the Top-10 since Wimbledon 2019, but that doesn’t mean that…
Adidas has taken an unusual direction with its new Paris collection, featuring predominantly black apparel accented with touches of neon yellow. The shoes in the lineup blend black, white, and lemon tones for a striking contrast. Elina Svitolina recently stopped by the Adihouse in Paris to unveil the dress she’ll be wearing at Roland Garros.…
Maria Kirilenko was once one of the most recognizable faces on the WTA Tour, not only because of her strong results but also due to her stunning looks and iconic fashion presence on the court. While she won six career singles titles, reached the Top 10 in the WTA rankings, and took home an Olympic…
Thirty-one-year-old Caroline Garcia is in Paris, preparing for what will be the last Roland Garros of her career. The Frenchwoman has announced on social media that she is saying goodbye to tennis, ready to focus on her personal goals. As she awaits her first-round match against Bernarda Pera at the French Open on Sunday, Garcia…