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18-year-old Joao Fonseca is off to a winning start at the first Masters 1000 event of the season. The young Brazilian debuted in Indian Wells against Jacob Fearnley on Stadium 1 and earned a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 triumph in two hours. Fonseca lost the ground in the second set and trailed 3-1 in the decider…
Iga Swiatek highlights she hates to see players receiving verbal abuse from angry bettors but also adds she is aware that betting companies are “a big business” and therefore will likely always be there. While tennis players often post hateful and threatening messages they receive after losses, it is not a secret that some tennis…
The WTA and its Saudi partners have announced a major move as female stars will receive paid maternity leave for the first time in tennis history. Since Saudi’s PIF officially became involved with women’s tennis last year, the WTA has been adamant that the partnership will help the game grow. And today, they announced a…
Joao Fonseca has perhaps been the main revelation of recent months, leading fans and insiders to make very risky comparisons. At just 18 years old, the young Brazilian ace has already shown flashes of enormous talent and won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires last month. This player not only has boundless potential, but…
Scottie Scheffler returned to Bay Hill, motivated to write a great story. The American golfer celebrated last year at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, with the same intentions this time. It is important to point out that Xander Schauffele, probably his biggest rival last season and world number 3, will also take part in this competition. …
Xander Schauffele is used to various challenges during his career, but it seems that this last one was especially difficult for him. After a phenomenal season behind him, the famous golfer entered the new season determined, wanting not only to preserve the No. 2 position, but even to overtake Scottie Scheffler. However, a rib injury…
Tommy Fleetwood, the popular English golfer has a large fan base, and his qualities are extremely appreciated by everyone. The best confirmation of his qualities is the fact that the 34-year-old golfer was awarded a prestigious honorary fellowship by LJMU. Tommy will be awarded this honor for his great sporting achievements and his support of…
Daniil Medvedev has arrived in Indian Wells and hopes to turn his season around, which started with results quite similar to 2024. The Russian ace has not yet overcome the crisis that has haunted him for about twelve months and is aware that it will take a long time to recover all his certainties, which…
Negotiations between PIF and the PGA Tour are still the main topic on the golf scene. It is difficult to give a real answer as to how long the negotiations will last, and whether both sides will reach a final deal, but optimistic messages from PGA officials and players give hope for a better tomorrow. …
Max Homa, a well-known name among golf fans, has not been so impressive lately, but the famous golfer has no intention of giving up on his goals. Last year was particularly disappointing for him, but that did not stop the 34-year-old golfer from believing that better days are coming. Despite all the challenges, Max Homa…