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Tennis fans were thrilled last week when news broke that Venus Williams had received a wildcard for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. However, in an unexpected twist, the 44-year-old legend has now declined the invitation, leaving her competitive future uncertain. Although Williams remains an officially active WTA player, she hasn’t competed since…
Genesis Invitational victory is a huge thing for any golfer, and especially for a young talent who is just taking a step on the big stage. Ludvig Aberg managed to celebrate in this tournament, and thus fulfill the expectations of fans, experts and others who believe that he is one of the greatest talents. Despite…
Another change is happening in Elena Rybakina’s team as her long-time fitness coach Azuz Simcich is also leaving her team. Over the past couple of months, the 2022 Wimbledon champion has made several changes to her team. First, she abruptly split with Stefano Vukov in late August before hiring Goran Ivanisevic for 2025. Then, Rybakina…
After the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour in the White House, with Donald Trump as mediator, some seem convinced that it is only a matter of time when it will be confirmed that a final deal has been reached between all parties. Hank Haney, Tiger Woods ex coach, is also closely following…
Destanee Aiava indicated she was retiring from tennis due to extremely hateful messages and death threats before proceeding to deactivate her X account. On Sunday, the world No. 155 fell just short of winning the ITF Prague after Gabriela Knutson edged her out in the final 6-4 3-6 7-5. Seemingly, the 24-year-old’s Prague final loss…
Stefanos Tsitsipas entertained his fans with an X post as the 26-year-old funnily shared that he wanted to start his Sunday morning with meditation but then started recalling every embarrassing moment he has had for the past 20 years. Anyone who follows the Greek tennis star on social media knows that the former world No.…
Sebastian Baez defended the ATP 500 title in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentine extended his winning streak at the prestigious clay-court event following a 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Alexandre Muller in the title clash. The Argentine sealed the deal in an hour and 26 minutes, adding the seventh ATP title to his name and receiving…
Taylor Fritz is withdrawing from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco due to an abdominal issue as the American reveals he tried to play through the injury but it simply wasn’t getting better. This year, the world No. 4 was slated to be one of the biggest names in Acapulco and the tournament’s No. 2…
The growth of the Italian golf movement, which will have eco-sustainability as one of its key words, and the guidelines of the new Federal Council. On the occasion of the ninth edition of Myplant & Garden – the most important B2B Fair of Horticulture, Garden and Landscape at Fiera Milano Rho – the President of…
Reilly Opelka seemingly has no regrets over the comments he made about doubles as the American got back to trolling the competition by changing his Instagram bio and sarcastically urging people to “watch more doubles.” In case you missed it, the former world No. 17 called for the tennis authorities to fully ditch doubles. When…