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The Arnold Palmer Award for the best rookie of the year on the PGA Tour in 2024 did not escape an American. Voted by his peers, Nick Dunlap is the second youngest player to be awarded this trophy after Jordan Spieth in 2013. Nick Dunlap, results “Nick has carved out a place for himself in…
Although he confirmed before the start of the Hero World Challenge that he would not be on golf courses for a long time, Tiger Woods gathered his strength and decided to appear at the PNC Championship, together with his 15-year-old son Charlie. The 48-year-old golfer was aware that a tournament like PNC is not very…
The 2025 tennis season is here! It begins on Friday at the United Cup, a team competition that is taking place in Perth and Sydney. Eighteen nations are competing and they have been placed six different groups of three. The six group winners and the overall second-place teams in each of the two host cities…
Jannik Sinner dominated the men’s tennis scene in 2024. The young Italian shifted his game to a higher level, raising the bar and leaving everyone behind. Sinner wrapped up the year with eight ATP trophies by his name, playing his best tennis when it mattered the most. His achievement becomes even more impressive if we…
Seefeld, an extraordinary and amazing village in the Austrian Alps, a host of several Olympia- and World Championships, formed a magnificent frame for the International Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame Award Celebration 2024. This outstanding event has as its vocal mission the celebration of the long-term accomplishments and the characters of innovative and dedicated coaches. Supported…
Simona Halep of Romania has withdrawn from 2025 Australian Open qualifying. Photo credit: EPA-EFE/PETER FOLEY Simona Halep has pressed pause on her comeback Down Under. Former world No. 1 Halep has withdrawn from Auckland and the 2025 Australian Open qualifying, citing a knee and shoulder issue. “Hi guys, I wanted to wish you all happy holidays…
Aryna Sabalenka is ready to go in Australia as the world No. 1 is feeling “hungry” and targeting to kick off her year with back-to-back titles at the Brisbane International and Australian Open. In the last two years, the Belarusian was an absolutely dominant force Down Under – in 2023, she went 11-0 to win…
Matteo Berrettini arrived in Brisbane and stepped on the practice court! The Italian will start the new season at the ATP 250 event, joining Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov and others. Will anyone want to see Matteo as his opponent? Certainly not! The former world no. 6 overcame injuries and setbacks, finishing the 2024 season with the…
Novak Djokovic will chase his 11th Australian Open crown in January. Novak has dominated the first Major of the season, claiming nine titles between 2011 and 2023! Djokovic’s fans will cheer for their favorite, who is wearing a light blue Lacoste polo shirt with a darker blue design on the sleeve. Blue shorts follow the upper outfit,…
Ashleigh Barty had some big news to share on Christmas as the Australian tennis legend is pregnant with her second child. The former three-time Grand Slam champion, who shockingly retired from pro tennis at the age of 25 in early 2022, got married to golfer Garry Kissick shortly after walking away from pro tennis. Also,…