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Iga Swiatek has arrived in Paris, preparing to defend her title at Roland Garros, where the pressure is high for her this season. In addition to fine-tuning her game on the clay, the four-time French Open champion made an appearance at Clubhouse Nights, an event hosted by her apparel sponsor On, where she unveiled her…
While most players will wear various shades of blue at Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka is inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms and is indulging in soft pink. Her full Nike outfit for Paris hasn’t been revealed yet, but if her new Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1 Osaka shoes are any indication, we can expect a look…
Yesterday, news surfaced that former tennis star Jelena Dokic’s father, Damir Dokic, passed away at the age of 66 last week in Serbia. While Jelena initially remained silent, she has now opened up about the complex emotions surrounding his death in an Instagram post. She and her brother, Savo, also published an obituary in the…
Blue will be the most popular color at this year’s Roland Garros and Original Penguin is joining the trend. Let’s have a look at the latest outfits that will be sported by Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic and Great Britain’s Jodie Burrage in Paris. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something, I may earn a…
Caroline Wozniacki is seventh-and-a-half-months pregnant but not officially closing the door on her competitive career. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Photo credit: Brad Penner/USTA/US Open Caroline Wozniacki will be back at Roland Garros this weekend—serving as an analyst for TNT’s maiden French Open coverage, which starts Sunday. Don’t expect Wozniacki to…
Damir Dokic, the controversial father of former tennis star Jelena Dokic, passed away on May 16 at the age of 66. The news was confirmed by both Jelena and her brother Savo. According to Novosti, the funeral will take place in the Serbian village of Vrdnik on May 22. Damir Dokic has long been absent…
The USTA has revealed a historic $800 million self-funded investment to modernize Arthur Ashe Stadium and build a new $250 million Player Performance Center, marking the largest single investment in US Open history. The project, which uses zero taxpayer dollars, aims to enhance the experience for fans, players, and partners and will be completed by…
Lacoste has been notably underrepresented in women’s tennis in recent years. Despite consistently releasing high-quality designs, their collections have remained somewhat limited in volume, and their visibility on the court has been low. Still, the brand’s aesthetic remains strong—and their latest apparel for the biggest clay-court tournament proves it once again. For this year’s clay-court…
The Italian announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting baby No.2. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday May 20, 2025 Paris – Lorenzo Musetti’s family is growing. The World No.8 announced on Instagram that his girlfriend Veronica Confalonieri is expecting the couple’s second child. “The family is growing #4,” Musetti wrote on Instagram.…
The Canadian got off to a scorching start in her first qualifying appearance at a Slam since 2019. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 19, 2025 Paris – It was a busy day of qualifying at Roland-Garros, where the springtime sun was shining brightly and some of the world’s top tennis stars took…