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Asics has introduced blue coast and midnight navy as the key colors for its 2025 clay-court collection, recently unveiled in a promo video featuring Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia. The Roland Garros semifinalist showcases the new gear on red clay, giving fans a first glimpse at the Paris collection. Here’s a closer look at the standout…
Chicago native Robert Prevost, who made history as the world’s first American Pope, is a long-time tennis lover. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 8, 2025 Photo credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Tennis has touched the Catholic Church’s spiritual leader. Archbishop Emeritus Robert Francis Prevost made history today as the first Pope ever from the United…
The Spaniard says it’s good for tennis and good for him to have Sinner back in the mix. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday May 8, 2025 Carlos Alcaraz missed Madrid due to an injury to his right adductor. In Rome, he’s been wearing a compression sleeve on that leg, but on Thursday he…
Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Jim Courier, Chrissie Evert, Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe and Venus Williams on TNT team. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 8, 2025 Photo credit: @QueensClub TNT Sports aims to explode Roland Garros coverage to a wider television audience. The network has assembled a star-studded roster filled with former Grand Slam…
World No. 1 seemingly confirms relationship with Anna Kalinskaya is over. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d’Italia A flurry of tennis balls fluttered in Jannik Sinner‘s face. Sinner faced every single one with a smile. Receiving a hero’s welcome during his practice sessions in Rome, Sinner has…
Two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova may not have stepped on court in 2025 yet, but her off-court presence continues to shine. The Czech tennis star has just landed a major endorsement deal, becoming the newest brand ambassador for Porsche Czechia. Krejcikova took to social media to share the news, posting a series of stylish…
Fresh off her “kinda ironic” title run at the WTA 125 event in Saint-Malo, Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak to six matches with a solid 6-2 6-3 victory over wildcard Sara Errani in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The four-time Grand Slam champion came from 1-3 down in the second set,…
Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams brought power, elegance, and unmistakable star presence to the 2025 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrated the artistry, innovation, and cultural significance of Black fashion. View this post on Instagram …
“I’m so excited to be back at the Met Gala this year, especially with Lacoste for their incredible debut,” Venus Williams said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Photo credit: Getty/Venus Williams Instagram Venus Williams brought emerald elegance to Manhattan’s Met Gala. Former world No. 1 Venus Williams made a striking return…
The pair earned their way to Paris. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 5, 2025 Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava have earned their way into Roland-Garros. The USTA announced that the pair have won the Roland-Garros wild card challenge. They competed in clay court tournaments across continents, with the players picking up the…