Sebastian Korda made history at the Mubadala Citi DC Open by becoming the first father-son tandem to win the same ATP Tour event. His father, Petr Korda, had won the Sovran Bank Classic in 1992, and now thirty-two years later, Sebastian has added another title to the family name. The emotional victory came after a
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Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation, found himself overwhelmed with emotions after losing to Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Paris Olympics. Unable to hold back tears, Alcaraz needed a moment to compose himself. This defeat meant that he would not become the youngest-ever champion and would not be able to replicate
Qinwen Zheng, at just 21 years old, made history as the first Chinese tennis player to win Olympic gold in singles. After defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic in the Paris women’s final with a score of 6-2, 6-3, Zheng expressed her relief and joy at achieving this milestone. She mentioned how her father and Chinese fans
Centre Court at Queen’s will forever be known as the Andy Murray Arena, a fitting tribute to a tennis legend who has left an indelible mark on the sport. His retirement from professional tennis marked the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations of players and fans alike. Andy Murray’s
Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm with his remarkable achievements at the young age of 21. His recent victory against Tommy Paul at the Paris Olympics solidified his position as the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008. This is just one of
Novak Djokovic showcased his dominance once again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday with a solid 7-5, 6-3 victory over Dominik Koepfer of Germany. Despite a bit of a shaky start, Djokovic managed to find his rhythm and take control of the match. This win secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the Summer Games,
British tennis player Jack Draper recently voiced his frustration regarding the inadequate provisions of cold water bottles given to players at the Paris Olympics. Despite showing promise by taking the opening set against his opponent, United States’ Taylor Fritz, Draper eventually succumbed to the intense heat at Roland Garros. His struggles underscore the physical and
In a thrilling match on Monday, Spain’s rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz secured a well-deserved victory against Tallon Griekspoor from Netherlands in the second round of the Paris Games tennis tournament. Alcaraz, currently ranked as the world number three, showcased his exceptional skills and determination throughout the match, setting the tone early on with powerful
Rafael Nadal, despite being plagued by injuries in recent years, made the decision to compete in singles at the Paris Olympics. His uncertainty was evident after his first-round doubles victory, where he mentioned consulting his team before making a final decision. However, he ultimately decided to face Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round.
Novak Djokovic kicked off his quest for an elusive Olympic gold medal with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 victory at Roland Garros. The possibility of a second-round matchup with his long-time rival Rafael Nadal adds a layer of excitement to his journey. Djokovic, seeded No. 1 after Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal, made quick work of Australian opponent
The focus on gender equity at the Paris Olympics marks a significant moment in the ongoing progress for women’s sports. Tennis legend Billie Jean King emphasized the importance of this milestone, highlighting the equal split of quota places between female and male athletes at the Paris Games. This achievement has been a long-awaited goal for
Andy Murray, the two-time Olympic champion, recently announced that he has most likely already played his final singles match. Murray shared that he will be focusing on the men’s doubles tournament at Paris 2024. Although he has been entered into the men’s singles at Roland Garros, Murray expressed his inclination towards only participating in doubles