Carlos Alcaraz, the third-ranked player in the world, is making his return to the court at the Madrid Open after recovering from a right arm injury that sidelined him for the Monte Carlo and Barcelona tournaments. Despite being a two-time defending champion in Madrid, Alcaraz is being cautious with his expectations for the tournament. He
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Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his participation in the upcoming Laver Cup in Berlin in September. This may potentially be one of his last tournaments, as he has hinted at the possibility of retiring in 2024. Nadal, who is 37 years old, expressed his eagerness to seize every opportunity presented to
Elena Rybakina showcased her dominance on the court as she defeated Marta Kostyuk with ease in the Stuttgart Open final. The Kazakhstani fourth seed took control of the match early on, breaking to love in the opening game and never looking back. Her powerful game and consistent play allowed her to cruise through the first
In a thrilling semifinal match at the Porsche Grand Prix, Elena Rybakina defeated the top-ranked Iga Świątek in a three-set battle. Rybakina, currently ranked world No. 4, showcased her skills by hitting 10 aces and saving 11 out of the 13 break points she faced during the match. This victory marked Rybakina’s fourth win in
Emma Raducanu faced a tough opponent in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix, as she came up against the reigning champion Iga Swiatek. Despite showing glimpses of her winning form from the 2021 U.S. Open, Raducanu fell short in a 7-6 (2), 6-3 loss to the world’s top-ranked player. Swiatek’s consistent play and clay-court
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Casper Ruud secured his season-leading 26th win at the Barcelona Open by defeating Jordan Thompson in straight sets. The third-seeded Norwegian showcased his talent with a 6-1, 6-4 victory, moving one win ahead of Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in 2024. Ruud, currently ranked No. 6, is
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, returned to the court after a long injury layoff only to suffer an early exit in the Barcelona Open. Losing in straight sets to Alex de Minaur, Nadal showed glimpses of his former self but ultimately could not keep up with the 11th-ranked player. Despite comfortably defeating Flavio
After a lengthy hiatus from competitive tennis, Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return at the Barcelona Open with a convincing first-round victory over Flavio Cobolli. Despite the 21-year-old Italian putting up some resistance, Nadal’s class and experience shone through as he secured a 6-2, 6-3 win. This win marks Nadal’s first tournament appearance in over
In a thrilling match at the Porsche Grand Prix, Paula Badosa managed to secure a victory over Diana Shnaider with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. It was a hard-fought battle, with Shnaider saving four match points before Badosa finally sealed the win on the clay courts. Despite facing 10 double faults, Badosa’s perseverance paid off
Stefanos Tsitsipas triumphed over Casper Ruud with a convincing 6-1, 6-4 win at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters, securing his third title in four years. Following his victory, Tsitsipas was visibly emotional as he wept in his chair, overwhelmed by the significance of his first title of the year and his biggest tournament victory in
In a surprising turn of events, Casper Ruud managed to defeat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling three-set match during the Monte Carlo Masters semifinal. This victory marks Ruud’s first career win against the top-ranked Serb, ending Djokovic’s undefeated streak of six matches against him. The match saw Djokovic double-faulting on match point, a rare sight
Novak Djokovic has made his way back into the semifinals at the Monte Carlo Masters after a gap of six years. The top-ranked Serb is thrilled to be back in the semis and expressed his happiness at the same. Despite facing consistency issues and dropping his serve multiple times against his Australian rival Alex De