The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has granted Simona Halep clearance to resume her tennis career, overturning a near two-year ban after only nine months. According to her lawyer, Howard Jacobs, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) made efforts to prove her guilt, but the Lausanne jury ultimately ruled in her favor. This decision … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Miami Open comes shortly after his unexpected exit from the Indian Wells tournament. Despite being the top seed and a favorite to win, he faced a surprising defeat to lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round. This withdrawal suggests Djokovic may be focusing on recovery or … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka endured a challenging departure from the 2024 Indian Wells Open on Wednesday, exiting in the fourth round to 23rd seed Emma Navarro in three sets. Despite staging a comeback in the second set, the Belarusian was unable to decisively shift the momentum in her favor against the American, ultimately succumbing 3-6, 6-3, 2-6. … Read more
The Swiss Maestro made an appearance at the 96th edition of the Academy Awards last weekend and shared his thoughts on Stefanos Tsitsipas’ current form. The Greek star has accumulated a somewhat unimpressive 9-4 record this season, facing a setback with a loss to rising Czech star Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 at … Read more
“Obviously she’s playing good tennis, playing powerfully,” she remarked. “I practiced with her as well a few times after I have come back, during the US Open as well. I know how she plays, but it’s one thing knowing how she plays and also playing against her in a full match. I know that I … Read more
World number one Iga Swiatek has shown considerable respect for her upcoming quarterfinal opponent, Caroline Wozniacki, at Indian Wells. Swiatek, aged 22, is set to face the former world number one in the last-eight clash in California on Thursday. Speaking about Wozniacki, Swiatek expressed her admiration and anticipation for what she expects to be a … Read more
While Carlos Alcaraz may draw comparisons to Rafael Nadal due to his early rise and shared nationality, he takes a distinct approach in terms of his idols and sources of inspiration. Alcaraz looks up to different players and sources for guidance and motivation, forging his own path in the world of tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, when … Read more
The potential for Saudi Arabia to increase its involvement in tennis has gained momentum, with reports suggesting that the nation has made a significant $2 billion offer to merge the ATP and WTA tours. This proposal could potentially reshape the landscape of professional tennis and has sparked discussions within the tennis community about the implications … Read more
In a humorous moment at Indian Wells, top stars were asked about their dream player for mixed doubles, leading to amusing responses. In a video shared on the Indian Wells social media accounts, it was predominantly WTA players who participated, with many choosing Rafael Nadal as their ideal mixed doubles partner. Notable mentions included Iga … Read more
Daniil Medvedev faced another incident with a cameraman during his third-round triumph over Sebastian Korda at the 2024 Indian Wells Masters. Medvedev began strongly in his late-night match at the Palm Springs event on Monday (March 11), breaking Korda three times to claim the opening set 6-4. Despite Korda’s comeback to win the second set … Read more