Novak Djokovic found himself facing a challenging match at the US Open, where he struggled with his serve against Laslo Djere. Missing more shots than he made, Djokovic admitted that he should have lost the second set. He acknowledged that if Djere had not been injured and forced to retire, the outcome of the match
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The US Open witnessed a historic and grueling match as Daniel Evans faced off against Karen Khachanov in a battle that lasted 5 hours and 35 minutes, setting a new record for the longest match at the tournament since the introduction of tiebreakers in 1970. Evans found himself struggling with the length of the match,
Dominic Thiem, a former US Open champion, experienced a bittersweet end to his tennis career at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Once a top-ranked player in the world, Thiem faced a disappointing loss to American Ben Shelton in his final Slam match. Despite the stark difference from his glorious victory in 2020, Thiem expressed gratitude for the
As Dominic Thiem took to the court for his first-round match against No. 13 seed Ben Shelton, the atmosphere was vastly different from his triumphant US Open victory in 2020. The stands that were once empty due to the COVID-19 pandemic were now filled with spectators eagerly awaiting Thiem’s final moments on the Grand Slam
The recent case of tennis player Jannik Sinner testing positive for an anabolic steroid twice in March raises questions about consistency in the sport’s drug testing policies. Sinner was not suspended after the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined that the banned substance entered his system unintentionally through a massage from his physiotherapist. This ruling came
Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis sensation from Spain, faced a minor setback during a training session for the US Open when he twisted his right ankle. Despite this incident, Alcaraz remained confident that it would not pose a significant issue for the upcoming Grand Slam tournament. He chose to halt his practice as a precautionary
American tennis player Shelby Rogers, known for her tenacity and fighting spirit on the court, recently announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 31. In a heartfelt post on social media, Rogers cited her ongoing battle with injuries and numerous surgeries as the primary reasons behind her decision to step away from
The US Open draw for this year has set the stage for some potential blockbuster matchups in the men’s division. Defending champion Novak Djokovic finds himself on a quest for his 25th Grand Slam title after a rollercoaster year that saw him triumph at Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics. However, the path to glory won’t
In a thrilling final at the Cincinnati Open, world number one Jannik Sinner emerged victorious against Frances Tiafoe with a score of 7-6(4) 6-2. This win was particularly significant as Sinner has been grappling with health issues in recent months, including a hip problem and tonsillitis which forced him to miss the Paris Olympics. Despite
In a nail-biting semifinal match at the Cincinnati Open, top-ranked Jannik Sinner managed to outlast Alexander Zverev in a third-set tiebreaker. The match lasted for 3 hours and 7 minutes, with Sinner eventually emerging victorious with a 7-6 (9), 5-7, 7-6 (4) win. This victory marked his fifth final appearance on the ATP Tour this
In the highly anticipated Cincinnati Open, number one ranked Iga Swiatek faced off against a formidable opponent in 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva. Despite facing a tough challenge, Swiatek managed to extend her match winning streak to an impressive 15 matches with a hard-fought 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 victory. This win sets her up for a semifinal clash