Before the commencement of the Nitto ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz was not in his best form. He had endured a few demoralising losses after the US Open and that scenario was compounded by his first group-stage match loss to Alexander Zverev. However, as with any elite professional’s knack of bouncing back from the depths of … Read more
Through much of this year’s US Open, both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were quizzed on a possible reunion between themselves. That hope didn’t come to fruition as the Spaniard fell agonizingly short of the final, but he did have a shot at redemption when he secured a last-gasp qualification to the Nitto ATP Finals … Read more
Nick Kyrgios, tennis’ mercurial talent is the sport’s archetypical bad boy. Numerous times over the years, the Aussie hothead has gotten into trouble with his outbursts on the tennis court. From breaking racquets to throwing towels and balls recklessly, Nick has faced the brunt of the officials’ ire for his outspoken and brash behaviour on … Read more
Often in tennis, it is the better half who proves to be the support for a player to perform well on the court. From Mirka Federer to Alexis Ohanian, several WAGS and boyfriends have cheered on their counterparts from the stands. For Jannik Sinner, a player who is in his early 20s and is extremely … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz was delivered a damning assessment from a colleague, and fellow tennis player after the Spaniard endured a mixed start to his quest for a maiden Nitto ATP Finals title. Alcaraz lost in three sets to Alexander Zverev before roaring back to defeat Andrey Rublev on Wednesday night. His loss to Sasha, which was … Read more
Things were looking bright for Carlos Alcaraz in July, when he battled warrior-like to win the Wimbledon title. However, slowly the Spaniard’s form has waned a bit towards the business end of the season. A Cincinnati Finals loss to rival Novak Djokovic notwithstanding, Carlos has gone on to suffer inadvertent losses at the US Open, … Read more
Often, tennis players spar with other professionals or upcoming players to strengthen their game. This trend has been witnessed over the years, with Chris Eubanks being one such case. His rise from sparring partner to tennis superstar has amazed many people. Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca is yet another addition to the list and the upcoming … Read more
The ATP Finals has seen the best of the best contest together in high-stakes battles over the years. More often than not, in the past two decades, The Big Three—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic—have been regular performers at the event. The high stakes on most occasions come down to who pips whom at … Read more
Jannik Sinner, who qualified early for the Nitto ATP Finals as world no. 4, has had a stellar 2023 season. He reached the Wimbledon semifinals, won a Masters 1000 title and two ATP 500 titles, a run that propelled him to the top of the ATP rankings and laid the foundation for his qualification for … Read more
Serena Williams put to bed a nagging question in fans’ minds. How would a man and a woman fare against each other in a singles tennis match? Over the years, several ‘Battle of the Sexes’ matches have taken place. Twice, men have won their matches, but in the other instance, Billie Jean King managed to … Read more
