Carlos Alcaraz is often compared to his senior compatriot, Rafael Nadal. Their mutual bellows of ‘Vamos’ aside, both players have cemented their statuses as the harbingers of modern tennis. While Nadal is nearing the end of his career, Alcaraz is busy swatting opponents aside on the tennis court, as he has proven in a stellar … Read more
Emma Raducanu suffered a horror injury in the 2023 Australian Open and subsequently dropped out of the rest of the year’s major events in order to undergo surgery. The 2021 US Open champion has endured intense off-court struggles in her attempt to resurrect her derailed career, often undergoing multiple surgeries to correct her affliction. While … Read more
Andy Murray, well-rested and chosen ahead of Jack Draper, Great Britain’s hero from their previous victory over Australia, backed up captain Leon Smith’s tendency to shuffle the playing pack by producing his best tennis against Switzerland in their Davis Cup tie at the Manchester Arena. His performance, coupled with a doubles victory and sandwiched by … Read more
Frances Tiafoe was on the receiving end of a code violation, in the Davis Cup, when his behaviour was deemed as a breach of the code of conduct. In elite sport, players often get lost in the heat of the moment and lash out in anger or frustration. Tennis, in particular, is a non-contact sport, … Read more
Andrey Rublev entered the US Open with the terrible record of being 0-8 in grand slam quarterfinals. The Russian’s 2023 season was a success, as he recorded quarterfinals appearances in the Australian Open and Wimbledon along with ATP singles titles in Monte Carlo and Sweden and a doubles title in Madrid. Seeded 8th in Flushing … Read more
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams share tennis history as well as a kindred for being African American icons. Gauff burst onto the professional tennis circuit when she triumphed over Williams in the 2019 Wimbledon Championships. The teenage sensation hasn’t looked back since that victory and, despite setbacks, has hit a purple patch in her 2023 … Read more
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz is revered in his homeland. The 20-year-old Wimbledon champion often proudly exhibits his heritage, his bellow of ‘Vamos’ after every victory being an indication. He is also a self-professed fan of Rafael Nadal, who initiated the celebration. During the US Open, he confessed to liking New York for its vast Latin … Read more
During the late 2000s in Florida, swimmers and beachgoers thronged the sandy shores of the sunshine state to revel in its radiance. On Florida’s southeastern coast, seven-year-old Coco Gauff was busy dedicating her time to tennis. She was training in some of America’s finest tennis academies in her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida. She was … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz is an avid sports enthusiast. It is a well-known fact that he passionately supports Real Madrid CF and is a regular visitor to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The 20-year-old Spaniard has many celebrity fans too. Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig, Priyanka Chopra, and Hugh Jackman were among the attendees in London when Alcaraz lifted … Read more
At first glance, 20-year-old Spanish prodigy Carlos Alcaraz may not seem to have much in common with Swiss maestro Roger Federer. They belong to different tennis generations: Alcaraz won his first grand slam in 2022, while Federer retired the same year after securing 20 major titles. However, their similarities extend beyond the surface. Both players … Read more
