"Last year when he won this tournament I put him up there with Medvedev, Djokovic and Nadal" - Martina Navratilova hails Carlos Alcaraz's potential

Alcaraz is bidding to win the 2023 Miami Open this week. The 19-year-old has won 16 of his 17 matches so far this season. He is a serious contender at every grand Slam tournament alongside Nadal, Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.
#Medvedev #MiamiOpen #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 days ago

What did the world look like the last time Rafael Nadal wasn't in top 10 ft

Rafael Nadal broke into the top 10 of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career in 2005. The 36-year-old won the 2005 Monte Carlo Masters. He is now in 13th position and is gearing up for his comeback on the tour.
#RafaelNadal #Slam #Majors #News #Sports #Tennis


1 weeks ago

Unvaccinated Djokovic can't travel to US, out of Miami Open

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open because he can't travel to the united states as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19. The 35-year-old from Serbia is no. 1 in the ATP rankings and is tied with Rafael Nadal at 22 grand Slam titles.
#Djokovic #ATP #MiamiOpen #Slam #Serbia #News #Sports #Tennis


1 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic denied US entry over COVID vaccine policy

Novak Djokovic was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the united states despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The 22-time grand Slam winner missed last year's australian open after being deported from that country due to his vaccination status.
#NovakDjokovic #TennisNews #Slam #australian #News #Sports #Tennis


1 weeks ago

Cori Gauff: I'm playing where my ranking is and I have to do better

Cori Gauff has established herself as one of the best players on the WTA Tour. But she is not winning grand Slam or WTA 1000 events. Gauff reached the quarterfinals of a tournament in india before losing to Iga.
#CoriGauff #WTATour #Slam #dia #News #Sports #Tennis


1 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal aiming to make a comeback from injury at Monte Carlo

The 22-time grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open. He has been out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
#RafaelNadal #TennisNews #Slam #AustralianOpen #MonteCarlo #News #Sports #Tennis


2 weeks ago

Stan Wawrinka reveals ear issue after Indian Wells win: One ear is completely blocked

Stan Wawrinka beats aleksandar Vukic 6-4 1-6 6-1 in the first round of the Indian Wells. He has been battling an ear problem for a couple of days. The three-time grand Slam champion wants to be a seed at grand Slam and Masters events.
#StanWawrinka #Slam #Masters #News #Sports #Tennis


2 weeks ago

Casper Ruud hilariously explains why he and Ons Jabeur clicked at Eisenhower Cup

Ons jabeur and casper Ruud both lost two finals last year of Slams. The pair played together at the Eisenhower Cup - a mixed doubles event. They defeated the americans Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul 10-5.
#CasperRuud #EisenhowerCup #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic barred from Miami Open 2023 due to Joe Biden's "misguided & unscientific" vaccine mandate, says Florida Governor, files fresh appeal

Novak Djokovic is prohibited from traveling to the united states due to his unvaccinated status. He pulled out of the ongoing Indian Wells Masters after his special exemption request was rejected. The 22-time grand Slam champion has now received fresh support from the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis.
#NovakDjokovic #MiamiOpen #IndianWellsMasters #Florida #News #Sports #Tennis


3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's doubts about the NextGen: "It's very difficult to reach 20 Slams"

Rafa Nadal is one of the most anticipated men at the Australian Open 2023. The Spaniard has won 22 Grand Slams and is still playing at the age of 36. Nadal has experienced many emotions in the last twelve months, from doubts about his physical conditions to paternity, which arrived in the final part of a crazy 2022.
#RafaelNadal #NextGen #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Nick Kyrgios feels what he's done for tennis is "unquestioned", points to his massive fan following that puts him next to Djokovic, Nadal and Federer

The 27-year-old has been making headlines for his cocky brilliance and controversial behavior. He said that while he puts on a show on the court with some entertainment, what he has done for tennis is unquestionable. The former world no. 1 came close to winning a singles grand Slam title in 2022.
#NickKyrgios #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Iga Swiatek is not an automatic favorite to win Australian Open 2023, says her father, highlights World No

Iga Swiatek is the world no. 1 to win the 2023 australian open. The 21-year-old has a lead of almost 6000 points at the top of the WTA Rankings. She is a winner of two grand Slam titles in 2022, including her first on hardcourts (US Open)
#IgaSwiatek #australian #AustralianOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Australian Open 2023 TV Schedule: When are Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek & Emma Raducanu playing? - Day 1, Round 1

The first grand Slam tournament of the year is set to be played from January 16 to 29. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will feature on the first day of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne. World no. 1 Iga Swiatek will face 74th-ranked Tamara Korpatsch of Germany in the first round.
#RafaelNadal #AustralianOpen #Slam #Melbourne #News #Entertainment #Tv


2 months ago

Mats Wilander details why Carlos Alcaraz could eclipse Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal

Former seven-time grand slam champion mats Wilander thinks Carlos Alcaraz could turn out to be the single most important player ever. Alcaraz is already a grand Slam champion and the youngest no 1 in tennis history. He is also known as one of the biggest competitors in the game.
#Wilander #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Sebatian Korda identifies what makes Novak Djokovic such a difficult opponent

Novak Djokovic is regarded as one of the mentally strongest players. He reads his opponents probably the best that anyone can read. The 21-time grand Slam champion is also set to compete at the australian international 2 tournament.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #australian #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Iga Swiatek prepares a 2023 as ruler

Iga Swiatek was the authentic ruler of the WTA women's tour in 2022. She gave her two Slams, the Roland Garros and the us open. Her season will start from the United Cup, a brand new event for nations.
#IgaSwiatek #WTA #Slam #RolandGarros #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Tennis icon Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer - India Today

The 18-time grand Slam singles champion has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. Navratilova was set to commentate at the australian open in 2010. The 66-year-old will begin treatment later in January in new york.
#Navratilova #IndiaToday #Slam #australian #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Former world number one tennis player says she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. The 66-year-old is considered among one of the greatest players of all time. Navratilova won 59 grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.
#Navratilova #SportsNews #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


2 months ago

Ana Ivanovic explains what forced her to retire month after turning 29

Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement on the sixth anniversary of her retirement. She said she was struggling with a lot of injuries and felt like she could never get back in shape to be in the top. The 29-year-old won her first grand Slam title in 2008.
#AnaIvanovic #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Novak Djokovic: Melbourne is still close to my heart, Australian Open favorite Slam

Novak Djokovic is back in australia and ready to compete again at the Australian Open. He is a record nine-time champion. The australian open is his favorite grand Slam.
#NovakDjokovic #AustralianOpen #australian #Melbourne #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Djokovic can’t forget being deported but ready to move on in Australia

Novak Djokovic was deported on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open in January for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The former world number one received a three-year travel ban for the country. He is hoping to tie Rafa Nadal's mark of 22 grand Slam titles.
#NovakDjokovic #SportsNews #AustralianOpen #Slam #Australia #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

"I cannot believe how meteoric the rise has been"- Tennis commentator recalls watching Carlos Alcaraz for the first time

He was the youngest male world no. 1 since the ATP rankings were introduced. He won 57 out of 70 matches with five titles to his name in 2022. The Spaniard won his maiden grand Slam title at the us open.
#CarlosAlcaraz #Spaniard #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Novak Djokovic: "Here's what I think about my welcome in Australia"

Novak Djokovic will play the 250m in his first official tournament of the season. The 35-year-old was unable to participate in the first Slam last season due to his unvaccinated status at Covid 19. He said he feels very comfortable in australia, often managing to do well in the land of kangaroos, and not just at the Australian Open.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #AustralianOpen #Australia #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Rafael Nadal says he's not obsessed with Grand Slam race: There will be one that will be the best - India Today

Rafael Nadal is all set to compete in the first grand Slam of next season. The 22-time grand Slam winner said that he is a competitor but not obsessed with the race. He said that in the end there will be one who is the best out of the three.
#RafaelNadal #IndiaToday #grandSlam #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

World Tennis League 2022 Final: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina in the final of the 2022 world tennis league. The world no. 1 has won all three of her encounters so far. She is the first Kazakh to win a grand Slam singles title in 2022.
#IgaSwiatek #Kazakh #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Former Rafael Nadal Coach Francis Roig Switches to Former US Open Winner Sloane Stephens

Sloane Stephens announced that Francisco 'Francis' Roig will become her new coach. The 29-year-old was one of the architects of Rafael Nadal's record-blitzing grand Slam career.
#SloaneStephens #Slam #USOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

"I'd love Novak Djokovic to win 4 Slams in 2023," said top coach

Novak Djokovic will play the ATP 250 at the 2023 australian open. The former world number 1 missed all the american Masters 1000. Nole has been seen since he took his fourth title in a row. Click here for all the latest tennis news.
#NovakDjokovic #ATP250 #australian #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Ashleigh Barty names Ajla Tomljanovic as Australian Open title contender

Ajla Tomljanovic won her third grand Slam title at the australian open in 2022. The 29-year-old finished the season on a career-high ranking of no 33 in the world. In 2021, she reached her first grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon before losing to barty.
#AjlaTomljanovic #grandSlam #australian #Wimbledon #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Andy Roddick: Roger Federer, Serena Williams made a 23-year career seem normal

Andy Roddick says the game of tennis is lucky to have had great champions such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams to play as long as they did. Federer won 20 Grand Slams during his astonishing career and Williams won 23 Slams. They both went about it in their own ways, with their own style and personality.
#AndyRoddick #GrandSlam #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

Naomi Osaka: "I won't come back until these problems are solved"

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been battling mental health issues for years. The 25-year-old has won 4 Slams, 2 Australian Open and 2 Us Open titles. The former world number 1 has been suffering from anxiety and depression for some time. She has stated that she will not come back to playing until her issues are addressed.
#NaomiOsaka #Slam #AustralianOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

"1st time I believed I could win Slams on hardcourts" - Iga Swiatek on how reaching Australian Open 2022 SF helped her

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek won eight titles this year, including Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros and US Open. The Pole won 47 matches on hardcourt this year and lost seven times. The 21-year-old is looking forward to the first Grand Slam of the year in 2023.
#IgaSwiatek #Slam #AustralianOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

'I like Novak Djokovic's focus on wellness and longevity', says expert

Novak Djokovic is allowed to return to Australia next month. The former world number 1 will play in Adelaide before the Australian Open. Kim Clijsters is intrigued by the Serb's focus on health and fitness. Paul McNamee says Djokovich has given up two Slams this year due to anti-Covid vaccine.
#NovakDjokovic #AustralianOpen #Serb #Australia #News #Sports #Tennis


3 months ago

'Carlos Alcaraz doesn't have to be considered...', says former ace

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Slam at the US Open in 2022. The 19-year-old Spaniard became the youngest number 1 in the history of men's tennis. Mats Wilander has said that Carlos shouldn't be compared to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
#CarlosAlcaraz #Slam #USOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

'Novak Djokovic's still this guy that has kept himself in...', says analyst

Novak Djokovic ended his 2022 with a bang, winning the ATP Finals for the sixth time and equaling Roger Federer's record. The 35-year-old turned his year around by triumphing at Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive time. The Serbian reached 21 Slams, just one trophy short of Rafael Nadal's record, but will try to catch up as early as the Australian Open 2023.
#NovakDjokovic #ATPFinals #Serbian #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

'I’d take Rafael Nadal's two Slams over...', says former ATP star

Rafael Nadal was forced to end his 2022 season prematurely with an abdominal tear. The injury sustained at the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 turned out to be more serious than expected. Spain will have Pablo Carreño Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut in singles.
#RafaelNadal #ATP #ParisBercyMasters1000 #Slam #Spain #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

Greg Rusedski reveals Novak Djokovic's ultimate goal

Greg Rusedski believes Novak Djokovic is targeting to set a new record for most Grand Slam singles titles in tennis history. In men's tennis, Rafael Nadal holds the record with 22 Grand Slams. In women's tennis history, Margaret Court owns the all-time record with 24 Slams, while Serena Williams is second with 23 Majors.
#GregRusedski #GrandSlam #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

"I’d take Rafael Nadal's two Slams over anyone else’s year" - Andy Roddick clashes with a fan over who was the best player of 2022

Rafael Nadal won two Grand Slam titles this year. The Spaniard returned to the court after a six-month layoff due to a chronic foot injury. The 36-year-old went on to win a record 14th French Open title. He also bagged ATP 250 and 500 titles in Melbourne and Acapulco (Mexico)
#RafaelNadal #GrandSlam #FrenchOpen #Melbourne #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

Djokovic news: "Don't think he wants the men’s record, he wants the all-time record" - Greg Rusedski believes Novak Djokovic is chasing Margaret Court in Slam race, not just Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic won his 21st Grand Slam at Wimbledon this year, taking him one behind Rafael Nadal's tally. The all-time leader in Grand Slams is currently Margaret Court, who owns 24 Majors, followed by Serena Williams, who has 23. Former US Open runner-up Greg Rusedski believes the Serbian is eyeing Court's record. He also predicted Nadal to win the French Open and the US Open next year.
#Djokovic #GrandSlam #Major #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

"The real question is, how long is he gonna play Rafa?" - Patrick Mouratoglou on why Novak Djokovic can win up to 10 Grand Slams in the next 3-4 years

Patrick Mouratoglou said Novak Djokovic could win up to 10 Grand Slams by the time he retires. The French tennis coach said Djokovi could play in three of four more years. He also questioned how long Nadal would be able to swing his racquet and win Slams to increase his tally.
#Rafa #GrandSlam #French #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

Rafael Nadal happy to have Novak Djokovic back at Australian Open: "Novak will be able to play again, that's the best news possible"

Rafael Nadal has expressed his delight at having Novak Djokovic cleared for the Australian Open in 2023. The World No. 8 was denied a chance to compete in his most successful Slam due to his unvaccinated status. The Australian government has since overturned its requirements for mandatory vaccinations from visitors. Nadal will be part of the United Cup, a mixed-team event that will be played across Australia from December 29 to January 8.
#RafaelNadal #AustralianOpen #World #Australia #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

"Nadal and Djokovic at the top for another two seasons," said Pioline

Cedric Pioline believes Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will remain at the highest levels for another two seasons. The next few years are going to be very exciting for the next generation of players. Nadal won the Australian Open and Roland Garros, stretching over Roger Federer in the all-time ranking of Slams.
#Nadal #AustralianOpen #RolandGarros #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

"What a remarkable achievement, given how few opportunities he had to garner points"- Journalist Steve Flink on Novak Djokovic's performance in the 2022 season

Novak Djokovic won the most grand Slam titles in tennis history in 2022. He was unable to compete in australia and new york, but the opportunity was missed. The 21-time grand slam champion said: "it would be a perfect ending to the season. The cherry on the cake, for sure, but it’s a long week"
#SteveFlink #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

"Showed them that he was the best at Wimbledon, so they stopped him from going to New York" - Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan on his son missing 2022 US Open

Srdjan Djokovic was deported from australia and handed a three-year visa ban. The 21-time grand slam winner hasn't had the best start to his 2022 season. He was given the green light to play in the year's first grand Slam.
#NovakDjokovic #Wimbledon #USOpen #NewYork #News #Sports #Tennis


4 months ago

Iga Swiatek reacts to Simona Halep doping news

Iga Swiatek says it was confusing to hear Simona Halep failed a doping test. The world no 1 has reached nine finals this year and won two grand Slam titles. She is preparing for the WTA finals.
#IgaSwiatek #Slam #WTA #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Novak Djokovic: 'It is always a big wish'

Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2022 Paris Masters. Sports betting expert Pamela Maldonado has picked Djokovich as the overwhelming winner of the Paris Masters in 2022. The Serbian has won four consecutive titles at Wimbledon, the seventh time in a row. The 'Djoker' has equaled his idol Pete Sampras at 21 Slams.
#NovakDjokovic #ParisMasters #Serbian #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Rafael Nadal takes break from Paris Masters, flies back to Spain to serve as groomsman in friend's wedding

The 23-time grand Slam champion flew back to Spain to be a groomsman for his friend Tomeu who is getting married today. He will soon return to the tournament to continue preparations for the 2022 Paris Masters.
#RafaelNadal #Slam #ParisMasters #Spain #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'Novak Djokovic is putting himself in the shoes of...', says ATP ace

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal shared the first three Slams of the season. The former world no.1 had to miss the Australian Open and the US Open due to his vaccination status. He also won the tournament for the seventh time in his career.
#NovakDjokovic #ATP #Slam #AustralianOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz makes one thing clear regarding his newfound fame

Alcaraz, 19, is already a grand Slam champion and the youngest no 1 in tennis history. He says he still has the same family, the same friends and the same team. The 19-year-old believes he can further improve his game.
#CarlosAlcaraz #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'Novak Djokovic will have the largest number of...', says former ace

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal shared the first three Slams of the season. The serb had to skip the Australian Open and the US Open due to his vaccination status. A tear in his abs affected his performance at the laver cup.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #AustralianOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

WTA Finals: Evert and Navratilova to hand over trophies; Groups named after American greats Nancy Richey, Rosie Casals, Pam Shriver and Tracy Austin

The groups at the event have been named after american greats Nancy Richey, Rosie Casals, Pam Shriver and Tracy Austin. Navratilova has won a staggering 31 women's doubles titles — including at least seven at all four grand Slams.
#NancyRichey #american #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

"Such a cruel moment" - Steffi Graf once spoke about Martina Hingis crying after the 1999 French Open final

The german played out a thrilling final at the 1999 French Open. It was her final grand Slam singles title as she retired later that year. She said that instead of being nervous, she was happy to be on the court.
#SteffiGraf #german #FrenchOpen #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'It is true that Novak Djokovic did not play two Slams but...', says top coach

The 19-year-old has won the US Open, two Masters 1000s and two ATP 500s. He also beats Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the clay court in 2022. The iberian is the youngest number 1 in the world in men's tennis history.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #Spania #Miami #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Venus Williams answers how she spent her first prize money

Venus Williams participated in a Q&A session on her clothing brand EleVen by Venus. One fan wanted to know how seven-time grand Slam champion spent her first big money. Williams said she prefers slower surfaces because all the courts are slow.
#VenusWilliams #EleVen #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'It seems that Novak Djokovic has never stopped', says top coach

Novak Djokovic won his fifth trophy at a Slam, the third in a row after 2011 Wimbledon and US Open. He is the only player to have defeated Nadal in three consecutive grand Slam finals. The two have differences that make their matches competitive and unique.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #Wimbledon #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Novak Djokovic: 'I wondered what I was going to...'

Novak Djokovic has won four titles in 2022, including a grand Slam and a Masters 1000. The 35-year-old has had to give up the Australian Open and the US Open. He has also narrowed the gap that separates him from Rafael Nadal in the all-time grand Slam standings.
#NovakDjokovic #grandSlam #Masters1000 #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Novak Djokovic: 'I've never had a three-month break except for...'

Former world number one and 21-time Slam winner wins the race to Turin. He beats Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini to 10th in the world. The two are more than 500 points ahead of the Canadian.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #Canadian #Turin #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'Roger Federer was one of the main reasons why...', says ATP ace

Ivan Ljubicic started working with Roger Federer in 2016 as he was part of the 41-year-old until the end of his career. He said that he always wanted to hear the truth and nothing more. Federer won the 2017 Australian Open title, which at the time was his first grand Slam since 2012.
#IvanLjubicic #ATP #AustralianOpen #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'Super-pumped' Novak Djokovic ending troubled year on a high

Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Astana final to claim back-to-back titles. The 35-year-old has four titles from just 10 events this season following victories in Rome and at Wimbledon. Only Rafael Nadal, with 22, has more men’s majors than the Serb. The former world number one missed two of the four Slams, at the Australian and US Opens.
#NovakDjokovic #InquirerSports #Serb #Slam #Astana #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

'Novak Djokovic needs to be ready', says expert

Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals on the Bois de Boulogne clay. The serb has had his visa revoked for three years due to the need for the 2022 antiviral vaccine. He will have to decide whether or not he lifts the eve of the first Slam of the season.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #BoisdeBoulogne #News #Sports #Tennis


5 months ago

Novak Djokovic comments on his 'big rivalry' with Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic, 35, and 36-year-old Rafael Nadal have clashed 59 times over the course of their careers. They have a narrow 30-29 lead in their head-to-head records. He is the second on the all-time grand Slam record list.
#NovakDjokovic #Slam #News #Sports #Tennis


6 months ago