Roger Federer used to hide his crutches when posing for photos. His knee was in terrible shape and in 2021 had him on the brink of retirement, but the world didn’t need to know he was struggling to walk. Very
NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz cannot afford to relax. Having the numbers on his side against his biggest rival is no guarantee of anything, warns a former world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion. “I don’t think Carlos can
NEW YORK – The fuel behind Carlos Alcaraz‘s excellent tennis is his own happiness, and one of the things that makes him happy is golf. It is not wrong to conclude that during the demands of a Grand Slam, hitting
NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz dominated Italy’s Jannik Sinner with his electric tennis on Sunday, watched by Donald Trump at the stadium, to win the US Open and regain the world number one spot. The Spaniard was far superior to
NEW YORK – In an unusual setting for a tennis match, the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz started 48 minutes late, with US President Donald Trump in attendance. The Italian and Spanish players are competing for
NEW YORK – After the heartbreak of losing the finals at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka sought some sweeter moments in the Greek islands. There she hit pause, reflected, and refreshed her goals. How could she
NEW YORK – The president of the Israel Tennis Association (ITA) has criticised those calling for Israelis to be excluded from international competitions. “Israel out of sport? Why? Because we defend ourselves? Should we say sorry for defending ourselves?” Avi
NEW YORK – Time is running out for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th Grand Slam title: his physical level is declining, his rivals are improving. Mats Wilander does not see a future filled with the success the Serb continues
NEW YORK – On Friday afternoon, September 5, 2025, Novak Djokovic extended yet another of his records: the oldest player to play the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in a single year. It was the seventh time in his
NEW YORK – Aryna Sabalenka wants to follow in the footsteps of Billie Jean King. Nick Kyrgios has already challenged her to a new “Battle of the Sexes,” and the world No.1 is confident she will come out on top.
NEW YORK – Novak Djokovic is the new K-pop star and, for the 53rd time in his career, a Grand Slam semi-finalist. Dancing to the rhythm of KPop Demon Hunters in honour of his daughter Tara’s birthday on September 2,
NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz “in Grand Slam mode.” That’s how Jiri Lehecka, his latest victim, described him. There is the regular version of the Spaniard, the one players from the second, third or even fourth tier might have a
