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Carlos Alcaraz Rejects Idea Of Being 'Obsessed' With Reaching Big Three Heights
Carlos Alcaraz is arguably one of the two most talented players on the ATP Tour right now, and even though he wants to chase greatness, he doesn't think he's obsessed with it. Three years ago, Alcaraz emerged as an incredibly talented player, introducing himself to the broader world of tennis by winning the US Open. Since then, he has added three more Grand Slam titles, with his total currently standing at four.
Serena Williams Might Have Lost To Aryna Sabalenka At Her Peak Says Former WTA Star
Many consider Serena Williams the greatest WTA player in tennis history, but respected analyst Andrea Petkovic thinks Aryna Sabalenka's game could have overcome the American at her peak. Sabalenka has a long road ahead to match Williams' incredible achievements. The tennis icon, who hung up her racket at the 2022 US Open, won 23 Grand Slams and dominated the WTA Tour during her legendary career. Current world No. 1 Sabalenka has claimed three major titles, all on hard courts.
Carlos Alcaraz And Novak Djokovic Play Intense Monte-Carlo Practice Set
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are probably feeling more confident about their 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters chances after playing a high-quality practice set together. Both men received byes in the opening round because they were among the Top 8 seeds at the event. That might have persuaded them to play a practice set to stay sharp before starting their campaigns. Alcaraz and Djokovic also did this at the 2025 Australian Open.
2025 Madrid Open WTA Entry List: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff & More
The 2025 Madrid Open will be the first of two WTA 1000 clay court tournaments, and the entry list for the women's singles has been unveiled. This year's Madrid Open is scheduled to take place from April 22nd to May 4th. The WTA matches might draw even more attention than usual since the 2024 final was one of the most remarkable women's matches ever played. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka's battle for the title last year was of astounding quality from start to finish.
Pegula Wins Maiden Clay Title In Charleston And Dethrones Gauff As American No. 1
Jessica Pegula has won a title on a surface on which she has never triumphed before. She beat everyone who stood in her way to win the 2025 Charleston Open. Before competing in the final of the WTA 500 event in Charleston, Pegula has lifted seven titles in her career. Six of those came on the hard courts and one on a grass court. In Charleston, she had a chance to win her maiden clay-court title. But she faced a very challenging opponent.
Roger Federer Was 'Soft' In Early Years Of His Career Says Former No. 1
Roger Federer's mental toughness as a young player was scathingly analyzed by Pat Rafter, who remembered how the Swiss maestro wilted against him at the French Open. Fans mostly remember Federer for being at the top of tennis for several years, taking the sport to a new level with his graceful style, and having epic rivalries with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. However, it took Federer a while to go from talented young player to great champion.
Former World No. 9 Identifies Reason Behind Gauff's Reemerged Serving Woes
Coco Gauff has started to struggle on her serve once again, and a former WTA World No. 9 player thinks she knows why that is the case. Throughout her tennis career, Gauff's two main shots have been in the spotlight. Her often-discussed forehand, and also her shaky serve. On a good day, the American can receive plenty of help from her serve, but on a bad day, she can struggle a lot. Most recently, Gauff struggled at the Miami Open, where she lost to Magda Linette while making 12 double faults.
2025 Monte-Carlo Masters ATP Prize Money & Points Overview
The first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season takes place at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters from April 6th until April 13th. There are significant financial incentives on offer for the players. Stefanos Tsitsipas is the defending champion. He has won the tournament three times and loves playing in Monte-Carlo more than any other venue. It is the only Masters 1000 event he has won. Many other top players, including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, are in the draw.
Jannik Sinner Expects A Lot Of Unwanted Attention After Return From Doping Ban
Jannik Sinner knows exactly what to expect when he makes a long-awaited return from his three-month suspension. Sinner was suspended for three months in February this year. More than half of those three months have already passed, and the return of the ATP World No. 1 player is closer and closer. The Italian will make his long-awaited return in front of the home fans at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome.
Alexander Zverev Admits To Being 'Mentally Affected' By Recent Struggles
Alexander Zverev was very close to completing some of his dreams this year, but he has failed to deliver when it mattered, and now the German admitted that it mentally affected him. When tennis players first step onto the court, they usually have two dreams. One of those is to become the World No. 1 player, and the other one is obviously to win a Grand Slam. In his tennis career, Zverev got incredibly close to completing both of those goals.
Giants-Bolts Week 5 Game Notes: Chargers Up 6-5 in All-Time Series
Barring a tie, either the Los Angeles Chargers or New York Giants will have to face the reality that no team in NFL history has ever dug itself a 0-5 hole and reached the playoffs. For the Bolts, something different seems to go wrong every week. And it’s been a problem for longer than you can remember. For the Giants, it’s time that the defense took matters into its own scoring hands and made life easier for Anthony Lynn’s offensive unit.
Eye-Opening Stats Prove Sterling Shepard Isn’t Forgotten Man in Giants Offense
A spotlight dictated by the two headline members of the New York Giants receiving corps has unfairly overlooked the man racking up the team’s most productive figures. Sterling Shepard has staked an early claim for the right to be hailed the No.2 receiver in East Rutherford. The second-round pick out of the 2016 NFL Draft has been industrious amid a testing period for the organization, in which it has been easy to brush aside all glimpses of improvement or promise.
New York Giants Duo Ruled Out vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Report)
The New York Giants have been handed an early injury setback ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Running back Paul Perkins and center Weston Richburg have both been ruled out due to respective injuries the pair sustained in the team’s 25-23 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. The absence of both promises to raise questions regarding how the Giants will look to address their obvious position dilemmas.
New York Mets: Brutally Honest Outfield Report Card
The 2017 New York Mets outfield came into the season with high expectations, as the group’s power was considered the backbone of the team’s lineup. Sluggers Yoenis Cespedes, Curtis Granderson, and Jay Bruce were expected to hit home runs and play adequate defense in the field. Now as the playoffs begin, Mets fans will see both Granderson and Bruce playing for other organizations (the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians, respectively) as they attempt to win a World Series ring.
A Wing Thing: New York Giants Punter Unfazed By Recent Struggles
Punts are difficult enough for fans. It’s an admission of defeat, an ever-so-brief admission of surrender. New York Giants’ fans concerns about punts are somewhat mollified by their character punter Brad Wing. He of Nicki Minaj shoutouts and premature celebrations, Wing has made himself a fan favorite in New York after coming over in a 2015 trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
We Expect Greatness: An Open Letter To The 2017 New York Rangers
Mark Messier and the New York Rangers hoisted the Stanley Cup at the Garden 23 years ago. I was 24 years-old and vividly remember driving my girlfriend (now my wife) home that night and how absolutely crazy the streets were. That night ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought for the team and its fans. At that point, everyone, myself included, thought “we are going to win a few more of these.” Well, maybe not. 23 years seems like a long time since winning a championship and…well, it is.
Have No Fear, Ace Luis Severino is Still Here for the New York Yankees
Tuesday night’s American League Wild Card Game was one for the ages. Fans were treated to a slugfest between the visiting Minnesota Twins and the hometown New York Yankees. After nearly four hours of baseball and a back-and-forth game, the Yankees came out on top by a score of 8-4.
Odell Beckham Jr. Says Opposing Defenses Know What Giants Wide Receivers Are Doing (Video)
The wide receiver told reporters that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves told him that they knew what he was doing. Obviously, if the other team knows what you’re doing on offense when you line up in a certain set, that isn’t good. It’s on coach Ben McAdoo to mix things up to make sure that other teams can’t predict what the Giants are doing. However, according to Dan Schneier at CBS Sports, some, including McAdoo, feel that media reaction to what Beckham said is overblown.
New York Yankees Announce ALDS Game 1 & 2 Starter
The New York Yankees have won the American League Wild Card Game and are getting ready for a heavyweight ALDS matchup against the Cleveland Indians. Sonny Gray will be handed the ball on the road in game one against the tribe. In three starts against Cleveland this season, Gray is 1-2 with a 4.86 ERA. However, in two career postseason starts Gray has an impressive 2.08 ERA which he will look to add onto as he makes the big start for New York.
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