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WATCH: “A little drama queen,” Novak Djokovic falls over while returning against Alex De Minaur
Novak Djokovic continued his sensational run in the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters by defeating Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The Serb is now just two wins away from winning the ATP 1000 tournament. If he manages to do so, it will be a really great start for him in the 2024 clay season, giving him much-needed momentum. However, the victory did not come easily. Although the Serb won the match 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets, it was far from an easy match for him.
“I can fight,” Stefanos Tsitsipas gets a much-needed confidence boost as he defeated World No. 5 Alexander Zverev in Monte Carlo Original
Stefanos Tsitsipas continues his sensational run in the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters as he defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the round of 16 of the tournament yesterday. The Greek international won the match 7-5, 7-6(3) in straight sets. The match was pretty competitive from the very beginning and both the players displayed exceptional tennis. However, Tsitsipas was able to outclass Zverev in this encounter.
WATCH: Novak Djokovic orchestrates the booing, provokes the Monte Carlo crowd to keep it going as he breaks the serve
Novak Djokovic is on the right track at the Monte Carlo Masters. After defeating Roman Safiullin in his first match of the tournament in the round of 32, he continued that performance in his round of 16 match against Lorenzo Musetti as well. The Serb emerged victorious against the Italian. He won the match 7-5, 6-3, in straight sets. However, that match was not without controversies. Djokovic was unhappy about a particular line call and even the Hawkeye showed that Musetti’s shot was clearly out.
"Still gonna be moments when I get crazy," Daniil Medvedev confesses to his crazy side after he apologizes to line umpire for losing his cool in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev defeated Gael Monfils in his first match of the Monte Carlo Masters, i.e., in the round of 32. The Russian won the match 6-2, 6-4, and gave the Frenchman no chance at all to make a comeback. However, once the match was over, he was upset about losing a particular game in the second set over a wrong decision. In fact, during the match, the Russian got into a pretty heated altercation with the match umpire due to this.
“Let's not get ahead of ourselves,” Novak Djokovic sets his goal on relentless hard work, despite breaking open the clay season with a win
Novak Djokovic has been off to a great start in the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. He defeated Russia’s Roman Safiullin in his first match of the tournament. It was a pretty one-sided match that he won 6-1, 6-2 in no time. With this, he has now proceeded to the round of 16 with ease. However, the Serb is cautious and does not want to get too ahead of himself. Well, the 24-time Grand Slam champion also has very valid reasons to be this cautious in this tournament.
WATCH: "Maybe I was wrong," Daniil Medvedev apologizes to line umpire and shakes hands after shocking meltdown over a wrong call Original
Daniil Medvedev kicked off his run in the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters with a sensational victory against Gael Monfils in the Round of 32. However, that victory was not without controversy, as the Russian lost his cool against the chair umpire over a particular decision. Daniil Medvedev won the first set pretty convincingly and was off to a great start in the game. He got an early lead in the second set as well. However, it is not unknown that the Russian is extremely competitive.
"I believe I can win any tournament," Daniil Medvedev offers a brutal self criticism of his performance on clay, but remains confident on his abilities
Daniil Medvedev has kicked off the clay season on a positive note. He defeated Gael Monfils in the first round of the ongoing Monte-Carlo Masters pretty convincingly. The Russian won the match 6-2, 6-4, and will not face Karen Khachanov in the round of 16 of the tournament. Medvedev is 5-1 up against the Russian-Armenian player in head-to-head matches. After the match was over, Medvedev reflected on his performance on clay courts in general.
“I don't want to confirm that I will play,” Rafael Nadal surges fan expectations with latest comeback news in Barcelona as he continues to train at his best level
One of the biggest concerns and questions in the tennis world right now is the level of fitness that Rafael Nadal is at right now because it will be the major factor that decides his comeback to the court. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been inactive for a very long time now and the entire tennis world is waiting for his grand return. Meanwhile, he has now given a major update about his condition through his X account. Hello from Barcelona.
“People have misunderstood him over the years,” Mats Wilander lauds the warrior spirit in Andy Murray who would have won 10 Grand Slams if not for the Big 3 Original
Retired tennis player Mats Wilander showered praises for British player Andy Murray recently. In fact, he made an outrageous claim that the Brit would have won 10 Grand Slam titles if not for the Big 3. Well, that is not very far away from reality after all, because he was once a part of what was then called the ‘Big 4’. During his rise, Andy Murray was considered the nemesis of Novak Djokovic and he was considered to be at the same level as the Serb.
"We’re still going strong,” Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna celebrate their ‘oldest’ No. 1 positions flaunting years of unparalleled experience Original
In a video that ATP recently posted, Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna are seen having a chat with each other. The two players share a very unique record and that is what they can be seen talking about in the video. Djokovic and Bopanna are the oldest players to be ranked No. 1 in the singles and doubles rankings, respectively. In the video, the duo talked about how experience is of utmost importance and said that it’s probably why they are ranked No. 1.
“One of the greatest tragedies of sport,” Andy Roddick serves some tough pills with Jon Wertheim as Rafael Nadal fails to ‘author his own ending’ with staggering physical hurdles Original
During a conversation with sports journalist Jon Wertheim on his podcast ‘Served with Andy Roddick’, the 2003 US Open champion said that he had this hope that Rafael Nadal was going to get healthy. Roddick revealed that he at least thought that the Spaniard would get back to playing soon, if not start to win matches. Andy Roddick revealed that he really wants the 22-time Grand Slam champion to get healthy soon.
Carlos Alcaraz injured again right ahead of Monte Carlo? Here's what we know
Despite being just 20-years old, Carlos Alcaraz has had his fair share of injuries so far in his career. The Spaniard now has another injury scare ahead of his first match of the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters and many fans are worried that it might impact his participation in the tournament. Carlos Alcaraz has a pretty busy schedule ahead. He will defend his titles in Barcelona and Madrid, once the Monte-Carlo Masters is over.
Stefanos Tsitsipas makes serious changes to his game moving into the clay season as he makes a stunning comeback in Monte Carlo Original
Stefanos Tsitsipas has been off to a sensational start to the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. He defeated Serbia’s Laslo Djere in the first round of the tournament pretty convincingly. The Greek won the first set pretty easily and also had a 3-2 lead in the second set when the Serbian gave up a walkover. The 25-year-old is now through to the round of 32, but his opponent has not been decided yet.
WATCH: Sumit Nagal scripts history with victory against Matteo Arnaldi as he becomes first ever Indian singles player to win a Masters 1000 match on clay since 1990!
Sumit Nagal has created history in the Monte Carlo Masters. The 26-year-old registered a sensational victory in the 64th round of the tournament today. He came back from behind against Matteo Arnaldi after losing the first set and proved his mettle. With this, he has now become the first Indian player to win a Masters 1000 match since 1990. Nagal is also only the third Indian player to make it to the main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters.
“The train has left the station,” Tennis great Roger Federer finally opens up about his ‘highly emotional’ retirement, calls it a ‘suffering’
Roger Federer is hands-down one of the biggest tennis legends of all time. The Swedish player has 20 Grand Slams to his name. However, his legacy, fandom, and aura far outweigh the numbers that he achieved during the length of his career. Thus, it is pretty obvious that when his illustrious career came to an end, it was bound to be difficult not only for him but for millions of his fans across the globe.
Carlos Alcaraz remains unbothered despite slipping down to World No. 3 as it “doesn’t change much” for the young Spaniard Original
The battle to become the ‘Next Big Thing’ in tennis has just gotten interesting. Until a year ago, although Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune were considered to be the three young players to watch out for, it was a common consensus that the Spaniard was a tad better than the other two. However, that equation has changed since the start of 2024. Jannik Sinner won the 2024 Australian Open, his first-ever Grand Slam title, and was off to a sensational start to the season.
Wimbledon announces their support to Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness, Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatment
The ailing Kate Middleton turned 42 in January, this year. Catherine Middleton (Source: X) Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced that she was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy, in a moving video message that was posted on X from the official account of the Princess of Wales. Middleton also recently underwent abdominal surgery at the London Clinic.
"Earned the right to do whatever she wants," Caroline Wozniacki hypes Venus Williams as the American WTA veteran is set on making a startling comeback
Despite having an age gap of about ten years, Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams are currently at a similar stage in their respective careers. Both are former Grand Slam winners and former World No. 1 players who are currently trying to make a comeback in their careers. The only difference is that, while Venus Williams is in the twilight of her career, the Danish probably has some years of tennis left in her.
"He did not intend to die," Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend's ex-wife rules out possibility of a suicide as she struggles through the grief
The sudden death of Konstantin Koltsov on March 18 has created quite a stir in the sports world. Besides being the boyfriend of Belarusian tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka, he also used to be a very successful professional ice hockey player. In fact, between 2002 and 2006, he even played three seasons for the National Hockey League franchise Pittsburgh Penguins. He was found dead at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.
“My heart is broken,” Aryna Sabalenka finally breaks silence on ‘ex’ boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s sudden demise
The untimely and sudden demise of Konstantin Koltsov, the ‘ex’-boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, made headlines yesterday. The Miami-Dade Police Department, who were the first to reach the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort where the incident took place and who looked over the case, called the death an ‘apparent suicide’ at first sight. The tragic incident took place at a time when Aryna Sabalenka was already under pressure to participate in the 2024 Miami Open.
WATCH: Matteo Berrettini hits a massive one-handed backhand against Andy Murray as the Miami audience erupts in praise for the Italian
Matteo Berrettini and Andy Murray are currently squaring off in the first round of the 2024 Miami Open and it is turning out to be an extremely thrilling battle. The Italian won the first set while the British took the second, forcing the match to the final set. Both players have been very much out of touch, but they have more or less impressed the netizens with their performance in the match so far. For Matteo Berrettini, this is only his second tournament of 2024 after the Phoenix Challenger.
"India is so nasty...," Martina Navratilova stans Judy Murray as the tennis mom blocks British transgender newsreader India Willoughby on social media
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova recently took to X to take a dig at British transgender broadcaster and newsreader India Willoughby. Willoughby was recently blocked on X (formerly Twitter) by Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray, who also happens to be the mother of the famous tennis player Andy Murray. Martina Navratilova wrote in a tweet that Judy Murray is a very even-tempered woman and the fact that even she could not stand India Willoughby and had to block her says a lot about her.
“Can't fathom the levels this man will go”- Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic called out after fan leverages Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend’s death to further the anti-vaccination agenda
The life of any celebrity often gets scrutinized for the smallest of things. In fact, they sometimes get criticized, even when they’re not necessarily at fault. Tennis stars like Novak Djokovic are no exception and a great example of that can be seen on social media currently. The tragic news of Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov’s death that was caused by ‘apparent suicide’ got out today and spread like wildfire.
“That’s that guy who disrespected Djokovic at the USO”- 16-year-old Ben Shelton lookalike breaks the internet after wildcard entry in Miami after years of training with Carlos Alcaraz
American youngster Darwin Blanch has received a wildcard entry into the 2024 Miami Open and will be taking part in the main draw. Blanch is just 16 years old, which makes it a really good opportunity for the youngster to learn from the very best players in the world. However, his young age is not the sole reason why he is under the spotlight in the tennis community right now. The American has been a longtime training partner of Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.
WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka continues training in Miami awaiting a second round clash against Simona Halep or Paula Badosa after shocking news of boyfriend’s alleged suicide makes news
In the most shocking news of the day, former professional ice-hockey player Konstantin Koltsov who was also the boyfriend of popular tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has passed away by an ‘apparent suicide’ at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami. Koltsov played for NHL (National Hockey League) franchise Pittsburgh Penguins for three years between 2003 and 2006 and also represented the Belarus National team at the Winter Olympics in the years 2002 and 2010.
WATCH: “Little sis” Serena Williams graces the audience at Venus Williams’ opening match at the Miami Open
Venus Williams faced Russia’s Diana Shnaider in the round of 128 of the 2024 Miami Open and ended up suffering yet another disappointing defeat. The 19-year-old defeated the 7-time Grand Slam (singles) winner 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. With this, Venus Williams has lost four of her last five mmatches in professional tournaments. However, the 43-year-old continues to get the constant support of one person and that is her sister, Serena Williams.
WATCH: Venus Williams made to replay a point as literal ‘cat walk’ takes away all the attention in Miami
Venus Williams and Diana Shnaider faced each other in the first round (round of 128) of the 2024 Miami Open. A very unexpected situation arose in the second set when a black and white cat suddenly entered the court, and the chair umpire asked for the point to be replayed. Needless to say, it was not a scene that fans can usually hope to see in a tennis match. Let, replay the point. There is a cat crossing the court. The tennis umpire said out loud "Let, replay the point.
Miami Open 2024: Andy Murray vs. Matteo Berrettini Preview, Prediction and Live stream
Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini will square off in the first round (round of 128) of the 2024 Miami Open. Both players are more or less out of touch, which makes it difficult to anticipate what to expect from this matchup. Their match will be played at the Miami Open Tennis Garden (Hard Rock Stadium) starting at 12:00 PM (ET). Tournament: Miami Open 2024 Match: Andy Murray vs.
Miami Open 2024: Simona Halep vs. Paula Badosa Preview, Prediction and Live stream
Simona Halep is finally set to return to the tennis court at the 2024 Miami Open after successfully appealing against her doping suspension recently. She will take on Paula Badosa in the first round of the tournament. Both players will be surprise packages in the tournament. While fans have not seen Simona Halep in action for a long time, Paula Badosa has been in a very on-and-off form since making her comeback in the Adelaide International. Thus, this is set to be an interesting encounter.
WATCH: Hubert Hurkacz uninvited at Donna Vekic's "ladies morning" as the WTA icon uploads hilarious snippet
Croatian tennis player Donna Vekic recently denied Hubert Hurkacz entry into one of the courts in Miami for practice for a special reason and the incident has underlined the off-court chemistry and friendship between the two. Both Vekic and Hurkacz are currently at the Miami Tennis Garden as the 2024 Miami Open is set to commence in a few days’ time. The situation took place in one of the courts in Miami, where both Donna Vekic and Hubert Hurkacz went to practice.
Miami Open 2024: Men’s Singles draw preview and prediction featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev
The 2024 Miami Open will commence (main draw) on March 20, 2024, and the final will be played on March 31, 2024. It is one of the most prestigious ATP Masters 1000 events in the tour. Last year, Daniil Medvedev beat Jannik Sinner in the final to win the title and the Russian will look to repeat the same this year. However, he will be up against incredibly difficult competition as his immediate rivals like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev are all in brilliant form.
WATCH: Jannik Sinner replicates Novak Djokovic's feat in a warm gesture that raises hopes for the future of tennis Original
Jannik Sinner might have lost his semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Indian Wells but he sure did win over the internet with a sweet gesture. During the match between Sinner and Alcaraz, it rained for a brief period of time. The Italian was kind enough to invite one of the ball kids over to stay dry under his umbrella while it rained. They were also seen chatting a bit during the delay.
Watch: Novak Djokovic follows in Roger Federer’s footsteps as he swaps signed merch with GSW legend Stephen Curry
Novak Djokovic paid a visit to the latest NBA match between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors on Saturday. He was present in the stands at the Crypto.com Arena and after the match was over, he went to the court, where he interacted with the Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. The two legends of their respective sports shared a great moment together. The Serb gave a signed racket to Steph Curry , who instead gave him his signed jersey, which he wore in the match.
Ronaldo can't seem to wait for Rafael Nadal's comeback!
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazario recently showed his support for Rafael Nadal through an Instagram story. The 47-year-old posted a video on his story where he flaunted his purple shorts that had the Spaniard’s bull-shaped logo and shoes that also had his branding. Ronaldo wrote “Vamos” on his story, which, translated to English, means “Let’s go”. Rafael Nadal shared the story and wrote “obrigado”, which means ‘Thank You’ in English.
WATCH: Novak Djokovic follows in Roger Federer's footsteps as he swaps signed merch with GSW legend Stephen Curry
Novak Djokovic paid a visit to the latest NBA match between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors on Saturday. He was present in the stands at the Crypto.com Arena and after the match was over, he went to the court, where he interacted with the Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. The two legends of their respective sports shared a great moment together. The Serb gave a signed racket to Steph Curry, who instead gave him his signed jersey, which he wore in the match.
“They didn’t give me power today,” Daniil Medvedev gives bizarre reason for his disappointing loss against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells finals
Daniil Medvedev‘s poor form in finals continues as he loses to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Indian Wells on Sunday. After a hard-fought first set that was decided in the tiebreak, Medvedev lost the second set pretty convincingly as the Russian’s search for silverware continues. Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, was able to redeem himself in this tournament. He was finally able to take his revenge against Daniil Medvedev for the US Open 2023 semifinal defeat.
WATCH: Zendaya and Tom Holland serve up immaculate fashion as they grace the audience at Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari's Indian Wells clash
Hollywood celebrities Zendaya and Tom Holland reached the Indian Wells Tennis Garden to witness the high-intensity final between Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari in the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. WTA posted a video of the famous Hollywood couple entering the stadium and they were even spotted in the stands. Needless to say, they were both immaculately dressed.
Iga Swiatek stuns Maria Sakkari once again with a dominant win at the Indian Wells Masters
Maria Sakkari and Iga Swiatek (Images via Imago) Iga Swiatek defeated Maria Sakkari in the final of the 2024 Indian Wells to win the title in phenomenal fashion. The Polish international dominated the game from the very beginning and ended up winning the match 6-4, 6-0 in straight sets. Swiatek was at the top of her game throughout the tournament and she did not lose a single set in the 2024 Indian Wells till which speaks for itself.
WATCH: Venus Williams rips her skirt during practice, but comes out with an invaluable life lesson Original
Tennis legend Venus Williams shared an upsetting incident that took place during one of her practice matches today. The 7-time singles Grand Slam winner took to Instagram to share the story with her fans, where she revealed that she got incredibly upset during a practice session and ripped her skirt out of anger. She said that today’s incident reminded her about the resilience that sports give the athletes and they learn something new every day.
WATCH: "It would be stupid of me to...," Iga Swiatek has a hard time choosing between Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari as her opponent for the second Indian Wells finals of her career
Iga Swiatek has defeated Marta Kostyuk in the semifinal of the ongoing 2024 Indian Wells without an iota of difficulty. The Polish international finished the match quickly, winning it 6-2, 6-1 in straight sets and it was a statement victory for her as she continues her pursuit of her second trophy of the 2024 tour. Swiatek will obviously now face the winner of the other semifinal between Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari in the final of the tournament.
Indian Wells 2024: Tommy Paul vs. Daniil Medvedev Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream
Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev will lock horns in the first semifinal of the 2024 Indian Wells for a spot in the final of the ATP 1000 event. Out of the total of 128 athletes who participated in the Indian Wells on the men’s side of things, only the top four now remain, and the battle for the trophy will be sensational.
Indian Wells 2024: Coco Gauff vs. Maria Sakkari Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream
Coco Gauff will take on Maria Sakkari in the second semifinal of the 2024 Indian Wells on the women’s side of things. Both players have had great campaigns in the tournament so far, and they have defeated some good opponents. However, it all boils down to this match because only one of them will reach the finals. The winner of this match will face either Iga Swiatek or Marta Kostyuk in the final of Indian Wells 2024 on Sunday.
"I don't want to give him too much credit," Jannik Sinner opens up about his father's role after reaching 2024 Indian Wells semifinals
Jannik Sinner is currently in the form of his life. He is still unbeaten in 2024 and has now beaten Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Indian Wells to make it to the last four of the competition. Before the Indian Wells, he took part in the Australian Open and ATP Rotterdam this year and ended up winning both trophies. This itself is enough proof to show the impeccable form that Sinner is currently in. Sinner’s parents were present in the stands to witness his victory over Lehecka.
WATCH: Shocking! Caroline Wozniacki retires with toe injury against Iga Swiatek who now reaches the semifinals at 2024 Indian Wells Original
Iga Swiatek has made it to the semifinal of the Indian Wells directly after Caroline Wozniacki retired from the match following a toe injury. The Pole looked confident from the very start of the match and had already won the first set and the first game of the second set when the Danish player gave a walkover. It was visible during the second set that something was seriously wrong and she was struggling on the court.
Jannik Sinner lauds Luca Nardi over Indian Wells stunner as the Italian relives his Australian Open semifinal win against Novak Djokovic Original
Italian youngster Luca Nardi shocked the world when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the round of 32 of the 2024 Indian Wells. Djokovic, being the World No. 1 on the ATP rankings and the top seed of the tournament, was one of the favorites to win the Indian Wells this year but that was unfortunately not to be as the 20-year-old Italian had other plans. The tennis scene in Italy is really booming and Jannik Sinner is undoubtedly at the forefront of this massive growth.
"I'm on a good streak," Casper Ruud ate and left no crumbs as he shocks an in-form Gael Monfils to reach 2024 Indian Wells quarterfinals Original
Casper Ruud has just pulled off a sensational comeback win over Gael Monfils in the round of 16 of the 2024 Indian Wells. The Frenchman had been in great form in the tournament before this match and he continued his form by winning the first set against Ruud with ease. However, it was then that the Norwegian started to make a comeback in the match and he eventually won it 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. He now moves into the quarter-finals.
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