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Virat Kohli Test retirement: Life is not about happy endings
follow us on whatsappfollow us on telegramfollow us on Instagram More than 24 hours have passed since Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, his favorite format. It must have been hard for him to call it a day, considering how hungry he has always been to don the baggy blue for India. But it was harder for his fans to fathom that one of the legends of the game would not even get a farewell game.
'Servebot' Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard claims he had to shut himself after sudden rise to fame but feels used to it now
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is making a name for himself in the tennis world with his consistent performances. Hours after sinking Ben Shelton in Basel to win his maiden title on the ATP Tour, the Frenchman defeated Cincinnati Masters runner-up Frances Tiafoe in their clash at the 2024 Paris Masters. Known for his bullet serves, Perricard has been doing it consistently for months now. He made it to the fourth round at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, despite not starting in the main draw.
(Video) Daniil Medvedev launches racket into air in frustration but ends up running for cover as he fails to catch it
Daniil Medvedev is an interesting character. The Russian tennis ace never fails to entertain the fans, even when he is frustrated. During his match against Alexei Popyrin at the 2024 Paris Masters, Medvedev became a part of a hilarious incident. The World No. 5 launched his racket into the air in frustration. It went way too high and as it was coming down, Medvedev stood with his arms open to catch it. However, the tennis ace could not close his arms in time and the racket slipped in between.
"Love my grandma," Coco Gauff falls for her grandmother's adorable words of praise and encouragement
Coco Gauff often mentions her grandmother Yvonne Lee Odom and looks at her for inspiration. After her win at the 2023 US Open, Gauff said that her grandmother’s stories of struggle and her fighting spirit fuel the philanthropist in her. Now, as her grandmother heaped praise on the 20-year-old and expressed pride in her achievements, Gauff was left in awe. Odom recently shared a touching message for Gauff.
"Didn't ever happen," Andy Roddick refutes Donald Trump's claims about authorities taking away school-going males without parental consent
Former American president Donald Trump stated in his latest interview that school-going children are being taken away by authorities without parental consent. The Republican leader subtly hinted at forced gender conversions. After this gained a lot of traction, Andy Roddick refuted the claim straight away. A social media post showing Trump talking about the forced gender conversion under the current regime went viral on Tuesday.
Martina Navratilova hits out at Donald Trump for his "low IQ" comment on John Kelly, takes dig for his "orange makeup
Martina Navratilova hit out at Donald Trump for his “low IQ” comments about John Kelly. The American tennis legend criticized the Republican leader and took a sly dig for his “orange makeup”. Navratilova’s comments came as a response to Trump’s remarks about Kelly at his rally in North Carolina. The Republican presidential candidate took aim at Kelly, the former Marine general who was his longest-serving chief of staff.
WTA Finals 2024: Draw Analysis, Prize Money and Where to Watch
The 2024 season for the WTA Tour has reached its end with the year-ending championships, the WTA Finals, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2-9. The draw for the same was announced on Tuesday (October 29). Eight players have been divided into two groups – Orange and Purple. Players in the two groups will compete against each other in a round-robin format, with the top two in each at the end of the group stage advancing to the semifinals.
"I know that what I've gone through," Nick Kyrgios feels people calling him underachiever are "insane" Original
Nick Kyrgios has been on the tour for more than a decade now. He has defeated all members of the Big Three – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. In fact, the Australian ace is only the third player, after Dominik Hrbaty and Lleyton Hewitt, to have beaten each of them the first time he faced them. However, the 29-year-old is yet to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Kyrgios came closest to winning one in 2022 when he reached the Wimbledon final.
Carlos Alcaraz denies getting a tattoo if he wins Paris Masters but reveals when he will get his next tattoo
Carlos Alcaraz is in the French capital to take part in the Paris Masters. While the Spanish ace will vie for his maiden title at the Masters 1000 tournament, Alcaraz does not have any plans to get the date inked on his body, as he has done for the maiden Grand Slam titles he won at the US Open, Wimbledon, and Roland Garros. When asked if he is planning to add something to the Eiffel Tower tattoo on his ankle to mark his maiden title win at the Paris Masters, if it happens, Alcaraz denied it.
Martina Navratilova cannot be friends with "wannabe fascist" Donald Trump's supporters
Martina Navratilova did not hold back her words when criticizing Donald Trump for his rally at the Madison Square Garden on Sunday (October 27). The former tennis ace went on to claim that she would not want to be friends with someone who supports the Republican leader. After Trump held a rally at the infamous venue, the media drew a parallel between his rally and the Nazi rally in 1939.
Carlos Alcaraz hails Jannik Sinner as "the best ball striker" as he cherishes their rivalry Original
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the latest superstars of men’s tennis. The two players have established themselves at the top so early in their careers. Ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world, Sinner and Alcaraz are also seeing their rivalry grow. While there is this fierce competition on the court between them, both admire each other too. After Sinner showered praise on his rival and hailed Alcaraz for his athleticism, the Spaniard also spoke highly of his nemesis.
"You are dumb as**es," Nick Kyrgios hits back after told to 'stick to tennis' on social media for playing Fortnite
Nick Kyrgios is not someone to hold back when someone takes a dig at him. The same happened when a social media user tried to school the Australian tennis ace, suggesting he stick to tennis. Kyrgios then hit back, calling the person a ‘dumb a**.’ The 2022 Wimbledon finalist shared a story on Instagram where he hit back at the social media user who took a jibe at him for playing Fortnite.
Dominic Thiem joins the calls against reckless scheduling on ATP Tour as he terms it "not healthy" Original
Dominic Thiem recently retired from professional tennis. The Austrian tennis ace, who lost three Grand Slam finals before finally clinching his maiden Major title at the 2020 US Open, was forced to retire due to persistent injuries. Days after his last match on the tour, Thiem called out how tennis is currently being played. The 31-year-old suffered a career-threatening injury at the Mallorca Open in June 2021, nine months after his impressive win in New York.
Jannik Sinner draws parallel between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal as he analyzes Spaniard's game Original
Jannik Sinner feels Carlos Alcaraz‘s game is similar to that of Rafael Nadal. The Italian ace, while analyzing his rival’s gameplay, claimed that Alcaraz, like Nadal, is aggressive right from the start. The World No.1 player made the comments ahead of his Paris Masters campaign. Earlier, Sinner talked about the difference between him and Alcaraz. Delving deep into the comparison, Sinner talked about the Spaniard’s ability to get the crowd involved in the match with his aggressive gameplay.
Jannik Sinner distinguishes himself from Carlos Alcaraz as he explains the 'major differences' between them Original
Jannik Sinner has drawn a comparison between him and his rival, Carlos Alcaraz. With the two players dominating the tour, comparisons between their gameplay, skill, and temperament are already being drawn. Sinner took it into his hands to explain the differences between the two top players on the tour. The Italian ace claimed that he and Alcaraz are completely different players.
Stan Wawrinka laughs at Jannik Sinner's claim about not playing for money at Six Kings Slam
Stan Wawrinka found it hilarious that Jannik Sinner claimed that he did not go to Saudi Arabia to play for money. The Italian, who won the biggest prize money in the history of the sport (although it was not an official tournament) in Riyadh after winning the Six Kings Slam title, has claimed that he does not play for money.
Despite no title other than Olympic gold this year, Patrick Mouratoglou makes bold prediction about Novak Djokovic's 25th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic‘s 2024 season fell short of expectations despite capturing the long-awaited Olympic gold at the Paris Games. Following a dominant 2023 with three Grand Slam titles, Djokovic failed to claim any tour-level trophies beyond his Olympic victory. Now, with the 2024 season over for Djokovic, as he has pulled out of the Paris Masters, the discussions about what lies ahead for him in the upcoming season have started.
Martina Navratilova reacts to Michelle Obama’s ‘powerful’ message ‘defining’ the fate of America’s future if it keeps revoking basic care for women
Martina Navratilova is always pro-woman. From advocating for equal pay to opposing the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, the former tennis ace does it all. And when the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, gave a passionate speech about the need to care for women’s rights, especially mothers, Navratilova was bound to be moved. She could not agree more with what Mrs. Obama said during her Michigan address. Mrs.
Jannik Sinner finds no problem with off-court coaching because he doesn't "see any big upheavals" Original
Ever since the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that off-court coaching will be allowed from the 2025 season, a debate about the fairness of the decision has started. While the likes of Taylor Fritz and Denis Shapovalov have protested against the decision, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has expressed his support. Contrary to the people against the decision, the two-time Grand Slam champion feels that it will not cause any big change.
(Video) Denis Shapovalov hits chair umpire during his Basel Open quarterfinal, rushes to apologize Original
Denis Shapovalov accidentally hit the chair umpire during his quarterfinal match at the Basel International. The Canadian was playing against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard when the incident took place. Trying to return a shot, Shapovalov hit umpire Mohamed Lahyani on his head. The player then quickly ran to apologize and shook hands. In the initial moments of the match, Shapovalov faced a scare as he hit the chair umpire.
Tokyo Open 2024 Final: Qinwen Zheng vs. Sofia Kenin preview, prediction, and live stream details
Qinwen Zheng has been on a roll after she bowed out of the Wimbledon Championships in the first round. The Chinese ace went on to claim the title in Palermo and also won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Zheng has made the most of the Asian swing, winning 11 out of 13 matches played so far. On Saturday, Zheng reached her second final at the Tokyo Open, defeating Diana Shnaider on her way. She will be facing 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the title clash on Sunday.
Patrick McEnroe picks Ben Shelton as "the guy" to match Carlos Alcaraz and win a Grand Slam title Original
Patrick McEnroe has backed Ben Shelton to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title after Andy Roddick did it way back in 2003. Despite Taylor Fritz being the highest-ranked player from the United States and the 26-year-old reaching a Grand Slam final after years, McEnroe believes Shelton is “the guy” to win a major title. The former American ace drew a comparison between Shelton and World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz.
Jimmy Connors feels Novak Djokovic is "not quite playing at the standard" but refuses to rule him out yet
It has not been the best of years for Novak Djokovic. Although the Serbian won the only missing title in his cabinet – an Olympic gold medal – he has not been able to win any other title this season. Jimmy Connors opined that Djokovic has been struggling because he is not playing to his usual standards. Connors said that Djokovic has not been able to play like his usual self, which has led to his opponents gaining confidence.
(Video) No Steffi Graf-like response from Ben Shelton as he gets a marriage proposal during his match
Marriage proposals to tennis players are not a new thing. There have been many instances when a spectator has thrown the “will you marry me” question at the players. To an already long list, a new name was added on Tuesday (October 22) when Ben Shelton got a marriage proposal during his match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The American tennis star locked horns with Etcheverry in the first round of the ATP 500 tournament in Basel, Switzerland.
"Far from it," Carlos Alcaraz denies following a strict diet but admits to having a "set menu" during tournaments Original
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the most athletic tennis players in the world. The 21-year-old is known for his agility and strength. His thunderous forehands often mesmerize viewers. Looking at his game, many might feel that the Spaniard must follow a strict diet like Novak Djokovic. However, that is not the case Alcaraz has outrightly denied following a strict diet every day. Instead, the 21-year-old has claimed that he only has a set menu that he follows during tournaments.
"You always found a way to beat me," Roger Federer pens heartfelt message for Dominic Thiem as he retires from tour Original
Dominic Thiem hung up his racket on Tuesday as he lost to Italy’s Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Vienna Open. Only 31, the Austrian has to retire early because of the injury troubles he has faced. Despite several attempts, Thiem has not been able to redeem his old self who used to beat Roger Federer every now and then. Thiem beat the 20-time Grand Slam champion five out of seven times they faced against each other.
"See you in Malaga!" Iga Swiatek set to represent Poland in the Billie Jean King Finals
Iga Swiatek announced on Tuesday (22 October) that she will be representing her country in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Finals in Malaga. The World No. 2, who will return to action at the WTA Finals in Riyadh to defend her crown, said that she has decided to play in the World Cup of tennis. Swiatek has not played any tournament since her quarterfinal exit at the US Open.
Rafael Nadal happy to have given everything as he leaves with satisfaction, feeling valued and loved Original
Rafael Nadal is all set to hang up his racket after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. The 38-year-old, after pushing his body to the limits, finally felt the need to bid farewell. Nadal retiring next month means he would end his career as the player with the second-most Grand Slam titles in the history of men’s tennis. But more than the Majors, the Spaniard is proud of the legacy he is leaving behind.
"He will also have a small mental down," Rafael Nadal feels retirement is not too far away for Novak Djokovic Original
Rafael Nadal, who recently announced that he will retire from professional tennis after he is done representing Spain in the Davis Cup Finals, feels that Novak Djokovic is also close to stepping aside from the tour. Nadal feels that with Roger Federer already retired and him also going at the end of this season, the Serbian might feel a void. The Big Three has dominated the tour for decades. Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer also pushed each other to do better.
"Three times I was close to retiring from tennis," Grigor Dimitrov drops a bombshell about his mental health struggles Original
Grigor Dimitrov has dropped a bombshell about his mental health struggles as he has confessed to having panic and anxiety attacks during his matches. The 33-year-old has also revealed that he was close to retiring from tennis three times. Dimitrov made these revelations after reaching the final of the 2024 Stockholm Open After defeating Tallon Griekspoor 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinals, Dimitrov talked about the downside of playing tennis and the mental health struggles players go through.
Serena Williams targeted over her 'light' skin color as she poses for Essence in new photoshoot Original
Serena Williams has been an icon not just in the tennis world but for everyone beyond the sport. She has inspired generations and has shown everyone the light, in terms of reaching the pinnacle despite several challenges. Williams became one of the first black female athletes to rule the world and earned her reputation for that. Even after retirement, the 23-time singles Grand Slam champion continues to inspire people with her acts. Williams is an entrepreneur now.
Martina Navratilova claims Donald Trump "needs some serious help" as he doesn't speak a word for 16 minutes straight during his Michigan rally
Republican Presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, Donald Trump was once again attacked by tennis legend Martina Navratilova on social media. Navratilova, who is known for her dislike for the former president, took a jibe at the 78-year-old for a 16-minute no speaking at a rally in Michigan. As Trump went to Michigan to address his supporters, he faced some problems and could not speak a word for 16 minutes straight.
Coco Gauff feels Dominic Thiem's "illusion" about Grand Slam titles is "real" Original
Dominic Thiem is playing his last tournament on the ATP tour in Vienna. The 2020 US Open champion will retire after that, and with the stage set for his goodbye, the 31-year-old looked back on his career and his quest for a Grand Slam title. Thiem admitted that he gave too much importance to winning a major title but later realized it was just an illusion.
"He can afford so many magic potions now"
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is on a roll. After missing out on the 2024 Paris Olympics, Sinner has won almost every tournament he has played. He first won the Cincinnati Masters title, his first at the ATP 1000 tournament. The 23-year-old then went on to clinch his first US Open title a couple of weeks later. Sinner then went to China and reached the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. Although he lost to Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian impressed everyone with his consistency.
Novak Djokovic writes heartfelt message for Rafael Nadal as their 18-year-old rivalry comes to end in Riyadh Original
Tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal faced each other for one last time in Riyadh on Saturday (October 19). The two veterans locked horns in the third-place match at the Six Kings Slam and the Serbian managed to topple his arch-rival for one last time. Nadal and Djokovic shared a warm hug at the net and also heaped praise on each other in their post-match interviews. While Nadal thanked Djokovic for helping him go over his limits, the Serbian hailed his rival as an incredible person.
"Thanks to him I push myself," Carlos Alcaraz already grateful to have Jannik Sinner as his rival Original
On a day when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic thanked each other for their rivalry over the years, Spanish tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner also cherished their growing rivalry. The two players, after their faceoff in the Six Kings Slam final, heaped praise on each other. While Sinner hoped that his rivalry with Alcaraz would last long, the Spaniard said he was grateful to have the Italian on the tour.
"It would be strange," Jannik Sinner gets entangled in his own statement about Carlos Alcaraz after beating him at Six Kings Slam
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are touted as the two next big things in men’s tennis and they are proving it every time they meet on the court. The two players played against each other in the Six Kings Slam final on Saturday and produced another epic encounter. With their rivalry flourishing, the two players are constantly thinking about ways to defeat each other. Sinner, after losing to Alcaraz in the China Open final, had confessed that he wakes up thinking about the ways to beat his nemesis.
Rafael Nadal gets emotional as he looks back on his amazing journey in the last few moments on the tennis court Original
Rafael Nadal recently announced that he will be retiring from the tour after representing Spain in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. With the announcement made, Nadal came to Riyadh for the Six King Slam. He played his first match against Carlos Alcaraz and lost. In the third-place match, he was pitted against his arch-rival Novak Djokovic and Nadal could not defeat the Serbian in what is their last-ever meeting on the tennis court.
Emotional Rafael Nadal thanks arch-rival Novak Djokovic for helping him go over limits after their last-ever faceoff in Riyadh Original
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played against each other probably for the last time, in Riyadh, on Saturday. As the two legends took on each other in the third-place match at the Six Kings Slam, all eyes were on the Spaniard as he is set to hang up his racket next month. While Nadal could not win the match and finish his rivalry with Djokovic on a high, the 38-year-old did win over everyone with his emotional speech after the match.
"Saudi money is crazy"- Fans left bewildered as Rafael Nadal gets a golden racket at Six Kings Slam
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal recently announced that he will be retiring from professional tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. But before he dons the red and golden for his country, the Spaniard played in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. In fact, he got a chance to face his long-time rival Novak Djokovic, in the third-place match, after both the veterans lost their semifinal matches.
Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in straight sets at Six Kings Slam in one last faceoff
In their potentially last-ever faceoff on the tennis court, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ensured complete entertainment for the fans. Although the Serbian won the third-place match at the Six Kings Slam in straight sets, Nadal did not give up easily as he forced a tiebreak in the second set. After conceding the first set 2-6, the Spaniard fought till the end, losing the tiebreaker 5-7.
Carlos Alcaraz worried about his younger brother Jaime as social media keeps comparing them
Spanish tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz has established himself on the men’s tour. With four Grand Slam titles to his name, the 21-year-old is already a superstar. While he influences people around him, his brother Jaime Alcaraz is also following in the footsteps of his elder brother. The 13-year-old also showed some glimpses of his gameplay, which looked similar to Carlos. The video of Jaime hitting shots around the tennis court gained significant attention on social media.
Iga Swiatek announces next big coaching change after parting ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has announced Wim Fissette as her new head coach, two weeks after ending her three-year association with Tomasz Wiktorowski. Swiatek shared the news through a social media post on Thursday (October 17). Swiatek said that onboarding Fissette as her head coach is a part of her ‘marathon, not a sprint’ approach. The 23-year-old, in the first week of October, had announced that she was parting ways with Wiktorowski. She has since been temporarily training with Dawid Celt.
"I'm gonna go full power," Carlos Alcaraz declares ahead of semifinal clash against Rafael Nadal at Six Kings Slam
The clash of two Spaniards is on the cards in the semifinals of the Six Kings Slam on Thursday (October 17). Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have faced each other three times on the tour, with the latter leading 2-1 in the head-to-head battle. Although they are clashing at an exhibition event, it is expected to be a thrilling contest, with Alcaraz intending to “go full power.” After his win over Holger Rune in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz was asked about his approach to the game against Nadal.
Carlos Alcaraz gives an interesting answer to question about better forehand between him and Rafael Nadal Original
Carlos Alcaraz has great admiration for Rafael Nadal and the 21-year-old never shies away from expressing it. The four-time Grand Slam champion is touted as the next big thing in tennis and hailing from the same country as Nadal, there are always comparisons. The same happened after Alcaraz beat Holger Rune in the Six Kings Slam quarterfinals to book a semifinal clash with his Olympics doubles partner.
"No fake news will change that," Tomasz Wiktorowski quashes all rumors around abrupt end to his head coach role for World No.1 Iga Swiatek
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek recently announced her separation from coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, with whom she enjoyed three successful years of partnership. This announcement sent shockwaves in the tennis fraternity as many speculated different reasons for the fallout between the Polish ace and her coach. Rumors spread like wildlife fire. While Swiatek has not said anything ever since the announcement, Wiktorowski has come forward to quash all the rumors.
Boris Becker finds Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic's replacements in Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are getting all sorts of compliments for their dominating performances on the men’s tour. The two youngsters have taken over as two of the Big Three – Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – are no longer active on the tour. Even Novak Djokovic plays in selected tournaments. Amid this dominant show, former German tennis ace Boris Becker has come up with an interesting claim. Djokovic’s ex-coach has found Federer’s and the Serbian’s replacements in Sinner and Alcaraz.
Rafael Nadal does not like comparisons between Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz's rivalry and Big Three as he feels it's too early
With only one of the Big Three, Novak Djokovic, active on the tour, the infamous rivalries in men’s tennis are a thing of the past. Although Rafael Nadal will play at the Davis Cup Finals, there is no chance of him facing Djokovic and after that, the Spaniard is retiring. However, another rivalry is flourishing on the tour, between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Tara Moore draws MURDER analogy to talk about plight of athletes suspected of doping amid Jannik Sinner doping case uproar
British women’s doubles star Tara Moore has been expressing her disappointment about how Jannik Sinner‘s doping case was handled ever since it was made public. Moore, who has herself faced a ban for doping despite being acquitted of all the allegations and getting clearance because she did not bore any fault or negligence, has now highlighted the plight of athletes suspected of doping. Moore drew an interesting murder analogy to explain her point.
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya feels defeat to Novak Djokovic at 2024 Paris Olympics pushed Spaniard to retirement
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced on October 10 that he would retire from professional tennis after representing Spain in the Davis Cup Finals. It was a sad day for the tennis fans who saw the Spaniard dominate the tour. Nadal’s decision to retire was attributed to persistent injuries. However, his coach, Carlos Moya feels that the defeat to Novak Djokovic at Paris Olympics was the final nail in the coffin. Nadal bowed out of the tournament following a defeat to his nemesis in the second round.
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