Blockx-buster: Belgian teenager targeting Next Gen ATP Finals When Alexander Blockx claimed the 2023 Australian Open boys’ singles title, he defeated talents like Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien along the way. The Belgian escaped Tien in a three-set final, which featured a dramatic super tie-break to decide the match. While Fonseca and Tien have enjoyed … Read more
Kvitova loses to Burrage on return from maternity leave Petra Kvitova’s much-anticipated return to professional tennis after maternity leave ended in disappointment as she fell to Britain’s Jodie Burrage in a tightly contested three-set battle at the ATX Open. Despite a strong start, the two-time Wimbledon champion ultimately succumbed to Burrage’s resilience, losing 3-6, 6-4, … Read more
Briton Evans loses in the first round in Dubai. Britain’s Dan Evans suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships, falling to Russia’s Karen Khachanov in a surprisingly one-sided contest. Khachanov, the world No. 24, dominated from start to finish, securing a 6-1, 6-3 victory in just one hour and 20 minutes. … Read more
Andreeva becomes the youngest WTA 1000 winner in Dubai Rising tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva etched her name in the record books by becoming the youngest-ever player to win a WTA 1000 title, securing victory at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships. At just 17 years and 299 days old, the Russian prodigy showcased her immense talent … Read more
Inside the Shocking Doping Deal for Tennis’ World Number One The timing means the men’s world number one will be back for the next major – the French Open. Convenient, critics say. The controversial agreement between the Italian’s legal team and the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) officials has prompted accusations of favoritism and led to … Read more
Fear on the Field: The Hidden Risks Every Female Athlete Faces” Emma Raducanu’s recent distressing encounter at the Dubai Tennis Championships—where she had to hide behind the umpire’s chair after spotting a man who had exhibited “fixated behavior”—was a stark reminder of the unique risks female athletes face. The man was later detained and given … Read more