Naomi Osaka, the two-time Australian Open champion, returned to Grand Slam tennis after her maternity leave with a disappointing first-round loss. The Japanese tennis star was defeated by Caroline Garcia in a hard-fought match at Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open. Osaka, who had been away from the sport for 15 months, struggled to
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Italian player Jannik Sinner, seeded fourth, has kicked off his campaign at the Australian Open with a convincing victory over unseeded Botic Van De Zandschulp. Sinner, who had a remarkable end to 2023 including a run to the ATP Finals title match and leading Italy to a Davis Cup triumph, showed signs of being slightly
In what can only be described as an extraordinary week, Alejandro Tabilo has emerged victorious in the ATP Auckland Classic, securing the first title of his career. Tabilo’s path to the championship was far from easy, as he battled through the qualifying rounds and three rounds of the main draw to secure his place in
In a stunning upset at the ATP Auckland Classic, unseeded Taro Daniel defeated top-seeded American Ben Shelton in the semifinals. The victory marked Daniel’s second career final, an impressive feat considering his first final appearance was six years ago. The 16th-ranked Shelton had been dominating the competition, with most seeded players falling by the wayside
Third-seeded Sebastian Korda continued his impressive run at the Adelaide International, booking his spot in the semifinals for the second consecutive year. The 23-year-old American defeated Australian wild-card entry Christopher O’Connell in straight sets, winning the match 6-4, 6-4. Korda’s strong performance comes after his final appearance last year, where he narrowly lost to top-seeded
In a tournament marked by the surprising elimination of seeded and top players, American Ben Shelton proved that he could weather the storm. The top seed defeated Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-4, securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP Auckland Classic. Shelton’s victory was a standout performance amid the attrition rate that saw the
In response to the grievances voiced by several players in 2023, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) have jointly announced a series of new rules aimed at addressing the issue of late-night matches and inconsistent use of tennis balls at tour events. These changes, set to take effect in
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The ATP Auckland Classic witnessed a frustrating start for Christopher Eubanks as he faced elimination in the first round on Monday. Eubanks, the fifth-seeded player, suffered from a muscle injury that significantly hindered his performance. Despite undergoing court-side treatment for a glute muscle injury, Eubanks was unable to secure a victory,
The United Cup final witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and resilience from Alexander Zverev, the reigning Olympic champion. Overcoming a set down and two match points, Zverev staged an epic comeback to clinch victory in his singles tie against Hubert Hurkacz. In a nerve-wracking three-hour battle, Zverev displayed remarkable stamina and determination, ultimately securing
Poland’s top-ranked tennis players, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz, showcased their skills on Saturday, propelling their team to an impressive victory over France in the United Cup mixed teams semifinals. Swiatek showed her resilience, bouncing back from a one-set deficit to win her singles match 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, while Hurkacz secured an early lead with
In light of the continued conflict in Ukraine, the Davis Cup qualifying matches between Ukraine and the United States have been moved to Lithuania. The matches were originally scheduled to be held in Ukraine, but the ongoing war with Russia has made it unsafe to host the event in the country. The matches will now
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) has recently taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and protection of its players. In an email sent by Lew Sherr, CEO and executive director of the USTA, it was announced that the organization has employed the services of two lawyers from a U.S.-based firm to conduct a