Jannik Sinner started the year slowly, going down to Novak Djokovic in a remarkable semi final at the Australian Open, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 4-6.
At 38 years of age, Djokovic played as well as he ever played in five … continue reading
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Sinner the Defender – 2025 Australian Open
Jannik Sinner now has a second Australian Open trophy, which together with his 2024 US Open title makes back-to-back Slams and a total of three next to his name.
Unlike women’s final where the top seed Aryna Sabalenka was defeated … continue reading
Tennis was represented at ISPO 2024 by the brothers Zverev.
As a player, Mischa won four titles in doubles and one in singles, and achieved a singles ranking high of 25 in 2017.
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Rolex Paris Masters… Always Had The Vibe
The 38th and final time the Rolex Paris Masters, Bercy as it is known, was played at the AccorHotels Arena, in Paris’ 12th Arrondissement, it lived up to being an “Angel Number…”
But before addressing the significance of … continue reading
Germany clinched the 2024 United Cup in an enthralling final against Poland at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
Captained by Torben Beltz, Germany prevailed 2-1 over the Poles after a thrilling mixed doubles victory by Laura Siegemund and Alexander Zverev. … continue reading
The 126th Internationaux de France de Tennis (or as the tournament prefers – Roland Garros – rather than the French Open) filled the May 22nd–June 5th calendar. The play at Stade Roland Garros updated the celebrated saying “There was something … continue reading
Carlos Alcaraz had a remarkable week in Madrid even by the teenager’s lofty standards this year.
His year started at the Australian Open, where Matteo Berrettini beat him in the third round in a tight five-setter, 6-2 7-6(3) 4-6 2-6 … continue reading
After a yearlong delay thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 17-day athletic gala that showcases 33 sports and 46 disciplines kicked off in mid-July. It is Tokyo’s most humid, and then moving into August, the city’s hottest month of the … continue reading
Alexander “Sascha” Zverev always comes into view all arms and legs. He’s lanky and seems not to have grown into his body quite yet. At 6”6’ and supposedly close to 200 pounds, he’s like an unfinished sculpture with some of … continue reading
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US Open 2020: Back To The Future Memories
Dominic Thiem of Austria, the No. 2 seed, survived two sets of brilliant play by his opponent, and battled through leg cramps at the end of the US Open Men’s final to win his first major championship, defeating Alexander Zverev … continue reading