Category: Tennis
Learner Tien: ‘My parents never put pressure on me to win’
As cheers erupt from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, attendants outside the stadium wonder aloud if it’s Novak Djokovic playing. But it’s two teens [more…]
Cracks more obvious in Djokovic’s game as he strives to remain at summit | Tumaini Carayol
During a quiet period in the relentless calendar three years ago, the 16-year-old Jakub Mensik received an unexpected proposal. The Czech, who had just reached [more…]
Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch
Jakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Miami Open final, but [more…]
Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final
Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title [more…]
Aryna Sabalenka dominates Jessica Pegula to cruise to Miami Open title
Aryna Sabalenka further cemented her status as the best player in the world as she closed out a dominant fortnight with an imperious performance to [more…]
Defiant Djokovic on verge of making more history against teenage star
Novak Djokovic departed Indian Wells two weeks ago with serious concerns. Aside from his one encouraging result, a supreme performance in his Australian Open quarter-final [more…]
From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia
Russian-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina has been warmly welcomed by Tennis Australia and will start competing for her new country immediately after sealing a switch [more…]
Novak Djokovic to face Jakub Mensik in Miami Open final on brink of 100th title
Novak Djokovic delivered an emphatic display to seal his place in the Miami Open final with a straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov, to leave unseeded [more…]
Miami breakout star Alexandra Eala has the world of tennis at her feet | Tumaini Carayol
In the early hours of Friday morning, after nearly two weeks spent slaying giants, Alexandra Eala slumped in her chair inside the vast Hard Rock [more…]
Miami vibes: why a consistent coaching culture will be key for Emma Raducanu | Tumaini Carayol
Not long before she was due on court for one of the more significant occasions of her career so far, Emma Raducanu was pictured surrounded [more…]