Is Kazakhstan an underrated tennis nation?
WHEN many think of strong up-and-coming tennis nations, countries such as the United States, Australia, Italy and Russia come to mind, but when it comes to quality over quantity and over both the ATP and WTA Tours, it is hard to discount Kazakhstan as an underrated nation. The country that is best known for the […]
WTA Teenage Stars – Daria Lopatetska
THERE is no shortage of top-end Ukrainian talent on the WTA Tour, and while Daria “Dasha” Lopatetska may not yet be among the trio of Elina Svitolina, Dayana Yastremska and Marta Kostyuk in the top 100, the 17-year-old is well on her way to creating a stir on Tour. Still splitting much of her competitive […]
WTA Teenage Stars – Coco Gauff
AT only 16-years-old, American Coco Gauff has already propelled herself into recognition with her flair, talent and exciting potential out on the court. With one title already under her belt and set to complete her first top 50 season just two years into her professional career, there is no doubt Gauff is a star in […]
Medvedev wins his first ATP Finals title
WORLD number four Daniil Medvedev has won the first ATP Finals of his career, defeating world number three Dominic Thiem in the decider. Medvedev came into the match in form, having won nine consecutive matches including six in a row against the world’s top ten. This streak continued on Monday morning, as Medvedev won 77 […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Julia Goerges
A HIGHLY successful player on both the WTA Tour singles and doubles circuits, Julia Goerges retires with a flurry of titles across the two Tours and ultimately finished her career at the top of her game at age-31, still within the top 50 as of 2020. Having consistently remained within the top 100 since 2008 […]
Thiem and Medvedev set up fascinating ATP Finals decider
DOMINIC Thiem and Daniil Medvedev have set up a mouth-watering ATP Finals decider with strong victories over superstars of the game this morning. Thiem had a thrilling three-set victory over world number one Novak Djokovic, while Medvedev came from a set down to beat 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Both men have beaten Nadal […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Carla Suarez Navarro
A WTA Tour mainstay known for her consistency and adaptability, Carla Suarez Navarro departed the Tour this year with 2020 announced to be her final season, prior to the tennis world being hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spaniard was then dealt the cruel blow of a cancer diagnosis in September, which effectively cut her […]
Djokovic joins Medvedev, Nadal and Thiem in ATP Finals semis
WORLD number one Novak Djokovic has clinched the final available spot in the final four of the ATP Finals with a straight sets win over German Alexander Zverev. Daniil Medvedev is the other member of the Tokyo group advancing to the semi-finals. He concluded his round robin matches with a straight sets victory over Argentine […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Maria Sharapova
A CHAMPION both on and off the tennis court, there is no doubt Maria Sharapova left her mark on the WTA tennis world throughout her illustrious elite career, which spanned almost 20 years. While she encountered her fair share of setbacks, including ongoing injuries and a doping suspension, the Russian 33-year-old was a consistent force […]
Nadal progresses to the semis, Rublev finishes strong at ATP Finals
RAFAEL Nadal has booked his ticket to the semis of the ATP Finals with an impressive three-set victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Dominic Thiem is the other player progressing from the group, but he lost his final round robin matchup to Andrey Rublev in straight sets. Rublev had already been eliminated from the tournament following losses […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Caroline Wozniacki
A FORMER world number one, Carolina Wozniacki retires from top-level tennis with a heap of accolades spanning her elite 15 year career. The Danish superstar retired from tennis early on in 2020, and fittingly finished off on her own terms following the Australian Open and prior to when the tennis world was brought to a […]
Medvedev secures semis spot as Zverev wins to set up chance against Djoker
DANIIL Medvedev has booked a semi-finals spot at the ATP Finals competition after winning his second straight match of the tournament, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The victory meant he had defeated his two rivals for the final four spot in Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, whilst Zverev knocked off Diego Schwartzman in three sets. […]
