Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/novak-djokovic-record-grand-slam-laureus-spt-intl/index.html
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Rafael Nadal keeps Darwin Blanch at arm’s length to set up Alex de Minaur rematch
theathletic.com/5445897/2024/04/25/rafael-nadal-darwin-blanch-madrid/
Generations collide 🤜🤛
5-time champion Rafa Nadal (37) and Darwin Blanch (16) are competing in the biggest-ever age gap at Masters 1000 level at 21 years and ... Show more #MMOPEN
ATP Munich: Finally! Struff wins first title on the tour!: Jan-Lennard Struff won a singles tournament on the ATP tour for the first time ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-endlich-struff-holt-ersten-titel-auf-der-tour
Quick Glance: Struff wins first Tour title in Munich: Tournament overview
- Jan-Lennard Struff secures his first Tour title in Munich against Taylor Fritz.
- Struff took on the role of the German frontman after Zverev's exit.
- He bravely played through the weather challenges without complaining.
- The BMW Open will be upgraded in 2025, major changes are on the horizon.
ATP Masters Madrid: Thiem wins close match against Meligeni Alves: Dominic Thiem won against Felipe Meligeni Alves 6:2, 3:6, 7:5 in the first qualifying round at ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-madrid-thiem-gewinnt-enges-match-gegen-meligeni-alves
Quick Glance: Thiem Triumphs over Meligeni Alves in Madrid
- Dominic Thiem faces off against Felipe Meligeni Alves in the qualification.
- Thiem fights his way to a well-deserved victory in three sets.
- Meligeni Alves displays a strong performance and levels a set.
- Thiem impresses with dominance and clinches the win against Meligeni Alves.
Challengers: Zendaya and her tennis boys teach us a lesson about the sport: A tennis-obsessed screenwriter and Zendaya's star power turn Luca Guadagnino's film ...
theathletic.com/5436759/2024/04/25/challengers-film-zendaya-tennis/
Quick Glance: Zendaya, Luca Guadagnino, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist Discuss 'Challengers'
- Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, along with director Luca Guadagnino, delve into ambition, jealousy, and the 'erotic amusement' of their new movie 'Challengers.'
- 'Challengers' by Luca Guadagnino portrays two best friend tennis players, Patrick and Art, competing against each other to win the heart of superstar Tashi Duncan. Innocent teasing escalates as Tashi's injury leads her to coach and push Art to defeat her former lover Patrick, all while both men have hidden agendas.
- Zendaya, transitioning from her teenage fame to leading roles, finds 'Challengers' as a challenging opportunity. Despite being aware of the pressure on her box-office draw as a solo star, she made the decision to be part of the movie without overthinking it.
- A conversation with Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, and Luca Guadagnino at a Beverly Hills hotel delved into 'Challengers' and the challenges of navigating life and career in the public eye.
ATP Masters Madrid: Dominic Thiem loses to Thanasi Kokkinakis in two sets: Defeat in second qualifying round
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-madrid-dominic-thiem-unterliegt-thanasi-kokkinakis-in-zwei-saetzen
Ruud beats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open for biggest career title a week after loss in Monte Carlo
apnews.com/article/ruud-tsitsipas-barcelona-open-final-3c3927207ef064df43a5a327425fa973
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
A treat on Manolo Santana Stadium 🔥Rafa Nadal commands teenager Blanch 6-1, 6-0 to book a Barcelona re-match with Alex de MinaurMutua Madrid Open | #MMOPEN
"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now time.com/collection/time100-leadership-series/6970223/coco-gauff-interview-2024/
Thank God there are still a few weeks left until Paris ✊🏻
Now Rafa starts at the Mutua Madrid Open 👀
The 24-time Grand Slam champion meets 16-year-old American ... Show more #tennisnet #straightouttacourt #rafaelnadal #kingofclay #atpworldtour #mutuamadridopen #madrid #roadtoparis #rolandgarros #paris
Zendaya reacts to the meme that all the main ‘Spider-Man’ film actresses have also played tennis stars.
“Maybe it’s some prophecy I need to fulfill”
(Source: ... Show more @GMA
Tennis-Nadal to play for Team Europe at Laver Cup: (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal will play in the Laver Cup later this year, organisers said on Monday ...
thestar.com.my/sport/tennis/2024/04/22/tennis-nadal-to-play-for-team-europe-at-laver-cup
Making a difference in the world 🌎
Fundación Rafa Nadal are the 2024 Laureus Sport for Good Award recipients.
Laureus | #Laureus24 | Rafa Nadal | #SportForGood
Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic announces the birth of her daughter: Olympic tennis champion Belinda Bencic has become a mom for the first time ...
apnews.com/article/belinda-bencic-olympic-champion-baby-48fd5afad2dee157f13bef2afb09665a
Zendaya talks about her reaction when she first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports film ‘Challengers ... Show more www.reuters.com/lifestyle/zendayas-tennis-movie-challengers-tests-friendship-bonds-complex-trio-2024-04-25/
World Sportsman of the Year Novak Djokovic set a record and tennis shined at the Laureus Sports Awards: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Djokovic-Earns-World-Sportsman-of-the-Year,-Tennis.aspx
ATP: Novak Djokovic possibly traveling without a coach soon?: The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic does not rule out the possibility of playing on the ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-novak-djokovic-moeglicherweise-bald-ohne-trainer-unterwegs
Iga Swiatek’s 100 weeks as world No 1: The streak, the slams, the bagels: The longest winning streak of the 21st century. Three major titles. A bakery in ...
theathletic.com/5434962/2024/04/23/iga-swiatek-100-weeks-world-number-one-stats/
Jannik Sinner is the top seed at an ATP Masters 1000 for the first time 🤯
The Italian plays his first match in Madrid this Friday.#MMOPEN
Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Muguruza retires: Spain's former world number 1 and Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza announced her ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/former-wimbledon-french-open-champion-muguruza-retires-2024-04-20/
Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 to win Porsche Grand Prix: Elena Rybakina eased to her third title of the season with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s ...
apnews.com/article/stuttgart-porsche-rybakina-kostyuk-00eab5d980aada33de58bb7670d304aa
Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
ATP Munich: Alexander Zverev loses to Cristian Garin: Alexander Zverev failed 4:6 and 4:6 to Cristian Garin in the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 in Munich.
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-alexander-zverev-cristian-garin
Novak Djokovic to coach himself? Tennis great drops hint for final stage of career
wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-to-coach-himself-tennis-great-drops-hint-for-final-stage-of-career-714282
Rafael Nadal leads in both match wins and win percentage at the ATP Masters 1000 level. Today's win over Darwin Blanch was his 407th ATP Masters 1000 victory ... Show more #MMOPEN
Alexander Zverev celebrates his 27th birthday today!
Happy birthday, Sasha! 🎉#tennisnet #straightouttacourt #alexanderzverev #happybirthday 📷: Getty
Personal bankruptcy ended: Boris Becker can breathe a sigh of relief: Boris Becker's personal bankruptcy is over. Becker's lawyers confirmed this on Thursday in ...
tennisnet.com/news/privatinsolvenz-beendet-boris-becker-kann-aufatmen
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: Elena Rybakina beats Stuttgart lover Swiatek and is in the final!
tennisnet.com/news/porsche-tennis-grand-prix-halbfinale-swiatek-rybakina
Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/rafael-nadal-barcelona-open-tennis-intl-spt/
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
YONEX's own approach to clay court shoes: The Japanese sporting goods manufacturer Yonex is known for its willingness to experiment. The company also goes its ...
tennisnet.com/news/yonex-eigener-weg-beim-sandplatzschuh
Emma Raducanu slammed and ridiculed for embarrassing Madrid defeat: Emma Raducanu has been slammed by pundits and ridiculed by fans after an embarrassing defeat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/emma-raducanu-slammed-ridiculed-embarrassing-madrid-defeat-20710873/
Osaka goes all in on clay courts ahead of French Open: Naomi Osaka secured her first clay-court victory in two years on Wednesday. While the former world No ...
dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/osaka-goes-all-in-on-clay-courts-ahead-of-french-open
Good strategy! You do you, Naomi!!!! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/-I-m-Not-Expecting-to-Be-Like-Iga-Upbeat-Osaka.aspx
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons: The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings ...
thedailystar.net/tennis/news/sinner-plays-down-djokovic-alcaraz-comparisons-3594136
Teen Tennis Pro Had Perfect Reaction to Learning He’ll Face Rafael Nadal: At 16 years old, American Darwin Blanch couldn't believe that he will face the 22-time ...
si.com/tennis/2024/04/22/rafael-nadal-teen-tennis-pro-funny-reaction
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek jolts Emma Raducanu in Stuttgart: No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-3 win over Great Britain's Emma Raducanu on ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-iga-swiatek-jolts-emma-raducanu-stuttgart-2024-04-19/
Halep withdraws from Madrid Open: Simona Halep has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open in order to work on her fitness as the Romanian said she needs more time ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/halep-withdraws-madrid-open-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Simona Halep Withdrawal Update
- Simona Halep has decided not to participate in the Madrid Open in order to focus on her fitness and prepare for competition after more than 18 months of inactivity.
- Following a positive test for Roxadustat, Halep's four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months in March, and she returned as a wildcard at the Miami Open, exiting in the first round against Paula Badosa.
- Despite denying any wrongdoing, Halep stated that a contaminated supplement was responsible for her positive drug test, leading to the reduction of her ban.
- The WTA is considering allowing players cleared of doping offenses or with reduced bans to return to future competitions with 'special rankings'.
Coming up clutch 🇬🇧Jack Draper erases recent third set heartbreak 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 over Kokkinakis
Mutua Madrid Open | #MMOPEN
Impressive stuff from Victoria Azarenka 👏
She is the first player to reach this milestone since the WTA-1000 format was introduced in 2009! #MMOPEN
Swiatek's three in a row Stuttgart bid ended by Rybakina: World number one Iga Swiatek's bid to win a third successive Stuttgart Open title came to an end in an ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiateks-three-row-stuttgart-bid-ended-by-rybakina-2024-04-20/
Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/rafael-nadal-madrid-open-tennis-spt-intl/
Novak Djokovic cancels start in Madrid!: Novak Djokovic will not start at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid. This was announced this Saturday.
tennisnet.com/news/novak-djokovic-sagt-start-in-madrid-ab
ATP Munich: Holger Rune - Close to refusing to work: The manner of Holger Rune's elimination against Jan-Lennard Struff in the semi-finals of the ATP Tour 250 ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-holger-rune-nah-an-der-arbeitsverweigerung
Without a driver's license, what will Elena Rybakina do with the Stuttgart Porsche?
tennis.com/baseline/articles/without-a-driver-s-license-what-will-elena-rybakina-do-with-the-stuttgart-porsche
Legends Becker and Navratilova want to see tennis growth in Africa mirror the rest of the world
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-legends-becker-and-navratilova-want-to-see-tennis-growth-in-africa-mirror-the-rest-of-the-world/
There is nothing to add! 😳🥹#tennisnet #straightouttacourt #rafaelnadal #pressconference #tennislegend #fighter #inspiration #passion #tennislove #madrid #rome #paris #frenchopen #kingofclay 📷: Getty
44 minutes of perfection ⏰Jan-Lennard Struff ends Rune's reign in emphatic fashion 6-2, 6-0! Into the final on home soil...
BMW Open | #BMWOpen
ATP Masters Rome: Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini receive wildcards: The wildcard starters for the ATP Masters tournament in Rome have been determined ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-rom-matteo-berrettini-und-fabio-fognini-erhalten-wildcards
Djokovic to skip Madrid Open: World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete at this week's Madrid Open after being left out of the main draw for the ATP ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-skip-madrid-open-2024-04-22/
Garbine Muguruza ends her career: Two-time major winner Garbine Muguruza has announced that she will no longer continue her career.
tennisnet.com/news/garbine-muguruza-beendet-ihre-karriere
ATP Munich: Alexander Zverev wins wet opening match against Yuri Rodionov: Alexander Zverev has advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP Tour 250 tournament in ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-alexander-zverev-gewinnt-nasses-auftaktmatch-gegen-jurij-rodionov
Wild card, wild talent 🇧🇷
Fonseca toasts his Masters 1000 debut with a 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 triumph over fellow #NextGenATP star Michelsen
Mutua Madrid Open | #MMOPEN
Friendly fire incoming 😅🇮🇹Lorenzo Sonego defeats Gasquet 6-2, 7-5 🔜 for a R2 clash with his countryman Jannik Sinner!
Mutua Madrid Open | #MMOPEN
Jannik Sinner's honesty: "I can't compare myself to Novak Djokovic": The Italian tennis player made an interesting parallel with the Serbian champion
ow.ly/Xaty50RnCHt
4th final of 2024! 🔥Casper Ruud takes down Etcheverry 7-6(6) 6-4 to reach the Barcelona final!#BCNOpenBS
Sparkling ✨ Congratulations, champions 👏
🏆 Casper Ruud • Barcelona
🏆 Elena Rybakina • Stuttgart
🏆 Jan-Lennard Struff • Munich
🏆 Sloane Stephens • Rouen
“I hope to make it”: Carlos Alcaraz eyes Madrid three-peat for 21st birthday gift
tennis.com/news/articles/carlos-alcaraz-eyes-madrid-three-peat-for-21st-birthday-gift-jude-bellingham
❤️👊🏻 Today (nb. 4pm) Rafa takes on Alex De Minaur! #tennisnet #straightouttacourt #rafaelnadal #barcelona #atpwordltour #claycourtseason
Andy Murray and Kim Sears pictured at Cromlix, the hotel they own in the Scottish tennis great's hometown of Dunblane
𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘭𝘪𝘹 𝘏𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭/𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮
Marta Kostyuk pulls off Novak Djokovic's iconic joke after big win over Coco Gauff
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/144108/marta-kostyuk-pulls-off-novak-djokovic-s-iconic-joke-after-big-win-over-coco-gauff/
GOAT of trick shots 🐐 Happy birthday, Mansour Bahrami!
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek remains perfect in Stuttgart: No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland swept past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-iga-swiatek-remains-perfect-stuttgart-2024-04-18/
Despite jet lag, Sloane Stephens keeps winning in Madrid with big goals for clay swing
tennis.com/news/articles/despite-jet-lag-sloane-stephens-keeps-winning-streak-madrid-goals-clay-swing
Aryna Sabalenka confesses why she prefers to watch men's tennis: The Belarusian tennis player also sent a message to her friend Paula Badosa
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/144199/aryna-sabalenka-confesses-why-she-prefers-to-watch-men-s-tennis/
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics