Carlos starts his quest for a 3rd straight title in Madrid. โ
Iga keeping it ๐ฏ
Good to have Rafa Nadal back on court!
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldnโt 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.
Have a moment, Alex De Minaur!
Tsitsipas has been dominant the last 4 years in Monte Carlo!
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Straight sets for Sinner. ๐ฆ
Novak Djokovic is ready for clay season. ๐
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
- Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.
- Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.
- There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.
- Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
a look back at Novak's incredible run to Grand Slam no. 24 ๐คฉ
A record 2๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ Grand Slams for Novak.
He's nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of Year!
Winning ways for these 5! ๐คฉ
On this day in 2005, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal to win the Miami Open title ๐
This was the first of 24 ATP tour-level finals the two faced off in!
An incredible run ends in the championship for Danielle Collins! ๐คฉ
Quick Glance: Collins clinches Miami title in farewell season
- American Danielle Collins defeated fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the Miami Open final 7-5, 6-3 to claim the title on home soil in her farewell season.
- Collins won nearly 75% of her first-serve points and converted three of her seven break points on her way to victory in just over two hours, following a breathtaking second set that captivated the crowd, including former Miami champion Andre Agassi.
- The 30-year-old Collins expressed, 'This is my first WTA 1000 (title) and I worked so hard, it has taken me a bit longer than a lot of the other players.'
- Collins, who announced in January that she would retire from tennis at the end of the season, was the surprise winner at the East Coast tournament, joining the ranks of legendary American champions in claiming the title.
FORZA! ๐ฎ๐น
Jannik Sinner with a masterpiece performance! ๐
Quick Glance: Medvedev: Strategic Play for Victories
- Daniil Medvedev seamlessly adapts to game conditions by switching between defence and offence.
- Medvedev is distinguished by his ability to employ defensive or offensive game strategies depending on the situation.
- The Russian player is flexible and adjusts his game to play either defensively or offensively to secure victory.
- Prior to the tournament, Medvedev emphasized the focus on winning and his readiness to adapt to any game situation.
On this day in 2004, a young World No. 32 Rafael Nadal upset World No. 1 Roger Federer at the Miami Open ๐
This was the first ever match between the two!!
As part of the US Open Legacy Initiative our 2023 champion Coco Gauff recently celebrated the refurbishment of her home courts. ๐ค
I think Novak would call that one a home run. Happy Opening Day, MLB! โพ๏ธ
Quick Glance: MLB Opening Day 2024: Games and Broadcast Details
- The MLB officially kicks off the 2024-25 season with 26 teams participating in the games. Due to weather conditions, some games will start on Friday instead of Thursday.
- The Los Angeles Angels open against Baltimore at 3:05 p.m., with Mike Trout making his return after a period of injury. The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the opening game while dealing with a recent betting scandal involving their superstar Ohtani.
- Find all the information you need to follow your favorite team on Opening Day.
- Various games are scheduled for Opening Day, including Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, and many more.
The final 8 are set. ๐ค
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We watched 'em ๐คฉ
Superfans, forehead signings and celebs galore. ๐
The US Open is always full of surprises!
Coco Gauff helps unveil refurbished Delray Beach tennis courts, the first project of the US Open Legacy Initiative
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The moment you become a champion. ๐ฅนCoco Gauff is nominated for the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year! #Laureus24
Indian Wells is an even year thing for Iga ลwiฤ
tek. She gets the trophy again after winning in 2022.
So young and so accomplished!
Nothing but respect from Sinner & Alcaraz ๐ค
Carlos comes out on TOP! ๐ฅ
This rivalry is all tied up!
A little foreshadowing perhaps.
Title defense is ๐
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With the upset ๐คฏ
Lucky Loser ๐ฎ๐น Luca Nardi defeats World No. 1 Novak Djokovic
Quick Glance: Surprising End of Novak Djokovic's Indian Wells Campaign Against Luca Nardi
- After a five-year hiatus, Novak Djokovic returned to Indian Wells, but his venture in the California desert ended sooner than expected with Luca Nardi's impressive 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory.
- While Djokovic displayed uncharacteristic negligence, Nardi appeared sharp, showcasing quick play and powerful serves and forehands against the 24-time Grand Slam champion he admired.
- The surprise of Luca Nardi's triumph over Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells was significant - even for Nardi himself.
- Nardi entered as a 'lucky loser,' replacing an injured player. He became the lowest-ranked player to defeat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 event.
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