A new French Open men’s champion will be crowned when Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Zverev this afternoon in the first Roland Garros men’s final played without Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic since 2004. Both Alcaraz and Zverev came through tough semifinals to earn a place in their first French Open final. Spaniard Alcaraz, … Read more
Mirra Andreeva in action at the French Open (Getty Images) Teenage tennis star Mirra Andreeva is back at it on the Grand Slam podium. After reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon last season, the 17-year-old is through to the quarter-finals of the French Open, where she will face second seed Aryna Sabalenka. The Russian teenager … Read more
The fourth round of the French Open continues as Novak Djokovic returns to action after his 3am finish on Saturday evening. The 37-year-old Djokovic battled past Lorenzo Musetti in the last finish in French Open history to keep alive his hopes of winning a 25th grand slam title. The world number 1 will now face … Read more
Andy Murray will be out for revenge when he faces his Australian Open conqueror Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the last 64 of the Miami Open this afternoon. Murray dug deep and produced a fighting performance to come back from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini in the first round earlier this week, before scribbling … Read more
Alexander Zverev has been accused of domestic violence by two former partners – Getty Images/Martin Keep Under the lights in front of a packed crowd at Rod Laver Arena, domestic violence was finally brought to the forefront of the conversation at the Australian Open. No, Alexander Zverev, who is on trial in May, was not … Read more
Coco Gauff is safely through to the third round – Getty Images/Shi Tang Coco Gauff is through to the third round of the Australian Open after beating Caroline Dolehide 7-6 (2), 6-2. The American was forced into a tiebreak in the first set, but proved too strong and withdrew in the second. “It was really … Read more
Novak Djokovic resumes his campaign today – Getty Images/James D. Morgan Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, defending men’s and women’s singles champions, will headline day four of the Australian Open after being scheduled together again in the night session. This time Sabalenka can play first after Djokovic needed four hours to achieve his victory in … Read more
Svitolina is currently the most prominent Ukrainian athlete in the world – Getty Images/Robert Prange Of all the different motives that drove the 256 singles players who took part in the Australian Open, Elina Svitolina’s is certainly the purest. Svitolina, the most prominent Ukrainian in world sport, plays every match for the benefit of her … Read more
Emma Raducanu got a nice opening match at the Australian Open – Julian Finney/Getty Images Emma Raducanu makes her return to a major tournament at the Australian Open against the American Shelby Rogers. Rogers was one of the players who defeated Raducanu en route to the 2021 US Open title. The Brit is playing her … Read more