Recently, Nick Kyrgios made an interesting statement that got many former tennis players, and tennis coaches talking.
Currently absent from the Atp Tour, the Australian has spent some time doing media duties, talking to multiple publications and appearing on numerous podcasts while recovering from an injury.
On one of those appearances, Kyrgios said that Novak Djokovic would destroy the likes of Pete Sampras, claiming that many former tennis greats would struggle in this era.
However, many quickly started discussing whether Kyrgios' comments were fair since eras are difficult to compare, and one of the former players who jumped in was Boris Becker, who immediately called out the Australian's "credibility."
But he wasn't the only one, as Serena Williams' former coach and former doubles world no. 1, Rennae Stubbs, also commented on the matter, supporting Becker's claims about eras being incomparable.
"Well said Boris, sports evolve. Tennis players get faster, stronger,...
Currently absent from the Atp Tour, the Australian has spent some time doing media duties, talking to multiple publications and appearing on numerous podcasts while recovering from an injury.
On one of those appearances, Kyrgios said that Novak Djokovic would destroy the likes of Pete Sampras, claiming that many former tennis greats would struggle in this era.
However, many quickly started discussing whether Kyrgios' comments were fair since eras are difficult to compare, and one of the former players who jumped in was Boris Becker, who immediately called out the Australian's "credibility."
But he wasn't the only one, as Serena Williams' former coach and former doubles world no. 1, Rennae Stubbs, also commented on the matter, supporting Becker's claims about eras being incomparable.
"Well said Boris, sports evolve. Tennis players get faster, stronger,...
- 12/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Former Wta player Ana Ivanovic revealed a meeting from 2008 with Rafael Nadal where he talked about possibly retiring too soon in his career.
2008 was quite a few years ago, and since then, the tennis landscape changed a lot. Back then, Nadal looked like the best player we've ever seen; however, nowadays, he's only second or third, depending on where your allegiance is.
Novak Djokovic is number one, according to many; it's not hard to deduce why. He's ahead of Nadal, and Roger Federer in so many stats that it's impossible to argue against it.
The Spaniard had a feeling that might happen all the way back in 2008, according to Ana Ivanovic. The former player revealed an anecdote in a recent interview on the Alesto Podcast, admitting that Nadal talked about his possible health struggles.
I remember Rafa telling me in 2008, 'I don't know how long I will last,' and here is Novak,...
2008 was quite a few years ago, and since then, the tennis landscape changed a lot. Back then, Nadal looked like the best player we've ever seen; however, nowadays, he's only second or third, depending on where your allegiance is.
Novak Djokovic is number one, according to many; it's not hard to deduce why. He's ahead of Nadal, and Roger Federer in so many stats that it's impossible to argue against it.
The Spaniard had a feeling that might happen all the way back in 2008, according to Ana Ivanovic. The former player revealed an anecdote in a recent interview on the Alesto Podcast, admitting that Nadal talked about his possible health struggles.
I remember Rafa telling me in 2008, 'I don't know how long I will last,' and here is Novak,...
- 11/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Switzerland's Billie Jean King Cup team is in Seville gearing up for their title defense next week with their star player Belinda Bencic entrenched in the squad.
Bencic raised plenty of eyebrows this week with the surprise news she shared with the tennis fraternity of her pregnancy . The World No. 14 posted on social media a picture of herself and her partner Martin Hromkovic, who is also her fitness coach, holding baby shoes with the caption: Expecting our little miracle soon! We can’t wait to meet you.
Bencic was an integral member of the Swiss team that won their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title last autumn, winning all of her six singles matches. She defeated Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the decisive match in the final in Glasgow 12 months ago.
By virtue of being crowned champions last year, Switzerland automatically qualified for the Finals in Seville, Spain, this year.
Bencic raised plenty of eyebrows this week with the surprise news she shared with the tennis fraternity of her pregnancy . The World No. 14 posted on social media a picture of herself and her partner Martin Hromkovic, who is also her fitness coach, holding baby shoes with the caption: Expecting our little miracle soon! We can’t wait to meet you.
Bencic was an integral member of the Swiss team that won their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title last autumn, winning all of her six singles matches. She defeated Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the decisive match in the final in Glasgow 12 months ago.
By virtue of being crowned champions last year, Switzerland automatically qualified for the Finals in Seville, Spain, this year.
- 11/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Auckland, Dec 21 (Ians) Seven-time Grand Slam winner and former No.1 Venus Williams will be a wildcard entry into the Asb Classic, starting here, next month.
The 42-year-old, who retired from regular tournament play in 2021, has a wildcard to compete in the Australian Open, and accordingly sought a spot in the Asb Classic as a lead-in to the grand slam event.
Williams has played in the tournament on five occasions, with one of her 49 career victories coming in Auckland in 2015 over Caroline Wozniacki.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have one of the greatest players returning to the Asb Classic,” said Tournament Director, Nicolas Lamperin.
“Venus is not just one of the best players in the history of the sport, but she loves it here in New Zealand. When her agent contacted us, we were more than pleased to offer her a wildcard into the Asb Classic. She loves it here in...
The 42-year-old, who retired from regular tournament play in 2021, has a wildcard to compete in the Australian Open, and accordingly sought a spot in the Asb Classic as a lead-in to the grand slam event.
Williams has played in the tournament on five occasions, with one of her 49 career victories coming in Auckland in 2015 over Caroline Wozniacki.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have one of the greatest players returning to the Asb Classic,” said Tournament Director, Nicolas Lamperin.
“Venus is not just one of the best players in the history of the sport, but she loves it here in New Zealand. When her agent contacted us, we were more than pleased to offer her a wildcard into the Asb Classic. She loves it here in...
- 12/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Amazon Prime Video has struck a deal with Kaleidoscope for tennis documentary Unraveling Athena for UK, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
Directed by Francis Amat over four years, the film explores the lives and experiences of some of tennis’s most decorated women players, including twenty former number ones.
Contributors include Billie Jean King, Martina Hingis, Tracy Austin, Evonne Goolagong, Kim Clijsters, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario, Monica Seles, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic and Victoria Azarenka.
The film reveals their perseverance, trials, and, tribulations and achievements, offering insight into the mind of the pro athlete and what it takes to make a champion.
Prime Video will release the film in their territories on July 13 of this year. North American distribution rights were recently picked up by La-based Shout! Studios, which plans to launch the film later this year.
Amat also produced...
Directed by Francis Amat over four years, the film explores the lives and experiences of some of tennis’s most decorated women players, including twenty former number ones.
Contributors include Billie Jean King, Martina Hingis, Tracy Austin, Evonne Goolagong, Kim Clijsters, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario, Monica Seles, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic and Victoria Azarenka.
The film reveals their perseverance, trials, and, tribulations and achievements, offering insight into the mind of the pro athlete and what it takes to make a champion.
Prime Video will release the film in their territories on July 13 of this year. North American distribution rights were recently picked up by La-based Shout! Studios, which plans to launch the film later this year.
Amat also produced...
- 6/15/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Shout! Studios has acquired North American rights across several platforms to Unraveling Athena: The Champions of Women’s Tennis, the feature documentary directed by Francis Amat that chronicles the lives and drives of the sport’s most iconic stars past and present. The label is eyeing a multi-platform bow later this year.
The inspirational doc features interviews with the likes of Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong, Pam Shriver, Martina Hingis, Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario, Monica Seles, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic, Victoria Azarenka, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Sania Mirza, Dinara Safina, and Tracy Austin. It reveals their perseverance, trials, and, tribulations and achievements, offering insight into the mind of the pro athlete and what it takes to make a champion.
Amat also produced along with Paloma Gongora from Zatopeka Films and Kaleidoscope Film Distribution Limited.
“Unraveling Athena delivers a long overdue and immensely entertaining celebration...
The inspirational doc features interviews with the likes of Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong, Pam Shriver, Martina Hingis, Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario, Monica Seles, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Justine Henin, Jelena Jankovic, Victoria Azarenka, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Sania Mirza, Dinara Safina, and Tracy Austin. It reveals their perseverance, trials, and, tribulations and achievements, offering insight into the mind of the pro athlete and what it takes to make a champion.
Amat also produced along with Paloma Gongora from Zatopeka Films and Kaleidoscope Film Distribution Limited.
“Unraveling Athena delivers a long overdue and immensely entertaining celebration...
- 6/1/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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