Stefanos Tsitsipas protested against Carlos Alcaraz's "extended" grunt during their quarterfinal match at Roland Garros and called for the chair umpire to step in.
For the sixth time without a reply, Tsitsipas lost to Alcaraz. The Spaniard only needed one break of serve to win the first set 6-3. The Greek rescued the situation momentarily when he recovered a break deficit in the second set to force a tie-break.
While trailing 1-5 in the breaker, Tsitsipas complained to the umpire, Aurelie Tourte, about the issue. He felt that Alcaraz's grunt was becoming distracting, especially in the last shot before the changeover when the ninth seed was set to make contact with the ball and could hear the grunt.
"When I’m about to hit the shot, there is an extended grunt. The grunt is extended. It’s like a millisecond before I hit it.
Tsitsipas makes his point to...
For the sixth time without a reply, Tsitsipas lost to Alcaraz. The Spaniard only needed one break of serve to win the first set 6-3. The Greek rescued the situation momentarily when he recovered a break deficit in the second set to force a tie-break.
While trailing 1-5 in the breaker, Tsitsipas complained to the umpire, Aurelie Tourte, about the issue. He felt that Alcaraz's grunt was becoming distracting, especially in the last shot before the changeover when the ninth seed was set to make contact with the ball and could hear the grunt.
"When I’m about to hit the shot, there is an extended grunt. The grunt is extended. It’s like a millisecond before I hit it.
Tsitsipas makes his point to...
- 6/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz is well aware of what awaits him in the next match at the 2024 Roland Garros as he's set to play Jannik Sinner, whom he called the best player in the world.
These two players have been the most impressive so far at Roland Garros. We've known that the Spaniard can be marvelous on clay, but many wondered whether Sinner could bring that machinery to the red dirt, and so far, he's been amazing.
The win over Grigor Dimitrov was impressive, similar to Alcaraz's expected win against Stefanos Tsitsipas. It's an interesting matchup, one in which either player can win, and the former world no. 1 is fully aware of that.
He beat Sinner in Indian Wells earlier this year, but it wasn't easy, and it won't be easy this time either, as his rival is the best player in the world according to the 21-year-old.
"It’s a really difficult challenge.
These two players have been the most impressive so far at Roland Garros. We've known that the Spaniard can be marvelous on clay, but many wondered whether Sinner could bring that machinery to the red dirt, and so far, he's been amazing.
The win over Grigor Dimitrov was impressive, similar to Alcaraz's expected win against Stefanos Tsitsipas. It's an interesting matchup, one in which either player can win, and the former world no. 1 is fully aware of that.
He beat Sinner in Indian Wells earlier this year, but it wasn't easy, and it won't be easy this time either, as his rival is the best player in the world according to the 21-year-old.
"It’s a really difficult challenge.
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas was quite confident about his chances against Carlos Alcaraz heading into their 2024 Roland Garros clash, but it didn't go so well.
The Greek player has looked really good at this year's Roland Garros, and he wanted to do really well also against the third seed. Outside of some minor issues against Matteo Arnaldi, he was confident in his game, which is so important for him.
If he doubts himself, then he's not as effective as he can be. Even heading into the match against Alcaraz, Tsitsipas remained confident despite having never beaten the Spaniard before.
Unfortunately for him, it didn't go well because Alcaraz took an early break, which set the tone for a match he ended up winning. After the match, the Greek player talked about his approach, admitting that his overconfidence might have hurt him.
"I won't lie, I was confident. I felt more confident than I usually am.
The Greek player has looked really good at this year's Roland Garros, and he wanted to do really well also against the third seed. Outside of some minor issues against Matteo Arnaldi, he was confident in his game, which is so important for him.
If he doubts himself, then he's not as effective as he can be. Even heading into the match against Alcaraz, Tsitsipas remained confident despite having never beaten the Spaniard before.
Unfortunately for him, it didn't go well because Alcaraz took an early break, which set the tone for a match he ended up winning. After the match, the Greek player talked about his approach, admitting that his overconfidence might have hurt him.
"I won't lie, I was confident. I felt more confident than I usually am.
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas was supposed to play mixed doubles with girlfriend Paula Badosa at the 2024 Roland Garros, but they couldn't, and he's still upset about it.
The tennis' most famous couple is back together, and fans in Paris were supposed to finally see 'Tsitsidosa' in an official mixed doubles match. They played together late last year at the World Tennis League, but they never got to play in an official match, unfortunately.
There were plans to play doubles at Wimbledon last year, but it never materialized. This year's Roland Garros was supposed to be finally their debut tournament, but once again, they were forced to withdraw from it.
Luckily, the culprit this time around wasn't Badosa's injury; it was the rain and schedule, which meant that Tsitsipas would have had to play three matches in one day.
He had his singles match, which he won, and his doubles match, which he also won.
The tennis' most famous couple is back together, and fans in Paris were supposed to finally see 'Tsitsidosa' in an official mixed doubles match. They played together late last year at the World Tennis League, but they never got to play in an official match, unfortunately.
There were plans to play doubles at Wimbledon last year, but it never materialized. This year's Roland Garros was supposed to be finally their debut tournament, but once again, they were forced to withdraw from it.
Luckily, the culprit this time around wasn't Badosa's injury; it was the rain and schedule, which meant that Tsitsipas would have had to play three matches in one day.
He had his singles match, which he won, and his doubles match, which he also won.
- 6/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Just like last year, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-final of the Roland Garros, securing a spot in the semi-final against Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz was widely considered to be the favorite for this match simply because fans in Paris saw this matchup also last year, and it was a pretty easy win for the Spaniard. It's a bad matchup for the Greek player generally because the way his opponent plays puts a lot of pressure on his backhand, which can't sustain it for the most part.
Alcaraz has a variety of ways to attack Tsitsipas, and he generally has no problems doing so. He never lost to the Greek player before this match, which painted a clear picture of the matchup.
The first set certainly confirmed all of that because Alcaraz broke early and then added another break late to win it 6-3. He didn't have any issues...
Alcaraz was widely considered to be the favorite for this match simply because fans in Paris saw this matchup also last year, and it was a pretty easy win for the Spaniard. It's a bad matchup for the Greek player generally because the way his opponent plays puts a lot of pressure on his backhand, which can't sustain it for the most part.
Alcaraz has a variety of ways to attack Tsitsipas, and he generally has no problems doing so. He never lost to the Greek player before this match, which painted a clear picture of the matchup.
The first set certainly confirmed all of that because Alcaraz broke early and then added another break late to win it 6-3. He didn't have any issues...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz recently suggested that he would consider playing mixed doubles with his future girlfriend in light of Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas almost teaming up at Roland Garros.
Obviously, the big news from tennis' most popular couple is that they did not join forces for their mixed doubles match on Monday as originally planned and withdrew from the tournament.
Predictably, this was bound to happen, considering that Tsitsipas was set to face Alcaraz in a massive quarterfinal match in singles on Tuesday. So, taking to the court for mixed doubles with girlfriend Badosa 24 hours earlier was probably among the least of his priorities.
Tsitsipas was also slated to play doubles with his younger brother Petros on the same day and committed to play. They duly won their second-round match by upsetting defending champions Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig.
Playing an additional match on Monday would jeopardize the Greek's energy tank for the singles competition.
Obviously, the big news from tennis' most popular couple is that they did not join forces for their mixed doubles match on Monday as originally planned and withdrew from the tournament.
Predictably, this was bound to happen, considering that Tsitsipas was set to face Alcaraz in a massive quarterfinal match in singles on Tuesday. So, taking to the court for mixed doubles with girlfriend Badosa 24 hours earlier was probably among the least of his priorities.
Tsitsipas was also slated to play doubles with his younger brother Petros on the same day and committed to play. They duly won their second-round match by upsetting defending champions Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig.
Playing an additional match on Monday would jeopardize the Greek's energy tank for the singles competition.
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz often talks with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, during matches because he needs it, according to his own words.
Coaching has been allowed in tennis for a while now, so we often see players interacting with their coaches during matches. For most, it's just a quick talk, a reminder, or a cheer-up, but for some, it's a never-ending conversation.
Stefanos Tsitsipas's father talks so much during matches that opponents often complain about it, but he's not the only one. According to John McEnroe, Juan Carlos Ferrero talks too much during the Spaniard's matches, and the American isn't particularly a fan of this.
He just finds the amount of talk between Alcaraz and Ferrero during a match too much because it never stops. They have a conversation almost after every rally, and that's why, during a recent broadcast, the former world no. 1 voiced his thoughts.
"Never heard a coach I don't think,...
Coaching has been allowed in tennis for a while now, so we often see players interacting with their coaches during matches. For most, it's just a quick talk, a reminder, or a cheer-up, but for some, it's a never-ending conversation.
Stefanos Tsitsipas's father talks so much during matches that opponents often complain about it, but he's not the only one. According to John McEnroe, Juan Carlos Ferrero talks too much during the Spaniard's matches, and the American isn't particularly a fan of this.
He just finds the amount of talk between Alcaraz and Ferrero during a match too much because it never stops. They have a conversation almost after every rally, and that's why, during a recent broadcast, the former world no. 1 voiced his thoughts.
"Never heard a coach I don't think,...
- 6/4/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were supposed to play mixed doubles at the 2024 Roland Garros, but they won't as they withdrew from the tournament.
One of the most famous tennis couples in the world, Badosa and Tsitsipas are affectionately known as Tsitsidosa, and they were supposed to make an appearance on the tennis courts in Paris.
They signed up to play mixed doubles at the season's second major. They broke up not too long ago but recently rekindled their relationship, to the delight of many fans. When they broke up, many assumed that the World Tennis League earlier this year was the only time we would see them in action.
They played well together back then, showing a pretty good amount of chemistry, but we haven't really gotten to see that in an official match. They were supposed to play at Wimbledon last year, but then they withdrew.
They were...
One of the most famous tennis couples in the world, Badosa and Tsitsipas are affectionately known as Tsitsidosa, and they were supposed to make an appearance on the tennis courts in Paris.
They signed up to play mixed doubles at the season's second major. They broke up not too long ago but recently rekindled their relationship, to the delight of many fans. When they broke up, many assumed that the World Tennis League earlier this year was the only time we would see them in action.
They played well together back then, showing a pretty good amount of chemistry, but we haven't really gotten to see that in an official match. They were supposed to play at Wimbledon last year, but then they withdrew.
They were...
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Paris with very few matches on clay, but his stellar start in the French capital put worries aside.
Clay is a very specific surface on which players need some time to really get into a rhythm. They have to figure out movement and timing, which are quite different from other surfaces.
It's not easy to just roll out of bed and dominate on clay without any practice. Alcaraz dealt with an injury for much of this clay season, which basically meant that he arrived in Paris with very few matches under his belt.
He didn't think it would be a huge issue ahead of the event, and it certainly proved that way so far. He's been playing really well so far at the 2024 Roland Garros, and he spoke about that after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime.
For Alcaraz, the most important thing is believing in himself, and that's never been a problem.
Clay is a very specific surface on which players need some time to really get into a rhythm. They have to figure out movement and timing, which are quite different from other surfaces.
It's not easy to just roll out of bed and dominate on clay without any practice. Alcaraz dealt with an injury for much of this clay season, which basically meant that he arrived in Paris with very few matches under his belt.
He didn't think it would be a huge issue ahead of the event, and it certainly proved that way so far. He's been playing really well so far at the 2024 Roland Garros, and he spoke about that after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime.
For Alcaraz, the most important thing is believing in himself, and that's never been a problem.
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face a mammoth challenge in his next match at the 2024 Roland Garros, having to play Carlos Alcaraz, but he's quite confident that he can get it done.
The Greek player came back wonderfully to beat Matteo Arnaldi in Paris on Sunday, setting up this clash against Alcaraz. Earlier in the day, the Spaniard himself cruised in his match to secure a spot in the quarter-final, which will make this upcoming matchup possible.
He knew he might face Tsitsipas in the upcoming match, and he spoke nicely about him afterward. Tsitsipas has never beaten Alcaraz before, but even so, the Spaniard is really looking forward to playing that match.
"I’m really looking forward to playing this match. I love these kind of matches. I’ve seen a lot of matches lately from Stefanos. I know he’s playing great tennis and has a lot of confidence right now.
The Greek player came back wonderfully to beat Matteo Arnaldi in Paris on Sunday, setting up this clash against Alcaraz. Earlier in the day, the Spaniard himself cruised in his match to secure a spot in the quarter-final, which will make this upcoming matchup possible.
He knew he might face Tsitsipas in the upcoming match, and he spoke nicely about him afterward. Tsitsipas has never beaten Alcaraz before, but even so, the Spaniard is really looking forward to playing that match.
"I’m really looking forward to playing this match. I love these kind of matches. I’ve seen a lot of matches lately from Stefanos. I know he’s playing great tennis and has a lot of confidence right now.
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz has never lost against Stefanos Tsitsipas, and the Greek player will try to change that in the quarter-final of the 2024 Roland Garros.
Tsitispas has not played the cleanest event so far, as he has already dropped two sets, but he's been more than decent. It was quite impressive how he was able to overcome the huge momentum Matteo Arnaldi had in his most recent match.
He looked quite defeated before snatching away that second set, so he's been playing well, albeit not the best. Alcaraz had one such match himself, as Jesper De Jong gave him a lot more trouble than anybody saw coming.
The rest of the matches have been pretty good for the 21-year-old, especially the most recent one against Felix Auger-Aliassime. His fully operational forehand is a huge bonus for the Spaniard, as he's a different player when he can crush forehands.
That's a major...
Tsitispas has not played the cleanest event so far, as he has already dropped two sets, but he's been more than decent. It was quite impressive how he was able to overcome the huge momentum Matteo Arnaldi had in his most recent match.
He looked quite defeated before snatching away that second set, so he's been playing well, albeit not the best. Alcaraz had one such match himself, as Jesper De Jong gave him a lot more trouble than anybody saw coming.
The rest of the matches have been pretty good for the 21-year-old, especially the most recent one against Felix Auger-Aliassime. His fully operational forehand is a huge bonus for the Spaniard, as he's a different player when he can crush forehands.
That's a major...
- 6/2/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Formula 1‘s Charles Leclerc dons a white striped suit while attending the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters held at Monte-Carlo Country Club on Sunday (April 14) in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
The 26-year-old racecar driver was joined by his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux as they attended the Men’s Double’s Final, watching on as Stefanos Tsitsipas took home a win.
After the match, Charles posed for a photo with Stefanos and his trophy!
The day before, fellow Formula 1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt stepped out to watch the tennis matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Also in attendance that day were Challengers stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who had a photo call at the event!
“Beautiful day for tennis,” George wrote on his Instagram story the next day. “So great seeing the semi-finals and good luck to the finalists today.”
Just a few days before, Charles launched...
The 26-year-old racecar driver was joined by his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux as they attended the Men’s Double’s Final, watching on as Stefanos Tsitsipas took home a win.
After the match, Charles posed for a photo with Stefanos and his trophy!
The day before, fellow Formula 1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt stepped out to watch the tennis matches at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Also in attendance that day were Challengers stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who had a photo call at the event!
“Beautiful day for tennis,” George wrote on his Instagram story the next day. “So great seeing the semi-finals and good luck to the finalists today.”
Just a few days before, Charles launched...
- 4/15/2024
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One of the oldest and most magnificent tennis tournaments of the year kicks off this week as the world’s best tennis players head to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Founded in 1896, the long-running tournament is the first of three Atp...
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One of the oldest and most magnificent tennis tournaments of the year kicks off this week as the world’s best tennis players head to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Founded in 1896, the long-running tournament is the first of three Atp...
- 4/8/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
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The No. 1 player in the world squares off against the final American man left in the draw during the 2024 Australian Open quarterfinals. No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic will face off against No. 12 Taylor Fritz in a match that will air on Monday, Jan. 22 no earlier than 10:30 p.m. Et in the United States.
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- 1/22/2024
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Two of the world’s most popular tennis stars meet in a quarterfinal matchup tonight as Novak Djokovic takes on Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open.
Both players have made it through the first four rounds of the Grand Slam tournament with ease, and will be looking to book a spot in the semifinals with a win tonight. Want to watch the Djokovic vs. Fritz tennis match? Here...
Two of the world’s most popular tennis stars meet in a quarterfinal matchup tonight as Novak Djokovic takes on Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open.
Both players have made it through the first four rounds of the Grand Slam tournament with ease, and will be looking to book a spot in the semifinals with a win tonight. Want to watch the Djokovic vs. Fritz tennis match? Here...
- 1/22/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Stefanos Tsitsipas always underlined the importance of popularizing tennis in Greece as his goal, as he wants to see it grow in the future.
Tsitsipas grew up loving tennis, but it's not something many of his countrymen share. The country is a sport-loving nation; however, that's mostly reserved for football or basketball, which are far more popular than tennis in Greece.
Even so, the sport is experiencing a growing popularity thanks to Tsitispas and Maria Sakkari, who have been among the best players in the world for a while now and showed it also at the 2024 United Cup, where the Greek player spoke about growing the sport in the country.
He's always spoken fondly about his country and wants to see the sport grow, underlining it as one of his dreams. To see it through, he's devised a plan to be executed in the coming years.
Personally, I have a plan,...
Tsitsipas grew up loving tennis, but it's not something many of his countrymen share. The country is a sport-loving nation; however, that's mostly reserved for football or basketball, which are far more popular than tennis in Greece.
Even so, the sport is experiencing a growing popularity thanks to Tsitispas and Maria Sakkari, who have been among the best players in the world for a while now and showed it also at the 2024 United Cup, where the Greek player spoke about growing the sport in the country.
He's always spoken fondly about his country and wants to see the sport grow, underlining it as one of his dreams. To see it through, he's devised a plan to be executed in the coming years.
Personally, I have a plan,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
The 112th edition of the Australian Open is just around the corner, signifying the short offseason in tennis and how the stars of men's tennis will soon hit the courts again.
The 2024 Australian Open is the most anticipated of the lot with major talking points headlining the showpiece event that will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2024, marking the first time that the year's first Grand Slam will have a weekend start.
As is the norm, the Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park, with a 128-player singles field expected to converge there in the early weeks of January. The entry list for the tournament has been released.
Novak Djokovic secured top seeding at the Australian Open thanks to his record-breaking 7th Atp Finals in November and will pursue a record-extending 11th title. Djokovic is not guaranteed to remain No. 1 after the tournament in Melbourne, with Carlos Alcaraz...
The 2024 Australian Open is the most anticipated of the lot with major talking points headlining the showpiece event that will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2024, marking the first time that the year's first Grand Slam will have a weekend start.
As is the norm, the Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park, with a 128-player singles field expected to converge there in the early weeks of January. The entry list for the tournament has been released.
Novak Djokovic secured top seeding at the Australian Open thanks to his record-breaking 7th Atp Finals in November and will pursue a record-extending 11th title. Djokovic is not guaranteed to remain No. 1 after the tournament in Melbourne, with Carlos Alcaraz...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Alexander Zverev was Germany's Mvp in previous matches, but today, the German came up a little bit short against Alex de Minaur.
It's been a very interesting run for Germany at the United Cup as they had to pull through a couple of times. Zverev was the absolute Mvp delivering some crucial wins like the one over Stefanos Tsitsipas a few days ago.
Kerber on the other hand struggled mostly but pulled through today for her first win as a mother. It was exactly what Germany needed as it gave Zverev the chance to push them into the final with a win. It started well as Zverev won a pretty close opening set.
Neither played did much in that set on the return, but eventually, Zverev got the break chance, and he broke to win it 7-5. Things slightly changed in the second set as neither was as impressive on the serve.
It's been a very interesting run for Germany at the United Cup as they had to pull through a couple of times. Zverev was the absolute Mvp delivering some crucial wins like the one over Stefanos Tsitsipas a few days ago.
Kerber on the other hand struggled mostly but pulled through today for her first win as a mother. It was exactly what Germany needed as it gave Zverev the chance to push them into the final with a win. It started well as Zverev won a pretty close opening set.
Neither played did much in that set on the return, but eventually, Zverev got the break chance, and he broke to win it 7-5. Things slightly changed in the second set as neither was as impressive on the serve.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Former US Open doubles champion Coco Vandeweghe picked Alexander Zverev as the 2024 Australian Open favourite.
The former Wta player was part of the Tennis Channel panel discussing the upcoming Grand Slam. Asked by the host about the favorites at the event, Coco avoided the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, and took dark horse Zverev.
While the pick might seem silly at first glance, there are some reasons why it kind of makes sense. The courts Down Under play pretty fast, and that's certainly something that Zverev can use to his advantage.
His serve is one of the best when it's really clicking, and if it clicks for two weeks, then, he could win it. He's one of those players who can cover the court really well due to his dimensions, and if he limits the mistakes from the baseline, he could be a really tough player to beat.
The former Wta player was part of the Tennis Channel panel discussing the upcoming Grand Slam. Asked by the host about the favorites at the event, Coco avoided the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, and took dark horse Zverev.
While the pick might seem silly at first glance, there are some reasons why it kind of makes sense. The courts Down Under play pretty fast, and that's certainly something that Zverev can use to his advantage.
His serve is one of the best when it's really clicking, and if it clicks for two weeks, then, he could win it. He's one of those players who can cover the court really well due to his dimensions, and if he limits the mistakes from the baseline, he could be a really tough player to beat.
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
One of the most popular tennis-playing siblings on the men's tour is that of Stefanos Tsitsipas and his younger brother Petros Tsitsipas.
Hailing from a country without a rich tennis heritage, the story of the Tsitsipas brothers resonates with almost every other sibling with aspirations of one day making it to the top level of the pro tour. All they had was a dream, but both have become tennis figureheads back home.
Stefanos, who is 25 and the older of the two, is entrenched in the world's Top 10 and has been there for a while. He has headlined two Grand Slam finals in the past, finishing runner-up at the 2021 Roland Garros and more recently at the 2023 Australian Open.
Petros, 23, for his part, has risen to become a doubles specialist and is ranked in the world's Top 100 in that discipline. While growing up in Greece, they converted their parents' basement into a tennis court,...
Hailing from a country without a rich tennis heritage, the story of the Tsitsipas brothers resonates with almost every other sibling with aspirations of one day making it to the top level of the pro tour. All they had was a dream, but both have become tennis figureheads back home.
Stefanos, who is 25 and the older of the two, is entrenched in the world's Top 10 and has been there for a while. He has headlined two Grand Slam finals in the past, finishing runner-up at the 2021 Roland Garros and more recently at the 2023 Australian Open.
Petros, 23, for his part, has risen to become a doubles specialist and is ranked in the world's Top 100 in that discipline. While growing up in Greece, they converted their parents' basement into a tennis court,...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
After saving his country from elimination with his win in singles, Alexander Zverev teamed up with Laura Siegemund to push his country into the semi-finals at the 2024 United Cup.
Friday at the United Cup is all about Alexander Zverev, who proved the hero of his country. The first match between the nations happened early this morning, with Maria Sakkari destroying Angelique Kerber in two simple sets.
That gave Stefanos Tsitsips a chance to seal it for his country but ultimately he couldn't find the tennis needed to down Zverev. A simple two-set win to set up this crucial doubles which featured Zverev but didn't feature Stefanos Tsitsipas.
His brother, Petros, teamed up with Maria Sakkari to play, and they wouldn't have enough. On the other side, we had an inspired Zverev, who did a lot of things right and Laura Siegemund, an experienced player who loves to play doubles.
The result as you can imagine,...
Friday at the United Cup is all about Alexander Zverev, who proved the hero of his country. The first match between the nations happened early this morning, with Maria Sakkari destroying Angelique Kerber in two simple sets.
That gave Stefanos Tsitsips a chance to seal it for his country but ultimately he couldn't find the tennis needed to down Zverev. A simple two-set win to set up this crucial doubles which featured Zverev but didn't feature Stefanos Tsitsipas.
His brother, Petros, teamed up with Maria Sakkari to play, and they wouldn't have enough. On the other side, we had an inspired Zverev, who did a lot of things right and Laura Siegemund, an experienced player who loves to play doubles.
The result as you can imagine,...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Angelique Kerber will head the Adelaide International, not just as an alternate but as a main draw contender in the second Wta 500 event of the brand-new tennis season.
The 2024 Adelaide International will kick off on January 8th and run till January 13th, a day before the Australian Open. Several players ranked in the world's Top 20 have already confirmed their participation at the event, including Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Marketa Vondrousova.
Kerber is currently part of Germany's team competing in the second edition of the United Cup. The 35-year-old returned to action for the first time since 2022 Wimbledon in Sydney, where Germany qualified for the quarterfinal as the best runner-up in the city.
They'll face one of the tournament favorites, Greece, who are led by the effervescent pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Friday. Kebrer has accounted for two losses in singles against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and France's Caroline Garcia.
The 2024 Adelaide International will kick off on January 8th and run till January 13th, a day before the Australian Open. Several players ranked in the world's Top 20 have already confirmed their participation at the event, including Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Marketa Vondrousova.
Kerber is currently part of Germany's team competing in the second edition of the United Cup. The 35-year-old returned to action for the first time since 2022 Wimbledon in Sydney, where Germany qualified for the quarterfinal as the best runner-up in the city.
They'll face one of the tournament favorites, Greece, who are led by the effervescent pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Friday. Kebrer has accounted for two losses in singles against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and France's Caroline Garcia.
- 1/5/2024
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Alexander Zverev played a pretty flawless match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the United Cup to beat him in two sets.
This was a pretty good match for both players because both showed a pretty decent level. Zverev is uniquely equipped to counter Tsitsipas with his super solid play from the baseline, and he certainly annoyed me with that today.
One thing that Tsitsipas has that can counter that is the serve, yet it never quite showed up the way it could have in this one. It was a problem because he couldn't save himself with the serve when he found himself in that one game where things weren't going well.
That's how the match basically went. Tsitsipas was pretty solid on his serve, finding some good solutions with the forehand, or some volley or even the occasional backhand down the line. However, when that one bad game came, he couldn't find a solution.
This was a pretty good match for both players because both showed a pretty decent level. Zverev is uniquely equipped to counter Tsitsipas with his super solid play from the baseline, and he certainly annoyed me with that today.
One thing that Tsitsipas has that can counter that is the serve, yet it never quite showed up the way it could have in this one. It was a problem because he couldn't save himself with the serve when he found himself in that one game where things weren't going well.
That's how the match basically went. Tsitsipas was pretty solid on his serve, finding some good solutions with the forehand, or some volley or even the occasional backhand down the line. However, when that one bad game came, he couldn't find a solution.
- 1/5/2024
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The 2024 Barcelona Open has received a major boost, with local hero Carlos Alcaraz set to return to the Atp 500 event this year.
The tournament will feel like a long time away for the Spaniard. Alcaraz's next matches are exhibitions at the Australian Open, which includes a repeat of the 2022 US Open final with Casper Ruud.
However, the clay-court season is undoubtedly one that Alcaraz looks forward to every year. It is the surface that he grew up on, and how comfortable he feels on the dirt is clear for everyone to see.
Alcaraz is yet to translate that clay-court prowess into a triumph at the French Open. However, most in the tennis world agree it is only a matter of time before that changes. Some argue that he would have beaten Novak Djokovic in last year's semifinal, had cramp not set in.
The Barcelona Open is a tournament where Alcaraz has been successful.
The tournament will feel like a long time away for the Spaniard. Alcaraz's next matches are exhibitions at the Australian Open, which includes a repeat of the 2022 US Open final with Casper Ruud.
However, the clay-court season is undoubtedly one that Alcaraz looks forward to every year. It is the surface that he grew up on, and how comfortable he feels on the dirt is clear for everyone to see.
Alcaraz is yet to translate that clay-court prowess into a triumph at the French Open. However, most in the tennis world agree it is only a matter of time before that changes. Some argue that he would have beaten Novak Djokovic in last year's semifinal, had cramp not set in.
The Barcelona Open is a tournament where Alcaraz has been successful.
- 1/5/2024
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It's been only a few days in the new season, and we already have a blockbuster showdown as Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Alexander Zverev in the 2024 United Cup.
Over the past few years, we've seen many of these Tsitsipas - Zverev battles, and they've been quite interesting. Both players are among some of the best players that we have nowadays, making this early blockbuster a really enticing proposition.
On one side, we have Tsitsipas, who claims to be healthy but doesn't really look all that healthy. He's been dealing with a back issue dating back to last year and missed a few matches already this year.
We'll see how he handles this matchup against Zverev that could possibly go long as the German has the ability to extend rallies.
It doesn't mean that he will, but he might be smart enough to do so, as his general approach doesn't really work against Tsitsipas.
Over the past few years, we've seen many of these Tsitsipas - Zverev battles, and they've been quite interesting. Both players are among some of the best players that we have nowadays, making this early blockbuster a really enticing proposition.
On one side, we have Tsitsipas, who claims to be healthy but doesn't really look all that healthy. He's been dealing with a back issue dating back to last year and missed a few matches already this year.
We'll see how he handles this matchup against Zverev that could possibly go long as the German has the ability to extend rallies.
It doesn't mean that he will, but he might be smart enough to do so, as his general approach doesn't really work against Tsitsipas.
- 1/4/2024
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An exciting lineup of exhibition matches as part of the 2024 Australian Open opening week has been announced.
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
- 1/4/2024
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Maria Sakkari had a lot of issues against Leylah Fernandez, but she prevailed in the end, securing Greece's spot in the 2024 United Cup quarter-finals.
After Stefanos Tsitsipas won his singles match, Maria Sakkari was in a position to secure her country's spot in the quarter-final. She needed to beat Leylah Fernandez to do so, and that's not an easy thing to do.
She found out herself when the Canadian started to blast winners left and right. Fernandez suddenly rose at the end of last year, and she's certainly carried over the confidence to this year.
It was a match she needed to win, and she played like it. An early 2-0 lead wasn't held, but she kept pushing and would get more chances in the coming games.
At 5-4, Fernandez had several break points, which were set points, however, she failed to use all of them. As we entered the tiebreak,...
After Stefanos Tsitsipas won his singles match, Maria Sakkari was in a position to secure her country's spot in the quarter-final. She needed to beat Leylah Fernandez to do so, and that's not an easy thing to do.
She found out herself when the Canadian started to blast winners left and right. Fernandez suddenly rose at the end of last year, and she's certainly carried over the confidence to this year.
It was a match she needed to win, and she played like it. An early 2-0 lead wasn't held, but she kept pushing and would get more chances in the coming games.
At 5-4, Fernandez had several break points, which were set points, however, she failed to use all of them. As we entered the tiebreak,...
- 1/3/2024
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Felix Auger-Aliassime had a disappointing 2023 campaign on the Atp Tour, and the 2024 season isn't starting any better.
At the end of the 2022 season, the Canadian won three consecutive titles, while winning 16 straight matches, and thanks to the late push, he qualified for his maiden Atp Finals, finishing the year as the world no. 6 in the Atp Rankings.
However, last year, Auger-Aliassime struggled with physical problems and form, and slowly but surely, he started falling down the rankings, exiting the Top 10 in June, and never returning into it, eventually ending the year as the world no. 29.
Ahead of the new season, the 23-year-old admitted that he would like to improve his ability to recover from injuries, and his first two matches, which did not happen, just prove that.
At the 2024 United Cup, where Auger-Aliassime was supposed to be teaming up with Leylah Fernandez, he was supposed to start against Chile's Nicolas Jarry,...
At the end of the 2022 season, the Canadian won three consecutive titles, while winning 16 straight matches, and thanks to the late push, he qualified for his maiden Atp Finals, finishing the year as the world no. 6 in the Atp Rankings.
However, last year, Auger-Aliassime struggled with physical problems and form, and slowly but surely, he started falling down the rankings, exiting the Top 10 in June, and never returning into it, eventually ending the year as the world no. 29.
Ahead of the new season, the 23-year-old admitted that he would like to improve his ability to recover from injuries, and his first two matches, which did not happen, just prove that.
At the 2024 United Cup, where Auger-Aliassime was supposed to be teaming up with Leylah Fernandez, he was supposed to start against Chile's Nicolas Jarry,...
- 1/3/2024
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Stefanos Tsitsipas skipped over his 2024 United Cup singles match just to play the mixed doubles, and he explained why after the match.
Tsitsipas was actually getting ready to play the singles match because event cameras caught him in the locker room working on getting ready. He didn't seem to be ready, though, so when he finally pulled out, nobody was really shocked by it.
He's dealt with a back injury dating back to last year, and it also affected him recently at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. He was adamant that it's much better than before which might be true, but that doesn't mean it's 100%.
I'm much better than what I was a month ago. I wasn't 100% sure that I will have the chance to play the United Cup. It didn't really cross my mind when I was considering my comeback. I went through tough times at the end of the year.
Tsitsipas was actually getting ready to play the singles match because event cameras caught him in the locker room working on getting ready. He didn't seem to be ready, though, so when he finally pulled out, nobody was really shocked by it.
He's dealt with a back injury dating back to last year, and it also affected him recently at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. He was adamant that it's much better than before which might be true, but that doesn't mean it's 100%.
I'm much better than what I was a month ago. I wasn't 100% sure that I will have the chance to play the United Cup. It didn't really cross my mind when I was considering my comeback. I went through tough times at the end of the year.
- 1/2/2024
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Novak Djokovic has extended his dominance at the top of the Atp rankings by posting his 406th week as World No. 1.
As the Atp season begins on a clean slate in 2024, Djokovic remains the only player with five-digit ranking points. The Serb has built an enormous lead over second-placed Carlos Alcaraz, which stretched to 2,390 points.
Alcaraz is not in action until the Australian Open, while Djokovic is playing in the United Cup, where he was instrumental in powering Serbia to an opening group-stage win over China in Perth.
Djokovic has an opportunity to win a maximum of 500 ranking points at the mixed-gender team competition but is set to drop 250 ranking points from winning the Adelaide International last year.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not assured of the World No. 1 beyond the Australian Open. That is because Alcaraz doesn't defend any points in January and has room to gain over...
As the Atp season begins on a clean slate in 2024, Djokovic remains the only player with five-digit ranking points. The Serb has built an enormous lead over second-placed Carlos Alcaraz, which stretched to 2,390 points.
Alcaraz is not in action until the Australian Open, while Djokovic is playing in the United Cup, where he was instrumental in powering Serbia to an opening group-stage win over China in Perth.
Djokovic has an opportunity to win a maximum of 500 ranking points at the mixed-gender team competition but is set to drop 250 ranking points from winning the Adelaide International last year.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not assured of the World No. 1 beyond the Australian Open. That is because Alcaraz doesn't defend any points in January and has room to gain over...
- 1/2/2024
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There are not many brighter young stars on the Wta Tour than Mirra Andreeva and the 16-year-old started her new season with a win at the 2024 Brisbane International.
Although the calendar still says 2023, the new season has officially started, and it is slowly but surely shedding light on what level we should expect from certain players, and the expectations will certainly be high when it comes to Andreeva.
The 16-year-old is an incredible talent, and she proved it once again at the 2023 World Tennis League, which is an exhibition event. In a mixed doubles match, she played an incredible rally, practically alone against Stefanos Tsitsipas, and won it.
Now, back on the singles court where she looks the most comfortable, Andreeva started the year with an impressive victory against fellow compatriot, Diana Shnaider.
The two met in the first round of the 2024 Brisbane International, with the winner of the match taking on another Russian,...
Although the calendar still says 2023, the new season has officially started, and it is slowly but surely shedding light on what level we should expect from certain players, and the expectations will certainly be high when it comes to Andreeva.
The 16-year-old is an incredible talent, and she proved it once again at the 2023 World Tennis League, which is an exhibition event. In a mixed doubles match, she played an incredible rally, practically alone against Stefanos Tsitsipas, and won it.
Now, back on the singles court where she looks the most comfortable, Andreeva started the year with an impressive victory against fellow compatriot, Diana Shnaider.
The two met in the first round of the 2024 Brisbane International, with the winner of the match taking on another Russian,...
- 12/31/2023
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Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record ten times, and it doesn't look like he is ready to stop from adding to his titles collection.
The Serbian superstar is returning to Melbourne to defend his crown in a city where he has not lost a match since 2018. The odds are very much in Djokovic's favor, and he's rarely stumbled in such positions of authority.
Djokovic will have the chance to break a two-player tie for the most Grand Slams in tennis history (a record he shares with Australian tennis great Margaret Court) by winning a mind-boggling 11th Australian Open title. And here are five reasons why he is the man to beat Down Under.
5. Ultimate Grand Slam Record Holder
With 24 Grand Slams to his name, no man can take the acclaim as the record holder except for Novak Djokovic. With his trademark consistency of rising to high-stakes occasions,...
The Serbian superstar is returning to Melbourne to defend his crown in a city where he has not lost a match since 2018. The odds are very much in Djokovic's favor, and he's rarely stumbled in such positions of authority.
Djokovic will have the chance to break a two-player tie for the most Grand Slams in tennis history (a record he shares with Australian tennis great Margaret Court) by winning a mind-boggling 11th Australian Open title. And here are five reasons why he is the man to beat Down Under.
5. Ultimate Grand Slam Record Holder
With 24 Grand Slams to his name, no man can take the acclaim as the record holder except for Novak Djokovic. With his trademark consistency of rising to high-stakes occasions,...
- 12/31/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas contested one Australian Open final in his career, and he felt like he could have won it even though he played against Novak Djokovic.
Playing against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne is never a good idea because he's the most successful man in the history of the Australian Open, as no player dominated more on that court than Djokovic.
Tsitsipas firmly believed that he could beat the Serbian, and technically, he could, but he didn't. The match wasn't that close, but Tsitispas had some moments where you saw a good enough level to win.
Ultimately, he didn't have it for long enough time during the match to really turn it around. Looking back, though, he feels he was close, as he spoke ahead of the 2024 United Cup.
This year’s final was close. I was there, playing a final at the Aussie Open and it felt like that was my moment,...
Playing against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne is never a good idea because he's the most successful man in the history of the Australian Open, as no player dominated more on that court than Djokovic.
Tsitsipas firmly believed that he could beat the Serbian, and technically, he could, but he didn't. The match wasn't that close, but Tsitispas had some moments where you saw a good enough level to win.
Ultimately, he didn't have it for long enough time during the match to really turn it around. Looking back, though, he feels he was close, as he spoke ahead of the 2024 United Cup.
This year’s final was close. I was there, playing a final at the Aussie Open and it felt like that was my moment,...
- 12/31/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas generally plays really well in Australia, and while he's yet to win a major, he's certain that it will come.
The Greek came very close to that at last year's Australian Open as he went to the final but couldn't overcome Novak Djokovic, who lifted his 10th Australian Open. It wasn't the first Grand Slam final Tsitsipas lost to Djokovic, but it was a significant match for him.
They were scenes he couldn't easily forget, standing there with the runner-up trophy while his opponent, as legendary as he is, was lifting his tenth. Not first, not second, not fifth, but tenth.
That certainly put things into perspective for Tsitsipas, and it's a loss he still thinks about. He doesn't think about it because he can't process it, no, that happened a long time ago.
He thinks about it to learn and prepare for the next time he's in that position.
The Greek came very close to that at last year's Australian Open as he went to the final but couldn't overcome Novak Djokovic, who lifted his 10th Australian Open. It wasn't the first Grand Slam final Tsitsipas lost to Djokovic, but it was a significant match for him.
They were scenes he couldn't easily forget, standing there with the runner-up trophy while his opponent, as legendary as he is, was lifting his tenth. Not first, not second, not fifth, but tenth.
That certainly put things into perspective for Tsitsipas, and it's a loss he still thinks about. He doesn't think about it because he can't process it, no, that happened a long time ago.
He thinks about it to learn and prepare for the next time he's in that position.
- 12/30/2023
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January last year not only brought us a lot of tennis in Australia but also brought us the first season of Break Point, the Netflix tennis docu-series, which will air its second season in the coming weeks.
It was certainly an interesting watch for those who don't follow tennis as much, but as many pointed out, the first season of Break Point didn't show much of what die-hard tennis fans didn't know.
Sure, we saw how it looked from the inside, but it wasn't that revelatory. Despite all that, the series proved a success which is why it will be returning for a second season.
The first glimpse of the new season was posted by Netflix on social media, and it received some interesting responses. Fans were excited to see some newcomers such as Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, who are the future of tennis.
Some negative responses came at the inclusion of Alexander Zverev,...
It was certainly an interesting watch for those who don't follow tennis as much, but as many pointed out, the first season of Break Point didn't show much of what die-hard tennis fans didn't know.
Sure, we saw how it looked from the inside, but it wasn't that revelatory. Despite all that, the series proved a success which is why it will be returning for a second season.
The first glimpse of the new season was posted by Netflix on social media, and it received some interesting responses. Fans were excited to see some newcomers such as Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, who are the future of tennis.
Some negative responses came at the inclusion of Alexander Zverev,...
- 12/30/2023
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The 2024 Australian Open is set for a historic Sunday start and the prize money on offer will also be historic, with another increase compared to last year.
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
- 12/29/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas dealt with some back issues at the 2023 World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi and confirmed that he didn't quite get the preparation he wanted before the new season.
Tsitsipas has long enjoyed successful starts with the new season due to various factors. One major factor is that he took the offseason seriously and worked very hard to get ready for the new season.
That preparation and him generally loving to play in Australia with the big Greek community showing love usually helped him start fast. This year might be a bit different because Tsitsipas is still dealing with the back issue.
It bothered him heavily during the Atp Finals, resulting in a withdrawal from the event, and he skipped action in Abu Dhabi as well.
In talks with the media after the event, Tsitsipas said he is feeling better, and his back is pretty much healed, but he...
Tsitsipas has long enjoyed successful starts with the new season due to various factors. One major factor is that he took the offseason seriously and worked very hard to get ready for the new season.
That preparation and him generally loving to play in Australia with the big Greek community showing love usually helped him start fast. This year might be a bit different because Tsitsipas is still dealing with the back issue.
It bothered him heavily during the Atp Finals, resulting in a withdrawal from the event, and he skipped action in Abu Dhabi as well.
In talks with the media after the event, Tsitsipas said he is feeling better, and his back is pretty much healed, but he...
- 12/27/2023
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Men's tennis governing body, Atp, has unveiled a list of transformational changes to the Next Gen brand ahead of the 2024 season.
Back in 2017, the Atp launched the Next Gen Atp Finals tournament as part of its commitment to nurturing talent and improving young players' pathway to the top of the sport. Furthermore, the Atp had a duty to market and make more players accessible to the wider tennis community.
At the time, the Atp's bosses were clear in their overall strategy that changing of the guard was inevitable. Roger Federer, probably the household name in tennis, exited the stage. Federer's longtime rivals - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray are also in the twilight of their careers.
Part of its core mandate was to freshen up things, and the Atp has certainly succeeded in laying the platform to unearth the next big superstars in tennis. The Next Gen tournament...
Back in 2017, the Atp launched the Next Gen Atp Finals tournament as part of its commitment to nurturing talent and improving young players' pathway to the top of the sport. Furthermore, the Atp had a duty to market and make more players accessible to the wider tennis community.
At the time, the Atp's bosses were clear in their overall strategy that changing of the guard was inevitable. Roger Federer, probably the household name in tennis, exited the stage. Federer's longtime rivals - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray are also in the twilight of their careers.
Part of its core mandate was to freshen up things, and the Atp has certainly succeeded in laying the platform to unearth the next big superstars in tennis. The Next Gen tournament...
- 12/27/2023
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The 2024 Australian Open is just a few weeks away from starting, and there will be many interesting stories for fans to enjoy during the event.
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
- 12/27/2023
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The Australian Open is closer by the day, and Novak Djokovic is excited about it as he looks to add another trophy to his collection.
No player has ever been as dominant at that Grand Slam as Novak Djokovic. Last year's win over Stefanos Tsitsipas ensured him a record-setting 10th trophy which quite possibly will never be broken.
He has a chance to make it 11, and according to many, he will. Djokovic himself feels really confident down under, as he admitted to Eurosport during his stay in Riyadh.
The Serbian explained how every time he won, his confidence shot up, so the following year was, in a sense, a bit easier. That means he won't be short of confidence in about two weeks.
Australian Open has bene my most succesful Grand Slam so I guess each time you win you feel additionally your confidence is growing so every next year...
No player has ever been as dominant at that Grand Slam as Novak Djokovic. Last year's win over Stefanos Tsitsipas ensured him a record-setting 10th trophy which quite possibly will never be broken.
He has a chance to make it 11, and according to many, he will. Djokovic himself feels really confident down under, as he admitted to Eurosport during his stay in Riyadh.
The Serbian explained how every time he won, his confidence shot up, so the following year was, in a sense, a bit easier. That means he won't be short of confidence in about two weeks.
Australian Open has bene my most succesful Grand Slam so I guess each time you win you feel additionally your confidence is growing so every next year...
- 12/27/2023
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The 2024 United Cup will mark the official start of the new tennis season, and it will run from December 29, 2023, to January 7, 2024.
This will be the second edition of the 18-team tournament, which pools Atp and Wta stars in a first-of-its-kind team competition. The United States won the inaugural tournament in 2023, beating Italy in the final.
The latest installment has seen a surge of top players signing up to play. World No. 1s from both tours, Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, are the major star attractions.
There will also be a returning former Grand Slam champion, Angelique Kerber, who thrives in team competitions and has previously represented her country with distinction (winner of a silver medal at the Rio Olympics). She'll be part of the German team alongside Alexander Zverev.
Some USA squad members who won the inaugural event will also return. These include Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz. The second-seeded country in the event,...
This will be the second edition of the 18-team tournament, which pools Atp and Wta stars in a first-of-its-kind team competition. The United States won the inaugural tournament in 2023, beating Italy in the final.
The latest installment has seen a surge of top players signing up to play. World No. 1s from both tours, Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, are the major star attractions.
There will also be a returning former Grand Slam champion, Angelique Kerber, who thrives in team competitions and has previously represented her country with distinction (winner of a silver medal at the Rio Olympics). She'll be part of the German team alongside Alexander Zverev.
Some USA squad members who won the inaugural event will also return. These include Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz. The second-seeded country in the event,...
- 12/26/2023
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Mirra Andreeva played some really solid tennis at the 2023 World Tennis League, and no rally demonstrated that better than the one in doubles against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The second time Stefanos Tsisipas and Paula Badosa teamed up at the World Tennis League was against Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev. They won the previous time they played together and then added a second win in that match; however, the highlight belonged to tennis phenom Mirra Andreeva.
The Russian essentially played the whole rally on her own against both Tsitsipas and Badosa, but mostly the Greek player. No matter what he tried, she had an answer, and ultimately, after exchanging top spins for a while, Andreeva was able to win the point for her team.
It was a pretty big point late in the set and at 15-15. If Andreeva and Medvedev had lost that point, they would have been in a tricky...
The second time Stefanos Tsisipas and Paula Badosa teamed up at the World Tennis League was against Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev. They won the previous time they played together and then added a second win in that match; however, the highlight belonged to tennis phenom Mirra Andreeva.
The Russian essentially played the whole rally on her own against both Tsitsipas and Badosa, but mostly the Greek player. No matter what he tried, she had an answer, and ultimately, after exchanging top spins for a while, Andreeva was able to win the point for her team.
It was a pretty big point late in the set and at 15-15. If Andreeva and Medvedev had lost that point, they would have been in a tricky...
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The new tennis season is getting closer, and there are players on the fringes of the Top 10 on the Atp Tour, looking to make a breakthrough.
Many of the names in the Top 10 have become consistent. Novak Djokovic is the most obvious example, but players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have all become regulars in the Top 10.
Some players have briefly entered the Top 10, such as Frances Tiafoe, who recently parted ways with his coach, but others are hoping to make that breakthrough for the first time.
This article gives five players who have a chance of reaching the Top 10 in the Atp Rankings for the first time if they find their best tennis in 2024.
5. Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul had a remarkably consistent season in 2023. The highlights were an excellent semifinal run at the Australian Open, another semifinal at the Canadian Open, and two runner-ups in Acapulco and Eastbourne.
Many of the names in the Top 10 have become consistent. Novak Djokovic is the most obvious example, but players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have all become regulars in the Top 10.
Some players have briefly entered the Top 10, such as Frances Tiafoe, who recently parted ways with his coach, but others are hoping to make that breakthrough for the first time.
This article gives five players who have a chance of reaching the Top 10 in the Atp Rankings for the first time if they find their best tennis in 2024.
5. Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul had a remarkably consistent season in 2023. The highlights were an excellent semifinal run at the Australian Open, another semifinal at the Canadian Open, and two runner-ups in Acapulco and Eastbourne.
- 12/25/2023
- Tennis Infinity
After skipping over action for two days, Stefanos Tsitsipas was elected to play the 2023 World Tennis League final and he succeeded with Paula Badosa.
Tsitsipas is part of the Kites, arguably the best team this week. He participated in doubles earlier in the week, debuting in mixed doubles with his girlfriend Badosa a few days ago.
The Tsitsidosa pairing showed up today for the final despite Tsitsipas being replaced at the event previously due to back issues. The U-turn surprised many because nobody really expected him to suit up, but there are some theories as to why he did.
A very likely one is that his back issues are mostly discomfort and not something too serious. A second theory is that he wanted to play one more match with his girlfriend, and on the court, it was clear why.
And finally, it's the final of the event, so one mixed...
Tsitsipas is part of the Kites, arguably the best team this week. He participated in doubles earlier in the week, debuting in mixed doubles with his girlfriend Badosa a few days ago.
The Tsitsidosa pairing showed up today for the final despite Tsitsipas being replaced at the event previously due to back issues. The U-turn surprised many because nobody really expected him to suit up, but there are some theories as to why he did.
A very likely one is that his back issues are mostly discomfort and not something too serious. A second theory is that he wanted to play one more match with his girlfriend, and on the court, it was clear why.
And finally, it's the final of the event, so one mixed...
- 12/24/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas was not feeling well at the 2023 World Tennis League, but he made one exception ahead of the final tie.
The Kites, team for which the Greek player, his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, and her best friend on the Tour, Aryna Sabalenka, compete, made it all the way to the final.
However, Tsitsipas played for the team only on the first day of the competition. First, he teamed up with his girlfriend Badosa to win their first match as a couple, and then he played alongside Grigor Dimitrov, losing to Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.
But when it came to the second day of the competition, the Greek player was not part of the team anymore, or at least the playing part of the team, as he was replaced by Lloyd Harris, but still supported his teammates from the bench.
Tsitsipas seemingly withdrew from the tournament, as he was officially...
The Kites, team for which the Greek player, his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, and her best friend on the Tour, Aryna Sabalenka, compete, made it all the way to the final.
However, Tsitsipas played for the team only on the first day of the competition. First, he teamed up with his girlfriend Badosa to win their first match as a couple, and then he played alongside Grigor Dimitrov, losing to Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.
But when it came to the second day of the competition, the Greek player was not part of the team anymore, or at least the playing part of the team, as he was replaced by Lloyd Harris, but still supported his teammates from the bench.
Tsitsipas seemingly withdrew from the tournament, as he was officially...
- 12/24/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Yibing Wu has named former Atp No. 6 Wayne Ferreira his new coach, but the retired South African star will not work alone.
The idea of working with two coaches has become a norm on the Atp Tour, with several established stars having at least two tennis coaches within their camps, outside of their hitting partners and physiotherapists.
Some Atp players in a dual partnership include Jannik Sinner, who works with Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill. The pair won the men's tour's 2023 Coach of the Year award.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas simultaneously worked with his father, Apostolos, and former Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis, but that alliance was short-lived. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz works with Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez.
The presence of two coaches helps with delegating day-to-day work and filling in for the other in their absence. For instance, Ferrero is set to miss the Australian Open next month to...
The idea of working with two coaches has become a norm on the Atp Tour, with several established stars having at least two tennis coaches within their camps, outside of their hitting partners and physiotherapists.
Some Atp players in a dual partnership include Jannik Sinner, who works with Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill. The pair won the men's tour's 2023 Coach of the Year award.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas simultaneously worked with his father, Apostolos, and former Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis, but that alliance was short-lived. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz works with Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez.
The presence of two coaches helps with delegating day-to-day work and filling in for the other in their absence. For instance, Ferrero is set to miss the Australian Open next month to...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Paula Badosa is getting ready to rejoin the tour next month and has been steadily finding form and sharpening her arsenal at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.
The former World No. 2 had been in a constant period of distress while playing on the tour, battling a thigh injury in the first half of last season before she sustained a serious stress fracture to her spine that put her on the shelf for almost five months.
Badosa aggravated the injury at the Italian Open, her best achievement of the season in reaching the last eight. But sadly, it had immense ramifications on her upcoming tournament, the French Open.
The Spaniard was forced to pull out from the clay Slam and never played a warm-up tournament in the build-up to Wimbledon, hoping the injury would heal with plenty of rest time. That wasn't the case because she retired from her...
The former World No. 2 had been in a constant period of distress while playing on the tour, battling a thigh injury in the first half of last season before she sustained a serious stress fracture to her spine that put her on the shelf for almost five months.
Badosa aggravated the injury at the Italian Open, her best achievement of the season in reaching the last eight. But sadly, it had immense ramifications on her upcoming tournament, the French Open.
The Spaniard was forced to pull out from the clay Slam and never played a warm-up tournament in the build-up to Wimbledon, hoping the injury would heal with plenty of rest time. That wasn't the case because she retired from her...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Stefanos Tsitsipas has withdrawn from the 2023 World Tennis League, which is another setback in a long battle with injuries.
Things are seemingly not getting better for Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is now in a very tricky situation at the start of the new year and the upcoming 2024 Atp season. The Greek player spent much of his offseason in Dubai with his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, who has her base set up there.
They trained together in preparation for the new season, which they'll kick off Down Under like the rest of the field. Before that, they signed up for the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, where they even got to play doubles together.
The first iteration of Tsitsidosa proved successful as they won; however, Tsitsipas is now dealing with some bumps on the road. His 2023 campaign ended on a bad note with a back injury forcing him to first retire and...
Things are seemingly not getting better for Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is now in a very tricky situation at the start of the new year and the upcoming 2024 Atp season. The Greek player spent much of his offseason in Dubai with his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, who has her base set up there.
They trained together in preparation for the new season, which they'll kick off Down Under like the rest of the field. Before that, they signed up for the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, where they even got to play doubles together.
The first iteration of Tsitsidosa proved successful as they won; however, Tsitsipas is now dealing with some bumps on the road. His 2023 campaign ended on a bad note with a back injury forcing him to first retire and...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Andrey Rublev recently cracked a joke that left his compatriot and good friend Daniil Medvedev uneasy on the bench and smiling rather awkwardly.
Rublev and Medvedev are best friends both on and off the court from a very young age and are undoubtedly the two best Russian players of their generation, with the pair being ranked in the world's Top 5 in the current standings.
They are participating in the second edition of the World Tennis League (Wtl) in Abu Dhabi, which is the unofficial start of the new tennis season. Rublev and Medvedev feature in the same team, The Eagles, alongside Sofia Kenin and Mirra Andreeva.
The duo won their doubles match against the Falcons, beating the team of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov. And following Rublev's singles match on Thursday, in which Daniil Medvedev was an onlooker on the bench, there was an on-court interview in which the World No.
Rublev and Medvedev are best friends both on and off the court from a very young age and are undoubtedly the two best Russian players of their generation, with the pair being ranked in the world's Top 5 in the current standings.
They are participating in the second edition of the World Tennis League (Wtl) in Abu Dhabi, which is the unofficial start of the new tennis season. Rublev and Medvedev feature in the same team, The Eagles, alongside Sofia Kenin and Mirra Andreeva.
The duo won their doubles match against the Falcons, beating the team of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov. And following Rublev's singles match on Thursday, in which Daniil Medvedev was an onlooker on the bench, there was an on-court interview in which the World No.
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas made their mixed doubles debut at the 2023 World Tennis League, and it was a real success.
The two are one of the most popular couples on the Atp and Wta Tours, and for quite some time, the two joked about playing doubles together. That now became reality, as they could prepare for the 2024 season together at the 2023 World Tennis League.
The special exhibition event is a team tournament, and the two got obviously put into team together, along with their good friend Aryna Sabalenka and also Grigor Dimitrov.
In the second tie of the opening day, Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka started with women's doubles win and after that, it was time for the Spanish player to join forces with her boyfriend.
After she won the match with Sabalenka, if Badosa lost alongside Tsitsipas, it would be easy to find the one to blame for their loss.
The two are one of the most popular couples on the Atp and Wta Tours, and for quite some time, the two joked about playing doubles together. That now became reality, as they could prepare for the 2024 season together at the 2023 World Tennis League.
The special exhibition event is a team tournament, and the two got obviously put into team together, along with their good friend Aryna Sabalenka and also Grigor Dimitrov.
In the second tie of the opening day, Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka started with women's doubles win and after that, it was time for the Spanish player to join forces with her boyfriend.
After she won the match with Sabalenka, if Badosa lost alongside Tsitsipas, it would be easy to find the one to blame for their loss.
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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