August 2024

Novak Djokovic is somewhere in Europe right now, “preparing” for the Tour de France. The rest of the tennis world, meanwhile, is in Cincinnati, fighting for their lives in the lead-up to the 2024 US Open. Regardless, you will be hard pressed to find a single person who is worried that the defending champion will…

Pete Sampras once reflected on his feelings after winning his first Grand Slam title at the 1990 US Open. He mentioned that, despite being treated like a star, he didn’t feel like one and was puzzled by the sudden demand for his autograph. In the New York Major, Sampras defeated Daniel Goldie, Peter Lundgren, Jakob…

Caroline Wozniacki once expressed frustration over the US Open’s scheduling, accusing the tournament of favoring Maria Sharapova. The incident took place in 2017. Sharapova made her Grand Slam comeback at the New York Major that year following a 15-month suspension for testing positive for a banned substance: meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open. Despite being…

Novak Djokovic once sympathized with Serena Williams over her contentious dispute with chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the 2018 US Open final. The Serb shared his thoughts on the controversy after beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the men’s final to clinch his third title at the New York Major. Naomi Osaka’s…

The season’s final Major, the US Open 2024, is almost upon us, and is set to begin from August 26. Carlos Alcaraz won the last two Majors but has arrived in New York on the heels of an opening-round exit from the Cincinnati Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic, who beat the Spaniard to win the…

Jelena Dokic’s father Damir was once banned from the US Open after his heated altercation with a line cook in the players’ cafeteria. The controversial incident took place during the 2000 edition of the New York Major. Jelena Dokic’s campaign at the 2000 US Open was marred by her father-cum-coach’s contentious conduct. Damir had gained…

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in the final to win the Cincinnati Open 2024. It was her 15th career title, and sixth at the WTA 1000 level. It was also her second title of the season following her triumph at the Australian Open at the start of the year. It was the Belarusian’s…

Iga Swiatek has come under scrutiny for the perceived decline in her athleticism since her triumph at the 2022 US Open. However, Maciej Ryszczuk, the World No. 1’s fitness trainer and strength and conditioning coach, has shut down these criticisms. Swiatek’s recent campaign at the 2024 Cincinnati Open ended in the semifinals, with a resounding…

Carlos Alcaraz returned to action at last week’s Cincinnati Open following his loss to Novak Djokovic in the gold medal play-off match at the Paris Olympics. He received a bye into the second round, where he faced French veteran Gael Monfils. Alcaraz nabbed the first set, and was on track for a routine victory. However,…