Sloane Stephens has recently shared some encouraging glimpses of her return to training as she prepares for the 2025 season. Despite a challenging 2024, where she won one title (the Open de Rouen) and had mixed results at the Majors, including early exits at the French Open and US Open, Stephens seems determined to bounce…
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf’s children, Jaz and Jaden Agassi, have been growing up out of the public eye, but they are still an occasional topic of interest among fans. Jaz, the older child, was born in 2003, and Jaden, the younger one, was born in 2008. Both children have been raised in an environment…
Emma Navarro triumphed in the women’s singles match at the 2024 Garden Cup on December 4, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-6, 6-4 in a thrilling encounter. The match, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, marked the return of the exhibition event after a six-year hiatus. Navarro, who had a standout 2024 season, continued…
At the Garden Cup exhibition event on December 4 at Madison Square Garden, the four featured tennis stars—Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro—wore custom-designed shoes that showcased their unique styles while highlighting the event’s theme. These shoes not only incorporated the date and venue but also celebrated their sponsorship partnerships. Ben Shelton,…
On December 4, Serena Williams addressed the growing prominence of women’s sports during her appearance at the New York Times DealBook Summit, emphasizing that women athletes have always been exceptional, even if recognition has only recently increased. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, stressed that the achievements of women athletes deserve acknowledgment, saying, “You guys…
Steve Johnson recently reflected on his match against a teenage Jannik Sinner on his Nothing Major podcast, sharing a humorous yet candid memory from 2019. Johnson, then an experienced player, faced a young Sinner who seemed an unlikely threat based on his slight build and unassuming presence. Despite winning the first set decisively, Johnson ultimately…
At the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit, Serena Williams shared deep insights into the lessons she gained from losses during her illustrious tennis career. Speaking with Andrew Ross Sorkin, she emphasized that the setbacks she faced on the court played a pivotal role in shaping her into the champion and person she is today….
Venus and Serena Williams have recently launched the Yetunde Price Resourceful Community Awards, a new initiative aimed at supporting organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities. Announced on December 3, the awards are a tribute to their late sister, Yetunde Price, who tragically passed away in 2003. This initiative is part of the Williams…
Rennae Stubbs, Serena Williams’ former coach, recently revisited a tense exchange she had with Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet magazine, regarding Iga Świątek’s doping case. This conversation occurred in the aftermath of Świątek’s provisional suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) in August 2024, a case that was later explained as a result of contaminated…
While winning a Grand Slam is one of the greatest achievements in tennis, some players have only managed to secure a single Major title, earning them the “One Slam Wonder” label. These players remain incredibly talented but have yet to add a second Major to their trophy cabinet. Here are three current “One Slam Wonders”…
