Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni once warned his nephew that if he ever broke a racket in anger, their coaching relationship would be over. This stern advice helped instill the discipline and mental toughness that became hallmarks of the Spaniard’s career. Despite being known for his fierce competitive nature and aggressive playing style, Nadal has never…
Rafael Nadal’s bombshell retirement announcement has caused mayhem in the tennis world, driving up the ticket prices for the potential final match of his illustrious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is set to hang up his racquet at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, representing Spain alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreno Busta…
Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, a staunch supporter of women’s sports, reacted to the recent viewership record set by the WNBA. The WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty set a new record for the most-watched Game 1 in WNBA Finals history. Thursday night’s WNBA Finals Game 1 on ESPN continued…
On October 9, Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis. Though we knew this day would eventually come, none of us were truly ready for it. The Davis Cup Finals in November will mark his final time on the court, closing the chapter on an extraordinary career. This isn’t just the end of an…
We’re only through the first 24 hours, maybe a little more, of Rafael Nadal’s retirement announcement aftereffect but the way it’s been sinking in has the air of an eternity. It’s fitting though — a man with a stature that big won’t leave without causing tsunamis of sentiments. Nadal’s words were free of ambiguity. He…
Carlos Alcaraz is making waves with his tennis as well as his other on-court antics. The Spanish superstar is one of the most in-form players in the world, having won two Grand Slam titles in 2024. However, he has turned himself into a viral meme as he struggles to sign victory messages on camera after…
Aryna Sabalenka’s semifinal encounter against Coco Gauff at the 2024 Wuhan Open witnessed some strange scenes on Saturday. After being frustrated by a ball girl being too slow, the Belarusian asked her to hurry up, drawing a mixture of reactions from fans at the stadium. Sabalenka opened the clash by losing the first set 1-6,…
World No. 33 Tomas Machac hilariously accused Jannik Sinner of breaking his racquet during their semifinal bout in the Shanghai Masters. The Italian outclassed Machac in one hour and 43 minutes, 6-4, 7-5. Sinner is making his second appearance in the Shanghai Masters this year and is now one win away from lifting the title….
24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic will duke it out against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner for the Shanghai Masters 2024 title on Sunday, October 13. The Serb beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (6) in the semifinals to advance to his fifth final at the venue, and his third of the season. Djokovic previously defeated Jakub…
It was one of the most dramatic images of Rafael Nadal’s late career. On Wimbledon’s Centre Court, Sebastian Nadal was gesturing to his son to get out of there. The face of his sister, Maribel, showed deep anguish. ‘Rafa, please,’ was read on her lips. His manager, Carlos Costa, was also signalling to him from…
