Novak Djokovic will attempt to become the first man to win a calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years – not to mention the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles – when he enters the US Open as the clear favorite in New York this week. Djokovic begins his quest with […]
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Serena Williams Drops Out of US Open Due to Hamstring Injury
Serena Williams hasn’t played in a tennis tournament since tearing her right hamstring in her first-round match at Wimbledon this June. Now, the American star has confirmed that the injury will keep her out of the US Open as well. Williams posted the news on her social media outlets on […]
Tokyo Olympics: Rising Star Alexander Zverev Goes for Men’s Tennis Gold vs. Karen Khachanov
Alexander Zverev stands one win away from the biggest title of his tennis career after knocking off Novak Djokovic to set up a date with Karen Khachanov in the finals of the Olympic men’s singles event. Zverev defeated the No. 1 ranked Djokovic 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Friday to advance […]
After Tying Record at Wimbledon, Djokovic Favored to Win 21st Grand Slam at US Open
Matteo Berrettini put up a fight in the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday but, ultimately, couldn’t stop Novak Djokovic from winning his 20th Grand Slam to tie Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the most all-time major wins in tennis. Djokovic came back from a set down to beat Berrettini […]
Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final: Novak Djokovic Seeks Third Straight Title vs. Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini has already advanced further than he ever has in any Grand Slam. Now, the Italian will try to deny Novak Djokovic his 20th major title when they face off in the men’s final at Wimbledon on Sunday. Berrettini ran off a streak of 11 straight games on the […]
Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles: Federer’s Path to Final Opens After Hurkacz Upset
No. 14 seed Hubert Hurkacz scored the biggest win of his career on Tuesday, defeating No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Hurkacz came from behind to win 2-6, 7-6 (7-2) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, in a match that spanned two days due to a rain […]
Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal Pull Out of Wimbledon, Odds Shift to Other Favorites
Wimbledon is losing two of its biggest attractions for this year’s tournament, as both Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal have dropped out of the tournament for different reasons. Osaka’s agent released a statement on Thursday, explaining the player’s decision to skip Wimbledon. Barty becomes Wimbledon favorite after Osaka withdrawal Osaka […]
Djokovic Overcomes Two-Set Deficit to Win French Open, Favored to Win at Wimbledon
Stefanos Tsitsipas took the first two sets of the French Open men’s final to come within touching distance of his first Grand Slam title. But Novak Djokovic roared back, winning the final three sets on Sunday to claim his second title at Roland Garros and his 19th career Grand Slam. […]
Djokovic Stuns Nadal, Favored Over Tsitsipis in French Open Final
Novak Djokovic handed Rafael Nadal only his third career loss at Roland Garros on Friday to reach the French Open final and end the Spaniard’s bid for a 21st Grand Slam title. Djokovic overcame losing the first set to beat Nadal 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 in front of a […]
French Open Odds: Defending Champs Nadal, Swiatek Roll into Quarterfinals as Heavy Favorites
Both Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek easily dispatched their opponents through the first four rounds of the French Open. Now, both come into their respective quarterfinal matchups at Roland Garros as heavy favorites to continue their title defenses. Both 2020 French Open champions will be in action again on Wednesday, […]
Novak Djokovic One Win Away from 9th Australian Open Title, Faces Medvedev in Final
Novak Djokovic can win his third straight Australian Open title on Sunday, but will have to contend with the red-hot Daniil Medvedev if he wants to pick up his 18th Grand Slam title. Medvedev made short work of Stefanos Tsitsipas in his semifinal matchup, beating the No. 5 seed 6-4 […]
Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty Stunned in Australian Open Quarterfinal Upsets
Stefanos Tsitsipas rallied from two sets down to defeat Rafael Nadal on Wednesday in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open. Tsitsipas ended Nadal’s run for a 21st Grand Slam title, coming from behind to win 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 7-5. Tsitsipas Experiences ‘Nirvana’ in Comeback Win The 34-year-old […]
Australian Open Quarterfinals: Williams Faces Halep, Djokovic Battles Zverev
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will both play their quarterfinal matches at the Australian Open on Tuesday after facing tough tests in the fourth round over the weekend. Both Williams and Osaka needed three sets to get by their seeded opponents on Sunday. Williams Faces Halep in Quarterfinals Williams got […]
Novak Djokovic Survives Five-Set Thriller to Advance at Australian Open, May Withdraw Due to Injury
Novak Djokovic gave up a two-set lead before finally putting Taylor Fritz away in the fifth set in their third-round matchup at the Australian Open on Friday. But, the No. 1 seed may not be able to continue in the tournament after suffering a torn muscle during the third set […]
Australian Open: Djokovic Survives, Andreescu Bounced in Second-Round Matches
Novak Djokovic turned back a challenge by American Frances Tiafoe on Wednesday, ultimately prevailing in four, hard-fought sets to advance to the third round at the Australian Open. The top-seeded Djokovic defeated Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in a 3.5-hour match. Djokovic Breaks Through in Fourth Set The […]
Ashleigh Barty Pitches Shutout as Australian Open, Moves into Second Round
No. 1 ranked Ashleigh Barty gave up just 10 points on her way to a crushing 6-0, 6-0 victory over Danka Kovinic and cruise into the second round of the Australian Open. Barty won the Yarra Valley Classic last week as a warmup for the Grand Slam, and looked to […]
Australian Open Odds: Favorites Make Statements on Day 1; Barty, Nadal in Action on Day 2
Some of the world’s top players faced very little resistance on Day 1 of the 2021 Australian Open on Monday, with more favorites preparing to join the action for their first-round matches on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka each recorded victories in straight sets to open the […]
2020 ATP Finals: Djokovic Battles Thiem, Nadal Faces Medvedev in Semifinals
The top four seeds took care of business in the group stage of the 2020 ATP Finals to set up two mouthwatering matchups in the semifinals singles draw at London’s O2 Arena. Dominic Thiem will meet up with Novak Djokovic in the first semifinal on Saturday, after which, Daniil Medvedev […]
French Open: Clay King Rafael Nadal Faces World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Men’s Final
Rafael Nadal virtually never losses at Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic hasn’t lost – at least not in the conventional sense – in 2020. But only one of them can take home the 2020 French Open men’s title on Sunday. Nadal comes into their clash as a -144 favorite over Djokovic […]
French Open Men’s Semifinals: Nadal, Djokovic on Collision Course for Finals Showdown
Rafael Nadal remains the favorite to win the 2020 French Open title, but he’s far from a sure thing to win his 13th championship at Roland Garros heading into the men’s semifinals. Nadal faced an early challenge from 19-year-old Jannik Sinner in his Tuesday quarterfinal, but pulled away to win […]