Serena Williams is a legendary figure in the world of tennis, and in the sports world in general. She’s a fierce competitor who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, just one shy of the record set by Margaret Court. Williams’ first win, in 1999, catapulted her to international fame …
Read MoreLegendary tennis star Serena Williams stumbled in the first round of this year’s Wimbledon, losing to Harmony Tan. She was blunt and matter-of-fact about the upset, telling reporters “Today I gave all I could do, you know, today,” after the 10-7 loss. “Maybe tomorrow I could have gave more. Maybe …
Read MoreLegendary tennis players Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had a decisive showdown across four sets at the French Open. Nadal continues to insist that any match at the annual Roland Garros tournament could be his last. The tennis legend’s performance on the clay court this year has been nothing short …
Read MoreWimbledon, a premier tennis tournament held every year, has blocked Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in 2022. The governing All England Lawn Tennis Club stated, “Given the profile of The Championships in the United Kingdom and around the world, it is our responsibility to play our part in the …
Read MoreWimbledon winner Ashleigh Barty shocked the tennis community this week by announcing her surprise retirement at the young age of 25. In recent interviews, the accomplished player told reporters that she was content with her tennis career and eager to pursue other dreams. “It’s hard to say but I’m so …
Read MoreThe most recent developments in the world of tennis have continued to frustrate athletes and fans alike. Naomi Osaka withdrew from Rolland Garros due to issues with her mental health. Rafael Nadal stayed out of Wimbledon because of his decision to preserve his body for later seasons, citing issues making …
Read MoreIn a turn that has devastated tennis fans, superstars Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka have both announced that they won’t compete in the All England Grand Slam at Wimbledon. While the two have different reasons for deciding to step away from the event, they each announced the news last Friday …
Read MoreFrom our friends at MVPSportsNews: While controversial tennis star and ATP “bad boy” Nick Kyrgios is a tremendously talented athlete, he is unfortunately more well-known for his on-court antics and temper tantrums than his keen ability to strike the ball. Even though the 25-year-old Aussie is capable of taking down …
Read MoreFrom our friends at MVPSportsNews: After a very unconventional year in which Wimbledon was canceled for the first time since World War II and the French Open was played in the fall, both the ATP and WTA will hopefully be back on track for 2021. While Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, …
Read MoreRafael Nadal made history Sunday morning by defeating No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the 2020 French Open men’s final. The lopsided victory gave Nadal his 13th French Open title and 20th Grand Slam victory. Nadal Reigns as ‘King of Clay’ Nadal needed just 2 hours and …
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