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'It would be stepping back,' Boris Becker turns down a lucrative offer to coach Novak Djokovic as he refuses to go down the same road again

'It would be stepping back,' Boris Becker turns down a lucrative offer to coach Novak Djokovic as he refuses to go down the same road again

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been without a head coach ever since he announced the shocking exit of Goran Ivanisevic from his team. Since then, Nole has played in just one tournament, making the semi-finals at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters.  Nole didn’t sign up for any event in the week following the Monte Carlo Masters.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 20 minutes ago

2024 Lyon Open ATP Entry List - Humbert, Tiafoe, Monfils & More

The 2024 Lyon Open is the last ATP stop before the second Grand Slam of the season commences at Roland Garros. This event is part of the ATP 250 series and will commemorate its 7th edition since it became part of the tour in 2017.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Who Knows If I Get Another Chance': Djokovic Raises Doubt Over Future Olympics Participation

Novak Djokovic is unsure whether he'll be able to play any other Olympics after the 2024 Games in Paris. Djokovic has played at a few Olympic Games, but this upcoming edition in Paris could be his last one.

Paula Badosa News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Constant Suffering': Badosa Reveals She Was Told Continuing Career Will Be Difficult

Paula Badosa has been missing a lot of time with injuries recently, and she revealed how severe the problem is. Seeing Badosa play on the tennis court, you don't really see a frail tennis player.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Watch: Djokovic & Alcaraz Share Light-Hearted Reunion During Laureus Sports Awards Night

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are fierce rivals on the court but best of friends outside it. The two tennis stars are at very different stages of their careers but have savored their best tennis in high-stakes matches between them.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 13 minutes ago
'Nadal will stop after Roland Garros,' Italian ATP legend sounds his verdict on Rafael Nadal’s declining career as he laments the Spaniard’s inevitable fate

'Nadal will stop after Roland Garros,' Italian ATP legend sounds his verdict on Rafael Nadal’s declining career as he laments the Spaniard’s inevitable fate

Former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal continues to fight on the ATP Tour despite fitness concerns. He’s played just two events so far this season but remains adamant about finishing his career on the court.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Swiatek Extends Lead Over Gauff And Sabalenka In Olympics Race

Iga Swiatek fell short of completing another three-peat but still increased her lead in the Olympics Race to Paris. Swiatek's 10-match undefeated run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix came to an end when she lost to Elena Rybakina in the semifinal, but she increased her points tally in the race to 7695.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / 9 minutes ago
Iga Swiatek is on a roll as WTA legends Monica Seles and Ashleigh Barty send her the warmest wishes on completing 100th week as World No. 1

Iga Swiatek is on a roll as WTA legends Monica Seles and Ashleigh Barty send her the warmest wishes on completing 100th week as World No. 1

The legacy of Iga Swiatek continues to grow as she rewrites the history books at will. The four-time singles Grand Slam champion recently completed her 100th week as World No.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Sinner Still Olympics Race Leader As Djokovic & Alcaraz Eye To Make Late Push For Top Spot

Jannik Sinner continues to reign supreme in the Olympic Race to Paris, with less than two months remaining before the cycle closes. This race will determine the Top 56 players who will qualify for the Olympics tennis tournament based on their actual ranking on June 10th, the same date on which the cycle completes a full year since its inception.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago
Five WTA Players Withdraw From Madrid Open

Five WTA Players Withdraw From Madrid Open

Unsurprisingly, the WTA draw at the Madrid Open is very strong. French Open champion Iga Swiatek and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina are among the top players set to feature.

Simona Halep News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Simona Halep Explains Her Decision To Withdraw From Madrid Open

Simona Halep was supposed to play at the 2024 Madrid Open this week, but she won't, as she pulled out of the tournament. Halpe returned to tennis recently at the Miami Open, where she played a fairly solid match against Paula Badosa.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 4 hours ago

Tsitsipas Happy With Barcelona Final Despite 'Not Playing His Best Tennis'

Stefanos Tsitsipas failed to win the Barcelona Open yet again, but he was still content with reaching the final. Tsitsipas was absolutely on fire to start this year's clay season, winning the Monte-Carlo Masters easily last week.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

WTA Race Update: Rybakina Moves Within Touching Distance Of Swiatek After Stuttgart Win

Elena Rybakina was the biggest winner last weekend after capturing her third title of the season at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The ice-cold Kazakh dethroned Iga Swiatek as Stuttgart champion in an epic semifinal.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Raducanu Avoids Former World No. 1 After Pliskova Withdraws From Their Madrid Clash

Emma Raducanu was supposed to face former world number one Karolina Pliskova at the 2024 Madrid Open, but she won't as the Czech player pulled out. The Brit just had her best run in professional tennis since her triumph at the US Open in 2021.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

ATP Race Update: Sinner Remains In Lead As Ruud Jumps Into Top Three

Jannik Sinner remains in the ascendancy in the ATP Race to Turin, but a new member has joined the top three following the conclusion of the Barcelona Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 21
ATP roundup: Casper Ruud jolts Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud jolts Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona

Third-seeded Casper Ruud exacted revenge against fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas by posting a 7-5, 6-3 win on Sunday in the finals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain.

Elena Rybakina News / Field Level Media / 46 minutes ago
WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina breezes to glory in Stuttgart

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina breezes to glory in Stuttgart

Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina captured her third title of the year on Sunday following a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 20
ATP Barcelona Final Prediction: Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

ATP Barcelona Final Prediction: Casper Ruud vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

ATP Barcelona featured a loaded field of some of the best players in the world, but only two remain. No. 3 seed Casper Ruud squares off against No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final, a rematch of last week’s Monte Carlo final.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago
WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Stuttgart final

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Stuttgart final

Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina outdueled top-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix final at Stuttgart, Germany. Rybakina of Kazakhstan improved to 4-2 against Swiatek and also ended the Poland native's attempt to win this event for the third straight year.

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