Serena Williams reveals Wimbledon comeback plans in social media video
Serena Williams has revealed her plans to make her long-awaited return to the tennis court.
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'Not your problem' - Chris Evert urges 'vulnerable' Naomi Osaka to have 'thick skin' in tennis world
Tennis legend Chris Evert has backed Naomi Osaka and urged her to continue to have «thick skin» as she deals with the weight of pressure and expectation on her. Evert has previously given her views on hecklers in tennis and Osaka being a «bright light» in the sport after her experience at Indian Wells when a spectator shouted «Naomi, you suck” at the Japanese star at the event in the California desert, with the four-time Grand Slam champion visibly upset during her defeat against Veronika Kudermetova. Ad/> The 24-year-old has since returned in a much more positive setting at the Miami Open as she reached the final, only to lose to new world No.
Chris Evert calls for mental health discussions after player outbursts
Chris Evert has called for discussions on the toll tennis is taking on players' mental health following a spate of angry outbursts and emotional breakdowns on court. German Alexander Zverev was thrown out of a tournament in Acapulco in February after smashing his racket against the umpire's chair during an expletive-laden tirade, while Australian Nick Kyrgios was fined for his outbursts at Indian Wells and Miami last month. Men's governing body ATP this week warned of stricter punishment for on-court misconduct but Evert said she is worried about the players. "I'm not making any judgements on the players, but it's an area of concern: why are players losing control and breaking racquets and putting others in harm's way?" Evert told Eurosport. "Why are they breaking down on the court emotionally? It's something that needs to be addressed. It's something that needs to be talked about. Tennis is a sport and it's not life." Former world number one Victoria Azarenka retired from her match in Miami and said she should not have played as her personal life had been "extremely stressful" in recent weeks. Four-times major winner Naomi Osaka brought the issue of athletes' mental health into the spotlight when she pulled out of Grand Slam events and chunks of the 2021 season. Kyrgios thanked Osaka for helping him deal with his issues after he opened up on his mental health struggles, saying he had suicidal thoughts during one of his "darkest" periods around the 2019 Australian Open.
Evert calls for mental health discussions after player outbursts
Former world number one Chris Evert has called for discussions on the toll tennis is taking on players' mental health following a spate of angry outbursts and emotional breakdowns on court.
Swiatek inicia su reinado: "Badosa será una gran rival"
Iga Swiatek tiene 20 años, pero no los aparenta. En el mejor de los sentidos. Su grado de madurez, tanto dentro como fuera de las pistas, se escapa de lo común. Hasta, la posibilidad de iniciar una carrera universitaria estuvo muy presente. Con resultados académicos excelentes en secundaria, la tenista polaca, flamante número uno del mundo, devora libros sin parar. Never (2021), de Ken Follett, ha sido una de sus últimas lecturas, pero también rebusca en la historia, como con Wuthering Heights (1847), de Emily Bronte. Siempre le han gustado las matemáticas, incluso las utiliza para mejorar su juego y, antes de los partidos, escucha AC/DC. En el Hard Rock Stadium de Miami, nada podía salir mal.
Swiatek estrena reinado: "Badosa será una gran rival"
Iga Swiatek tiene 20 años, pero no los aparenta. En el mejor de los sentidos. Su grado de madurez, tanto dentro como fuera de las pistas, se escapa de lo común. Hasta, la posibilidad de iniciar una carrera universitaria estuvo muy presente. Con resultados académicos excelentes en secundaria, la tenista polaca, flamante número uno del mundo, devora libros sin parar. Never (2021), de Ken Follett, ha sido una de sus últimas lecturas, pero también rebusca en la historia, como con Wuthering Heights (1847), de Emily Bronte. Siempre le han gustado las matemáticas, incluso las utiliza para mejorar su juego y, antes de los partidos, escucha AC/DC. En el Hard Rock Stadium de Miami, nada podía salir mal.
Novak Djokovic news: The footage his fans have been waiting for as world No 1 hits the clay
It has been a while since we have seen Novak Djokovic on court, but the world No 1 has given his fans a teaser ahead of the clay-court season.
Iga Swiatek v Naomi Osaka: Could this be next rivalry in women's tennis with Ashleigh Barty, Serena Williams out?
If there’s one thing the WTA Tour has been missing over the last five years it’s a top-tier rivalry. Which is probably why, after just the second career meeting between Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka, there were hopeful thoughts and musings that this could be a rivalry that grows, develops, evolves, and becomes the marquee match-up in women’s tennis for years to come. Wishful thinking perhaps at this stage, but the starting point is there.