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'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who was diagnosed with breast and throat cancer, has declared that she is cancer-free in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. The 66-year-old Czechoslovakia-born naturalised American had in January told Tennis.com about the cancer diagnosis but added they were both treatable. It was not the first time the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion had been diagnosed with cancer -- in 2010 she had breast cancer but was assessed as being clear six months later. "The double whammy is serious, but fixable, and I'm hoping for a favourable outcome," she said. "It's going to stink for a while, but I'll fight with all I have got."

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness.

Aran Selvaraasan ready to push on in promising career and has a liking for Roger Federer's ''all-court game style'

Manchester ace Aran Selvaraasan is ready to knuckle down and kick on in his promising tennis career. After first being introduced to the sport by his dad at the age of three, Selvaraasan, 12, has emerged as one of the most talented junior players across the UK. Ad And after recent successes at home and abroad, he is now preparing for the next significant steps in his career.

Carlos Alcaraz: Why 'human highlight reel' is exactly what tennis needs with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal out

Former NBA player Dominique Wilkins was the original ‘human highlight reel’, nicknamed as such because of his athletic ability and highlight reel dunking skills. He was one of the one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history, a Hall of Famer, and one of the league’s best-ever players. It might be a little too early to say Carlos Alcaraz will definitely go down as one of the greatest players in tennis history, but he undoubtedly has the same highlight-reel, wow-factor as Wilkins.

Juan Martin del Potro: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal denied my 'dream' of getting to No. 1

Juan Martin del Potro says Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal denied him his “dream” of getting to world No. 1. Del Potro, who is now retired following multiple wrist and knee injuries, won the US Open in 2009, reached three other Grand Slam semi-finals, and tasted David Cup success with Argentina.

Daniil Medvedev shocked that Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer have 'haters' after reaching Indian Wells semis

Daniil Medvedev has revealed what he learnt from his two spells as world No. 1 and his shock that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have “haters”. Medvedev reached world No.

Daniil Medvedev v Roger Federer: Whose behind-the-baseline overhead smash was better after Indian Wells stunner?

Daniil Medvedev or Roger Federer: Who did it better? That was the question being posed after Medvedev hit an «amazing» overhead smash from behind the baseline which was reminiscent of one of the greatest shots of Federer’s career. Ad Federer’s effort came in Basel in 2002 against Andy Roddick. The Swiss superstar was running to his right way behind the baseline to retrieve a smash from Roddick, and somehow managed to hit an incredible jumping overhead winner down the line.

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'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Martina Navratilova Says She's 'Cancer-free', Feared She 'May Not See Next Christmas'

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Aran Selvaraasan ready to push on in promising career and has a liking for Roger Federer's ''all-court game style'

Carlos Alcaraz: Why 'human highlight reel' is exactly what tennis needs with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal out

Juan Martin del Potro: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal denied my 'dream' of getting to No. 1

Daniil Medvedev shocked that Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer have 'haters' after reaching Indian Wells semis

Daniil Medvedev v Roger Federer: Whose behind-the-baseline overhead smash was better after Indian Wells stunner?