Tennis-Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid
By Fernando Kallas
Tennis Sport News
Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid
MADRID : Naomi Osaka said she is filtering out any negativity in her preparation for the claycourt season as she continues to heal from being heckled in a second round loss at Indian Wells last month.
Rune shock for former champion Zverev in Munich
MUNICH : Danish teenager Holger Rune sealed the biggest win of his career at the Munich Open on Wednesday, outclassing top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-2 for a spot in the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 claycourt tournament.
Teenager Rune knocks out top-seed Zverev in Munich
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev was overwhelmed in his first match in the Munich ATP tournament by 18-year-old Dane Holger Rune 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday.
Alcaraz brings new zest to ATP Tour, says Osaka
Osaka says Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz has spurred a new wave of excitement for men's tennis and says she is keen to watch him practice this week in Madrid. Osaka, who is a wildcard at the Madrid Open, has been closely following Alcaraz's meteoric rise to the top-10, at just the tender age of 18, and will be keeping an eye on him in the Spanish capital this fortnight.
World No 1 Swiatek a non-starter at Madrid Open
Women's tennis world number one Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to begin on Thursday saying her "body needs rest" after a hectic schedule.
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open due to shoulder injury, Paula Badosa to be highest-ranked player
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to a right shoulder injury. The world No. 1 is on a 23-match winning streak and has won her last four tournaments in a row.
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open: Who are the new favourites?
World number one Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open due to a right shoulder injury.