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'My game actually suits clay' - Nick Kyrgios breaks 1055-day drought on surface in style at ATP Houston

A delighted Nick Kyrgios was left to celebrate a first victory on a clay court for 1055 days at ATP Houston as he overcame Mackenzie McDonald in the first round. The Australian, who has famously spoken of his disdain for the red dirt in previous years, took the win 4-6 6-3 6-4 against the American at the tournament also known as the US Men’s Clay Court Championship. Ad/> Kyrgios served up a total of 18 aces in the match to roar back from a set down while providing the fans with the entertainment they were looking for with one of his traditional tweeners.

Viral Video: 15-Year-Old Tennis Player Slaps Opponent After Losing Match

A controversy broke out during a tennis tournament in Ghana when one player slapped his opponent after a match. The incident happened during the ITF Juniors tournament on Monday, and the players involved are Michael Kouame and Raphael Nii Ankrah.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'sportsman' attitude deemed 'boring' in Zverev comparison

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's "fair" attitude on the court could get "boring" according to a retired pro. Anke Huber said the two had ushered in a sportsmanlike era of tennis but admitted she didn't want every player on tour to follow suit and instead was happy to see some "emotion" on the match court in the wake of recent outbursts from Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.

Aruna must start winning laurels to become real great, says Obisanya

Quadri Aruna of Nigeria serves against Truls Moregard of Sweeden during the men’s singles quarterfinal match of the 2021 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships at George R. Brown Convention Center on November 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Tim Warner/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tim Warner / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Could Novak Djokovic be crowned as the GOAT sooner than we expected?

Good things come to those who wait and that will certainly be Novak Djokovic’s mindset as he prepares to make his return to the ATP Tour.

Woods grouped with Oosthuizen and Niemann at The Masters

Tiger Woods will begin his comeback from injury alongside former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann for the opening two rounds of the 86th Masters.

Former US Open winner Dominic Thiem welcomes 'unbelievable' Carlos Alcaraz after Miami Open victory

Dominic Thiem has praised Carlos Alcaraz as a 'unbelievable player' as the Austrian made his comeback after almost a year away. Thiem, the US Open winner back in 2020, was discussing the world of tennis on an Instagram Story. Ad/> The 18-year-old Spaniard is now ranked at No.

Challenging Iga Swiatek: Five things to watch as the women’s clay season starts

The WTA Tour’s clay court season gets underway with the Charleston Open and the Copa Colsanitas.

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'My game actually suits clay' - Nick Kyrgios breaks 1055-day drought on surface in style at ATP Houston

Viral Video: 15-Year-Old Tennis Player Slaps Opponent After Losing Match

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'sportsman' attitude deemed 'boring' in Zverev comparison

Aruna must start winning laurels to become real great, says Obisanya

Could Novak Djokovic be crowned as the GOAT sooner than we expected?

Woods grouped with Oosthuizen and Niemann at The Masters

Former US Open winner Dominic Thiem welcomes 'unbelievable' Carlos Alcaraz after Miami Open victory

Challenging Iga Swiatek: Five things to watch as the women’s clay season starts