Boris Becker denies giving officials the ‘runaround’ over missing trophies
Six-time Grand Slam tennis champion Boris Becker has denied giving bankruptcy officials the “runaround” over missing trophies.
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Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘miracle’ breakthrough is ‘sensational’ for Rafael Nadal, claims Alex Corretja
Carlos Alcaraz’s breakthrough is not only verging on a “miracle” but could also turn out to be “sensational” for Rafael Nadal, according to Discovery tennis expert Alex Corretja. The 18-year-old captured his first Masters title at the Miami Open on Sunday with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud – the latest milestone in his meteoric rise. Ad/> Alcaraz was 141st in the ATP rankings at the start of last season but his triumph in Florida has catapulted him to the brink of the world’s top 10.
Iga Swiatek's rise to No 1 in WTA rankings caps remarkable run for Pole
Poland's Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA No 1 in the rankings on Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty.
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Could Ashleigh Barty be turning professional at golf after winning Australian tournament?
Former world number one tennis player Ashleigh Barty has seemingly made strides in other sports already after it was revealed she won a golf tournament in her home country of Australia.
One day at a time, one match at a time. I don’t want to look too far ahead: Mukund Sasikumar
Mukund Sasikumar was rapidly working his way through a jar of Nutella when the doorbell to his apartment in Vienna cut into his thoughts. He was just back from a five-week trip to the United States, where he played Challenger tournaments, starting in Las Vegas and finishing at Champaign, Illinois. He didn’t make a single main draw in the four tournaments, winning just three qualifying matches.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz French Open final a 'real possibility' after Miami win
The boss of Spanish tennis has admitted that a French Open final between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is "a real possibility" after the 18-year-old won the Miami Open. Alcaraz become the second-youngest Miami finalist ever, behind Nadal, by reaching the championship match. He then became the youngest man ever to win the title when he defeated Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4.
Naomi Osaka no clay court specialist, but learning from Rafael Nadal
Miami Open runner-up Naomi Osaka has revealed she will be studying videos of Rafael playing on clay courts in an attempt to improve her skills on the slower surfaces.