Tennis star Taylor Fritz talks 'awesome' Olympics, self-imposed pressure, what may make sport 'more exciting'
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Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry as Gauff bids to defend – players to watch in New York
The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins in New York on Monday.
PBG Bengaluru Smashers Name Alvaro Robles Captain For Ultimate Table Tennis 2024
Star Spanish paddler Alvaro Robles will lead PBG Bengaluru Smashers in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 as team captain, starting with the opening match against Chennai Lions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Robles, 33, will spearhead a talented sextet, which includes Indian ace Manika Batra, USA sensation Lily Zhang, youngsters Jeet Chandra and Taneesha Kotecha, and the highly experienced Amalraj Anthony. Robles is now in his fourth year in Ultimate Table Tennis and his first with PBG Bengaluru Smashers. The team will be banking on the intensity and prowess of the Spanish powerhouse, who has qualified for the playoffs on all three of his previous appearances, to lead them from the front. A two-time Olympian, Robles starred in last season's UTT final, sweeping Indian great Achanta Sharath Kamal 3-0 in a tie that highlighted his lethal attack and robust defence and proved crucial in his team's win.
Jannik Sinner 'Honest To Core', Says Coach Darren Cahill After Dope Test Controversy
World number one Jannik Sinner is "honest to the core" and is an "innocent victim" his coach Darren Cahill said after the Italian was cleared of any wrongdoing despite twice testing positive for a banned substance. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Tuesday that Sinner had provided an in-competition sample at the Indian Wells Masters on March 10 which contained the presence of clostebol at low levels. A further sample, conducted eight days later out of competition, also tested positive for low levels of the same metabolite.
Novak Djokovic Targets Slam Record At US Open, Jannik Sinner Under Cloud
Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a record he would share with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. The 37-year-old would also move to 25 Grand Slam triumphs, taking him clear of the 24 he currently shares with Margaret Court.
TPL Season 6 Moves To Mumbai, Sumit Nagal, Hugo Gaston And Magda Linette Among Top Stars
Preparations for a bigger and better edition of the Tennis Premier League are well and truly on, with the league having picked a new venue for its sixth chapter. TPL, one of the most successful sporting leagues in the country, is coming back to Mumbai at the Cricket Club of India, and is scheduled to take place between 3rd - 8th December 2024. Tennis Premier League 2024 to have some of the top names from the world of tennis making their way to India. Among the men, France's Hugo Gaston (World No.61) and the in-form Indian ace Sumit Nagal (World no.74 and India No.1) will be the headline acts, whilst in the women's draw Poland's Magda Linette (World No.41) and Armenian Elina Avanesyan (World No.52) are one amongst the attractions. After 5 successful seasons, TPL, is hot on the heels of the IPL in terms of fanfare, and brings tennis to the fans, in an entertaining 25-point format.
Six talking points before grand slam finale at US Open gets under way
The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins on Monday.
Talented Dumfries and Galloway tennis player gets chance to play at Wimbledon
A talented young tennis player has been having an ace time at one of the world’s most famous sporting venues.