Medvedev to focus on more spin, improved sliding on clay
World number three Daniil Medvedev said he wants to focus on playing more spin and sharpen his slide to develop his game on clay as he gears up for Italian Open this week.
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Canada's Fernandez eliminated by Sasnovich in 1st round of Italian Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Italian Open tennis tournament after a 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 loss to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in first-round action in Rome on Tuesday.
Marcell Jacobs, Fred Kerley set a world’s fastest man showdown years in the waiting
Italian Marcell Jacobs and American Fred Kerley clashed on social media in recent weeks. Now, the Olympic 100m champion and world 100m champion are set to take their rivalry to the track.
How Aryna Sabalenka got her ‘revenge’ with 'magical' Iga Swiatek win in Madrid - and what it means for French Open
It’s not often that players will ‘pick’ out the opponent they want to face next after winning a match. But Aryna Sabalenka did just that after securing her place in the Madrid Open final. Ad «I want to play Swiatek,» said Sabalenka after her win over Maria Sakkari.
Riley Gaines calls on famous female athletes to choose a side in trans debate. Here's who she's starting with
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines says the future of women's sports relies on girls refusing to compete against transgender athletes, sacrificing their title.
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes 'hard times and pain' to win 2023 Laureus World Breakthough of the Year Award
Carlos Alcaraz paid tribute to his family and team after coming through «hard times» to win the 2023 Laureus World Breakthough of the Year Award. The world No. 2 was recognised for his stellar achievements at the prestigious ceremony in Paris on Monday fresh after successfully retaining the Madrid Open a day earlier.
Ex-athlete draws on own experience to promote better mental health for tennis players
Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health.
'Not super boring': Sabalenka earns Swiatek revenge to win Madrid title
World number two Aryna Sabalenka played a superb attacking game to beat Iga Swiatek in the Madrid Open final on Saturday for her first win on clay against her top-ranked rival.