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ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal wins opener in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal began his Spanish homecoming with a breezy 6-2, 6-3 victory over Italian Flavio Cobolli in opening-round action at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Tuesday in Spain.

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Zheng eases past Cirstea in Stuttgart opener

Zheng Qinwen eased past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Porsche Grand Prix on Tuesday despite a long journey from China to reach the clay-court tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

WTA Stuttgart Day 3 Predictions Including Angelique Kerber vs Emma Raducanu

First-round matches at the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix will be concluded on Wednesday in Stuttgart, Germany. A few second-round matches will get underway on the same day.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

WTA Stuttgart Day 3 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Paula Badosa

Six matches are on the menu on Wednesday at the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. Friends become foes when Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa clash in an intriguing second-round clash.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 16 minutes ago

'Tell To My Kids And Grandkids': Ruud Proud About Djokovic Win In Monte Carlo

After failing to do so in the previous five matches, Casper Ruud finally beat Novak Djokovic, and he hopes to tell his grandkids all about it. The Serbian is one of the best tennis players ever, quite possibly the greatest ever, and beating him is not easy.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal’s classic sprint on clay before the match shows itself 2 years later as fans await the Spanish ace’s epic comeback

Watch: Rafael Nadal’s classic sprint on clay before match shows itself as fans epic comeback

A tremendous moment for the Barcelona Open as their star Rafael Nadal, returned. After suffering an injury ahead of 2023, the Spaniard was sidelined for

Mirra Andreeva News / Tennis Infinity / 25 minutes ago

16-Year-Old Prodigy Andreeva Appoints Former Wimbledon Champion As Coach

After a month of inactivity, Mirra Andreeva returned to action at this week's Rouen Open, and she had a familiar name in her coaching box. Andreeva has been rising through the WTA rankings at a frenetic pace.

Andrey Rublev News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Rublev Loses Four Consecutive Matches For First Time Since 2018 With Barcelona Loss

Andrey Rublev earned a fourth consecutive loss on the ATP Tour, which is the first time since 2018 that happened. The Russian is not enjoying tennis right now because he's seemingly incapable of actually winning a tennis match.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Tsitsipas Crosses $30 Million Career Prize Money Mark Thanks To Monte-Carlo Masters Win

Stefanos Tsitsipas crossed the $30 million career prize money mark after winning the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters. The Greek has been one of the most consistent tennis players in the world since he broke out many years ago.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Hours after Iga Swiatek, Australian Open sensation Qinwen Zheng announced a stellar partnership with Lancôme!

Chinese sensation Qinwen Zheng has now become a brand ambassador for luxury perfume and cosmetic brand Lancôme. The news came just hours after World No.

Nick Kyrgios News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'Dude’s acting like he won Olympic gold,' Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis react to college tennis player taking off his shirt mid-match for a bizarre celebration

Australian tennis stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis could not stop themselves from laughing their heart out as they were tagged in a post showing a college tennis player ripping his shirt off midway through a match.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 11 minutes ago

Watch: 'You lost me now,' Aryna Sabalenka snubs Paula Badosa of best friend title over a hilarious exchange with Ons Jabeur

Aryna Sabalenka‘s friendship with Paula Badosa is quite popular. The two are often seen hanging out together at tournament sites and have signed up together for exhibition events as well.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Stuttgart Day 2 Predictions Including Jelena Ostapenko vs Linda Noskova

It’s the second day of action at the incredibly stacked WTA 500 event in Stuttgart. The last Wimbledon champ, Marketa Vondrousova, Dubai champ Jasmine Paolini, and Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng, are already taking to the indoor clay court.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

WTA roundup: Sloane Stephens rallies in France

No. 6 seed Sloane Stephens bounced back from a rough opening set to defeat Peyton Stearns 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 in an all-American first-round matchup at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole on Monday in Rouen, France.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 20 minutes ago

ATP roundup: Alex Michelsen, Jack Draper win in Munich

American 19-year-old Alex Michelsen picked up his first ATP Tour win on clay when he beat German wild card Max Hans Rehberg 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the first round of the BMW Open Monday in Munich.

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Serena Williams Praises NCAA Women’s Basketball Stars For Sport’s Growth

The conclusion of NCAA March Madness has captivated fans and highlighted the rise of new superstars in women’s basketball. Players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have quickly become standout figures, signaling a new era for the sport.

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Ben Shelton becomes new American No. 1

Ben Shelton became the No. 1 American in the ATP rankings for the first time Monday, surpassing Taylor Fritz. The 21-year-old Shelton, in just his second full season on the tour, reached a career-high No.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins third title at Monte Carlo Masters

Stefanos Tsitsipas won his third Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in four years on Sunday, defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 in Monaco. Tsitsipas, the No. 12 seed, was aggressive early on and changed the tenor of the match in the third game of the first set, when he reeled off the first of seven straight game wins.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 16 hours ago

Jessica Pegula powers U.S. past Belgium to Billie Jean King Cup finals

The United States earned a berth in the Billie Jean King Cup final rounds Saturday, as Jessica Pegula and pairs Caroline Dolehide and Taylor Townsend powered their country to a 4-0 victory over Belgium at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying series at Orlando.