An Unusual French Open It has been an unusual French Open as the year’s second, and the only Grand Slam on clay is reaching the quarter-final stage. I have a strong inkling that a big churn is taking place, particularly in the Men’s category. A Decisive Change Taking Place The reigning champion, Carlos Alcaraz, isContinue reading “French Open : A Churn Is In Progress”
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Amidst Health Concerns, Sinner Dumps Ruud To Win Italian Open
Sinner is Scorching the Tennis Circuit… Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1, is burning the tennis circuit like a Formula 1 driver, taking full advantage of the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, who has taken a prolonged pit stop due to a wrist injury. … Wins Italian Open, beating Casper Ruud Sinner dumped Casper Ruud, theContinue reading “Amidst Health Concerns, Sinner Dumps Ruud To Win Italian Open”
Sinner-Alcaraz Rivalry Takes A Break
In a significant impact on the 2026 clay-court season, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz officially announced his withdrawal from the French Open on Friday, April 24, 2026. The decision comes as a result of a serious right wrist injury sustained during his opening-round match at the Barcelona Open earlier this month. The Injury The Cause:Continue reading “Sinner-Alcaraz Rivalry Takes A Break”
Sinner Scorches Shelton To Enter AO Semi-Final
It was yet another flawless performance from the defending Champion Jannik Sinner against Ben Shelton at the Rod Laver Arena this evening. Sinner, though, was the favourite to win the tie; there were expectations of a tough, gritty contest as an ever-improving young American Ben Shelton was playing some fiery tennis. However, the defending championContinue reading “Sinner Scorches Shelton To Enter AO Semi-Final”
It Is Sinner vs Alcaraz… Yet Again
The die has been cast for the Men’s Final at the US Open 2025. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the top 2 players in Tennis, will once again come face to face in another Grand Slam Final, the third on the trot this year, with both tied 1-1. Alcaraz was sublime last night in aContinue reading “It Is Sinner vs Alcaraz… Yet Again”
Djokovic @38 Slays Fritz To Reach US Open Semis
If ever the history of Sport is written, Novak Djokovic will surely find a place amongst the greatest athletes and sportsmen to have exhibited his skill and enthralled sports lovers. The Serbian once again and for the umpteenth time showed his indefatigable spirit and a top-notch game to beat US hope, Taylor Fritz in 4Continue reading “Djokovic @38 Slays Fritz To Reach US Open Semis”
It’s Time For Wimbledon
Wimbledon Begins 30th June The most iconic of Grand Slams is just around the corner. The Wimbledon begins on 30th June, and the two-week Tennis extravaganza will hold the attention of the Sporting fraternity. Steeped In Tradition Steeped in Tradition, Wimbledon has players wearing whites only, which is quite a picture with green, manicured courtsContinue reading “It’s Time For Wimbledon”
Alexander Zverev A True Sportsman
The World No.2 Alexander Zverev reached the finals of the Australian Open after Novak Djokovic his opponent in the semi-final withdrew due to fitness issues. The match lasted just a set which was won by Zverev in the tie-breaker. Zverev will be up against the World no 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday night to stakeContinue reading “Alexander Zverev A True Sportsman”
Zverev Enters AO’25 Finals As Djokovic Withdraws
It was an anti-climax of sorts as Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Semi-Finals after a gruelling first set Tie-Break. Zverev won the tie breaker 7-5 and then Novak Djokovic withdrew citing fitness issues. A match which was turning out to be a thrilling contest, was nipped in the bud by the Djokovic injury. Zverev willContinue reading “Zverev Enters AO’25 Finals As Djokovic Withdraws”
Djokovic Triumphs Over Alcaraz – AO ’25
Times have not changed, Novak Djokovic has once again put a spanner in the charging juggernaut of the young brigade. The brilliant Serb survived an injury scare, took a medical time-out and then came back to send Alcaraz packing from the Australian Open in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win over the 3rd seed atContinue reading “Djokovic Triumphs Over Alcaraz – AO ’25”