Novak Djokovic has admitted that a persistent health issue, which has troubled him for several years, was the primary reason for his withdrawal from the Cincinnati tournament. He explained that the problem is particularly aggravated by high humidity and heat, making the already challenging cond
Italian talent Lorenzo Musetti, seeded 10th, made a strong start at the Cincinnati Open, securing his place in the third round with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Germany's Daniel Altmaier. Musetti, currently ranked 13th in the world, is now scheduled to play against American qualifier Michae
On August 14, 1996, a significant event unfolded at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships when tennis superstar Andre Agassi was disqualified from his match against Daniel Nestor. This incident, stemming from Agassi's unsportsmanlike conduct, marked the only default of his illustrious career.
American Ben Shelton, the fifth-seeded player and reigning champion, secured his place in the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters 1000 on Tuesday evening. He defeated Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik, the thirteenth seed, with a convincing score of 6-3, 6-1. This victory marks Shelton's tenth consecu
Elena Rybakina, the second seed from Kazakhstan, staged a remarkable comeback in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, rallying from a 0-3 deficit in the third set to defeat Russia's Liudmila Samsonova with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. This victory marks Rybakina's fifth WTA 1000 quarter-final ap
On this day, August 10, 1986, Ivan Lendl achieved a significant victory over Boris Becker in the final of the Stratton Mountain Open, with a score of 6-4, 7-6. This win was particularly meaningful for Lendl as it served as retribution for his loss to Becker in the Wimbledon final j
Recent concerns regarding Jannik Sinner's physical condition have been confirmed. The world's top-ranked player has officially withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, scheduled from August 13-23, due to a problem with his right knee, as announced by the tournament on Sunday. Sinner
American Learner Tien, seeded 12th, has advanced to his first quarter-final at the Montreal Masters 1000, matching his best performance at this level. He defeated Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante in the round of 16 with a 6-4, 6-4 scoreline. While the score may suggest a straightforw
Coco Gauff delivered a masterful performance, defeating Alina Korneeva 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday evening to advance to the quarter-finals of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto. The world No. 4 displayed exceptional solidity from the baseline, bringing an impressive streak t
On August 9, 1938, tennis icon Rod Laver, nicknamed "Rocket," entered the world. Laver is uniquely distinguished in tennis history as the sole player to have achieved the calendar-year Grand Slam not once, but twice. He accomplished this incredible feat first as an amateur in 1962 and
On August 8, 1992, Marc Rosset, then ranked world No. 43, achieved the most significant victory of his career by securing the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. At just 21 years old, the Swiss player battled through heatstroke to defeat Spain's Jordi Arr
In a groundbreaking achievement, Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has etched her name in history by becoming the first Filipina to clinch the Mubadala DC Open title. Eala triumphed over the top-seeded American, Jessica Pegula, in a thrilling final on Monday evening, with a scoreline of 4-6, 6