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Alize Cornet to Retire From Tennis After Roland Garros

During an interview on Canal+, Former world No. 11 Alize Cornet announced that she would retire after Roland Garros. Cornet has been trying hard to qualify for the home Olympics, but her level and body can’t keep up.

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'Not Easy' For Djokovic To Find Motivation After 'Winning Everything He Could' Says Ivanisevic

Novak Djokovic's former coach, Goran Ivanisevic, presented what he thinks might be causing the Serbian's recent slump. After making history again last year, the 24-time major winner struggled to replicate the same level so far this year.

Holger Rune News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Rune Ousted In His Second Match At Madrid Open Despite Previous Heroics

Holger Rune played two challenging matches at the 2024 Madrid Open, and despite winning the first one, Tallon Griekspoor proved to be too strong. The young Dane exited the Top 10 recently, but there's no doubt that he belongs there.

Elena Rybakina News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Rybakina Wins Sixth Consecutive Clay Match To Progress At Madrid Open

Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to six matches after beating Mayar Sherif in two sets at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Kazakhstani player started her 2024 clay season with a pretty impressive run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, where she was able to snap Swiatek's Stuttgart streak en route to the final.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Rafael Nadal Clarifies Previous Comments About Potentially Missing French Open

Rafael Nadal has amplified his statement of potentially skipping Roland Garros if he is not in a position to win the tournament. Nadal shed light on his expected involvement at the clay-court major, which he has won a staggering 14 times in his career.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'We Try To Tell Him He Is Better Than He Thinks': Nadal's Coach On French Open Preparation

Marc Lopez has shed light on what the outlook of Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros preparations entails while working with him. Lopez is Nadal's former doubles partner and currently serves on his coaching team.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'We Don't Have Any Decision-Making Power': Swiatek On Saudi Arabia's Involvement

Iga Swiatek shared her thoughts on the WTA Finals moving to Saudi Arabia in the coming years, admitting that the players had no say in it. The organization was created by players for players, but over the years, it's grown into something much bigger, slowly taking away the real power from players.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'It's All About To Click': Osaka Positive After Madrid Open Exit

Naomi Osaka had a 'deep' moment after the Madrid Open, admitting that she felt things would click for her. Osaka has been playing on clay for two weeks, and it's gone about how many expected it to go.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Gauff Opens Up About Mindset Shift After Realizing She 'Didn't Play For Myself'

Coco Gauff had a dramatic turnaround last year after Wimbledon, and she shared what changed behind the scenes. There are a few things that contributed to the American's amazing run last year, but most of that comes from within.

Jannik Sinner News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sinner Says Success Didn't Change His Behaviour After Beating Good Friend In Madrid

Jannik Sinner has had a lot of success lately, but it hasn't really changed anything for him, as he's still the same person. We've seen this sentiment echoed by a few players, including Carlos Alcaraz, who was adamant that success didn't change him as a person.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / 10 hours ago

ATP Madrid Day 5 Predictions including Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild

Third-round action begins in Madrid, and there are some intriguing matches to watch. The defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, and last year’s finalist, Jan-Lennard Struff, will also be in action after winning straight sets in their opening rounds.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 48 minutes ago

WTA Madrid Day 6 Predictions Including Caroline Garcia vs Jasmine Paolini

It’s Day 6 at WTA Madrid, and defending champion Aryna Sabelenka is on court to continue her quest to retain her title. Three other matches are on the cards, with players meeting for the first time.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / 13 minutes ago

ATP Madrid Day 5 Predictions Including Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Zverev

It’s time to begin the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open. Denis Shapovalov and Alexander Zverev, who played a semifinal here back in 2018, will close the action on Manolo Santana Stadium.

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / 24 minutes ago

WTA Madrid Day 6 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Mayar Sherif

The rest of the WTA Round of 32 action is completed on day 6 in Madrid. This includes last week’s Stuttgart champion, Elena Rybakina, attempting to continue her positive clay-court form.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 30 minutes ago

'Focused And Fearless' Gauff Tipped To Lead Women's Tennis By Legend Evert

Chris Evert has praised Coco Gauff and tipped her to become "one of," if not the leader, of the women's game thanks to her humility and empathy. Gauff is not only one of the most talented women in the circuit but also a wonderful sportsperson with a charming personality off the court.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'His game serves as a source of inspiration,' Stefanos Tsitsipas draws inspiration from the ‘King Of Clay’ Rafael Nadal

‘King Of Clay’ Rafael Nadal has always been an inspiration for many on the clay courts. With a staggering 63 titles on clay, the Spaniard is the epitome of clay-court tennis.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Never Complaining About Anything': Sinner Pays Tribute To Nadal

Jannik Sinner always held Rafael Nadal in very high regard and he explained just why that is during the 2024 Madrid Open. The Italian might be the top player in the sport right now.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek continue winning ways at Madrid

Third-seeded Coco Gauff almost let the first set slip away to No. 31 Dayana Yastremska before getting back to form and shutting down the Ukrainian 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday to advance to the Round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid

Rafael Nadal showed Australia's Alex de Minaur -- and the rest of the world -- that he's not ready to relinquish his crown as the king of clay, defeating him 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka needs three sets to win Madrid opener

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her title defense at the Mutua Madrid Open with a three-set win over Poland's Magda Linette on Friday in Spain.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz returns from injury, wins in Madrid

No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz began his quest for a three-peat at the Mutua Madrid Open by beating Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-1 in just 68 minutes Friday in his native Spain.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / April 26

Watch: Novak Djokovic’s kindness impresses Spanish journalist so much, that now he ‘considers himself Serbian’

The Laureus Award is one of the most prestigious awards for sportsmen, as they get recognized for their achievements in the year. Novak Djokovic was one of the main highlights of this awards ceremony, as he won his fifth Laureus Best Sportsman award for an incredible 2023. Serbia had two different suits for the award ceremony.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / 26 minutes ago

Coco Gauff reaches Madrid third round with double bagel

Third-seeded Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win in 51 minutes against the Netherlands' Arantxa Rus during the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday.

Billie Jean King News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

PWHL names MVP, Playoff MVP awards after Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss

The new women’s hockey league has revealed the individual accolades it will be handing out. On Thursday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League introduced the Billie Jean King MVP Award and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award.