What Casper Ruud claimed Carlos Alcaraz could do on a tennis court that the sport has never seen before
Carlos Alcaraz went all the way at a Grand Slam for the first time in his career at the 2022 US Open. The Spaniard, 19…
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The world number 701 ATP player who said he could beat Serena Williams in 2017 before going on to coach Aryna Sabalenka
Serena Williams was challenged by a male player ranked much lower than her in 2017. Williams won the Australian Open title in 2017, which turned…
The ‘amateur-like’ rule Roger Federer didn’t want to be introduced until after he retired from tennis
Roger Federer called time on his glittering career back in 2022, hanging up his racket after that year’s Laver Cup. But the former ATP number…
What Andy Roddick said about Pete Sampras after he retired from tennis at the 2003 US Open
Andy Roddick and Pete Sampras both enjoyed superb careers, flying the flag for American men’s tennis at different stages. The pair only crossed paths on…
The reason why Novak Djokovic turned down the chance to represent Great Britain in tennis
Novak Djokovic is the greatest athlete in Serbian sporting history. But he almost chose to represent a different country altogether… Impressing on the junior circuit,…
The three tennis players that Lleyton Hewitt really idolized growing up
Lleyton Hewitt will go down among the all-time greats, having once reached the pinnacle of men’s tennis. Hewitt is a former number one player on…
How Serena Williams felt about being compared to Andre Agassi ahead of the 2013 Australian Open
Serena Williams reached stunning heights in her glittering career, which surprisingly may not be over just yet. Williams could make a shock return in 2026,…
The ‘sign’ Pete Sampras had that ultimately led to his retirement from tennis
Pete Sampras is among the all-time tennis greats, even if his Grand Slam heroics were ultimately outdone. Former world number one Sampras was the first…
The big difference Roger Federer noticed between the fans at the US Open and the Australian Open
Roger Federer conquered every Grand Slam during his phenomenal career, winning major titles on every surface. Federer retired in 2022 with 20 Grand Slams to…
He is the British player who won Wimbledon seven times and held a tennis record for almost 100 years
Wimbledon is arguably the most historic tennis tournament and has entertained fans for well over 100 years. Spencer Gore won the first-ever Wimbledon tournament back…
