Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz Face Tough US Open Mixed Doubles Start

Open mixed doubles tournament against a team that features the reigning women’s doubles champion Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, according to the Associated Press. Open since 2022. Top Seeds Face Tough Opening Test Against World No. 1 Specialists Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic face a difficult opening draw against Katerina Siniakova and Henry … Read more

Bradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Chief Addresses Transfer Rumors

Liverpool’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has gained momentum after the 23-year-old remained on the bench during PSG’s 2-1 UEFA Super Cup victory over Aston Villa in Austria. While teammates took the field, Barcola played no part in the fixture, fueling speculation regarding his future as the summer transfer window approaches its deadline. … Read more

Rafael Jódar: Tennis Rising Star with Staying Power

Rafael Jódar, a 19-year-old Spanish tennis player ranked world No. 15, has advanced to the semifinals of the Canadian Open in Montreal, putting him on track to break into the top 10 faster than any player since Boris Becker in 1985. Jódar defeated 22-year-old Frenchman Arthur Fils 7-6(5), 6-3 in the quarterfinals, marking his seventh … Read more

Coco Gauff Reaches Canadian Open Semis After Belinda Bencic Withdraws

Coco Gauff advanced to the Canadian Open semifinals via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew due to a hip injury before their scheduled 7 p.m. ET match in Toronto, according to tournament announcements. According to the tournament, the sudden withdrawal moves the world No. 4 directly into her 16th career WTA 1000 semifinal without hitting a … Read more

2000s Tennis Takeover at the Canadian Open: ATP Tour Evolution

ATP Tour Generational Takeover at the Canadian Open According to The Athletic, the 2026 Canadian Open in Montreal marks the first ATP Masters 1000 event to feature a quarterfinal field composed entirely of players born in the 2000s. American Brandon Nakashima, age 25, serves as the elder statesman of the group, while Spanish teenager Rafael … Read more

Venus Williams Joins Star-Studded U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Field

U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Field Expands with High-Profile Star Power The U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament has drawn a surge of elite talent, with tournament organizers confirming a roster that includes Venus Williams and Alexander Bublik. This addition bolsters an already competitive field for the event, which serves as the headline attraction during the tournament’s … Read more

How the D.C. Open Found Its Tennis Sweet Spot

Tennis stars and tournament organizers are rethinking how professional events connect with local communities, as demonstrated at the recent D.C. Open in Rock Creek Park, according to tournament owner Mark Ein and player interviews. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka organized an impromptu public cookout on a Monday evening, utilizing local food trucks to distribute … Read more

Liverpool vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI and Team News for Pre-Season Friendly

Liverpool kicks off the Andoni Iraola era on Saturday with a pre-season friendly against Premier League rivals Sunderland at Nashville’s GEODIS Park, marking the start of a new tactical chapter for the club. According to club reports, the Reds will not field their strongest side as several key international players remain absent following recent tournament … Read more

Gigi Fernandez Brings Pro Doubles Expertise to Alaska Tennis

International Tennis Hall of Famer Gigi Fernández, a 17-time major doubles champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, brought her “Gigi Method” instructional clinic to The Alaska Club East in Anchorage on July 19. The program focuses on high-percentage doubles strategies, including net aggression and court positioning, as part of Fernández’s broader goal to conduct clinics … Read more