In a country where tennis dreams are just beginning to take root, Eliakim Coulibaly delivered a storybook ending. On a buzzing Sunday afternoon in Abidjan, the 22-year-old Ivorian claimed his first ATP Challenger title, giving hope for a new and exciting chapter in African tennis. Embed from Getty Images ThisContinue Reading
At 19 years and 5 days old, Maya Joint became the youngest Australian woman to win a WTA 1000 match, surpassing Ashleigh Barty’s record set in 2017. Joint triumphed at the Madrid Open, defeating Spanish wildcard Carlota Martinez Cirez 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in her tour-level clay-court main draw debut. AContinue Reading
For Ukrainian tennis veteran Lesia Tsurenko, the past few years have been marked by far more than just on-court battles. Amid the ongoing war in her homeland following Russia’s invasion, Tsurenko has also found herself at odds with the sport’s governing body — the WTA. In a powerful letter sharedContinue Reading
Coco Gauff is embarking on a new chapter in her career by launching her own management firm, Coco Gauff Enterprises, while stepping away from Team8, the agency co-founded by Roger Federer and his longtime agent, Tony Godsick. Embed from Getty Images Announcing the move on social media Wednesday, the 2023Continue Reading
Joao Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian sensation, fought back from a first-set tiebreak loss at the Miami Open to edge out 19-year-old Learner Tien, winning 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4 and booking his place in the second round. The victory marks the 3rd time Fonseca has beaten Tien, including a showdown in theContinue Reading
In the last 24 hours, the US Open have revealed its plans to revamp the Mixed Doubles event at this years tournament. Taking to social media to announce the changes, the US Open account proudly stated that: ‘Mixed Doubles will take centre stage at the US Open in 2025’. SoContinue Reading
Denis Shapovalov delivered a statement performance at the Dallas Open, capping off a stellar week by securing the biggest title of his career with a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final. The win marks the Canadian’s 3rd ATP title and his first at the 500-level. Heading intoContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz secured his maiden indoor title in style at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, overcoming Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in Sunday’s final. The victory not only marks his first trophy of the 2025 season but also makes him the first Spanish champion in the tournament’s 52-yearContinue Reading
Belinda Bencic made an emphatic statement in her return to the WTA winner’s circle, overcoming American Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final with a determined 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory. Less than a year after giving birth to her daughter Bella, the Swiss star battled through a challenging openingContinue Reading
Ahead of their Davis Cup tie with Denmark, Serbia’s captain, Vickor Troicki, had his say about the treatment of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open recently. In regards to the crowd reaction following Djokovic’s unfortunate withdrawal, due to a muscle tear, Troicki spoke with Bolavap.com, and didn’t hold back. “TheyContinue Reading
