TENNIS
Sabalenka Storms into French Open Second Round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka launched her French Open campaign in spectacular fashion, crushing Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0 in just one hour on Court Philippe Chatrier. The Belarusian dropped only one game, delivering a commanding performance under the roof, with five aces, 30 winners, and five breaks of her opponent’s serve. The three-time Grand Slam […]
Djokovic Claims Historic 100th ATP Title
Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history, securing his 100th ATP singles title with a hard-fought comeback victory over Hubert Hurkacz in Geneva on Saturday. The Serbian star, 38, became only the third man in the Open era to reach this milestone, joining legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.Facing Poland’s Hurkacz, against whom […]
Finals Set for National Sports Festival Tennis Singles
The National Sports Festival at the MKO Abiola Stadium’s Tennis Center in Abeokuta is gearing up for an electrifying conclusion today as the Men’s and Women’s Singles finals promise intense battles for gold.In the Men’s Singles final, Ogun State’s Christopher Bulus will face off against Bayelsa State’s David Ekpeyong. Bulus earned his spot with a […]
Djokovic Nears Historic 100th ATP Title with Gritty Win in Geneva
Novak Djokovic edged closer to a historic milestone, securing a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1 victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday, positioning him one win away from his 100th ATP Tour-level singles title. The 24-time Grand Slam champion aims to join Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as the only […]
Djokovic Advances to Geneva Open Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic, the world number six, kicked off his quest for a historic 100th ATP title with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Marton Fucsovics in the Geneva Open on Wednesday. The straight-set win marked Djokovic’s first clay-court triumph since his career Golden Slam at the Paris 2024 Olympics, ending a three-match losing streak on […]
Paolini Ends 40-Year Drought with Stunning Italian Open
Jasmine Paolini delivered a masterful performance, defeating Coco Gauff of the United States 6-4, 6-2 to claim the Italian Open women’s singles title on Saturday, becoming the first Italian woman to win the tournament since Raffaella Reggi in 1985. The 29-year-old, cheered on by a passionate Foro Italico crowd, including Italian President Sergio Mattarella, secured […]
Sinner Sets Up Italian Open Final Against Alcaraz
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner battled back from a shaky start to defeat American Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3, securing his place in a highly anticipated Italian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz. Playing on home clay in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban, the 23-year-old Italian thrilled a packed Rome crowd, extending his […]
Zheng Qinwen Upsets Sabalenka to Reach Italian Open Semifinals
China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen delivered a stunning performance at the Italian Open, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals, where she will face Coco Gauff. The victory marks Zheng’s first win over Sabalenka in seven career meetings. Zheng, the eighth seed, seized control early, breaking Sabalenka’s serve to […]
Alcaraz Overpowers Draper in Italian Open QF
World number three Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Britain’s Jack Draper in a gripping 6-4, 6-4 victory to advance to the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Englishman, ranked fifth in the ATP, showed resilience but couldn’t overcome the reigning French Open champion’s tenacity. Draper surged to a 4-2 lead in the first […]
Paolini Stages Comeback to Reach Italian Open Semis
Local favorite Jasmine Paolini staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1-7), 6-4, 6-2, securing her place in the Italian Open semifinals. The sixth seed became the first Italian woman to reach the last four in Rome since Sara Errani in 2014, overcoming a one-set deficit and a 4-0 hole in the second […]