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15 Jan 2024

Camila Giorgi: All You Need To Know About Italian Tennis Star - In Pics

As the tennis world eagerly anticipates the clash between Victoria Azarenka and Camila Giorgi at the 2024 Australian Open, the spotlight turns toward the enigmatic Italian powerhouse, Camila Giorgi. Known for her explosive playing style, Giorgi transcends the boundaries of the tennis court, revealing a captivating tapestry of talent, resilience, and creativity. Join us on a journey to unravel the layers of Camila Giorgi, exploring the fascinating facets that make her not just a formidable opponent but a multifaceted personality in the world of sports.

19 Sep 2022

Fruhvirtova wins Chennai Open 2022: Know all about GORGEOUS Czech Teen star

Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova rallied from a set down to upset No.3 seed Magda Linette 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the singles final of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tennis tournament on Sunday to claim her first-ever Tour title. The 17-year old, ranked 130, appeared to be down and out when she trailed 1-4 in the decider but staged a remarkable comeback. In these collection of picture, we find out all about this GORGEOUS teen sensation.

06 Sep 2022

Sinner battles into quarters, become FIRST after Djokovic to achieve THIS feat

Jannik Sinner won 12 break points in the match and dug deep in the fifth, showcasing why the rising Italian is considered as a potential star.

Victoria Azarenka

31 Aug 2022

Azarenka, Kostyuk to play politically-charged Belarus vs Ukraine clash

With Azarenka beating Ashlyn Krueger of the United States and Kostyuk going past Egypt's Mayar Sherif in their first-round encounters, the two players will now meet in the 2nd round on September 1 (Thursday).

18 Aug 2022

Borna Coric spoils Rafa Nadal comeback in Cincinnati Masters event

Rafa Nadal began the season with three titles and 20 consecutive wins but will head into the US Open after only one summer hardcourt match.

French Open 2022

25 May 2022

Marta Kostyuk slams WTA council, says ‘it’s like Ukraine players don’t exist’

The council, which is made up of current players who act as a voice for athletes on tour with the governing body, supported the WTA’s decision to strip ranking points from Wimbledon, with American member Sloane Stephens saying that the decision was not ‘taken lightly’.

Victoria Azarenka

21 Jan 2022

Australian Open 2022: Azarenka stuns Svitolina to enter round four

The 24th-seeded Victoria Azarenka won the title at Melbourne Park in 2012 and 2013, and she also has been the runner-up at the US Open three times.

19 Jan 2022

Australian Open 2022: Ash Barty demolishes Bronzetti to reach third round

World No. 1 Ash Barty, hoping to end Australia’s 44-year wait for a homegrown women’s champion, next faces another Italian in Camila Giorgi in third round.

Indian Wells 2021 tennis

16 Oct 2021

Azarenka advances to Indian Wells finals after crushing Ostapenko

Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka said she was proud of her fighting spirit in Friday's comeback victory against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells tournament.

02 Sep 2021

US Open 2021: Former finalist Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine

This year the fans are back but only those who have proof of vaccination and the 18th-seeded Victoria Azarenka admitted confusion over why the rules do not extend to players as well.

16 Jul 2021

In Pics: Top sportspersons who have pulled out of Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympic Games is being held under the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. The Olympics are already delayed by a year, since they were supposed to take place in 2020 but even in 2021, the Games are struggling to attract top names from the world of sports. The likes of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams and Zuzana Hejnova have already pulled out of the Olympics for different reasons. In these collection of pictures we take a look at some of the top sportspersons giving Tokyo Olympics a miss.

Australian Open

09 Feb 2021

Defending champion Sofia Kenin battles through, Azarenka bows out

The woman Kenin defeated for the title in last year’s final in Melbourne, two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza, also advanced to the second round, defeating Margarita Gasparyan of Russia 6-4, 6-0. Muguruza dropped only 11 points in the second set and improved to 9-0 in first-round matches at the Australian Open. A seeded woman exited the tournament when Ann Li, a 20-year-old American, defeat No. 31 Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-0 in just 47 minutes to improve to 5-0 this season.

18 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open with hamstring injury

Osaka swept aside Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the summit showdown of the 2020 US Open to clinch her second title at Flushing Meadows.

13 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka defeats Victoria Azarenka to win US Open

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka`s dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6 6-3 6-3 comeback win on Saturday. Saturday`s drama unfolded in a strangely quiet arena as COVID-19 health and safety protocols prevented fans from entering the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. But the lack of buzz around the stands did not stop the two former world number ones from producing a dazzling display of shot making.

Serena Williams

11 Sep 2020

Serena heads to French Open with time running out for Grand Slam No. 24

Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court`s all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy at the Australian Open in January 2017. On Thursday, the American tennis star bowed out of the US Open after slumping to 6-1, 3-6, 3-6 defeat against Victoria Azarenka in the semi-finals. Serena will now resume her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the French Open, which is slated to take place from Sept. 21 to Oct. 11.

11 Sep 2020

US Open: Azarenka stuns Williams to set up Osaka showdown

Azarenka knocked out Williams after clinching a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 win in a pulsating last-four clash that lasted one hour and 55 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. With the victory, Azarenka has now clinched her first win over Williams at a major tournament and denied the latter's chances of claiming a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. The Belarusian has now set up a clash against Japanese tennis player and world No.10 Naomi Osaka in the final of the Grand Slam event.

11 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka downs Jennifer Brady to reach U.S. Open final

Naomi Osaka advanced to the U.S. Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady on Thursday. Osaka, who two years ago in New York won the first of two consecutive Grand Slam titles, fired 35 winners, and had 17 unforced errors inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Up next for Osaka will be either third seed Serena Williams or former world number one Victoria Azarenka of Belarus.

04 Jul 2019

Wimbledon: Halep and Azarenka set up battle of former world number ones

The nightmare will continue for one of them after the former world number ones set up a third round showdown.

30 May 2019

French Open: Naomi Osaka battles past Victoria Azarenka to reach third round

The 21-year-old Japanese lost the first four games against a fired-up former world number one but reacted superbly to claw herself back and claim a 16th successive Grand Slam match win.

06 May 2019

Petra Kvitova battles into third round of Madrid Open

Kvitova will now face either Romanian wildcard Sorana Cirstea or former World No four Caroline Garcia in the last-16 of the tournament.

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