News

AUS OPEN 25: Sabalenka, Zverev smiling into second-round as Major underway

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates defeating Sloane Stephens of the United States during the first round on Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Open at...

Casper Ruud was pushed into a five-set battle on day one, while #29 seed Linda Noskova became the first seed to fall as heavy rain proved an ever-present theme on Day 1 of this year’s Australian Open tournament, headlined by straightforward straight-set victories for defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and men’s dark horse Alexander Zverev in the night session on Rod Laver Arena. Continue reading “AUS OPEN 25: Sabalenka, Zverev smiling into second-round as Major underway”

Tennis

Joao Fonseca just getting started, after clinching Next Gen Finals title in Jeddah

Joao Fonseca of Brazil poses for a photo with the Next Gen ATP Finals Trophy after winning the Men's Final match on day five of the Next Gen ATP...

Joao Fonseca began 2024 ranked #730 and a year later, the Brazilian teenager finishes it inside the world’s top 150, with a freshly-earned $525k (£422k) in prize money after going unbeaten in the Next Gen Finals before declaring he’s got an ultimate goal to achieve: emulating four-time Major champ Carlos Alcaraz and current no. 1 Jannik Sinner by becoming the world’s best player. Continue reading “Joao Fonseca just getting started, after clinching Next Gen Finals title in Jeddah”