Men’s tennis season review: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz rise, Novak Djokovic’s best worst year
In a review of the 2024 ATP season, The Athletic ’s tennis team look back at Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz ’s remastering of men’s tennis; Novak Djokovic ’s best worst year; the rise of Taylor Fritz and the retirement of two legends.
Novak Djokovic knew Jannik Sinner would become a tennis great eight years ago
Jannik Sinner has been by far the best player this year, reaching the top of the rankings, and winning two Grand Slams. And Novak Djokovic has now revealed that he always knew the Italian was destined for great things after they met when Sinner was still a teenager.
Tennis-Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams
Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.
Novak Djokovic confident of challenging Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for Grand Slam titles next year
Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-time champion has said.
Novak Djokovic eager to beat Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz at Grand Slams
The 37-year-old has endured a dry spell in 2024, failing to win any Majors for the first time since 2017. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tennis-Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek enjoyed a trophy-laden 2024 but rather than ending the year basking in glory, they were instead ...
Emma Raducanu accused of 'dipping in and out of tennis' by Andy Murray's old coach
Emma Raducanu has been urged to stop “dipping in and out of tennis” after a stop-start comeback year. The Brit returned in ...
Del Potro pays emotional goodbye to tennis
Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro pays an emotional goodbye to tennis after a farewell exhibition against Novak ...
No tennis partner? No worries with this AI robot
PongBot is an artificial intelligence-powered tennis robot and a smart training partner available to play 24 hours a day, ...
Tennis courts transformed into ice rinks for December
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Iga Swiatek doping ban explained: Why it was kept secret and what it means for tennis
The five-time Grand Slam champion has served 22 days of a one-month ban from tennis. Here's what you need to know ...
Four Young Tennis Stars Highlight 2024 Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden
The December exhibition will feature Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro in a special one-night, ...
Women's tennis pro Świątek suspended for banned substance
Poland's Iga Świątek is banned from playing professional tennis for a month after testing positive for the heart medication ...
Tennis star Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension for banned substance
Women's tennis star Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency, where she ...
BBC to screen Tennis Scotland's version of ATP Finals
The conclusion to Tennis Scotland's season is to be shown live by BBC Scotland from Scotstoun Community Indoor Tennis Centre.
Tennis’ rough diamond Diana Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season
The versatile 20-year-old made bold statements with her fashion and all-court game in 2024, winning four titles. Read more at ...