Djokovic wanting to be loved is ‘completely normal’ asserts legend
A tennis great recognises the struggle of Novak Djokovic to gain the admiration he wants as not at all unusual. Boris Becker believes that there…
News Archives: 07/2021
WTA history as ‘Original Nine’ inducted into Hall of Fame 50 years on
The forerunners to the WTA have been recognised for their invaluable contribution to the history of tennis. The ‘Original Nine’ took a huge step towards…
ATP legend declares “I’m proud of myself” on Hall of Fame induction
A great of the ATP has been been officially recognised by the Tennis Hall of Fame, showing plenty of emotion in his acceptance. Goran Ivanisevic…
Khachanov raring to go for ‘really special event’ of Olympics tennis
The Russian star will be making his debut in the Olympics tennis event, and he is certainly excited about the opportunity. The world No. 29…
Second Service: Djokovic stands alone; stars gear up for Olympics
For today’s Second Service, Novak Djokovic is declared to stand apart from the pack, while Olympic debutants look to do their country proud. To start,…
‘Zverev fails because of Zverev – he makes the same mistakes’, says Becker
Boris Becker has condemned Alexander Zverev for his Grand Slam performances, saying it is “annoying” that he fails “every time because of the same mistakes…
‘Djokovic is the last man standing from the Big Four’, says Boris Becker
Boris Becker believes world number one Novak Djokovic is “the last man standing” from the ‘Big Four’ of men’s tennis. The six-time Grand Slam champion…
‘You can’t argue with Djokovic numbers’ – American pro on GOAT debate
American player Mitchell Krueger believes “the numbers and facts” make it hard to argue against Novak Djokovic being the greatest player ever. The world number…
‘I hope he apologises one day’ – Krajinovic criticises Tsitsipas behaviour
Filip Krajinovic said he hopes Stefanos Tsitsipas will apologise for the way he acted during the pair’s Hamburg Open quarter-final clash. The world number 44…
‘It’s a big dream for me’ – Diego Schwartzman ahead of Olympics debut
Diego Schwartzman has spoken of being “upset” at missing the 2016 Olympics due to other players using protected rankings. The world number 12 and top-ranked…
