Olympics Social Slice: Djokovic and Osaka roll through; Swiatek devastated
On today’s Olympics Social Slice, Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka sail into the last 16, while Iga Swiatek becomes the latest star to fall. Firstly,…
ATP Tennis Players Archives: 07/2021
Medal hopeful Alexander Zverev warns Tokyo Olympics ‘will only get tougher’
Alexander Zverev cruised into the third round at the Tokyo Olympics, though admitted he was wary of tougher tests to come. The German star overcame…
Second Service: Djokovic refuses to be compared; Tsitsipas seeks revenge
On Second Service today, Novak Djokovic says he doesn’t want to be compared and Stefanos Tsitsipas says he’s learned his lessons ahead of rematch. Firstly,…
Rafael Nadal ‘offers more medal options’ but compatriot hopeful for Spanish glory
Rafael Nadal would have made for a major boost to Spanish medal hopes in Tokyo, but this ATP star believes there is still room for…
Fabio Fognini bemoans ‘mentally spoiling’ conditions of Olympics tennis
The Italian star has joined the likes of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in describing just how taxing the Olympics tennis in Tokyo is. Play…
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ‘just play a different game’ believes ATP coach
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are simply able to maintain a higher level than the rest of the field according to this tour insider. Joseph…
Kei Nishikori ‘nerveless’ in upset victory at home Olympics tennis event
Kei Nishikori has come through the first round of the Tokyo Olympics tennis singles with an impressive win against the odds. The former world number…
In-form ATP ace continues stellar 2021 with third title of the season
Casper Ruud has secured his fourth career ATP title and a third in 2021 by defeating Hugo Gaston in the final of the Swiss Open…
‘I’ve learned my lessons’, warns Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of rematch with ‘rival’
Stefanos Tsitsipas described it as “an honour” to end a historic Greek tennis drought by battling past Philipp Kohlschreiber on his Olympic debut. The Greek…
Unexpected champions of the Olympics tennis event
The tennis event at the Olympics is regarded as one of the premier tournaments in the sport, and there have been some surprising champions in…
