When Roger Federer admitted he’d taken a big schedule ‘risk’ after winning his first Cincinnati Open title in 2005
Almost 20 years ago to the day, Roger Federer lifted his first Cincinnati Open crown. Federer, who would go on to win 20 Grand Slam…
Throwbacks Archives: 08/2025
What Jannik Sinner said was a ‘crucial point’ during his win over Carlos Alcaraz in their first ATP final in 2022
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the 14th time on the ATP Tour when they contest the Cincinnati Open final. Sinner is looking…
What Andy Murray did at the Cincinnati Open in 2014 which made Serena Williams claim he ‘acts like me’
Serena Williams and Andy Murray have shared one of tennis’ most heartwarming and unlikely friendships across their many years within the sport. And, despite both…
When Frances Tiafoe was accused of ‘disrespect’ and told he ‘went too far’ by Jannik Sinner back in 2021
Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner are two top-level tennis players who boast very different on-court demeanours. The former is brash, loud and energetic, and he…
What Emma Raducanu said after her first week working with Mark Petchey compared to Francisco Roig marks key difference
Emma Raducanu is around a week into her partnership with new coach Francisco Roig, having appointed the former Rafael Nadal advisor as a successor to…
What Martina Navratilova once said was the only thing that’d prevent Coco Gauff from winning ‘double figure’ Grand Slams
Coco Gauff has advanced at the Cincinnati Open after winning her opening match against China’s Wang Xinyu. Gauff’s comfortable 6-3 6-2 victory contrasted what has…
When Novak Djokovic slammed the Cincinnati Open for ‘embarrassing’ decision during Jack Draper’s match in 2024
Novak Djokovic has never been afraid of sharing his opinions, and along with his remarkable tennis talent, it has earned him legions of fans. After…
Ben Shelton once revealed the key traits he learned from watching Rafael Nadal that he showcased at the Canadian Open
Ben Shelton returns to Cincinnati as a Masters 1000 champion, having claimed the Canadian Open title just last week. It marked the greatest triumph of…
Looking back at when Carlos Alcaraz played ‘the worst match’ of his entire career at the Cincinnati Open
Carlos Alcaraz is in Cincinnati preparing to compete in his last tournament before the US Open. The Spaniard will be looking to go one better…
The big claim Alex de Minaur made about Jannik Sinner’s groundstrokes after facing him in Canada in 2023
Alex de Minaur is on an eight-match winning streak heading into his Canadian Open quarter-final against Ben Shelton. The Australian, who left his fiance Katie…
