Tag: Controversy
Why Uncle Toni was disappointing with Nadal’s farewell ceremony
Rafael Nadal bid farewell to professional tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, marking the end of an iconic career. The ceremony, held at the Martin Carpena Arena after Spain’s quarterfinal loss to the Netherlands, featured a dimly lit stadium, heartfelt tributes, and...
Alcaraz and Raducanu pictured together in Spain ignite fake dating rumours
At the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu were photographed together, and fans couldn't help but joke about it.
This comes after false dating rumours went viral on social media earlier this year, even involving Alcaraz himself. As the British tennis...
Jannik Sinner’s coach says the Italian player is playing with a clear conscience despite doping case
Jannik Sinner is playing at home for the first time after it was revealed before his U.S. Open victory that he had tested positive for an anabolic steroid in two different drug tests in March.
The World Anti-Doping Agency filed an appeal in September against...
Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for misconduct in Shanghai
Frances Tiafoe has been handed a hefty $120,000 fine by the ATP Fines Committee for misconduct during the Shanghai Masters. The fine includes $60,000 for verbal abuse and an additional $60,000 for aggravated behavior. Despite the penalties, Tiafoe managed to avoid suspension.
The incidents in...
Sinner’s former fitness coach hired by Matteo Berrettini despite doping scandal
Jannik Sinner's former fitness coach is scheduled to work with Matteo Berrettini only a few months after departing the world No. 1's group due to his doping scandal.
After it was revealed that the world No. 1 had tested positive for the prohibited drug clostebol...
The president of the Italian tennis federation says Sinner is one of the honest athletes in the world
The outcome of the Court of Arbitration of Sport's investigation into Jannik Sinner's doping is still pending. While winning the US Open 2024, the Italian tennis player was embroiled in a doping scandal. An independent tribunal accepted his defense that the test results were...
Coco Gauff’s outfit sponsor under criticism for dressing her in tight attire
The sponsor of Coco Gauff has come under fire for allegedly dressing her in revealing attire for her matches.
At the age of 14, the world No. 3 secured a contract with New Balance, and she currently owns her own line of personalized shoes and...
Coco Gauff says she deals criticism on social media by talking to her boyfriend and her father
Following her victory at the US Open, Coco Gauff notably took aim at her critics, and she has since reiterated that she views backlash as a source of inspiration to get better.
At the trophy presentation ceremony following her first Grand Slam victory at Flushing...
WTA issues a statement in defense of Barbora Krejcikova
After Jon Wertheim made comments regarding the appearance of the current Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova on-air, the Tennis Channel suspended him.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Krejcikova in the semifinals of this week's WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, Wertheim mentioned Krejcikova's forehead while covering the...
Jon Wertheim removed from Tennis Channel after inappropriate comment about Barbora Krejcikova appearance
The Tennis Channel has immediately suspended analyst Jon Wertheim from its programming after he made a disparaging comment about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Off-air, American reporter Wertheim made a remark about Krejcikova's forehead as he got ready for a broadcast on Friday that would cover...
