Tag: Controversy

Alexander Zverev expressed his displeasure with the behavior of Taylor Fritz's entourage following their intense five-set battle on Centre Court. Fritz, coming from two sets down, ultimately won 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-3 to advance to the Wimbledon quarter-finals. After the match, Zverev and Fritz...

Emma Raducanu stated she is sticking by her choice to withdraw from her mixed doubles match with Andy Murray, describing it as an easy choice made to focus on her progress in the women's singles. With a sore wrist, Raducanu withdrew from their first-round match...

While Emma Navarro easily defeated Coco Gauff on Sunday night, 6-4, 6-3, the match didn't generate much conversation since Gauff got into an argument with her coach Brad Gilbert and her squad. With a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory over US Open champion Gauff, who appeared...

Judy Murray has provided clarification regarding her perceived criticism of Emma Raducanu for withdrawing from the Wimbledon mixed doubles match due to backlash on social media. Raducanu was scheduled to play Andy Murray on Saturday night, but she withdrew a few hours beforehand, citing...

Emma Raducanu's decision to withdraw from mixed doubles with Andy Murray at Wimbledon has stirred up considerable controversy and disappointment among fans and pundits alike. Murray's farewell match was unexpectedly cut short due to Raducanu's last-minute withdrawal, leaving many bewildered by the turn of...

Alexander Bublik's recent remarks about his opponents, echoing Frances Tiafoe's use of the term "clown," have sparked considerable backlash among tennis fans. The controversy highlights perceived double standards, as Tiafoe faced heavy criticism for similar comments while Bublik's statements were initially taken more lightly. Since...

The Wimbledon Championships have been buzzing with excitement, and one of the most anticipated second-round matches featured Taylor Fritz and Arthur Rinderknech. The two players had a history, dating back to their encounter at the French Open in 2023, where Rinderknech had called out...

Emma Raducanu, the British tennis sensation, has found herself at the center of a controversy off the court during the Wimbledon Championships. Tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg publicly criticized Raducanu for choosing to sleep in rather than vote in the 2024 UK general election, reigniting...

Frances Tiafoe has come under fire for calling some of his rivals clowns after admitting his challenges over the past few years. The American player won the Stuttgart Open and the US Men's Clay Court Championship last year, pushing him to No. 10 in...

Stefanos Tsitsipas defended himself by saying that all he does is live and breathe tennis after his former fitness coach, Christos Fiotakis, criticized him for his work ethic. Tsitsipas thought Fiotakis' remarks were a touch odd and seemed to be mocking his fellow Greek by saying...