Tag: weird tennis

Key Takeaways Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to secure the New York title. Zverev admitted he had a delayed reaction at the finish because "I thought the score was 5-1 instead of 6-2." After doubting himself months ago, Zverev celebrated his second major...

Key Takeaways Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 to secure his first US Open title and second major of the year. Zverev admitted he did not realize he had won on match point, explaining: "I thought the score was 5-1 instead of 6-2." Zverev...

Key Takeaways Tennis commentator Bastien Fachan highlighted matching milestones between Angelique Kerber in 2016 and Elena Rybakina in 2026. Kerber's historic 2016 season included winning the Australian Open, US Open, and Stuttgart, making her the "oldest woman to debut at world No.1". Fachan's comparison projects Rybakina matching...

Key Takeaways Jessica Pegula was defeated 7-5 6-2 by Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semifinals, marking her third consecutive loss to the Belarusian at Flushing Meadows. During her post-match press conference, Pegula joked about drinking coffee for anti-doping testing, saying, "No, I wish," when asked...

Key Takeaways Alexander Zverev completed a clean sweep of Grand Slam semi-finals in 2026 by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets. Ahead of facing Karen Khachanov, Zverev revealed his opponent's locker-room nickname: "We call him 'the Professor', actually, because he knows everything about tennis." Recalling...

Key Takeaways A New York taxi driver told Stefanos Tsitsipas, whom he did not recognize, "Tell him to stop taking bathroom breaks like he’s searching for Narnia." Tsitsipas disguised himself under his hood and pretended to be a "tourist from Oslo" after initially replying, "We’re very...

Key Takeaways Elena Rybakina laughed off questions about her New York Yankees cap, confessing, "For me it’s just a hat which I like. Nothing very special about it." When explaining her sports interests, Rybakina unexpectedly referenced basketball while wearing the iconic baseball logo: "I can’t say...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala is scheduled to play an exhibition match in Manila against Janice Tjen on December 8 in a venue holding over 55,000 fans. The upcoming event gives Eala an opportunity to eclipse the tennis attendance record of 51,954 fans set by Roger Federer...

Key Takeaways Carlos Alcaraz highlighted the significance of rest, stating: "It's really important how you go to bed." The Spaniard is actively prioritizing career longevity instead of keeping a packed tournament schedule. Alcaraz maintained his competitive form by staying on course on day eight of the US...

Key Takeaways Osaka advanced to the third round of women’s singles at US Open 2026 Outfit designed by Thom Browne featured avant-garde tailoring and embroidered rackets Mixed reactions online, with praise and criticism over practicality Fashion meets tennis Naomi Osaka made headlines at the 2026 US Open after Thom...