Rafael Nadal would be better than Roger Federer playing right-handed – Toni

As a kid he was playing two-handed. Backhand and forehand in the same way. The only thing that I knew that he had to play one-handed. As a kid, he was playing really well on the forehand side: he was hitting great shots. But I told him: how many tennis players are top 10 rankedRead moreRead more

Serena Williams comments on her ankle condition after loss

admitted that her opponent delivered an amazing performance against her in the late stages of their quarter-final match. The Czech won 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 recovering from 1-5 down in the third set and saving four match points. During the match Serena turned her ankle. Speaking about the state of her ankle, she said, My ankleRead moreRead more

My main goal as always is to win, says Maria Sharapova

is enjoying her stay in St. Petersburg. The Russian player and her team visited The Hermitage on Saturday ahead of the tennis tournament that starts next week. Speaking to the media about her off-court experience, the five-time Grand Slam winner said: Weve had a great excursion at the Hermitage. I remember a few years agoRead moreRead more

Roger Federer would have beaten almost everyone in Melbourne – Wilander

In an interview to Tages Anzeiger, the seven-time Grand Slam winner commented on loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open. The Swede believes the Swiss could have moved better. It was too difficult for him, he was too slow, said Wilander. The ball was flying, Roger had some problems with the wind and heRead moreRead more

Sweating During Training: Why And How To Manage It

We all know that everyone sweats when they train or find themselves in very stressful situations. Sweating, of course, allows us to effectively regulate our body temperatures. But why should we not use deodorant on our whole bodies to curtail our sweat? The reason is that there are two types of sweat glands. Sweat consistsRead moreRead more

Toni Nadal recalls when he became Barack Obama to cheer Rafael vs Federer

In a column for El Pais uncle recalled when the Spaniard won the 2009 Australian Open title defeating Roger Federer in a five-set final. The next February 1 will turn 10 years since Rafaels 2009 Australian Open win, a both happy and complicated day. The semifinal against Fernando Verdasco, a day and a half beforeRead moreRead more

Rafael Nadal hits tougher shots than Roger Federer, says Pat Cash

Speaking on Eurosport, the 1987 Wimbledon champion commented on straight-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Cash was amazed at seeing the 17-time Major winner playing so well: That was brutal, absolutely ruthless and he really did give the young Greek man a lesson, the Australian said. Everything Rafa does well, he put together today and justRead moreRead more

Leander Paes: I love to entertain people, I love to bring them happiness

One of the oldest players on the ATP Tour, Leander Paes has no intentions of stopping just now, even though he has 18 Grand Slams under his belt. Paes said when asked what keeps him going. I love fitness and the hard work that goes behind it. I really, really enjoy being on the courtRead moreRead more

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka gets through Sevastova to reach QFs

Fourth seed came from a set down to defeat 13th seed in the fourth round on Monday, at the Australian Open. The Japanese won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 47 minutes. Sevastova had 10 break point chances, but could only convert two the first in the opening set and the second in theRead moreRead more

Roger Federer can't win too many more Majors, says Rod Laver

In an interview, the Australian legend commented on how many Grand Slam titles have left in them. The Swiss holds 20 crowns, the Spaniard has 17 and Djokovic 14. Laver said: Im not sure that Roger can win too many more. He certainly could win Wimbledon cause hes a grass court player. Novak certainly couldRead moreRead more