Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bollettieri, the tenacious trainer who developed tennis stars

Bollettieri

Nick Bollettieri, a well-known tennis instructor who shaped stars like Andre Agassi and Monica Seles, passed away on Monday at the age of 91. Even though his tactics were somewhat debatable, his Florida academy consistently produced excellent athletes His Bradenton complex saw the likes of Agassi, Maria Sharapova, Seles, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova, and Mary … Read more

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic to protect the title

Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Wimbledon championship this summer after tournament administrators announced that players who have not been immunized against Covid-19 will be eligible to compete at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC). World No. 1 was denied entry to the Australian Open in January after having his visa rejected … Read more

Elina Svitolina: Russians who oppose war ‘should play Wimbledon’

Elina

Elina Svitolina believes that Russian and Belarusian players who speak out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “should be permitted” to compete at Wimbledon. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced on Wednesday that players from the two countries will not be allowed to compete in this year’s competition. The ATP and WTA governing bodies … Read more