How can something so beautiful to watch, a stroke so etched into tennis history, be so exploitable — and why have a dwindling handful of players remained loyal to it?
Category: Tsitsipas, Stefanos
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U.S. Open Draws Pave the Way for a Rematch of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Final
Novak Djokovic, the No. 2 seed, does not have an easy path to a 24th Grand Slam title, and neither does Iga Swiatek, the defending women’s champion.
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At Wimbledon, Is It Time for Hawk-Eye Live To Replace The Line Judges?
Line judges made incorrect calls in the first week that changed the trajectory of matches for Andy Murray, Bianca Andreescu and Venus Williams, among others. Is it time to give computers the job?
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Chris Eubanks Keeps Winning At Wimbledon And Plays Stefanos Tsitsipas Monday
The former Georgia Tech star took a long and meandering road to the round of 16 at Wimbledon. He’s OK with that, and looks more than ready.
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Wimbledon’s Grass Leaving Some Players Feeling ‘Bad at Tennis’
Wimbledon, long considered the most prestigious of the Grand Slam tournaments, has some of the world’s best players feeling anxious and unprepared to win at the All England Club.
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Andy Murray’s Run at Wimbledon Is Short and Bittersweet
In a punishing second-round match played over two days, Stefanos Tsitsipas outlasted Wimbledon’s favorite son over five sets.
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French Open Quarterfinalist Tsitsipas Takes On Doubles, With His Brother
Tsitsipas is aiming to beat Carlos Alcaraz in Paris on Tuesday in a French Open quarterfinal, but what he really wants is to help turn his younger brother Petros into a doubles champion.
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Novak Djokovic Comes Full Circle at the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”
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Novak Djokovic Captures His 10th Australian Open Men’s Singles Title
The New York Times – Sports:After missing last year’s tournament when he was deported for being unvaccinated for Covid-19, the Serbian star beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets to win his 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’
The New York Times – Sports:In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.
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Djokovic Is Back in the Australian Open Final
The New York Times – Sports:Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer him on?
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In Tennis, the ‘Nepo Babies’ Are Everywhere
The New York Times – Sports:The names of a lot of the young pros on the tennis tour have a familiar ring to them. It’s about more than good genes.