Novak Djokovic says Jannik Sinner’s ongoing appeal with the World Anti-Doping Agency is giving the sport a bad look. Speaking in Shanghai, where he will take his place the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic gave his thoughts on the latest turn in Sinner’s doping case. “I think it’s quite obvious that we have a system that is not working […]
Coco Gauff Advances to the China Open Quarterfinals Following Naomi Osaka’s Injury, Capitalizing on the Opportunity to Continue Her Strong Performance in the Tournament .giang
BEIJING — Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open when Naomi Osaka retired at 3-6, 6-4 because of a lower back injury. Osaka, a four-time major champion, was leading 4-3 in the second set before Gauff won three straight games. The sixth-ranked Gauff then helped carry Osaka’s bags off the court. Gauff hit six aces compared […]
Simona Halep Falls to Anna Blinkova in Her Comeback Bid at Hong Kong, Highlighting the Challenges of Returning to Top Form After a Long Absence .giang
Two-time major champion Simona Halep has returned to tennis after a four-month injury hiatus. The former World No.1, who returned to the sport in Miami after having her four-year doping ban reduced to nine months, took a wild card into the Hong Kong 125 draw and won her first-round match against Arina Rodionova, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Halep, […]
Carlos Alcaraz Meets Olympic Table Tennis Stars at the China Open in Beijing, Celebrating Sportsmanship and Friendship Across Disciplines in a Memorable Event .giang
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s otherworldly tennis rivalry has been likened to ‘ping pong’ by many a pundit. This week at the China Open, Olympic men’s singles silver medalist Alcaraz, who claimed the singles title in Beijing, got to meet the real table tennis pros. Paris Olympics medalists gathered at the China Open as Alcaraz mingled with […]
“We Are Not Close Friends” – Alcaraz Opens Up About His Respect for Sinner and Describes Their Unique Friendship, Balancing Rivalry and Camaraderie in Professional Tennis .giang
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a “friendly rivalry,” but to call it a close friendship would be a mistake. The Spaniard talked about his respect for Sinner – and described their friendship for reporters – after earning his third consecutive win over the Italian on Wednesday night in Beijing. “We have a really good relationship off the […]