March 24, 1998: A New Tennis Rivalry Ignites as Hingis and Serena Clash in Miami
This day, March 24, 1998, marked the inception of one of tennis's most iconic rivalries. In Miami, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams met on court for the very first time during the quarter-finals of what was then known as the Lipton Championships. In this inaugural encounter, the 17-year-old world No. 1, Martina Hingis, showcased her championship mettle by saving two crucial match points. She ultimately triumphed with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 against the then 16-year-old American sensation, Serena Williams, who was ranked 40th globally at the time.
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Podoroska Reaches First Career Final After Upsetting Second Seed Badosa
Nadia Podoroska defeated second seed Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday evening. The win sends the Argentinian, 29, ranked No. 449, into her first WTA singles final. Podoroska had previously lost all four of her WTA semifinals. Her last semifinal appearance was in Ningbo in 2023. She missed muc
Nadal to Play Exhibition at His Academy Next Month
Rafael Nadal is set to return to the court for exhibition matches at his tennis academy next month. This will be his first public appearance since he retired from professional tennis in November 2024. The Rafa Nadal Academy announced on Wednesday that the 22-time Grand Slam champion will part
September 15, 1971: The US Open Final Achieved Its First Tiebreak
Stan Smith: The American Who Was Once Rejected as a Ball Kid Born in Southern California in 1946, Stan Smith's tennis journey began with an early setback. He was turned down for a ball boy position at the Davis Cup due to perceived clumsiness. Despite this, Smith went on to pl
Sabalenka's Unbelievable Turnaround Secures Sixth Consecutive US Open Semifinal Spot
In a stunning display of resilience, Aryna Sabalenka found herself on the brink of defeat in the third set, only to clinch victory with a decisive ace on a second serve. The top-seeded Belarusian player battled past the resilient Czech No. 6 seed, Linda Noskova, with a final score of 7-6 (1),
Djokovic Reveals Long-Term Health Issue Led to Cincinnati Exit, Hints at Last Appearance
Novak Djokovic has admitted that a persistent health issue, which has troubled him for several years, was the primary reason for his withdrawal from the Cincinnati tournament. He explained that the problem is particularly aggravated by high humidity and heat, making the already challenging cond
Musetti's Smooth Entry into Cincinnati Third Round; Faces Upset-Maker Zheng
Italian talent Lorenzo Musetti, seeded 10th, made a strong start at the Cincinnati Open, securing his place in the third round with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Germany's Daniel Altmaier. Musetti, currently ranked 13th in the world, is now scheduled to play against American qualifier Michae