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Emma Raducanu received a pretty solid draw in Auckland and this could absolutely be the year when the Briton makes her breakthrough at the ASB Classic. In her opening two matches at the tournament, the No. 6 seed will take on 117th-ranked Robin Montgomery before likely meeting world No. 89 Jule Niemeier. In the Auckland quarterfinal, we could potentially see a rematch of the Wimbledon meeting between Raducanu and Lulu Sun – the New Zealander upset the Briton at The Championships last summer. However, despite the Wimbledon loss, it would still be a favorable matchup for the 22-year-old. For a…
The Brit endured another frustrating campaign in 2024, as she was once again blighted by injuries following her return after ankle and double wrist surgery. Despite her fitness issues and lack of matches played, the 22-year-old was still able to climb back into the top 60 after starting the year ranked outside the top 300. Now heading into 2025 following some promising performances at the Billie Jean King Cup and adding fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura to her team, Raducanu feels fresh and motivated ahead of Auckland’s ASB Classic. Who will Emma Raducanu play at the Auckland Open? Emma Raducanu returns…
There’s a poignant journey behind every successful person and, almost always, on-point parenting and a healthy environment at home reflect a positive outcome. Jannik Sinner is no exception to this. The Italian superstar took over the circuit with his feisty yet chill demeanor and even amid the turbulent times last season, he maintained his composure. But where does that calmness come from? The World No. 1 recently reflected on his upbringing and revealed what has been his ‘reference point’ in life. Jannik Sinner enjoyed a splendid run in the 2024 season. He dominated every contestant who came his way to…
Rennae Stubbs, former world number one, named Jannik Sinner as the “overwhelming favourite” for the upcoming Australian Open title. According to Tennis365, former WTA stars Stubbs and Andrea Petkovic called the defending champion of the title their favourite for the 2025 Australian Open. Speaking on The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, Stubbs said, “Jannik Sinner, overwhelming favourite at the Australian Open.” Petkovic added, “For me too. I think the Australian Open is made for him, in terms of surface and in terms of ball. I think he used to struggle there before he got incredibly physically fit and in shape, but…
Liverpool superstar has made a huge decision regarding his future, informing the club that he wishes to leave on a free transfer next summer to join Real Madrid.¹ This news comes as a massive boost to Real Madrid’s plans, as reinforcing the right-back position is one of their top priorities. Alexander-Arnold’s decision is reportedly not a negotiation tactic to improve Liverpool’s offer, but a genuine desire to join Real Madrid. He’s even spoken to his friend and compatriot Jude Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, about life in Madrid and at the club, which helped solidify his decision. Liverpool, however,…
In the annals of Liverpool Football Club history, the year of 2024 might, in time, come to be defined as a seismic one. From the January bombshell of Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he was to step down, through to the restructuring at executive level and then the appointment of Arne Slot as the first-ever ‘head coach’, it’s been a period of deep transition. Results on the pitch that have been gleaned from the same set of players that Slot inherited from Klopp have masked the fact that the club has been in as big a state of flux it has…
As far as starts to the season go, it could not have gone much better for Liverpool. The same could be said of the events of Boxing Day. The Reds had to wait until 8pm and the last match of the day to take on Leicester City at Anfield. But by that stage they had already watched two of their rivals for the Premier League crown drop precious points. While most people had already ruled Manchester City out of winning an unprecedented fifth title in a row, their 1-1 draw at home to improving Everton in the early kick-off effectively…
Van Dijk, 33, was asked if he felt Arne Slot’s side could win all four major trophies after the Merseysiders destroyed Tottenham Hotspur 6-3 go guarantee top spot at Christmas. And it’s not the first time Liverpool have been tipped to make history in recent years, as they were touted to win all four honours in the 2019/20 and 2021/22 seasons, as well as last term. While under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp, the Reds did win the Premier League, the FA Cup and two League Cups over the course of those seasons. But some fans were left at little…
Virgil van Dijk has let fans in on his secret to staying at the top of his game: a strict routine of breathing exercises and meditation. The 33-year-old has won it all in his time with the Reds, including the Premier League and the Champions League, alongside numerous personal awards. Now in phenomenal form with Arne Slot’s side flying high, he’s aiming to propel Liverpool to more glory this season. Despite being required to deliver consistently strong performances on the pitch, Van Dijk says he gives equal importance to off-pitch recovery methods. He candidly shared how meditation and relaxation techniques…
Roberto Martinez, the former Everton boss and current Portugal head coach, has weighed in on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ongoing contract saga at Liverpool. With the 26-year-old’s deal expiring in the summer of 2025, there’s a lot of speculation around his Anfield future, especially as he’ll be free to talk to foreign clubs come January. Real Madrid is reportedly leading the chase for the Alexander-Arnold, who boasts over 300 appearances and a full trophy cabinet with the Reds. Currently, under Arne Slot’s guidance, Liverpool is flying high domestically and in Europe. Martinez, who was part of Amazon Prime’s punditry team alongside Liverpool…