Martina Navratilova has recently voiced her outrage over the appalling case of Roya Heshmati, an Iranian woman who received 74 lashes for not wearing a hijab. Navratilova condemned the Iranian regime as “barbaric” and “animalistic” for imposing such cruel punishments…
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Daniil Medvedev’s humor shines through despite Australian Open 2024 final loss
Daniil Medvedev, despite his disappointment after losing a tense Australian Open final to Jannik Sinner after having a two-set lead, remained content and entertained the crowd with his humor and graciousness in defeat. Throughout the tournament, he captivated not only…
When Serena Williams faced a $2000 fine for an umpire outburst in US Open Final
Serena Willams has incurred a $2000 fine for her outburst against the umpire during the 2011 US Open final against Samantha Stosur. The incident occurred when Williams looked to have saved a break point and exclaimed ‘Come on!’ before Stosur…
“Is Nick looking a bit too comfortable in the commentary box” – Eurosport presenters discuss Nick Kyrgios’ controversial comments during Novak’s match
Nick Kyrgios who opted out of this year’s Australian Open has seamlessly transitioned into a commentary role. And as usual, he doesn’t seem to be out of controversial statements to make. During Novak Djokovic’s third-round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry in…
When Victoria Azarenka faced crowd backlash in Wimbledon handshake controversy
The Wimbledon 2023 match between Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka took a controversial turn as Azarenka faced heavy boos from the crowd after not shaking hands with Svitolina. Victoria Azarenka put up a strong fight but ended up losing 2-6,…
When Daniil Medvedev faced disqualification over racist remarks in Savannah
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the Savannah Challenger tournament in the US after he made comments regarding the impartiality of the umpire, Sande French, based on her race. Medvedev, aged 20, was playing against American player Donald…
ATP finds no wrongdoing in Nikolay Davydenko’s match-fixing probe
Nikolay Davydenko was at the center of a match-fixing controversy related to a match against Martin Vassallo Arguello in Sopot, Poland in 2007. The ATP conducted a year-long investigation into suspicious betting activities surrounding the match. Davydenko, ranked No.5 at…
Monica Seles stabbing incident that echoes through time
Monica Seles, a prominent women’s tennis player, faced a horrifying incident during a match in Hamburg when she was stabbed by a disturbed German fan Gunter Parche. Seles known for her powerful play and loud grunting, had become the youngest…
Unraveling Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka’s 2018 US Open drama featuring referee Carlos
In the 2018 US Open women’s final, 20-year-old Naomi Osaka faced her childhood idol Serena Williams, and emerged victorious, becoming the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam title. However, the triumph was overshadowed by a controversial dispute between…
“It’s really difficult” – Jessica Pegula slams her haters and nay-sayers for doubting her passion for Tennis
Jessica Pegula, one of America’s most polarizing tennis figures lashed out at her haters for questioning her love for the game. She also disregarded her advantages coming from a wealthy family background. The American tennis star has garnered the attention…
