Ever thought you'd see tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz playing in a video game-like setting? Well, the Australian Open is making that a reality! This year, the tournament is live-streaming matches on YouTube with digital avatars instead of real players. Why the change? Broadcasting rights can be tr
Day one of the Australian Open was filled with excitement, even though thunder and lightning ruled the skies. The practice courts were the place to be as fans flocked to see their favorite players warm up. Home favorite Alex de Minaur and last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev were among the stars sp
Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis player known for his outspoken nature, has been vocal about Jannik Sinner's doping controversy. Sinner, ranked World No. 1, tested positive for Clostebol in March, which he claims was unintentional contamination. While the independent tribunal didn't ban Sinner, K
Danielle Collins, a 31-year-old American tennis player, surprised the sports world by announcing her return to the tour in 2025. She had previously decided to retire at the end of the 2024 season. What changed? Collins revealed she's been dealing with fertility issues, which led her to extend her ca
Novak Djokovic has made a surprising choice for his coach at the Australian Open. He's picked Andy Murray, a tennis legend who just retired. This news has excited fans, but not everyone is thrilled. A well-known tennis expert thinks this is a bad idea. Craig Shapiro, a tennis commentator, said he's
Novak Djokovic, the tennis superstar from Serbia, has had a disappointing start to the new season after an early exit in Brisbane. Despite his age of 37, he's still aiming high – taking aim at a record-breaking 11th Australian Open title and his 25th Grand Slam win. To help him achieve these goals,
Taylor Townsend, a notable WTA player from the US, is known for her resilience. She's faced many challenges but always comes back stronger. Recently, after representing the US at the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, she ended her 2024 season with doubles victories. She was the Wimbledon champion and
Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spir
Naomi Osaka, the famous tennis player with a net worth of $45 million and four Grand Slam titles, doesn't feel like a celebrity. She doesn't see a crowd of paparazzi when she walks out, and that's how she likes it. Osaka come from humble beginnings and even today, she remains down-to-earth. Recently
Tennis elbow, a painful condition caused by the breakdown of a tendon in the elbow called the extensor carpi radialis brevis, often improves with rest and therapy. But sometimes, surgery is required. Traditionally, surgeons either separate or both separate and mend the tendon. Mend it, and patients
