BWEH-ing his way into the top ten (again), Rublev is one of the most consistent players in the world. Does he ever lose to players ranked lower than him? He has trained his powerful baseline game since he was a little boy, and tennis runs in his family: his mother was a coach at the …
This flashy young Canadian seems to have the ability to hit any shot from anywhere on the court! From his jumping one-handed backhands, to blistering inside-out forehands, to sliding passing shots on the run, Denis has been wooing tennis fans across the globe since he burst onto the scene as a teen, defeating Rafael Nadal …
Diego Schwartzman has a reputation for being one of the hardest workers on the ATP Tour. What he lacks in height, he makes up for with fight. At only 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), Diego is one of the shortest players on tour, but that hasn’t stopped him from recording some fantastic results on …
He’s had a year that will cement his career in tennis history in 2022 and is only twenty-three. Casper Ruud’s two grand slam finals after previously only reaching the round of sixteen at the Australian Open in 2021. His peak ranking of second in the world was obviously a career-high and is indicative of his …
Top 5 in the world for singles and doubles at only eighteen years of age, Coco Gauff is making huge waves on the WTA tour. Since bursting onto the scene at Wimbledon a few years ago, she’s shone under the spotlight. Known for her excellent defense and incredible fight, Gauff performs well under pressure. Though …
Athletes are not valued for their language skills, yet there are a good number of athletes from different sports who can brag about being multilingual. Tennis players like Rafael Nadal play at tournaments around the globe every year, where they are sure to pick up some additional language skills. Rafael Nadal speaks three languages fluently: …
When you mention the name Novac Djokovic, most people will either have heard of him or know that he is the greatest tennis player of all time. However, watching all his interviews after his wins in different countries, you might have noticed his attempts to speak their language. So, how many languages does Novak Djokovic …
Stan the Man is one of the few players to snag a grand slam title during the era of domination by the Big 4 of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray. At his best, his fearsome backhand and elite endurance enabled him to fight for any major title. Sadly, Stan has been hampered by injuries and …
Nick Kyrgios. He’s the closest thing to the current bad boy of tennis, heir apparent to John McEnroe’s often dramatic displays of emotion and loss of temper. As explosive as he can be, his tennis is even more so. Sporting a booming serve, heavy forehand, steady backhand, and delicate touch, he’s a threat on any …
He may be small, but his ball striking, speed, and “never say die” attitude has propelled Yoshihito Nishioka to a successful professional career on the ATP Tour. Plus, his humble, congenial attitude makes him likable across the world! Standing at only 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), free points are few and far between for …