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Watch: 'Isn’t it obvious?' Novak Djokovic reveals he would prefer being the next ‘James Bond’ as his ‘acting’ career needs a new challenge

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic is ready to take the role of the next James Bond as he looks to take his acting career to the next level. The 36-year-old said it was obvious that he would want the role of the famous character and he is ready to leave his Novak Djokovic character if he is offered the James Bond role.

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Osaka Eliminated Already In Her Second Match At Madrid Open

Naomi Osaka started her Madrid Open campaign with a solid win, but she couldn't add a second one as Liudmila Samsonova outplayed her. The Russian is one of the trickiest players to play because no one ever quite knows what to expect from her.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Djokovic 'Visualizes' Himself With 25th Grand Slam Title As He 'Adjusts' To Alcaraz & Sinner

Visualization is a powerful tool that many athletes employ, including Novak Djokovic, who imagined himself with 25 Grand Slam trophies. Not too long ago, many believed that Djokovic could win more than Grand Slam trophies, which seemed likely.

Tennis News / ESPN / 41 minutes ago

BJK Cup finals group stage now knockout round

The Billie Jean King Cup finals will take place over nine days with a knockout round replacing the group stage, organisers the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

Tennis News / ESPN / 21 minutes ago

2nd roof ready in time for French Open, Olympics

The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.

Feliciano Lopez News / Tennis Infinity / 43 minutes ago

Madrid Open Director Lopez Faces Fresh Accusations Of Sexism From WTA Doubles Player

Controversy has been rekindled at this year's Madrid Open, and it involves the tournament's director, Feliciano Lopez, who is embroiled in another sexism saga.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

Alcaraz Launches Foundation In His Name To Support Childhood Development

Carlos Alcaraz has officially confirmed the establishment of his own foundation, the Alcaraz Foundation, in which he will serve as its president. Alcaraz is still in the early stages of his playing career but is also a keen believer in nurturing talent.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Alcaraz Was 'So Scared' Of Facing Idol Nadal For First Time At 2021 Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz recently shared his experience of facing his childhood idol, Rafael Nadal, for the first time at the 2021 Madrid Open. The match happened during Alcaraz's 17th birthday and was in the second round of the tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago

WTA Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Arantxa Rus

Coco Gauff could become the world No. 2 at the end of the WTA Madrid Open if results go her way. Her first match at the tournament against Arantxa Rus is one of several taking place on a very busy day of WTA action in Spain.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios revisits rivalry with Stefanos Tsitsipas over a nostalgic social media post as he prepares for a grand comeback on court

Australian pro Nick Kyrgios put up another one of his cryptic posts and it is making all the right noise. Usually, the posts would contain some messages that seemed totally out of the blue.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 6 hours ago

'My Brother From Different Universe': Osaka On Connection With Kyrgios

Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios get along very well, as the Japanese player described the Australian as a 'brother from a different universe.' The friendship between Osaka and Kyrgios goes back a few years, and it's only grown recently.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Nadal Declares Himself 'Not 100% Ready To Play' Ahead Of Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal will play at the 2024 Madrid Open, but he declared himself not 100% ready to play at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Nadal's latest tennis comeback happened last week at the Barcelona Open, where he played two matches in total.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / 9 hours ago

'I Prefer To Watch Men's Tennis': Sabalenka Admits She Doesn't Watch Rivals' Matches

Aryna Sabalenka talked about women's tennis ahead of the 2024 Madrid Open, admitting that she favors men's tennis when it comes to watching. Quite a few

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Juncheng Shang wins nearly 4-hour battle vs. Corentin Moutet at Madrid

Chinese teen Juncheng Shang closed out Wednesday's action with a marathon match, surviving France's Corentin Moutet 6-7 (9), 6-2, 7-6 (10) at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Power Of No': Gauff Reveals Valuable Lesson Learned From Michelle Obama

Coco Gauff hugely admires Michelle Obama, and she revealed a lesson the former First Lady of the United States of America taught her. Like many in the United States, Gauff looks up to Michelle Obama.

Coco Gauff News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Coco Gauff gets 100% real on desire to win multiple Grand Slams

American women’s tennis star Coco Gauff openly expressed her aspirations to clinch multiple Grand Slam titles, a goal highlighted by her remarkable rise and recent successes on the world stage.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Naomi Osaka finds way to win on clay, defeating Greet Minnen in Madrid

Naomi Osaka recorded her first clay-court victory in exactly two years on Wednesday when the former World No. 1 topped lucky loser Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-1 at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Richard Gasquet News / Last Word On Sports / 16 minutes ago

ATP Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Richard Gasquet vs Lorenzo Sonego

Thursday means it’s time for the 16 first-round matches in the top half of the men’s singles draw at the ATP Madrid Open. A fair few veterans clawed their way into the event with several in action on what promises to be an entertaining day of tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago

'I dropped my level a little,' Aryna Sabalenka issues heartbreaking confession for fans as she gears up to get back into the WTA’S Big 2

'I dropped my level a little:' Aryna Sabalenka issues confession for fans as she gears up to get back into the WTA’S Big 2

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka gave her opinions on the Big 3 in the WTA ahead of her first-round match at the Madrid Open. Except for the Australian Open, Sabalenka has not yet lifted another title this year, and her performance in the last two months made her feel that she is not a part of the Big 3, comprising her, World No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 31 minutes ago

Tatjana Maria comes back to defeat Peyton Stearns in Madrid

Germany's Tatjana Maria rallied from a set down to defeat Peyton Stearns 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (5) in first-round action Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 21

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud jolts Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona

Third-seeded Casper Ruud exacted revenge against fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas by posting a 7-5, 6-3 win on Sunday in the finals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain.