How Kobe Bryant Had Become An Intergenerational Mentor To The Tennis World

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Kobe Bryant was bigger than life, and incidentally bigger than his sport. Crossing the boundaries of basketball like he crossed over many opponents over his trophy-filled 20-year career, Bryant had developed a genuine interest for tennis. From 15-year-old Coco Gauff to 32-year-old Novak Djokovic, many were those who once received career — and life — advice from The Mamba. They just knew they could call him and he would pick up. 24/8.

Nadal Holds Off Spirited Kyrgios To Set Blockbuster Quarterfinal Against Thiem

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The quest for #20 goes on! Rafael Nadal dropped his first set of the tournament, but he was imperial in winning the other three today (6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(5)) against a version of Nick Kyrgios that turned on almost from start to finish. Next for Nadal: Dominic Thiem.

Pavlyuchenkova keeps winning

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The Russian qualified for the quarter-finals, proving again here that she’s back on track.

Kobe Bryant dead: Nadal and ATP stars mourn passing of Lakers legend

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After Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, tributes have poured in.

Del Potro faces more knee surgery as comeback is delayed

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Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro faces an extended lay-off as he heads for another round of knee surgery in Miami on Monday.

The coming of age of Pavlyuchenkova

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The Russian, former teenage wonder and steady presence on Tour since a decade, wants a Major title more than ever. And so now with the help of Sam Sumyk, she aims to become the queen of discipline, whereas she spent many years being the rebel of it.

Zverev, the unexpected process

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The German’s first tournament of the year was horrific, getting us all back to the “what’s wrong with Sascha” question, but in Melbourne Alexander Zverev seems to have found the start of crucial answers for his future.

Players act like robots, Kyrgios does the opposite – The Eye of the Coach #4

In The Eye of the Coach #4, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Nick Kyrgios is a welfare for tennis as an entertainment, why it’s good to show emotion on the court, and how the Australian really cares about tennis.

Nick Kyrgios Survives Karen Khachanov, Books Monday Night Blockbuster With Rafael Nadal

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Nick Kyrgios. Rafael Nadal. Rod Laver Arena. Under the lights. There was little doubt the Spaniard could make it happen, but the question was, could Kyrgios do this part too? Yes he could, but needed a thriller to beat Karen Khachanov 6-2, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (6-8), 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (10-8).

Serena’s loss was “totally unexpected” – The Eye of the Coach #3

The Eye of the Coach #3 allows Patrick Mouratoglou to give his first public words about Serena William’s surprising loss in Melbourne.

Federer, The Struggle Was Real

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We’ll see in the next round or rounds if it was a bad day or if it was Millman or if it is that Roger Federer doesn’t have the legs to go all the way in Melbourne. On Saturday, he didn’t have his forehand, he didn’t have his sneaky backhand, he didn’t have his flying footwork, but he had his serve and his guts.

Why Coco Gauff Can Turn The Tables On Osaka in Melbourne

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In New York four months ago, then-world No. 1 Naomi Osaka had thrashed Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-0 in an Arthur Ashe stadium that suddenly felt too large for the 15-year-old’s ambitions. In Melbourne, Gauff will once again need to take down Naomi Osaka — once again the defending champion — to advance. But while the task ahead seems just as Herculean for Gauff, she sure has reasons to believe she can flip the tables on Osaka.

Wimbledon champion Farah handed provisional suspension over positive doping test

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Wimbledon doubles champion Robert Farah has argued his innocence but has been put on a provisional suspension pending a doping test hearing.

In-form Rybakina wins Hobart title

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Elena Rybakina secured her second WTA Tour title by beating Zhang Shuai in the Hobart International final.

Humbert edges Paire in Auckland to win first ATP title

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Ugo Humbert edged Benoit Paire to win his first ATP Tour title at the Auckland Open.

Rublev goes back to back to start 2020 with Adelaide triumph

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The Adelaide International final saw Andrey Rublev achieve a feat that had not been done for 16 years as he beat Lloyd Harris.

Shapovalov still needs to learn

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The Canadian has been ousted from the tournament way too early for his liking. The second bad news is that it was mainly his own fault.

Serena Williams training for history

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She Sang. She Danced. She Boxed. In Pursuit of Her Elusive 24th Grand Slam, Serena Williams Is Leaving No Stone Unturned.

How Coco Gauff Prepared at Home To Conquer the World

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Off the court too, Coco Gauff displays a sense of space and time far beyond her years.

Federer and Nadal don’t fear the smoke

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People were waiting for their input regarding the turmoil of the first days of qualifications. Well, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have decided to look to the bright side and trust Tennis Australia.

No pain, no gain they say…

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All the players you see starting 2020 are coming out of several weeks of demanding training. That infamous offseason is not something to be messed with, for short term and long-term goals.