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Djokovic may be the greatest, says Raducanu – but

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Djokovic may be the greatest, says Raducanu – but Federer remains her viewing favorite

Emma Raducanu has shared her thoughts on the big debate in tennis: who is the greatest of all time – Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer?

In a 2024 interview, Raducanu said she believes Djokovic is the tennis ‘GOAT’ (Greatest of All Time), but she enjoys watching Federer the most.

Raducanu is currently playing very well. She reached the semi-finals in both singles and doubles at the Washington Open and is now preparing for the Canadian Open. With this strong form, she could earn a seeded spot for the US Open.

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Talking to Sky Sports in 2024, the British No. 1 said:
“In my opinion, the tennis GOAT is Novak Djokovic for his consistent and top-level performance.”

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However, she added that Federer is her favourite to watch on court:
“I think my favourite to watch is Roger Federer. He plays with grace, elegance, and class. He’s timeless.”

Raducanu also named one of her favourite female players growing up – Chinese tennis legend Li Na. After winning the US Open in 2021, Raducanu received the Laureus Award for Breakthrough of the Year. She was presented the award by Li Na and thanked her in Mandarin.

Now, Raducanu is competing at the Canadian Open and hoping to keep up her good summer form.

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Jannik Sinner Enters Elite Company with Federer and Rafael After

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Jannik Sinner Enters Elite Company with Federer and Rafael After Achieving Rare Grand Slam Milestone Against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner has dominated men’s tennis since the second part of 2023. The Italian ended the season ranked 4th and with his first victory over Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup Finals.

Jannik shifted his game to an even higher level since 2024, embracing a 99-9 run and adding four Major titles to his tally. Three trophies came over the 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic, and the latest secured Sinner’s place in the record books.

The Italian defeated the Serb at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, becoming the third player with victories over Djokovic on all three surfaces at Majors, joining Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on the exclusive list.

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Rafael Nadal started with early wins over Novak in Paris and London. The Spaniard completed the feat in the 2010 US Open final, securing a hard-court victory over the Serb and accomplishing a Career Grand Slam at 24.

Roger Federer bested Djokovic in the opening stages of their rivalry on hard courts. The Swiss delivered a memorable win over an in-form rival in the 2011 Roland Garros semi-final and completed the circle a year later in the Wimbledon semi-final.

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Thirteen years later, Jannik Sinner joined the ultimate legends following his dominant streak against the Serb. Last year, the Italian bested the Serb 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final.

Jannik faced no break points and left Novak behind in three sets to emerge at the top. This June, they met in the Roland Garros semi-final. It was a tight battle, and the younger player prevailed 6-4, 7-5, 7-6.

The young gun saved five of six break points and provided three breaks over the veteran to emerge at the top. The veteran missed a chance to extend the battle, giving his best but ending his run in the last four.

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A month later, they battled in the Wimbledon semi-final. This time, the Italian overpowered the Serb 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 for a place in his first Wimbledon final. Thus, Sinner completed his wins over the most accomplished player of all time on all three surfaces at Majors within a year and a half!

Jannik has been nearly untouchable at Majors since the start of 2024, winning four titles from seven tournaments. The Italian has been the finalist at the previous four Majors, embracing a 27-1 score and writing history books.

Sinner’s consistent dominance over Djokovic on the most notable scene signals a shift in power at the top of men’s tennis. Alongside Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian has conquered the previous seven Majors, establishing the new dynasty and entering the record books.

With the US Open approaching, Jannik will try to extend his brilliance at hard-court Majors

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Raducanu Storms into Washington Quarter-Finals with Dominant

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Raducanu Storms into Washington Quarter-Finals with Dominant Win Over Naomi Osaka Ahead of US Open Return

Emma Raducanu delivered a statement performance at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, overpowering former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to book her spot in the quarter-finals in Washington, D.C. The 2021 US Open champion showed sharp form as she builds momentum for her highly anticipated return to Flushing Meadows next month.

Raducanu, now set to face Greece’s Maria Sakkari — who edged out Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 — will continue her US Open preparations live on Sky Sports as she eyes another deep run on American hard courts.

The emphatic win not only strengthens Raducanu’s title hopes in D.C. but also sees her reclaim the British No. 1 ranking from Katie Boulter. After a third-round exit at Wimbledon dropped her to 46th in the world, Raducanu now climbs back on top among British women.

“I knew I had to be sharp,” Raducanu said in her post-match interview. “Naomi’s a four-time Slam winner and former world No. 1. She’s incredibly dangerous, especially on hard courts. I’m proud of how I managed my service games and handled the conditions.”

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Raducanu seized control early, breaking Osaka in the fifth game of the first set after a costly double fault. She consolidated the break with a love hold, then closed out the set in just 38 minutes following a long forehand error from Osaka.

She continued her dominance into the second set, breaking Osaka immediately and fending off a break point to extend her lead to 3-1. Another Osaka double fault handed Raducanu a 4-1 advantage, and the Briton never looked back.

Raducanu saved a break point with a powerful first serve before converting her third match point to seal the victory. She ended the match with a commanding 76% win rate on her first serve and a solid 61% on her second, compared to just 45% from Osaka. The Japanese star struggled with inconsistency throughout, committing seven double faults and failing to capitalize on either of her two break chances.

With her sights now set on Sakkari, Raducanu looks poised and confident as she aims to reignite the spark that lit up the 2021 US Open.

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Roger Federer’s Prophetic Wimbledon Warning, How a Rising Star

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Roger Federer’s Prophetic Wimbledon Warning, How a Rising Star Foretold Tim Henman’s Heartbreak

Roger Federer is the ultimate embodiment of a tennis legend — he came, he saw, and he conquered the sport like few others in history. With 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, including a record-breaking eight Wimbledon crowns, the Swiss maestro will forever be etched into the fabric of tennis greatness.

But Federer’s rise to superstardom didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it wasn’t until he shocked the tennis world by defeating the great Pete Sampras at Wimbledon in 2001 that the spotlight truly found him. That seismic victory announced the arrival of a new force — yet what happened next remains a lesser-known, bittersweet chapter in tennis lore.

In a twist few remember, it was Tim Henman — Great Britain’s beloved hope — who brought Federer’s fairytale run to an abrupt end. After conquering Sampras, Federer faced Henman and was swiftly eliminated. But what Federer said about Henman in a press conference would later prove eerily accurate.

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As British fans dared to dream of a Henman triumph, Federer was asked if he believed this could finally be Henman’s year. His response was cautious — and oddly prophetic:

“Well, it’s going to be very tough for him… He had some tough matches. He plays Goran now, who is very dangerous right now. First of all, he has to get through that one. But then, even tougher opponents are waiting for him. It’s going to be very tough.”

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And tough it was.

Henman appeared to be on the brink of destiny. After dominating the third set 6–0 to take a 2–1 lead over wildcard Goran Ivanisevic in the semi-finals, Centre Court seemed poised to witness a long-awaited British breakthrough. But then the skies opened. Rain delays allowed Ivanisevic to reset. Momentum slipped away. The match was eventually lost — and so was Henman’s best shot at Grand Slam glory.

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Had Centre Court been equipped with a roof in 2001, history might have taken a different course. But instead, the fates conspired against Henman, and Federer’s warning echoed louder than ever.

Henman would go on to lose four Wimbledon semi-finals, his dream of lifting the trophy never realized. Meanwhile, Federer would soon return — stronger, wiser — and begin a reign that would redefine the sport.

 

That 2001 tournament was Henman’s golden opportunity… and it slipped through his fingers. Just as Federer, even in his early days, predicted.

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Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have been linked with a

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Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have been linked with a mixed doubles pairing at the US Open, with the pair also believed to be close friends off the court

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, two of tennis’s most popular figures, could become “tennis royalty” and rake in millions by teaming up, according to a sports finance expert.

The young duo, both in their early twenties, have been the subject of dating rumors, which Raducanu quickly dismissed.

Despite this, they’ve committed to a high-profile mixed doubles partnership at the upcoming U.S. Open and are reportedly close friends

Sports finance expert Rob Wilson, in an interview with OLBG, suggested that the pair could leverage their popularity even more in the coming years.

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Discussing their appeal to brands, Wilson said: “Raducanu and Alcaraz pairing certainly has brand alchemy as it has that tennis chemistry because they’ll obviously be able to win a fairly significant amount of money if they’re able to go far in the mixed doubles at the U.S. Open.

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“We’ve spoken about Emma Raducanu’s earnings quite a lot. She’s already banked in the region of around $15 million over the last couple of years without those deep tournament runs that we know are so essential for those commercial endorsements.

“I think her progress at Wimbledon this year, the way she’s re-captured some of the crowd and certainly column inches in the media, will really help her rise back up through those rankings a little bit and perhaps add to her commercial power.

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“There is no doubt that partnering with somebody like Carlos Alcaraz on things like joint branding campaigns that mixed doubles novelty that we’re seeing and social traction that she might be able to get through brands like Nike, Dior, Porsche, etc, which are all likely to be big benefits for her..

“So together they can really kind of target that Generation Z, Generation Alpha demographic, be really active on social media, and almost become tennis royalty, But in order to cement that position, I think Emma really needs to be getting deeper into tournaments.”

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Prior to the duo teaming up for the all-star mixed doubles showdown in New York, Raducanu will compete at the forthcoming Canadian Open. She’ll kick off her singles quest against Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday afternoon.

Reports suggest that Alcaraz will choose to skip the tournament though, having made it to the Wimbledon final earlier this month.

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The Federer Girls About to Make Their Grand Entrance, Roger’s

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The Federer Girls About to Make Their Grand Entrance, Roger’s Twin Daughters Mysteriously Spotted Training at Rafa Nadal Academy

A new visual of the great Roger Federer’s daughters has been making waves, as the duo was seen practicing at the Rafa Nadal Academy recently. The sight emerged when 43-year-old Federer visited Mallorca to meet his long-time friend and rival Rafael Nadal. The Swiss maestro seemingly spent some time on the courts, and also had some valuable interactions during his visit.

Federer’s daughters, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose, were born in 2009 – the same year when he decided to marry Mirka. Having first met his eventual wife at the Olympic Games in 2000 when they were both representing Switzerland, they went on to welcome two sets of twins in their life. While the 20-time Grand Slam champion admitted that his son Leo is “getting serious about tennis,” it seems like his daughters have also taken a liking to the racquet and ball.

In a recent social media post, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose were seen posing for an on-court photograph in their tennis attire. They will turn 16 on July 23, marking another celebration for the Federer family. The images emerged merely days after their father reunited with legendary Spanish southpaw Rafael Nadal. Between them, the pair shared 42 Grand Slams and 195 titles

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“This is the greatest day of our lives,” said Federer in a statement after the couple welcomed Charlene Riva and Myla Rose into the world on July 23rd, 2009. They have been seen at multiple tournaments, supporting their father. “It’s been a lot of fun being a father and spending time with them,” revealed the former World No. 1 after their birth. “I’m hands-on as much as I can because every day is something new and something different. I don’t want to miss anything.”

Five years later, Mirka and Roger had another set of twins – Leo and Lenny Federer. Born on May 6th, 2014, the boys have received multiple mentions from their iconic father in interviews. “When the boys were born, I mean, that rocked the boat,” Federer told People Magazine in 2022. “Going on the road with four kids every single week was hard, to say the least. And from being maybe the dominator, I became the challenger. I liked that role as well – I actually really stayed hungry throughout

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Charlie Woods Prevails in Playoff to Qualify for U.S. Junior

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Charlie Woods Prevails in Playoff to Qualify for U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

Charlie Woods qualified for his second straight U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with a clutch playoff win.

With his famous father, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods in attendance, the 16-year-old Woods held off two other golfers to claim the final qualifying spot Thursday at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Fla.

Charlie Woods shot a 1-under 71 but bogeyed the final hole to fall into a fifth-place tie with Oscar Crowe and Matthew Marigliano, forcing the playoff.

Woods will join the top four finishers — Arth Sinha (67), Lucas Gimenez (68), Sohan Patel (69) and Wylie Inman (69) — at the U.S. Junior Amateur from July 21-26 at Trinity Forest in Dallas. Crowe and Marigliano will be alternates.

Tiger Woods, 49, was a three-time U.S. Junior Amateur champion before going on to win 82 PGA Tour titles.

Charlie Woods, who missed the cut in last year’s Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills in Michigan, won his first junior tournament title last month at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Bowling Green, Fla.

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” Woods Left in the Dark as Brooks Koepka Reportedly Ignores

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” Woods Left in the Dark as Brooks Koepka Reportedly Ignores Him for Open Practice Round: ‘I’ve Heard Nothing’”

Tiger Woods’ injuries mean he isn’t likely to hear from anyone in the build-up to The Open – but at least this time he won’t be asking to.

Once hailed as golf’s biggest draw, Tiger Woods used to have fellow pros lining up for the chance to join him in practice rounds ahead of the sport’s grandest stages. But things shifted dramatically when he attempted to play Royal Portrush for the first time in 2019.

Ahead of The 148th Open, the three-time Champion Golfer of the Year reached out to then-World No. 1 Brooks Koepka for advice. Though Koepka was also making his debut at Portrush, he had a distinct advantage—his caddie, Ricky Elliott, was born and raised in the Northern Ireland town and knew the course inside out. Elliott, who’s been on Koepka’s bag since 2013, is also a skilled golfer in his own right.

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Woods was hoping to tap into that local knowledge—and perhaps size up Koepka, who arrived at the tournament with four major titles in his last nine appearances. But when Woods asked Koepka if he’d like to team up for a practice round, the reply was… silence.

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“I texted Brooksie to congratulate him on another great finish,” Woods recalled with a laugh, referring to Koepka’s runner-up spot at the U.S. Open. “What he’s done in the last four majors has been unbelievable. I said, ‘Hey dude, do you mind if I tag along for a practice round?’ I’ve heard nothing.”

The crowd erupted in laughter as Woods grinned, clearly amused by the snub.

Just days later, Koepka offered an explanation that cleared the air. Speaking after a solid opening round of 68, he said the reason he didn’t reply was simple: he never got the message.

“I changed my phone number after the U.S. Open because it got leaked,” Koepka told Sky Sports. “I got about 40 texts, so I switched it Monday night. We don’t text that often, so I didn’t see anything from him. But I texted him on Wednesday from the new number and he replied—‘no worries.’”

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As for Woods, his 2019 Open campaign got off to a rough start. A disastrous seven-over-par round left him tied for 143rd, and he missed the cut alongside Phil Mickelson—marking the first time both legends had failed to advance in the same major out of 83.

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Woods won’t be seeking redemption at Portrush this week, either. A ruptured Achilles sustained in March has sidelined the 15-time major winner from all four majors this year. Now 49, he hasn’t competed in a PGA Tour event in over a year, and whenever he does return, he’ll need more than just a few practice rounds to get back into form.

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Jannik Sinner slams door on Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to match

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Jannik Sinner slams door on Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to match Roger Federer’s Grand Slam legacy

Jannik Sinner got his French Open revenge on Sunday, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the Wimbledon 2025 final. The Italian won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, clinching his fourth Grand Slam title. The defeat also saw Alcaraz fail to match Roger Federer’s record streak of winning his first seven Grand Slam finals, with the Spaniard having five consecutive wins

Alcaraz earlier won two titles at Roland Garros, two in London and one in New York. In his sixth Grand Slam final, he lost to Sinner, and failed to maintain his 100 percent success rate.

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Speaking on his rivalry with Sinner, Alcaraz said in his post-match press conference, “I just am really, really happy about having this rivalry with him. I think it’s great for us and it is great for tennis. Every time we play against each other, I think our level is really high. I think we don’t watch a level like this, if I’m honest with you. I don’t see any player playing against each other having the level that we are playing when we face each other.”

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“I think, as I said many, many times, this rivalry is getting better and better. We’re building a really great rivalry because we’re playing finals of Grand Slams, finals of Masters – the best tournaments in the world. It’s going to be better and better. I am just really grateful for that because it gives me the opportunity to just give my 100 per cent every practice, every day, just to be better, thanks to that. The level that I have to maintain and I have to raise if I want to beat Jannik is really high,” he added.

Alcaraz also has one more Grand Slam title than Sinner (four). The Italian won the 2024 and 2025 Australian Open, 2024 US Open and now Wimbledon 2025.

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“New Glimpse of Tiger and Charlie Woods Sends Ripples as

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“New Glimpse of Tiger and Charlie Woods Sends Ripples as Ryder Cup Star Unleashes Bold Statement”

Golfing great Sam Torrance has heaped praise on Tiger Woods and his young son, Charlie, highlighting their strikingly similar approach to the game. The Scottish legend, who clinched four Ryder Cup victories with Team Europe, knows a thing or two about family success in golf, having triumphed at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with his own son, Daniel, in 2003.

The dynamic duo of the Woods family have teed off together five times at the PNC Championship, most recently securing a runner-up spot in the 2024 tournament, just behind Bernhard and Jason Langer.

Torrance, who has previously lauded the pair’s bond on the course, remains captivated by Charlie’s burgeoning talent, especially after the youngster’s victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May.

Speaking exclusively to Mirror US, courtesy of Lottoland, Torrance reiterated his admiration for the teen golfer: “I just know how good the boy is. “When I said that about his father and son thing, I was very lucky to win the Dunhill with my son.

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“So I know how special it is to have a boy of your own that can play the game and Charlie looks magnificent.”

Torrance also noted the uncanny resemblance between Charlie and his legendary father on the course.

He said: “I mean, if you’ve seen the clips of the two of them together, it’s like little and large. They do exactly the same thing. The way they lean on the putter, the way they swing.

“There’s no finer tutor than Tiger Woods to his son. I was very fortunate to have my father teach me my whole life, and there’s nothing better than having someone that loves you teaching you.”

Woods is expected to be in a familiar setting come August, potentially supporting his son at the AJGA Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass’ Players Stadium Course.

This is the same course where Woods celebrated his Players Championship victories in 2001 and 2013, reports the Mirror US.

Torrance, who previously praised Woods’ then-13 year old son during the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship, believes the young golfer has an excellent role model and coach in his father.

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“There’s nothing better (for Tiger) and, christ, he’s got a machine there, I think,” Torrance stated. “It will be nice to see how that develops because he couldn’t get a better coach.

“He’ll obviously have all the practice facilities etc he’ll ever need. He’ll not want for a thing in his life, but he’s got a great wee swing and the mannerisms they share is quite extraordinary.”

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