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Iga Swiatek stages stunning comeback to beat Kostyuk, reach Toronto quarters

Darderi rallies from a set down to beat Borges, reaches first Masters 1000 hard-court quarterfinal in Montreal

08/08/2026 18:56 - Jules Hypolite

After a disastrous start, Iga Swiatek found her best tennis to overturn Marta Kostyuk 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and book a spot in the quarterfinals at the Canadian WTA 1000.

Montreal Masters 2026 Slower Than Expected? ATP CPI Drops to 35.4 – Fils' Criticism Validated

Iga Swiatek stages stunning comeback to beat Kostyuk, reach Toronto quarters

08/08/2026 17:58 - Jules Hypolite

The ATP's court pace index reveals a 2.4-point slowdown in Montreal, confirming Arthur Fils' comparison to clay and making it slower than Indian Wells and Miami.

Iga Swiatek's Serve Nightmare: Wins Just 1 Point on Serve in Opening Set vs Kostyuk

Montreal Masters 2026 Slower Than Expected? ATP CPI Drops to 35.4 – Fils' Criticism Validated

08/08/2026 17:42 - Jules Hypolite

Swiatek's Start Against Kostyuk Was Alarming – She Won Only 1 Point on Serve After a Convincing First Two Rounds

Coco Gauff Still Winless in 2026: 'Rome Still Sticks in My Throat'

Iga Swiatek's Serve Nightmare: Wins Just 1 Point on Serve in Opening Set vs Kostyuk

08/08/2026 16:04 - Jules Hypolite

Coco Gauff still hasn't won a tournament this season, a frustration she admits. Yet the American believes she has made significant progress and feels like a better player.

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Coco Gauff Still Winless in 2026: 'Rome Still Sticks in My Throat'

Historic First Looming: No One-Handed Backhand in Top 10 by Season's End?

08/08/2026 15:44 - Jules Hypolite

Men's tennis could see an unprecedented situation at season's end. Currently, no player with a one-handed backhand sits in the top 10, and Lorenzo Musetti, ranked 13th, is the last to prevent this his...

‘They Are Obsessed’: Ex-Trainer of Djokovic and Sinner Reveals What Sets Them Apart

Historic First Looming: No One-Handed Backhand in Top 10 by Season's End?

08/08/2026 15:08 - Jules Hypolite

Marco Panichi, who has worked with both Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, knows exactly what makes them different from other players. The Italian fitness trainer highlights their total dedication to t...

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‘They Are Obsessed’: Ex-Trainer of Djokovic and Sinner Reveals What Sets Them Apart

Boris Becker Warns Zverev: "Time Is Running Out – You're 29, Not 25"

08/08/2026 14:32 - Jules Hypolite

After winning the French Open and reaching the Wimbledon final, Zverev has transformed, but Becker insists: at 29, he can't slow down – "I would hurry to get these next victories."

Alexandra Eala's Summer Surge Continues: Filipina Star Confirms Singapore WTA 500

Boris Becker Warns Zverev: Time Is Running Out – You're 29, Not 25

08/08/2026 14:14 - Jules Hypolite

Fresh from her Washington title and Toronto round of 16, world No. 20 Alexandra Eala has announced her participation in the WTA 500 in Singapore, set for late September.

Sabalenka's Bizarre Stat: Every Player Who Beats Her Loses Next Match – 'Why Would You Want to Beat Me?'

Alexandra Eala's Summer Surge Continues: Filipina Star Confirms Singapore WTA 500

08/08/2026 13:53 - Jules Hypolite

Three players have beaten Aryna Sabalenka since Roland-Garros, but none managed to follow up. The four-time Grand Slam champion had a humorous response to the strange streak.

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Sabalenka's Bizarre Stat: Every Player Who Beats Her Loses Next Match – 'Why Would You Want to Beat Me?'

Bencic Backs WTA Gender Tests: 'I Fully Support the Decision'

08/08/2026 13:39 - Jules Hypolite

As WTA's mandatory gender tests draw debate, Belinda Bencic joins Sabalenka and Pegula in support, while Coco Gauff remains the lone voice of concern.

‘The Moment Has Come’: Beatriz Haddad Maia Halts Season for Mental Health

Bencic Backs WTA Gender Tests: 'I Fully Support the Decision'

08/08/2026 13:16 - Jules Hypolite

Former top-10 star and 2023 Roland-Garros semifinalist, now ranked 156th, announces she will not play the second half of the season to protect her ranking and focus on her well-being.

Tiafoe Undergoes Hand Surgery After Montreal Withdrawal, US Open in Doubt

‘The Moment Has Come’: Beatriz Haddad Maia Halts Season for Mental Health

08/08/2026 12:37 - Arthur Millot

Frances Tiafoe has had a cyst removed from his right hand after retiring in Montreal, just days before Cincinnati and three weeks before the US Open, leaving his preparation in doubt.

Tien beats Paul, then reveals cramps: 'Why are you telling me this now?'

Tiafoe Undergoes Hand Surgery After Montreal Withdrawal, US Open in Doubt

08/08/2026 12:28 - Arthur Millot

Learner Tien defeated fellow American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-2 in Montreal, then surprised him at the net by revealing he was suffering from quadriceps cramps.

Umpire's witty remark silences heckler as Mensik advances in Montreal

Tien beats Paul, then reveals cramps: 'Why are you telling me this now?'

08/08/2026 12:00 - Arthur Millot

Jakub Mensik was repeatedly distracted by a spectator during his match against Terence Atmane. The chair umpire stepped in with a humorous comment that drew laughs from the crowd.

Ben Shelton: 'Weird Year' in Masters 1000 Ends with Two Wins in Montreal

Umpire's witty remark silences heckler as Mensik advances in Montreal

08/08/2026 11:49 - Arthur Millot

After a rough start to the Masters 1000 season, Ben Shelton finally posted consecutive wins in Montreal. The American aims to use this momentum to turn his season around.

Coco Gauff: 'His Way of Speaking Sounded Exactly Like My Father' – Toronto Fan Story

Ben Shelton: 'Weird Year' in Masters 1000 Ends with Two Wins in Montreal

08/08/2026 10:46 - Arthur Millot

After her convincing victory over Maria Sakkari at the WTA 1000 in Toronto, Coco Gauff shared an improbable anecdote from the match, revealing that a spectator's voice strongly reminded her of her fat...

Andy Roddick Reverses Stance on Vondrousova: 'It Seems None of It Happened as We Were Told'

Coco Gauff: 'His Way of Speaking Sounded Exactly Like My Father' – Toronto Fan Story

08/08/2026 10:33 - Arthur Millot

After initially sympathizing with Marketa Vondrousova, Andy Roddick now cites inconsistencies in her doping test story, questioning the sequence of events.

Eala Survives Ankle Scare in Toronto: 'It Was Nothing Serious'

Andy Roddick Reverses Stance on Vondrousova: 'It Seems None of It Happened as We Were Told'

08/08/2026 10:00 - Arthur Millot

Alexandra Eala dug deep to defeat Caty McNally in Toronto, suffering a twisted ankle in the second set before reassuring fans with her recovery and advancing to face Belinda Bencic.

Lehecka Impressed by Jodar: 'We'll Hear a Lot About Him'

Eala Survives Ankle Scare in Toronto: 'It Was Nothing Serious'

08/08/2026 09:00 - Arthur Millot

Jiri Lehecka reaches Montreal Masters 1000 round of 16 after defeating Alexander Blockx, setting up a clash with Rafael Jodar, a player he calls dangerous and destined for stardom.

'I have enormous confidence': Fonseca sends message to Shelton after dispatching Ruud

Lehecka Impressed by Jodar: 'We'll Hear a Lot About Him'

08/08/2026 08:52 - Arthur Millot

João Fonseca reaches Montreal round of 16 with win over Ruud, then says 'I have enormous confidence' ahead of Shelton challenge

Elena Rybakina Tops 300 Aces: 'It Doesn't Matter Who's on the Other Side'

'I have enormous confidence': Fonseca sends message to Shelton after dispatching Ruud

08/08/2026 07:19 - Arthur Millot

Elena Rybakina has now hit 306 aces this season, the most on the WTA tour. After her straight-sets win over Ann Li in Toronto, she explains why her serve is her 'most important weapon.'

Fonseca Repeats Roland-Garros Feat, Beats Ruud Again to Reach Montreal's Last 16

Elena Rybakina Tops 300 Aces: 'It Doesn't Matter Who's on the Other Side'

08/08/2026 05:59 - Arthur Millot

Replicating his Roland-Garros win, 19-year-old João Fonseca gets past Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3 to reach the Montreal round of 16 for the first time.

Mensik Ousts Atmane to Reach Montreal Last 16 for the First Time

Fonseca Repeats Roland-Garros Feat, Beats Ruud Again to Reach Montreal's Last 16

08/08/2026 05:49 - Arthur Millot

Jakub Mensik got the better of Terence Atmane in two sets after 1h40 of play. The Czech reaches the round of 16 of the Montreal Masters 1000 for the first time.

Video: Van de Zandschulp's Insane Defensive Reflex Stuns Hurkacz in Montreal

Mensik Ousts Atmane to Reach Montreal Last 16 for the First Time

07/08/2026 21:01 - Jules Hypolite

Fresh off upsetting Medvedev, Van de Zandschulp continues to impress with a spectacular defensive shot against Hurkacz in Montreal.

Ben Shelton, Last Top-10 in Montreal, Cruises into Round of 16

Video: Van de Zandschulp's Insane Defensive Reflex Stuns Hurkacz in Montreal

07/08/2026 20:33 - Jules Hypolite

The defending champion dominated Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 and remains the only top-10 player left in the Canadian Masters 1000 draw.

Roland-Garros Champion Mirra Andreeva Suffers Shock Exit to Leylah Fernandez in Toronto

Ben Shelton, Last Top-10 in Montreal, Cruises into Round of 16

07/08/2026 20:10 - Jules Hypolite

Mirra Andreeva's post-Roland-Garros struggles continue as the world No.5 is eliminated in the Toronto third round by Leylah Fernandez, who won 6-1, 6-4.

John Isner on a right-handed Nadal: 'He wouldn't have been as strong'

Roland-Garros Champion Mirra Andreeva Suffers Shock Exit to Leylah Fernandez in Toronto

07/08/2026 18:47 - Jules Hypolite

Steve Johnson and John Isner debate how Rafael Nadal's career would have changed if he'd played right-handed, including his French Open dominance and rivalry with Roger Federer.

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John Isner on a right-handed Nadal: 'He wouldn't have been as strong'

Caty McNally Ready for Electric Toronto Atmosphere vs. Alexandra Eala

07/08/2026 18:10 - Jules Hypolite

Alexandra Eala has Toronto buzzing ahead of her clash with Caty McNally. The American admires the Filipina's impact but is also preparing a tactical and mental battle in what is expected to be an elec...

Caty McNally Ready for Electric Toronto Atmosphere vs. Alexandra Eala

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open...🤣

Evidently he's leaving to dedicate himself to the public, virtuous fight against drugs in the sport, the way he did against Sinner and Halep.

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Friends, Sinner and Alcaraz are currently dominating the tour.

Who among the next generation of players have the potential to challenge these two champions?

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Hope you win Wimbledon Coco