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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
On Sunday (April 13), tennis and golf saw two new champions win their biggest title of the season. Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time, while Rory McIlroy captured The Masters in the United States. Former World No.1 Andy Roddick finds a connection between the tennis youngster and golf icon victories. McIlroy captured his long-awaited career Grand Slam after winning The 2025 Masters.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Emma Raducanu played her best tennis in years at the Miami Open which earned her a fine run to the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament. However, after the excellent performances, she has opted to take some time away from tennis and the decision has drawn some criticism from former World No.1 Andy Roddick. Raducanu produced her best display in Miami since her famous 2021 US Open victory as she stunned the tennis world.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva underlined her growing reputation as the biggest talent in the WTA Tour after stunning the tennis world in Dubai and Indian Wells. The 17-year-old star already has two WTA 1000 titles this season, more than any player in the circuit. She revealed her secret to success at the Stuttgart Open. Andreeva has been in mind-blowing form this season. The teenager first made a name for herself in Dubai when she knocked out three Grand Slam champions en route to the final.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Carlos Alcaraz found himself mentally strained after exiting the second round of the Miami Open, last month. The Spaniard had been the pole favorite to win the title after reaching the semi-finals of the Indian Wells, but that failed to materialize. Following his success at the Monte Carlo, he looked at what went through his mind in Miami. Alcaraz committed 42 unforced errors against David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Carlos Alcaraz got his season back on track at the Monte Carlo Masters when he lifted the trophy for the first time in his career. In his only second time at the competition, the Spaniard showed why he loves playing on the clay court. However, moving forward, the 21-year-old has streamlined his focus. Alcaraz’s z last hard-court match ended with a disappointing defeat against David Goffin at the Miami Open.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Jessica Pegula has been the best player on Tour this season. The American has reached five finals, won two titles, and is leading with the most match-win of the season with 25. There have been recent comparisons that she has gotten to the level of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka. However, she believes she has a strong point over the duo. Pegula finished the 2024 season on a high after reaching three consecutive finals. She, however, won one of them and lost two, including the US Open final.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Jannik Sinner is gearing up for his return to the tour following his three-month suspension for doping. The Italian has been training alone with his team as he’s expected to make his comeback at the Italian Open, which begins on May 7. His current fitness coach, Marco Panichi, shares insights into the World’s No.1 preparation. Panichi joined Sinner’s team in September after he had parted ways with his former fitness coach, who was involved in his doping case.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Arthur Fils produced one of the best performances of the Monte Carlo Masters against 2023 champion Andrey Rublev. The Frenchman has been on good form this season and reached the quarter-finals of Indian Wells and Miami Open. He continued with the same form at the Monte Carlo to earn a place in the quarter-finals. Rublev had won his first meeting with Fils at the Hong Kong Open last year. He was the favorite to win the second clash thanks to his experience on clay.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu |Gerard Crispin
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina earned a very decisive victory against World No.6 Jack Draper to reach the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters. The Spaniard had entered the match as less favorite to win as Draper was in better form than him. But he eventually proved that it was on the red dirt he began his career. Fokina began the match with so much composure, hitting the ball with so much precision that Draper always had to reach the ball late.
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1 week ago | 
firstsportz.com | Fahad Hamid |Gerard Crispin
Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to his first Monte Carlo semifinal after a hard-fought win over Arthur Fils. The Spaniard was without a win in Monte Carlo heading into this year’s event but has collected a few notable victories to build some winning momentum. However, Alcaraz emphasized the importance of playing his best tennis when his back is against the wall. The Spaniard believes he can perform well during big points, but he admits it comes at the cost of stress for his team and family.
