Michaela Kluska

Apr 1, 2024 | heavy.com | Michaela Kluska

For American tennis star Coco Gauff, tennis is about more than competing and winning matches. It’s about helping other kids achieve their own tennis dreams. On March 19, Gauff, 20, joined the USTA at Pompey Park in Delray Beach, Florida to unveil the park’s newly refurbished public tennis courts that are now dedicated in her name.

Mar 27, 2024 | heavy.com | Michaela Kluska

On Monday, March 25, Caroline Garcia defeated local favorite Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set battle at the Miami Open. This was a milestone win for Garcia, 30, as it became her first win over a Top 10 player since the end of 2022 and secured her a spot in the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career, according to the WTA. What is Garcia’s secret for defeating the 20-year-old tennis phenom? Playing aggressive.

Mar 22, 2024 | heavy.com | Michaela Kluska

The 2024 BNP Paribas Open has officially concluded, and Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek walk away from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden as champions. Both Alcaraz and Swiatek received $1.1 million in prize money for their achievements, the highest prize money ever awarded at the Indian Wells Open. Alcaraz Overcomes Doubts to Secure Second Consecutive TitleCarlos Alcaraz, 20, arrived at Indian Wells with lingering doubts surrounding his twisted right ankle, according to TENNIS.com.

Mar 12, 2024 | heavy.com | Michaela Kluska

A historic victory took place at Indian Wells 2024 on Monday night. And it was not the victor anyone was anticipating. Rising Italian tennis star Luca Nardi defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the third round of Indian Wells. At just 20 years old, Nardi, currently ranked at No. 123, is now officially the lowest-ranked player ever to conquer Djokovic at a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam event, according to TENNIS.com.

Mar 6, 2024 | heavy.com | Michaela Kluska

The draw for the 2024 Indian Wells Open has officially been released. What did it reveal? The players in both the men’s and women’s draws are going to have to put up a tough fight to take home the 2024 Indian Wells Open title. The Men’s Draw Could Provide a Djokovic vs. Nadal MatchupRafael Nadal’s long-awaited return to the professional circuit could result in an iconic matchup against No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic in the semifinal round.