Sarthak Shitole

Aug 30, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sarthak Shitole

Botic van de Zandschulp is a Dutch tennis pro who has been the top-ranked Dutch player on multiple occasions in the ATP rankings. Born on October 4, 1995, he turned professional in 2013 and is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand. Although he turned professional in 2013, van de Zandschulp did not make his ATP Tour debut until the 2021 season, having spent the earlier years of his career competing primarily in Challenger and ITF tournaments.

Jul 26, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sarthak Shitole

Tennis is undoubtedly one of the most popular global sports, spanning various continents and surfaces throughout the season. Mastering tennis requires not only skill but also adaptability, as tournaments are held on different surfaces ranging from outdoor hard courts to indoor hardcourts, clay courts, and grass courts. The tennis calendar is packed with events, often scheduled back-to-back, leaving players with limited time to prepare for the transition between surfaces.

Apr 22, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sarthak Shitole

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remains without a head coach ever since he announced the shocking exit of Goran Ivanisevic from his team. Since then, Nole has played in just one tournament making the semi-finals at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. Nole didn’t sign up for any event in the week succeeding the Monte Carlo Masters. He was scheduled to play this week’s Madrid Masters but made a late withdrawal from the event.

Apr 22, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sarthak Shitole

Former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal continues to fight on on the ATP Tour despite fitness concerns. He’s played just two events so far this season but remains adamant about finishing his career on the court. This week, he will be seen in action at the 2024 Madrid Masters. Nadal is a five-time champion at the ATP-1000 event having won his last title at the event in 2017.

Apr 22, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sarthak Shitole

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic continues to reap the rewards of his dedication and hard work on the court. The Serb was named the 2024 Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards. He has now won the title five times in his career while his latest one comes five years after he won his fourth in 2019. Djokovic also tied arch-rival Roger Federer who previously held the record for most Sportsman of the Year title at the Laureus awards.