Victor Okechukwu

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu

Jannik Sinner is aiming to win his first Grand Slam on a clay surface and fourth career major title. The Italian opened his account at the French Open with a straight set victory. However, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has assessed the Italian’s fatal weakness that opponents could exploit. Sinner has flourished in Grand Slam events since last season, winning three of the past five major titles.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu

Jack Draper has been one of the most consistent players in the men’s circuit this season and has propelled up the rankings in recent months. He began the year at World No.15 but has now risen to No.5 and is expected to be the new No.4 after the French Open. Carlos Alcaraz revealed that the British star deserves to be at the top. Draper reached his first final of the season at the Qatar Open but was unable to claim the title after losing to Andrey Rublev.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport. The Spaniard’s style of play and resilience on the court are an example for young and old players. After Coco Gauff’s first-round win in Roland Garros, she revealed what she admired about Nadal each time she saw him in training. Nadal retired from professional tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in November last year after winning a mind-blowing 22 Grand slams, 14 of them at the Roland Garros, with a 112-4 record.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu

Earlier this month, Novak Djokovic shockingly withdrew from the Italian Open for the first time in 18 years. The 38-year-old had played in the event every year since making his debut at the tournament in 2007. He finally revealed why he skipped the Rome Masters and opted to play at the Geneva Open. Djokovic had always prioritized two clay tournaments in the last decade, the Monte Carlo Masters and the Italian Open.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Victor Okechukwu

Rafael Nadal said after his tribute ceremony at the Roland Garros that he hasn’t swung a tennis racket in the last six months since the final match of his remarkable career. The Spaniard has enjoyed golfing and other sports. But his uncle, Toni Nadal has revealed that the 38-year-old will soon play an exhibition match against his long-time rival Roger Federer. If there’s any who understands Nadal’s love for tennis, it’s his uncle.