Tennis

Nadal is reaching the limits of frustration. Calm Medvedev

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4 years ago

March 13, 2022

Sophia

Nadal is reaching the limits of frustration. Calm Medvedev

INDIAN WELLS, California. – One came close to his first defeat in 2022, the other did not push his talent: Rafael Nadal and Daniel Medvedev, the two favorites at Indian Wells, took different paths to advance to the third round on Saturday at their entrance.

Nadal, played to scare against American Sebastian Corda, who was two points from the match in the 3rd set, but ended up winning 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (3), after almost two and a half hour.

The world number 4, unbeaten in sixteen games played this year, is aiming for its 4th consecutive title this season after winning the ATP 250 in Melbourne, the Australian Open where he holds the record for the number of Grand Slam titles (21 , ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic) and the Acapulco tournament.

But Nadal, who seemed to be experiencing physical difficulties, had to make an impressive “remontada”, full of self-sacrifice, when Korda led 5-2, 30A, in his service, in the 3rd set.

“I thought I would lose. But my mental state at 5-2 against me was: “Okay, I play badly, but I will try to finish the game feeling better. So I have to fight for it.” I played a little better. “He made some mistakes,” he commented.

So he lined up for four consecutive games and ended up winning the decisive game, finally imposing his pace, as he had done in the first set, before the 38th in the world accelerated the pace and pushed him to make a rain of effortless mistakes in the second set.

“I was very lucky to be here today, honestly. “I have to admit it, as I have to admit that I have to play better,” added the Majorcan, who will face Britain’s Daniel Evans in the next round.

Medvedev, who is defending his No. 1 position in the world for the first time in Indian Wells, passed smoothly, knocking out Czech Tomas Machac (158th) from qualifying, 6-3 6-2, in 1 h 11.

“I think I was consistent. The first set was quite tight and I made the difference in the main points “, said the Russian, who will face the French Gaël Monfils (no 26) on Monday, who defeated the Serbian Filip Krajinovic (6-3, 6-4) .

Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas (no. 5) had to beat American Jack Shock 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (5). Norway’s Casper Ruud (no. 8), Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (no. 19) and defending champion Cameron Norrie (no. 12), who will face Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili in the final, also qualified. .

Sophia

Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.

Tennis

Khachanov moved up one place in the ATP rankings

Published

11 hours ago

December 29, 2025

Gary

Khachanov moved up one place in the ATP rankings

Karen Khachanov / Photo: © VCG / Contributor / Visual China Group / Gettyimages.ru

Russian Karen Khachanov moved from 18th to 17th place in the ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), a new version of which was published on the organization’s website.

The best among Russians remains Daniil Medvedev, located in 13th place, Andrei Rublev is 16th. There have been no changes in the top ten rankings: Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is in the lead, Italian Jannik Sinner is second, and German representative Alexander Zverev is in third.

ATP Ranking, version dated December 29:

1 (1). Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) – 12,050 points

2 (2). Jannik Sinner (Italy) – 11,500

3 (3). Alexander Zverev (Germany) – 5,110

4 (4). Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 4,820

5 (5). Felix Auger-Alassime (Canada) – 4,190

6 (6). Taylor Fritz (USA) – 4,085

7 (7). Alex de Minaur (Australia) – 4,080

8 (8). Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) – 3,990

9 (9). Ben Shelton (USA) – 3,960

10 (10). Jack Draper (Great Britain) – 2,990…

13 (13). Daniil Medvedev – 2,710…

16 (16). Andrey Rublev – 2,510…

17 (18). Karen Khachanov (all – Russia) – 2,320.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

Tennis

PHOTOGRAPH. Svitolina showed her life: educational and personal

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18 hours ago

December 28, 2025

Nancy

PHOTOGRAPH. Svitolina showed her life: educational and personal

Elina Svitolina New photos showing how the preparations are going and a few shots of daily life were published on social networks.

In the photos, the tennis player works out under the guidance of a trainer in the gym, does strength exercises and maintains excellent physical shape.

Brighter photos from the life of athletes on the Telegram channel LIFESTYLE on Sport.ua

The athlete also shared Christmas photos from her home – a festive dinner and family atmosphere. Separately, Elina showed a rapid test, noting a slight malaise that did not affect the training process.

The publication received an active response from fans who wished Svitolina health and all the best.

Check out this post on Instagram

Additions, expansions by Svito (@elisvitolina)

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Kyrgios wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’ against Sabalenka

Published

23 hours ago

December 28, 2025

Nancy

Kyrgios wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’ against Sabalenka

(Paris) Nick Kyrgios won the exhibition match presented as a new episode of the “Battle of the Sexes” against Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday in Dubai.

The rules had been modified to balance the debates, the Australian playing on a field 9% larger than the Belarusian, which immediately made any interpretation of the result difficult. Furthermore, the two opponents only had one serving ball.

Kyrgios, former Wimbledon finalist (2022) fell beyond 650^e world number one, who is preparing to make yet another return to the circuit at the age of 30, won 6-3, 6-3, against the world No.1 without running much or hitting the ball very hard, without us knowing if it was because the field opposite was smaller or for other reasons.

The title of the event referred to another “Battle of the Sexes”, which in 1973 pitted former American champion Bobby Riggs, then aged 55, against the two best players of the time, Margaret Court Smith and then Billie Jean King.

At that time, it was about women asserting their worth while their professional circuit was being organized and King’s victory over Riggs, who had initially dominated Court Smith, had a certain impact.

Nothing like this this time, because women’s tennis is firmly established, as shown, among other things, by the equality of winnings in major tournaments.

This return still attracted 17,000 spectators to Dubai, including celebrities like Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, who did not attend a major tennis match.

The Australian seemed to control the situation and allowed himself some fantasies like a spoon serve (winning), a weapon he had already used in serious matches.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.