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Why Dominic Thiem might fail to defend his US Open titleWith the US Open drawing near, defending champ Dominic Thiem’s title defence is in jeopardy due to the wrist injury he suffered in Mallorca in late June 2021. This will be a sad moment if he exits the event since he was the first non-Big Three Grand Slam winner in a long while.

Norrie opens up about his Mifel Open winBritish star Cameron Norrie performed at peak level as he won the Mifel Open trophy which was also his 35th win in the ATP Tour. Norrie won all of his sets and it was a huge run for him to close out, which is his fourth ATP Tour final for this season alone.

Why Felix Auger-Aliassime has to step up for Canadian tennisFelix Auger-Aliassime will be the top star for the Canadian tennis scene at the upcoming Tokyo Games due to the absence of Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov. It will be a tough event for Felix since he’s still young and this is his first time playing at the Games.

Anderson scores big win in Hall of Fame OpenKevin Anderson came out on top of the Hall of Fame Open as he went on to beat Jenson Brooksby after a huge battle that saw them finish the match in just two hours and 11 minutes. Anderson has now notched his sixth ATP Tour title and is set for more runs this year.

Karlovic wins his 17th game at the Hall of Fame OpenIvo Karlovic proved that he can make the best of his games by beating Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the Hall of Fame Open. The former champ went on to take down Miralles in just three sets at 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-4 as he notched his 17th overall win in the contest.

Barty and Djokovic win their respective Wimbledon trophiesBefore the event even started, both Ashleigh Barty and Novak Djokovic were the favourites to win Wimbledon. They stepped up and won both events to match expectations as the top stars of both the ATP and WTA Tours.

Daniil Medvedev talks about his loss to Hubert HurkaczDaniil Medvedev was not pleased with himself after he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon’s Round of 16 that was delayed by rain in five sets. Hurkacz won to make his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal but unfortunately, he had to go through Daniil.

Ashleigh Barty opens up about her dream of winning WimbledonEven though she's deemed the top player in the WTA Tour, Ashleigh Barty has never won at Wimbledon. Ash only has one Grand Slam win to her name but she has made it far in almost every major tournament. She talked about her dream of winning the event.

What's next for Emma Raducanu after a solid Wimbledon run?In the biggest tournament of her life so far, Emma Raducanu went on a big run to the Round of 16 until she had to retire against Alja Tomljanović due to breathing issues. Despite that loss, she is set for exciting times ahead since she’s only a teenager.

Boynton pleased with Hurkacz's playsHubert Hurkacz has the hot hand this year and even had a great run at Wimbledon. The young star has found his groove well in the contest and is keen to prove that he is in for more big games ahead as well. Coach Craig Boynton is pleased with the star’s run so far.

Kiki Bertens retires from tennisDutch star Kiki Bertens is now retired and she turns a new chapter in her life. The WTA star has opted to call it a career and is set to leave behind a huge legacy after spending 12 years in the sport.

Alcaraz unfazed by Nadal comparisonsCarlos Alcaraz is on the rise and a lot of tennis players and fans have taken notice of him. He’s been at his best so far and this is why others even compare him to the great Rafael Nadal. However, the young star stays focused on his goals to be the best version of his own.

Why Naomi Osaka's loss at the Tokyo Games is disappointingNaomi Osaka came into the Tokyo Games as the overwhelming favourite. Unfortunately, the event’s torchbearer was upset by massive underdog Markéta Vondroušová in the third round. This ends Naomi’s maiden Summer Games run which is disappointing to see.

Alcaraz makes history in Umag title winCarlos Alcaraz beat Richard Gasquet in the final of the Umag Open to bring his first ATP Tour title home. The young star has proved his worth as the youngest champion in almost more than a decade of tennis. Carlos’ big success continues to get even better in 2021.

Kamil Majchrzak is ready to prove himself at the Tokyo GamesPolish star Kamil Majchrzak is ranked 115th in the ATP Tour but he wants to play above his rank and properly represent his country at the Tokyo Games. This will be his debut at the Games which is why it’s surprising that Kamil is so confident to perform at the top tier.

Alcaraz beats Pouille in Umag debutCarlo Alcaraz has gone a long way from being a young star to being one of the top players of his age. The Spanish star rallied from a set down for the second time in his ATP Tour run and beat Lucas Pouille at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag.

Coco Gauff steps away from the Tokyo GamesTeam USA tennis star Coco Gauff has to step away from the Tokyo Games after testing positive for COVID-19. She wished her teammates the best of luck even if she showed disappointment about what happened to her.

Angelique Kerber decides to step away from the Tokyo GamesDespite winning the silver medal back in the Rio Games, Angelique Kerber is stepping away from the Tokyo Games to rest her tired body. She reached the semis at Wimbledon where she lost to champ Ashleigh Barty which took a toll on her body.

What makes Djokovic a great star?Novak Djokovic is one of the best stars in tennis who has been on the prowl this year. The year 2021 has been big for the world no. 1 and he has done well to make sure he keeps on winning to stay at the top of the ATP Tour.

Djokovic set to play in the ATP FinalsNovak Djokovic is now set to play in the ATP Finals after his huge win in Wimbledon. The world no. 1 has his eyes on the prize and wants to make the most of his run in 2021. The Serbian star is keen to keep on winning games and bring out the best in him to the ATP Finals again.