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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.

Serena Williams has to retire from Wimbledon due to an injuryA devastated Serena Williams had to retire from Wimbledon during her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich because she suffered an ankle injury. This is a horrible turn of events for Serena because she wanted to have a good run at Wimbledon.

Why performing in the Olympics will be big for Naomi OsakaSince the Olympics will be held in Tokyo, one of the biggest names who will play in the event will be tennis' Naomi Osaka and it’s meaningful to her. Let’s dive into what makes the Games and its venue so meaningful to the tennis star.

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.

Matteo Berrettini talks about his loss in the Wimbledon finalIn the Wimbledon final, Matteo Berrettini played against Novak Djokovic who eventually won the event. The Italian talked about how he lost the final series. He wanted to be the first Italian to reach and win Wimbledon but Novak was too much to handle for the 25-year-old.

Why Novak carves his own pathNovak Djokovic is one of the best players in the world, and he is a legend in the making. The world no. 1 is keen not to follow or chase other players’ glory. He is simply carving out his own path and wants to make sure he is the only one of him.

Federer happy in his win over SonegoWin or lose in Wimbledon, Roger Federer is just glad to make the most of his run. The Swiss star pushed his huge run in the tourney after a win over Lorenzo Sonego in three sets, 7-5, 6-4, and 6-2. Federer believes he is back in his groove after a long run full of injuries.

Emma Raducanu is not afraid of anyone in the WTA TourWith her recent trip to Wimbledon’s Round of 16, British tennis star Emma Raducanu has proven she has a bright future and she’s not afraid of anyone. She might have lost to Ajla Tomljanović but Emma proved she deserves the spotlight as a younger player.

Fritz inspired to play in WimbledonTaylor Fritz played well to make sure he would get the best of his run in Wimbledon this year. The star came back from a knee injury just a month ago and proved that he is not one to give up quickly. Win or lose, Fritz is glad to be able to play in one of the game’s big contests.