By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 clay-court campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after a wrist injury forced the Spanish star to withdraw from key tournaments, sparking fears he could miss a significant portion of the European clay swing. The world No. 2 first showed signs of trouble during his Barcelona Open…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open, raising fresh concerns about the Serbian star’s fitness as the clay-court season intensifies. Tournament organizers confirmed the news in a statement, noting that the three-time Madrid champion will miss this year’s edition as he continues recovering from a lingering…
By Marko Tankosic Alcaraz Overcomes Injury Scare to Secure Straight-Sets Win in Barcelona Opener SME News Balkan. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz admitted he may have rushed back to competition after battling through an early struggle to defeat Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-2 in his opening match at the Barcelona Open. The Spaniard looked below his…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Novak Djokovic has spent nearly two decades redefining greatness in men’s tennis, and even at 38 he continues to evolve. As the Serbian prepares for another attempt at a record 25th Grand Slam title at the upcoming French Open, data suggests that a subtle but significant tactical tweak is…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Indian Wells, USA – Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Indian Wells Open came to a swift and brutal end as American sixth seed Amanda Anisimova delivered a dominant performance to defeat the British star 6-1, 6-1 in just 52 minutes. Raducanu, seeded 25th at the tournament, struggled to find…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Defending champions Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva return to the desert aiming to repeat last year’s triumphs, while stars including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka now know the obstacles standing between them and the prestigious title. Draper Faces Early Djokovic Showdown British No….
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Tennis organizers are exploring new ways to protect player privacy and mental well-being after a controversial moment involving Coco Gauff at the Australian Open, where a private moment of frustration was unintentionally broadcast worldwide. The incident has sparked wider debate across the sport, prompting tournaments in the United States…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. British No. 1 Emma Raducanu is preparing for a crucial return to action at Indian Wells in March after describing her recent Middle East swing as “very difficult”. The 2021 US Open champion endured a challenging February, retiring in the first round in Qatar before suffering an opening-round defeat…
By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Jannik Sinner says his dramatic Australian Open semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic “taught me a lot” as he prepares to return to action at the Qatar Open in Doha. The 24-year-old Italian, currently ranked world No. 2, will make his first-ever appearance at the Qatar Open this week, marking…
SME News Balkan. Emma Raducanu’s injury concerns resurfaced on Sunday after the former US Open champion withdrew from Great Britain’s United Cup clash against Naomi Osaka, dealing another blow to her hopes of a strong start to the 2026 season.Raducanu, 23, had been scheduled to face Osaka in the women’s singles match in Perth but…
