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Naomi Osaka Jokes About Giving Away ‘Free Feet Pic’ As She Shares Extent Of Injury After US Open Exit

Naomi Osaka recently gave fans a closer look at her injury following her U. S.
Naomi Osaka Jokes About Giving Away ‘Free Feet Pic’ As She Shares Extent Of Injury After US Open Exit

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Naomi Osaka Jokes About Giving Away ‘Free Feet Pic’ As She Shares Extent Of Injury After US Open Exit

Wuhan Open Loses Rybakina and Gauff as Withdrawals Pile Up

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and defending champion Coco Gauff have withdrawn from the Wuhan Open, leaving Aryna Sabalenka as the top seed in a depleted field.

Djokovic plans to reach out to Sinner after injury ended the No. 1 player's season

Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Jannik Sinner after an injury ended the top-ranked player's season, saying Thursday he knows how difficult it is to come back after a lengthy layoff.Sinner announced on Tuesday that he will miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation.

Novak Djokovic suggests the ‘only regret’ Kei Nishikori might have about his career as he retires from tennis

Novak Djokovic has suggested that Kei Nishikori only regrets that he wasn’t able to “stay healthier longer” during his fantastic career. Nishikori just retired from...

Novak Djokovic gives his opinion on Jannik Sinner ending his 2026 season early due to injury, ‘that’s smart’

Novak Djokovic has praised the “smart” decision from Jannik Sinner to end his 2026 season early. Sinner has ended his season because of his knee...

Carlos Alcaraz makes another strong comment about the tennis schedule as Jannik Sinner ends his season early

Fans of Carlos Alcaraz would have been holding their breath while watching his return to action at the US Open after being out for four...

How a farcical China Open finale highlighted tennis’ biggest problem

Injuries and a default meant both the semi-finals and the final in Beijing ended in retirements, a state of affairs summing up how tennis faces a reckoning with its bloated and brutal calendar

How Carlos Alcaraz's Wrist Injury Reshaped His 2026 Season

A four-month wrist injury disrupted Carlos Alcaraz's 2026 season, but he's managed to rebound. Here's how his year unfolded, from an Australian Open title to a US Open comeback.

Novak Djokovic Reveals Kobe Bryant’s Message After Historic China Open Win

Novak Djokovic shared the lasting message from Lakers legend Kobe Bryant that still motivates him after his historic China Open victory. The post Novak Djokovic Reveals Kobe Bryant’s Message After Historic China Open Win appeared first on HEAVY.

“They Are Pushing Us Too Much” – Carlos Alcaraz Blames Jannik Sinner’s Knee Injury On Grueling ATP Schedule

Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday shared his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s knee injury, pointing to the ATP Tour’s demanding schedule as a possible factor behind the increasing number of injuries among players. Alcaraz returned to the court in September after a four-month absence due to the wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open.

Novak Djokovic states what Holger Rune needs to do as he returns from ‘one of the worst’ injuries

Holger Rune recently returned to tennis after almost a year out due to injury. The Danish star ruptured his Achilles in Stockholm last season and...

Wimbledon chief: Military-trained security would love to ‘sort out’ influencers

The All England Club is not concerned at the prospect of influencers causing issues at Wimbledon because its military-trained security would like “nothing more than to sort them out”.

Serena Williams’ coach sends emotional message to Coco Gauff after she withdraws from the Wuhan Open

Coco Gauff has made a rare career move by withdrawing from the Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season. Gauff is already...

Coco Gauff Opens Up About Racist Attacks and Cheating Accusations Prior to Shocking Tournament Exit

A controversial call on the tennis court sparked a wave of online backlash that went far beyond the match. Coco Gauff, the world’s No. 4-ranked tennis player, has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open after facing days of online abuse, according to an Us Weekly report published on Wednesday, October 7. “It has been kind of […]

Coco Gauff Forced to Step Away After Controversy and China Open Defeat

Coco Gauff's China Open campaign came to an abrupt end after the American suffered a straight-sets defeat to Elise Mertens, following a difficult few days that saw her face intense backlash over a controversial moment in her previous match. Coco Gauff's China Open Run Come to an End Gauff's run Beijing ended with a 6-3 …

“Sinner & Alcaraz Are Having More Serious Injuries Earlier Than Federer & Nadal” – Kim Clijsters Voices Concerns About Longevity Of Star Duo

Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters recently shared her concern over Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dealing with injuries early in their careers compared to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open

Before the 2026 Asian Games, there were fears that Alex Eala would get sanctioned by the WTA for skipping the 2026 China Open.Eala decided to represent the Philippines in Japan rather than participate in a mandatory WTA tournament. She was facing a $10,000, but the Philippine Tennis Association appealed on her behalf.The current World No. […] The post Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open appeared first on HEAVY.

Ben Shelton makes comment about the tennis schedule after being forced to withdraw from the Japan Open

The Shanghai Masters will represent Ben Shelton’s first ATP Tour-level event since losing the US Open final. Following inarguably the biggest and most crushing loss...

Australian Open's 1 Point Slam has Alcaraz, Osaka and Sinner signed up for January's event

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again have some star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a 1 million Australian dollar prize.At the Australian Open launch on Thursday, organizers said qualifying events for the 1 Point Slam are underway at clubs and tennis communities across the country, and a further two days of qualifying will be held during op

Andy Roddick has a ‘simple’ solution for those who want to remove runner-up speeches at Grand Slams

Andy Roddick was no stranger to a Grand Slam runner-up speech during his career, having lost four of his five major finals. The last American...

Coco Gauff withdraws from Wuhan Open after fatigue-stricken defeat at China Open, during which she faced racist abuse

Days after Gauff received an "insane" amount of racist comments and DMs on social media following a controversial third-round point, she felt weary during a fourth-round loss.

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