Roger Federer praised Alexander Zverev’s recent progression and described his Grand Slam breakthroughs as “overdue” given his immense playing ability, according to ran.joyn.de. The Swiss tennis legend revealed his admiration for Zverev’s tactical shift toward aggressive baseline play in an interview with Sports Illustrated, noting how the German star learned to dictate matches instead of … Read more
Mikhail Kukushkin is retiring from professional tennis at age 39, bringing an end to a two-decade career and joining a wave of departures from players born in the 1980s. Retirement at the Almaty Open Mikhail Kukushkin announced his retirement during the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan, where he opened his final tournament with a victory against … Read more
Roger Federer and his family have officially moved into their newly constructed estate in Rapperswil-Jona along the shores of Lake Zurich, according to local reporting by Nau.ch. The expansive property spans approximately 16,000 square meters and features six flat-roof buildings, an underground garage, an outdoor swimming pool, and a private tennis court bearing the star’s … Read more
Roger Federer, his wife Mirka, and their family have moved into their newly constructed estate in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, following a six-year construction project, according to reporting by the Linth-Zeitung. The Swiss tennis legend’s new property sits along the Zürichsee and features six buildings, a subterranean garage, and a tennis facility. Six-Year Construction Project on the … Read more
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has officially ended his nearly twenty-year relationship with Nike, signing a landmark partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On Holding as the company prepares its major entry into professional football. The departure closes a defining chapter in football marketing. During his rise through Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, the French … Read more
Kylian Mbappé has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike to sign a major footwear and apparel agreement with On, the fast-growing Swiss sportswear brand backed by tennis legend Roger Federer and co-owned by fashion entrepreneur Marc Maurer alongside tech executive David Allemann, according to multiple industry reports confirmed in May 2026. The France captain’s long-standing … Read more
Alexander Zverev enters the demanding stretches of the international tennis calendar carrying the weight of hard-earned perspective, shaped by elite competition, physical recovery, and occasional reminders from the sport’s elder statesmen. Ranked as the world No. 2, the German star navigates the ATP Tour circuit with a maturity forged through high-stakes victories, Grand Slam finals, … Read more
The American tennis legend stated that she wishes Federer had fought harder to close the prize money gap between the men’s and women’s professional tours, pointing directly to his family life as a baseline for fairness. “I wish he would fight more for equality, because I always tell him: you have two boys and two … Read more
When tennis historians examine dominance at the US Open, few stretches match the sustained excellence recorded by Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Jimmy Connors in New York. According to historical tournament data, these three icons shaped distinct eras of the hard-court Grand Slam, anchoring memorable runs from early-round battles through championship weekends at Flushing Meadows. … Read more
The US Open men’s singles tournament carries a persistent historical hurdle that has stymied every dominant champion of the modern era. According to tournament records, Swiss star Roger Federer stands as the last player to successfully defend a US Open men’s singles title, capturing consecutive crowns in New York through 2008. Since Federer lifted that … Read more