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Former World No. 5 chooses greatest player of all time between Djokovic and Nadal

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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, along with Roger Federer, are often at the center of the ‘greatest player of all time’ debate in tennis. Here’s what a former World No. 5 with major wins over the ‘Big 3’ has to say about it.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who retired after the 2022 French Open following a remarkable 18-year career in which he won 18 singles titles, has added his voice to the ongoing debate about the greatest tennis player of all time. As many other tennis legends, his choice is between two of the biggest names in the past two decades, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

In an interview with Le Republicain Lorrain in November 2023, Tsonga, a former World No. 5, was definitive in his assessment, naming Djokovic as the best in history. “The GOAT is Djokovic. And I think he can go for 25, 26, 27… maybe 28 Grand Slam tournaments. You never know,” the 38-year-old stated.

Djokovic currently holds the record in the Open Era with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. He still continues to build on an impressive career that also includes an Olympic gold medal, 40 Masters 1000 titles, and 428 weeks as world No. 1. The Frenchman, who beat all members of the Big 3, shared similar sentiments on Instagram in 2023.

“I’m rather from ‘Djoko’ school because I’ve been around him for many years,” he wrote, after a fan asked him to choose between the Serbian and Jannik Sinner. “I think he is the most complete player on the circuit. He is the one with the most guns on his asset. And he proved again this year that the level at which he evolved has not yet been reached.”

Tsonga previously said Nadal could be the GOAT

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
2K31J4K London, UK. 24th Sep, 2022. 23rd September 2022; O2, London England: Laver Cup international tennis tournament: Novak Djokovic of Team Europe speaks with Rafael Nadal and Rodger Federer during the break in their doubles match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World Credit: Action Plus Sports Images/Alamy Live News

While Tsonga now firmly places Djokovic at the top, his stance hasn’t always been the same. In 2021, during a press conference in French, Tsonga’s comments leaned toward Rafael Nadal as the greatest.

“Considering that he is five years younger than Federer, what he has done is exceptional. Today we cannot question that he was the one who won the most,” Tsonga said. At the time, Nadal was closing in on Federer’s then-record 20 Grand Slam titles.

Tsonga also added, “If he were to overtake Roger with the number of Grand Slam titles, there would definitely be no more debate on the greatest player of all time.” While Nadal briefly surpassed Federer, Djokovic has since gone further and cementing his status between the three legends.

Tsonga’s impressive stats against the Big 3

Tsonga’s career featured numerous battles against Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, and his record in these encounters highlights his exceptional talent. He is one of an elite group of players to defeat all three legends when they were ranked world No. 1.

This feat includes victories over Federer in Montreal in 2009, Nadal at Queen’s Club in 2011, and Djokovic in Toronto in 2014. The only other players to accomplish this are Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro.

Tsonga is one of the only three players, alongside Stan Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych, with wins against Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray at Grand Slam events. His triumphs include defeating Murray and Nadal during his breakthrough run at the 2008 Australian Open, Djokovic at the 2010 Australian Open, and Federer at both 2011 Wimbledon and 2013 Roland Garros.

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Coco Gauff posts on social media after her exit from the Australian

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Coco Gauff posts on social media after her exit from the Australian Open as she sends message to her critics

Coco Gauff is aiming for a strong response on court following her Australian Open exit.

The was regarded as one of the tournament favourites given her unbeaten start to 2025 and having won her last two tournaments.

The American reached the last eight at Melbourne Park and looked poised to set up a semi-final showdown against World number one Aryna Sabalenka.

But Paula Badosa had other ideas, as she handed Gauff her first defeat of the season and brought her title hopes to a premature end.

Coco Gauff sends message to fans following Australian Open exit

After a tough summer in which she failed to progress beyond the fourth round of five successive tournaments, Coco Gauff soon reminded everybody why she is one of the world’s best players.

Following the 2024 US Open, she lost just two matches and claimed the China Open and WTA Finals to end the campaign.

In 2025, Gauff did drop a set until her 5-7, 4-6 defeat to Badosa, a match in which she committed an alarming 41 unforced errors.

The 11th seed seized her opportunity to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final while Gauff has since flown back home to Florida.

Though disappointed to leave the tournament early, Gauff vows to get back winning ways after posting a simple three-word statement alongside two pictures of her from the tournament. “Back to work,” she wrote.

Coco Gauff

In a separate post, Gauff posted a video made by a fan of her training as a youngster before it transitioned to her competing on the WTA Tour, with a defiant message to her detractors.

She wrote alongside the video: “I’m very proud of myself. I don’t care what ya’ll say… a lot more to do but I am proud.”

Coco Gauff outlines how she needs to play as the 2025 season progresses

Gauff has certainly been working hard to improve her game following an inconsistent 2024 season in which she did not win a Grand Slam.

Since working with coach Matt Daly, Gauff has changed her grip and though she is an excellent defender, she is trying to play more aggressive and front foot tennis.

Improvements have been made following her results of late, but there is still work to do. “I have to be aggressive,” Gauff said after losing to Badosa. “I feel like that’s when I’m playing my best.

“That’s how I won most of the matches so far the last few months is by playing aggressive. I think it’s just being more comfortable with that.”

She added: “I’m making a shift in my game. I haven’t always played that aggressive, so I have to expect [losses] early on. I do have faith that it will be more of an instinct instead of second guessing.”

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Emma Raducanu hints at being ‘bitter’ days after crashing out of Australian Open

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Emma Raducanu has hinted that she’s feeling ‘bitter’ following her recent Australian Open exit at the hands of Iga Swiatek.

Swiatek beat the Briton 6-1, 6-0 in their showdown at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, with the world No 2 since charging on towards the semi-finals of the competition.

As for Raducanu, the Briton appears to have already jetted back home.

And she’s now suggested she’s still feeling a tad ‘bitter’ about things after her hopes of Grand Slam glory went up in smoke.

Raducanu, writing on her Instagram story, shared a snap of herself holding ‘Milk And Honey’ from author Rupi Kaur.

She then cryptically wrote: “Find sweetness even if bitter.”

Raducanu had gone into the Australian Open hoping to add to the US Open title she claimed against all odds back in 2021.

Yet while she performed well enough during victories over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Amanda Anisimova, she ultimately came up short.

Emma Raducanu

Speaking after her defeat, Raducanu admitted that she felt she didn’t play very well.

But the tennis star also expressed a belief the scoreline was ‘harsh’, too.

She stated: “She played very well, but I also think that I didn’t play very well. It’s just not a great combination.

“If a top player is playing perfect, it’s going to be a difficult match already… The scoreline was obviously quite harsh.

“I’m very clear on what happened out there. If I’m not necessarily able to hold my service games or dictate, I feel like it seeps into the rest of my game.

“On my second serves, how the point is structured from then on, and also in the return games, you feel a lot more pressure.

“That was probably a big aspect today.”

And Raducanu also insisted there were ‘no excuses’ for winning just a single game against Swiatek.

“There are no excuses with the back or physically,” she continued.

“Given the preparation we had, we have to be grateful to be in this position.”

Meanwhile, Swiatek is now just two victories away from Australian Open glory.

She was too strong for Emma Navarro on Wednesday morning, winning 6-1, 6-2 in their quarter-final clash.

Next up for the 23-year-old is a semi-final showdown with Madison Keys.

Keys made the last four by beating Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Rod Laver Arena.

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Iga Swiatek responds when asked to pick Aryna Sabalenka’s best attribute

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 Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek remains on a collision course to meet Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the Australian Open, reaching the last eight with a dominant display over lucky loser Eva Lys.

The Polish performer is desperate to get back her spot as the number-one ranked player in the world. If she wins the tournament in Melbourne that will become a reality.

Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu in round three. The Great Britain star had no answer to Swiatek’s brilliance and she was similarly emphatic against German performer Lys on Monday.

It proved a tough end to the year 2024 for Swiatek. With that in mind, she’s going to focus on the tennis this year and a final against Sabalenka would potentially be a superb match.

Iga Swiatek picks best attribute of Aryna Sabalenka

It might be premature but Swiatek has already been quizzed on the brilliance of Sabalenka with the two players comfortably the most in-form stars on the WTA Tour at the moment.

It does appear as though there is mutual respect between the two players. Swiatek will face a couple of tough matches if she’s to reach the final but as a multiple Grand Slam winner, she’s got what it takes.

During her press conference, Swiatek had praise for Sabalenka and even picked out what she thinks is her best attribute.

Swiatek said: “Well, honestly I think we’re the most consistent players on tour, and this is also what the rivalry is about.

“But when we face each other, you know, sometimes, as it was in Cincinnati, it goes to Aryna. Sometimes, like in Rome, it goes to me. It’s not always that we have tight matches, but we do, like Madrid final, like US Open semis.

“So I guess, you know, we’re just both good and feel like we are covering every aspect of the game in terms of the preparation. We’re just really professional and also pushing each other to work harder.

“So yeah, I mean, how does it feel? Like, you have to just be there, like, on point and 100% ready, because playing top player is always hard, so yeah.

“I don’t know. I feel like she has a complete kind of technique, like pretty smooth.

“She’s just solid from every position on the court, even like volleys and stuff that we don’t use, like, that often on singles.

Iga Swiatek

“Yeah, I mean, she has variety, and she can play flat, she can play topspin. Like, basically I would say that Aryna is kind of a complete player.”

Swiatek looks like the player to beat for Australian Open title

Despite boasting five Grand Slam titles, Swiatek has never claimed glory at the Australian Open with her best run being a semi-final in 2022.

Having won the US Open that year, it’s clear that playing on hard courts isn’t a problem for Swiatek and she will be desperate to reach the final this year.

If she does reach the final, she won’t care who she plays but as a lover of tennis the best possible match-up is likely to feature Swiatek and Sabalenka.

Given how much stamina she’s saving with these easy victories, it’s hard to look past Swiatek for the title at the moment and she should be fresh for the latter stages.

Emma Navarro is up next for Swiatek and the number eight seed will naturally provide a stern test for the Polish performer.

With the world number two losing just 11 games in four matches, however, it seems clear who will be the favourite going into that one.

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True Class on Display as Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa Share

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True Class on Display as Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa Share Heartwarming Messages After Intense Australian Open Match

Coco Gauff‘s hot streak is over! The 13-match winning streak came to an end today in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Paula Badosa, playing like a true champion, took her down 7-5, 6-4. Honestly, it wasn’t a total shock. The 2024 WTA Comeback Player has been playing amazing tennis lately. This is her first Australian Open semifinal. After the match, both players were super classy on social media, showing a lot of respect for each other.

Gauff entered the match at Rod Laver Arena with a flawless 9-0 record in 2025 and a 13-match winning streak that began at the WTA Finals in November. The 20-year-old had dropped just one set en route to the AO quarter-finals, but her unforced errors plagued her game against Badosa. Gauff recorded 41 unforced errors, including six double faults. One of these double faults handed Badosa a crucial break to go up 5-2 in the second set. The 28 missed forehands also proved decisive.

After the match, Badosa shared heartfelt emotions for Badosa on the Instagram story, captioning, “It’s always a pleasure to share the court with you. I really admire you and you are a true champion! For many more battles @cocogauff ❤️.” Gauff reposted the message with her own kind words, replying, “Thank you ❤️ you’re a great competitor and even better person, good luck the rest of the way 🙏🏾”

This victory over Gauff marks a significant milestone for Badosa, her first over a top-10 player at a Grand Slam, boosting her ranking to No. 9 in the world. All four of Badosa’s career wins against Gauff have come in straight sets. Having lost to Gauff twice last season from a set ahead- on clay in Rome and in the fall in Beijing which tournament Gauff went on to win- Badosa didn’t want to face the loss again and made it possible to not let it happen for the third straight time.

The 27-year-old Badosa, came back following a career-threatening back injury last year and was 0-2 in her career in major quarterfinals before she handed Gauff her first loss of 2025 in 1 hour 45 minutes inside Rod Laver Arena.

Badosa surely seemed visibly emotional after her victory and shared how much the moment meant to her. “Today I came in, and I wanted to play my best game, and I think I did it,” Badosa said post-match. “Coco, at the beginning, she was playing insane tennis, but I’m super proud of the level I gave today. A year ago, I was here with my back [injury] that I didn’t know if I had to retire from this sport, and now I’m here, playing the best in the world. I won today, I’m in the semifinals, and I never would think that a year later, I would be here,” she expressed.

Now, Gauff will build momentum for the rest of the season after exiting from the Australian Open. How?

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Coco Gauff thinks there is “a lot more work to do” after Australian Open QF loss

Reflecting on her match performance in the post-match press conference, Gauff praised Badosa’s play but also noted how critical moments in the match shaped the outcome. “Paula [Badosa] was playing great. Maybe some moments in the first set could have gone my way, could have been a different outcome in the first set, but yeah, I think there’s just a lot more work to do,” Gauff admitted.

While the loss was disappointing, Gauff remains optimistic about her future. “I’m obviously disappointed. But I’m not completely crushed. I’m looking forward to a lot,” she added, keeping her focus on upcoming tournaments.

Gauff also acknowledged the fine margins in the match, saying, “I feel like it’s just who can do better in those key moments., and today, she did better in those key moments.” Gauff expressed a sense of progress, particularly compared to her earlier exit, as the U.S. Open. “Even though I lost today, I definitely feel like I’m on an upward trajectory,” she said. Even with Tuesday’s loss, Gauff has won 22 of her last 25 matches.

Despite the setback, Coco Gauff is taking the long view. She plans to rest before preparing for the Hologic WTA Tour’s swing through the Middle East in early February, with back-to-back WTA 1000s at the Qatar Total Open and Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships. She will look to improve on last year’s R32 exit from Qatar Open. With a packed season ahead, Gauff is poised to turn this early disappointment into a stepping stone for future success.

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Rafael Nadal: I hope my legacy is about who I was off the tennis court

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Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. That is a fact.

His 92 career titles, including Olympic gold in 2008, speak for themselves.

But what he did on the court is not the kind of legacy the Spaniard wants to leave following his retirement.

Instead, he hopes people look back on his career with admiration for the kind of person he is.

“I hope that my legacy is that I always tried to treat others with deep respect,” he wrote for The Players’ Tribune.

“Look around you and notice the people you admire… how they treat people, what you love about them – act like them and you will probably live a happy life.

“I carried that lesson with me into every match I ever played; I was not fueled by hatred of my rivals, but a deep respect and admiration.

“I simply tried to wake up every morning and get a little bit better, so I could keep up with them. It didn’t always work! But I tried… I always tried.”

  • Rafael Nadal’s career in numbers: All titles, records and awards
  • Rafael Nadal says ‘adios’ to tennis for good
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Fans Take Chennedy Carter’s Layup Post as Possible Angel Reese Shade

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Angel Reese

WNBA free agent guard Chennedy Carter has been a central topic of discussion within the women’s basketball community on Monday evening.

The first reason for this was because Chicago Sun-Times reporter Annie Costabile confirmed that the Chicago Sky would not be extending a qualifying offer to Carter this offseason, which makes her an unrestricted free agent.

However, it was what came next from Carter that’s making major waves.

The 26-year-old made an X post that wrote, “i think the ability to consistently make layups just puts anyone in a different tier ! so important to score easy !”

Given how Carter’s Sky teammate Angel Reese had a well-documented struggle with finishing her layups during her rookie season in 2024, fans are convinced that this post was a clear shot at the “Chi Barbie”.

This sentiment was strengthened when one X user responded to Carter’s post with a graphic showing the best and worst field goal percentages shooting layups during the 2024 WNBA season. Reese’s 42.4% was the worst on the list.

Carter responded to the graphic saying, “lol u ate down ngl”.

After seeing this, now even more fans feel certain that Carter was referencing Reese.

“No way you switching up on Angel like this,” one X user wrote with a gif of Kyrie Irving holding his head.

Angel Reese

Another added, “Damn…. 👀👀👀👀👀

“Guess sh*t wasn’t that sweet in the Windy City after all 😬😬😬😬”.

“This is crazy ngl. Somebody who constantly went to bat for you and you talking crazy like this? Maturity is not there,” said a third, referencing how Reese defended Carter from criticism multiple times during the season.

It must be noted that Carter appeared to say she was talking about the Unrivaled slate of games on Tuesday night, as she wrote, “yeah , the games have been pretty good though !” when a fan responded with, “Why y’all being weird in the comments? She’s clearly talking about the Unrivaled game that just ended. 😂”.

In fact, it seems that she could be alluding to DiJonai Carrington, who is also included on the aforementioned layup field goal percentage graphic and struggled mightily for Mist BC (who missed multiple layups as a team) on Monday night, scoring 2 points on 1-10 shooting.

But that won’t keep fans from thinking she’s alluding to Angel Reese.

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Chicago Sky Cut Ties With Angel Reese Teammate Because of ‘Locker Room Issues’

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 Angel Reese

Monday was the deadline for WNBA teams to extend qualifying offers to their pending free agents, and the Chicago Sky chose not to give one to one of its top players from the 2024 season.

Chicago chose to part ways with Chennedy Carter, who led the Sky with 17.5 points per game last season, making her an unrestricted free agent who can start discussing deals with other teams on Tuesday but can’t sign a new deal until Feb. 1.

“Chennedy had an incredible season for us last year,” Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a statement to the Chicago Sun-Times. “She’s extremely talented and is a player that can impact the game at the highest level in our league. We absolutely appreciate all she did for our team last year.

“However, we’ve made changes to our staff and will make changes to our roster. Those changes impact Chennedy’s fit on the team, so we wanted to give her the best opportunity as a free agent.”

In jettisoning their leading scorer, the Sky certainly sent a message to the rest of the team that things are going to be done differently under new head coach Tyler Marsh after he was hired to replace Teresa Weatherspoon, who was fired after finishing 13-27 in her lone season as head coach.

In fact, the locker-room culture that Weatherspoon perpetuated last season is part of the reason she’s no longer around, and according to Annie Costabile of the Sun-Times, locker-room issues are the reason Chicago chose to let Carter walk as well.

“According to multiple league sources, players were unhappy with the dynamic created in the locker room last year due to Carter’s behavior, which went unchecked by former coach Teresa Weatherspoon,” Costabile wrote. “There was concern within the team regarding how re-signing Carter would impact the Sky’s chances of landing other free agents.”

Angel Reese

 

Costabile also reported back in October that Weatherspoon had lost the respect of her players because of her decision to cater to star rookie Angel Reese, tailoring the team’s game plan to feed her the ball and pad her stats, which caused some serious dysfunction in the locker room.

“Weatherspoon’s inability to keep the team schematically prepared was evidenced by her rotations and poor late-game play-calls,” Costabile wrote. “Her failure to maximize rookie Kamilla Cardoso, the No. 3 overall draft pick, on offense also came into question. According to league sources, Weatherspoon had lost the locker room because of a culture that catered to the needs of a few players.”

Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey, who was traded from the Sky midseason, backed up that report, stating there was a discipline problem with the organization during her exit interview after the season.

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Failing Sha’Carri Richardson, Alexis Ohanian Sends Direct Message For New Milestone

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Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing lately in the world of track and field. Alexis Ohanian has given major props to Sha’Carri Richardson. You’ve probably heard the whole drama around the missed connection between the track superstar and the Athlos meet. But, trust me, this isn’t just about what didn’t happen. There’s a bigger picture here that Ohanian’s been quietly drawing. And it has a lot to do with Sha’Carri’s journey and what’s next for her. You won’t believe the twist!

The whole thing goes deeper than just missing out on a meet. It’s about the highs and lows, the triumphs, and the setbacks. Then there comes the man who is behind Athlos. Alexis Ohanian had a front-row seat to everything. But this time around, it didn’t happen. Regardless, he has some serious respect for Sha’Carri Richardson. What matters now is Ohanian’s vision of moving ahead concerning Sha’Carri. Wonder why?

Sha’Carri Richardson was out of Athos?

Starting with Alexis Ohanian, the loving husband to Serena William and the guy behind Reddit in existence. Alexis is a big fan of Sha’Carri. And he has been hyping her up for a while now. Even when things were not going well for her. Ohanian’s all about supporting strong women, especially when it comes to sports, and he’s been speculating the track icon Sha’Carri’s journey on the field closely. Alexis has seen her rise, fall, and rise again, and he’s not shy about showing encouragement.

Upon being asked about the unfortunate ban that kept Sha’Carri out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for cannabis, Ohanian made it crystal clear about what he thought, and for him, it was unfair. “I thought, well, that’s kind of messed up,” he said. He called out the ban, saying it didn’t make sense as cannabis isn’t exactly a drug that enhances athlete’s performance. To be honest, his words hit hard, showing that he not only understands Sha’Carri’s struggle but also supports her comeback in a major way.

But that’s not all. Here’s where it gets more interesting. Despite his vocal admiration for Sha’Carri, she wasn’t part of the inaugural Athlos meet. This woman’s only track event that Ohanian put together has each winner walking home with an extravagant amount of $60,000. Wonder why? So it turns out that the Paris Olympics had a lot to do with it. After which, athletes were extensively tired. Burnt out might even be the right word for it. In an interview with Justin Gatlin, Alexis said, “We asked what would you think about this happening at the end of the season? And some of the ladies were realistically like, ‘I just don’t have it in me’.”

Sha’Carri Richardson 

Sha’Carri Richardson had wrapped up her season at the 2024 Diamond League in Brussels, keeping it real. The Paris Olympics took a lot out of everyone. Richardson didn’t have the energy for it, and that’s understandable. But still, imagine how cool it would’ve been to see her at Athos. Even after failing to get Sha’Carri on board with Athos 2024, Ohanian didn’t back up and cheered her up in her new campaign with Nike on Instagram, showing his support by adding “👏👏👏” to the mixture!

LeBron and Richardson are side by side!

Now, let’s get back to what’s happening in Sha’Carri’s life outside of Athlos. Richardson has hit a major milestone. And that’s her Nike collaboration. In March 2024, Sha’Carri Richardson signed a 5-year-long deal with Nike estimated at around $20 million. And Nike recently dropped an iconic ad campaign for the Paris Olympics, where Sha’Carri’s face is right there next to LeBron James. Yeah, you read that correctly. Both legends of them in one epic campaign. Sha’Carri shared the post on Instagram with a caption that got everyone buzzing.“If you have a dream, don’t let it go✨.” It was no ordinary campaign. It was one special moment for Sha’Carri to claim her space, not just in the track world but as an iconic figure in pop culture.

In the campaign, LeBron’s tagline was “This isn’t a game to me.” LeBron is someone coming back to the Olympics after 12 years, and that ought to hit differently. Meanwhile, Sha’Carri’s tagline in the ad was, “The times of my life,” completely made for her. After all, she came through at the Paris Olympics, bagging two shiny medals. This includes gold in the 4x100m relay, clocking 41.78 seconds. She also won a silver in the 100 m. It was a redemption voyage, and Nike didn’t miss the chance to celebrate that with her. What a grab!

But here’s the kicker: Ohanian gets why Sha’Carri Richardson’s energy is so magnetic. “She’s got this amazing energy; she’s great on the track, and she has this big personality,” he expressed while appreciating her groove for tracks! That’s one thing that makes her so relatable and unforgettable, of course. Whether she’s running or making ultimate moves with Nike, Sha’Carri owns her space, and Ohanian respects that, even if things didn’t align for her with Athos, she still rules! Next time, Athos!

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Iga Swiatek storms into milestone 10th Grand Slam

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Iga Swiatek storms into milestone 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal of career at Australian Open

At 23 years old, she’s the youngest woman to reach her 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal in 16 years.

Iga Swiatek has continued her path of destruction through the draw at this year’s Australian Open, storming past Germany’s Eva Lys in the fourth round of the first major of the year, 6-0, 6-1.

And with that victory, she hits a new milestone: Swiatek is now through to the 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal of her career.

Having reached the quarterfinals of the US Open last year, this is also the first time in her career that she’s made the quarterfinals or better at back-to-back majors outside of Roland Garros.

IGA SWIATEK’S GRAND SLAM QUARTERFINALS (10):

  • Won 2020 Roland Garros
  • QFs at 2021 Roland Garros
  • SFs at 2022 Australian Open
  • Won 2022 Roland Garros
  • Won 2022 US Open
  • Won 2023 Roland Garros
  • QFs at 2023 Wimbledon
  • Won 2024 Roland Garros
  • QFs at 2024 US Open
  • QFs at 2025 Australian Open (so far)

Additionally, at 23 years old, Swiatek is the youngest woman to reach her 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal in 16 years, since Svetlana Kuznetsova reached her 10th at the 2009 Australian Open.

Kuznetsova was a slightly younger 23 than Swiatek at the time.

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