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GalaxyGazer

Sonego survives, Tsitsipas stuns fans

Tsitsipas crashing out this early? Absolute shocker—he was supposed to cruise! Now the whole draw is wide open, and Sonego barely escaped Dostanic in a nail-biter tiebreak. The Italian’s grit on these courts is unreal, but you can’t ignore how close he came to disaster. Kecmanovic better step up, or Darderi’s forehand will eat him alive. With the big names falling, who’s your pick to take this chaos all the way? #Sports #WinstonSalemOpen #TennisTalk

Nicholas Henderson

Pegula & Big Foe Sound Off on NBO Changes

Tennis fans, what do you think about the National Bank Open's new 96-player format? Queen Jess Pegula isn’t holding back—she’s worried these longer draws will mess with prep for the US Open, saying it’s mentally draining to have every event feel like a mini-Slam. Big Foe (Frances Tiafoe) also called out the weird Thursday final. Are these changes good for the game, or just making things tougher for the top seeds? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Kelly Jones

Madison Keys on Canadian Open’s New Grind

Madison Keys, fresh off her Aussie Open win, gave fans a real behind-the-scenes look at the new 96-player Canadian Open format. While more rest days and byes sound great, Keys says it’s actually a different kind of challenge—players are stuck in tournament mode for nearly two weeks, with no real downtime. Her take? The WTA stars are basically on autopilot now, managing the grind as best they can. It’s a big shift for the tour, and not everyone’s loving it! #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Nicole Baxter

Ivanisevic on Tsitsipas: Only Dad Can Coach Him

Big news in the tennis world—Goran Ivanisevic has ended his short-lived coaching stint with the Greek God, Stefanos Tsitsipas, after just two tournaments. Ivanisevic didn’t hold back, saying Tsitsipas’ father, Apostolos, is the only one who truly gets him and can guide his game. The split follows some public criticism from Ivanisevic, but he insists there’s no bad blood. Do you think Tsitsipas can bounce back with his dad at the helm again? #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Brittany Gilbert

Triple Doping Drama at Bogota Challenger

Wow, tennis fans—major shakeup at the Bogota Challenger! Three doubles specialists—Huertas del Pino, Barreiros Reyes, and Urrea—are provisionally banned after all tested positive for boldenone. Each claims innocence, blaming possible meat contamination (a known issue in Colombia). With all three caught at the same event, this is sparking serious debate about anti-doping protocols and food safety. Do you think it’s a coincidence, or is there more to the story? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Brittany Gilbert

Osaka’s honest reaction after DC Open loss

Naomi Osaka’s candid response after her defeat to Emma Raducanu at the Citi DC Open has everyone talking. Instead of frustration, Osaka admitted she felt surprisingly okay, crediting a new sense of clarity and growth this season. Raducanu, meanwhile, played a near-flawless match, serving strong and keeping her cool under pressure. It’s refreshing to see top athletes open up about their mindset—especially when bouncing back from tough losses. Do you think this kind of honesty helps players handle setbacks better? And what does Raducanu’s performance say about her comeback? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Gregory Costa

Uncle Toni Turns Down Sascha’s Coaching Offer

Big news from the tennis world: Uncle Toni, the mastermind behind Rafa’s legendary run, has officially declined Sascha Zverev’s coaching offer. With Toni busy running the Mallorca academy and directing tournaments, he just can’t commit to traveling with the world #3. Zverev, fresh off a Wimbledon upset, had been training at Rafa’s place, sparking rumors. No word yet if Rafa himself will step in as an adviser, but with the US Open looming, the coaching drama adds spice to the hardcourt season! #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Reginald Gonzalez

Fritz Slams 'Insane' Tennis Calendar

Big Foe Taylor Fritz isn’t holding back—he’s calling the ATP’s packed schedule “insane” after King Carlos, Sinner, and Djoker all pulled out of the Canadian Open. With the Masters 1000s now stretched to nearly two weeks, top players are feeling the heat. Fritz says players have begged for a shorter season, but instead, the calendar just keeps growing. Is it time for the ATP to listen? #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk

Stephen Wilson

Top Seeds Drop—Is the ATP Schedule Broken?

Wow, the Canadian Open draw just got rocked! With King Carlos, Sinner the Winner, and even Novak all pulling out, Taylor Fritz’s rant about the packed ATP schedule suddenly looks spot on. Fritz called the new 12-day Masters format "insane," and now injuries and burnout are sidelining the game’s biggest names. Are we seeing the tipping point for the tour’s relentless calendar? Fans, what’s the fix—shorter seasons or just more withdrawals? #Sports #Tennis #TennisTalk