Tennis profile: Who is Moïse Kouamé, the rising star of French tennis?
Tennis fans of the non-diehard variety may not necessarily be aware of the French teenager who has, in recent weeks, transitioned from mere prospect status to someone occupying a place in wider consciousness, writes Sports News Blitz’s Aaron Becker.
Having already claimed his first ITF titles in his home country last month, 16-year-old Moïse Kouamé has now qualified for his maiden ATP event in Montpellier - getting the better of Elias Ymer and countryman Clément Chidekh (ranked 392 and 349 places above him, respectively).
Starting the year in position #876, his swift ranking elevation to #551 was caused by that pair of ITF titles, and he looks set to rise further when the new rankings are published on Monday, February 9.
Historic Australian Open win elevates Carlos Alcaraz into all-time great debate
Carlos Alcaraz has already put himself in the mix to be considered one of the greatest tennis players of all-time after his historic win at the Australian Open, and what comes might not amuse Novak Djokovic fans.
Australian Open news: Men’s Grand Slam final preview - Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
All eyes will be on Melbourne Park, as the Rod Laver Arena hosts an infamous rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the men’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Australian Open news: Grand Slam finals preview - Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina go head-to-head
The spotlight will be on Rod Laver Arena, as the top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina battle it out in the final of the Australian Open, to see who will come out as victor in Melbourne.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the women’s final in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Tennis news: Turin takes centre stage as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner chase year-end supremacy at 2025 ATP Finals
The ATP Finals in Turin have once again brought together the eight best players in men’s tennis for one last battle of the season - a week that could define not only a champion but the year’s ultimate number one.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s tennis writer Ben Phillips reports on the current standings in the ATP finals and looks into the sub-plot that is the year-end world number one.
“Visibility and recognition” – the growing investment in women’s padel
The WTA Finals are underway, marking the end of the 2024/25 tennis season.
This year’s circuit has produced plenty of thrilling matches and stories, from young prodigy Victoria Mboko’s meteoric rise, to Coco Gauff’s domination on hard courts, and Aryna Sabalenka’s consistent, impressive form - writes Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire.
The Riyadh Open also marks the second year of a three-year deal with the Saudi Tennis Federation to host the WTA Finals in the Middle East.