2 months ago
Francisco Cerundolo added to Team World Laver Cup roster after Tommy Paul injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Francisco Cerundolo will replace American Tommy Paul on Team World for the 10th edition of the Laver Cup. Paul suffered an elbow injury at the US Open and will not be able to participate. It is the second year in a row Paul was injured at the US Open and had to be replaced.
This will be the fourth straight Laver Cup for the Argentinian, who reached the fourth round of the US Open. He also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in January, which are career-bests for a Grand Slam for the the 28-year-old.
Cerundolo has a 3-1 record at the Laver Cup, with all the matches being in singles. Last year in San Francisco during Team World's 15-9 win, Cerundolo defeated Holger Rue and lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
"I'm really excited to be back with Team World for my fourth Laver Cup," said Cerundolo. "I have so many great memories from the event. It's a unique experience getting to know your teammates and playing for each other. I'm looking forward to being back with the team in London."
#cerundolo #laver #francisco #World
Francisco Cerundolo will replace American Tommy Paul on Team World for the 10th edition of the Laver Cup. Paul suffered an elbow injury at the US Open and will not be able to participate. It is the second year in a row Paul was injured at the US Open and had to be replaced.
This will be the fourth straight Laver Cup for the Argentinian, who reached the fourth round of the US Open. He also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in January, which are career-bests for a Grand Slam for the the 28-year-old.
Cerundolo has a 3-1 record at the Laver Cup, with all the matches being in singles. Last year in San Francisco during Team World's 15-9 win, Cerundolo defeated Holger Rue and lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
"I'm really excited to be back with Team World for my fourth Laver Cup," said Cerundolo. "I have so many great memories from the event. It's a unique experience getting to know your teammates and playing for each other. I'm looking forward to being back with the team in London."
#cerundolo #laver #francisco #World
2 months ago
The 2026 US Open is upon us. Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, and Holger Rune are among the injured players unable to compete.
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
2 months ago
Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday.
The 23-year-old Dane hasn't played competitive tennis since he was hurt in the semi-finals at Stockholm last year.
There had been indications that he was nearing a return when photos surfaced on social media this week of him playing practice sets in Spain with Carlos Alcaraz.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz has been sidelined himself since April with a wrist injury but posted on social media Thursday that he was "back" -- just in time for his ***** le defense at the final Grand Slam of the year which starts in New York on August 30.
Rune said in a post on X, captioning a photo with Alcaraz and others, that he was nearing a return.
#injury #return
The 23-year-old Dane hasn't played competitive tennis since he was hurt in the semi-finals at Stockholm last year.
There had been indications that he was nearing a return when photos surfaced on social media this week of him playing practice sets in Spain with Carlos Alcaraz.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz has been sidelined himself since April with a wrist injury but posted on social media Thursday that he was "back" -- just in time for his ***** le defense at the final Grand Slam of the year which starts in New York on August 30.
Rune said in a post on X, captioning a photo with Alcaraz and others, that he was nearing a return.
#injury #return
3 months ago
The National Bank Open finally delivered the match of the tournament when tennis **** ans Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka met for the first time in the quarterfinals.
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#osaka #first #bank #elena
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#osaka #first #bank #elena
3 months ago
The National Bank Open finally delivered the match of the tournament when tennis **** ans Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka met for the first time in the quarterfinals.
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#match #times #national
Rybakina was down and out so many times in this match. Her forehand was spraying errors. Rybakina's first serve left her at times.
MORE: Holger Rune sends mixed messages about playing the 2026 US Open
Somehow she found a way to win against an in form Osaka who did very little wrong. Osaka was outplayed in two games late in the third set to seal the deal.
The Australian Open champion is showing fans that winning the first Grand Slam of the 2026 was far from a fluke.
#match #times #national
3 months ago
23-year-old Danish tennis player Holger Rune has been recovering from his ruptured Achilles for 10 months.
He has shown fans, via social media, the crucial milestones in his long and difficult recovery.
However, he now has the tennis world completely confused about when he plans to come back. Will it be before or after the 2026 US Open?
MORE: Alexandra Eala's latest social media video features a familiar tennis face
Rune told Andy Roddick on a recent episode of the Served podcast that he and his team were targeting the Davis Cup beginning in mid September.
#rune #holger #however
He has shown fans, via social media, the crucial milestones in his long and difficult recovery.
However, he now has the tennis world completely confused about when he plans to come back. Will it be before or after the 2026 US Open?
MORE: Alexandra Eala's latest social media video features a familiar tennis face
Rune told Andy Roddick on a recent episode of the Served podcast that he and his team were targeting the Davis Cup beginning in mid September.
#rune #holger #however
3 months ago
Holger Rune is amping up his training intensity as he plans an imminent tennis return in Cincinnati.
Fans last saw Rune in the ATP 250 Stockholm Open last October when he ruptured his left Achilles tendon.
Rune has allowed fans to watch his recovery in real time on social media over the past 10 months. His latest video shows him at full speed and intensity. However, that's not what fans immediately noticed. They noticed his top which looks like a sports bra.
MORE: Victoria Azarenka posts introspective birthday message with no mention of a tennis return
There has to be a good reason why male athletes wear these tops because Rune is not the only one who has worn one.
#last #holger #stockholm
Fans last saw Rune in the ATP 250 Stockholm Open last October when he ruptured his left Achilles tendon.
Rune has allowed fans to watch his recovery in real time on social media over the past 10 months. His latest video shows him at full speed and intensity. However, that's not what fans immediately noticed. They noticed his top which looks like a sports bra.
MORE: Victoria Azarenka posts introspective birthday message with no mention of a tennis return
There has to be a good reason why male athletes wear these tops because Rune is not the only one who has worn one.
#last #holger #stockholm
3 months ago
Laver Cup veteran Casper Ruud fills out Team Europe roster for 2026 edition originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Team Europe has added a Laver Cup veteran to complete its roster for the 2026 edition.
World No. 13 Casper Ruud finishes off captain Yannick Noah's six-man roster in what will be Ruud's sixth straight Laver Cup appearance. Ruud joins Alexander Zverev (World No. 2), Carlos Alcaraz (World No. 3), Flavio Cobolli (World No. 9), Jakub Mensik (World No. 17) and Rafael Jodar (World No. 24) to take on Team World from Sept. 25-27 at the O2 in London.
Jodar is the lone new addition from last year's team that lost to Team World 15-9 in San Francisco. He is replacing Holger Rune.
"Casper is exactly the type of player you want on your team," Noah said. "He's a fantastic competitor, a great teammate and someone who really embraces what the Laver Cup is all about. I'm really happy to have him back on Team Europe."
#World #laver #jodar #veteran
Team Europe has added a Laver Cup veteran to complete its roster for the 2026 edition.
World No. 13 Casper Ruud finishes off captain Yannick Noah's six-man roster in what will be Ruud's sixth straight Laver Cup appearance. Ruud joins Alexander Zverev (World No. 2), Carlos Alcaraz (World No. 3), Flavio Cobolli (World No. 9), Jakub Mensik (World No. 17) and Rafael Jodar (World No. 24) to take on Team World from Sept. 25-27 at the O2 in London.
Jodar is the lone new addition from last year's team that lost to Team World 15-9 in San Francisco. He is replacing Holger Rune.
"Casper is exactly the type of player you want on your team," Noah said. "He's a fantastic competitor, a great teammate and someone who really embraces what the Laver Cup is all about. I'm really happy to have him back on Team Europe."
#World #laver #jodar #veteran
4 months ago
Deniz Ofli was recently rumored to leave Bayern Munich to gain experience at 2. Bundesliga team Karlsruher SC with an option to buy. Now the move is official, as Bayern’s website have confirmed the move:
Deniz Ofli is taking the next step: The full-back is joining Karlsruher SC on a one-year loan. The 19-year-old is following in the footsteps of former Bayern Munich reserve player David Herold at the Baden-based second-division club. Ofli joined the youth academy of the record German champions in 2019, progressing through all the youth teams. Last season, he initially made 17 appearances for the U19s before playing nine Regionalliga matches for Holger Seitz’s first team after the winter break. The Turkish youth international has also made his debuts in the Champions League (Atalanta Bergamo) and the Bundesliga (VfB Stuttgart).
Karlsruher SC’s website confirmed the move and the existence of a buy option:
Our club has signed Deniz Ofli, a young and promising left-back, on loan to fill the gap left by David Herold’s departure to Borussia Mönchengladbach. We’ve also secured an option to buy.
“Deniz is already the third player we’ve brought to Karlsruhe from Bayern Munich – this shows that our club has established itself as a serious development destination. He has received top-level training and, as captain of the youth teams, has demonstrated his willingness to take on responsibility. This fits perfectly with what we’re building here,” explains Sporting Director Mario Eggimann.
Deniz Ofli is taking the next step: The full-back is joining Karlsruher SC on a one-year loan. The 19-year-old is following in the footsteps of former Bayern Munich reserve player David Herold at the Baden-based second-division club. Ofli joined the youth academy of the record German champions in 2019, progressing through all the youth teams. Last season, he initially made 17 appearances for the U19s before playing nine Regionalliga matches for Holger Seitz’s first team after the winter break. The Turkish youth international has also made his debuts in the Champions League (Atalanta Bergamo) and the Bundesliga (VfB Stuttgart).
Karlsruher SC’s website confirmed the move and the existence of a buy option:
Our club has signed Deniz Ofli, a young and promising left-back, on loan to fill the gap left by David Herold’s departure to Borussia Mönchengladbach. We’ve also secured an option to buy.
“Deniz is already the third player we’ve brought to Karlsruhe from Bayern Munich – this shows that our club has established itself as a serious development destination. He has received top-level training and, as captain of the youth teams, has demonstrated his willingness to take on responsibility. This fits perfectly with what we’re building here,” explains Sporting Director Mario Eggimann.
4 months ago
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is on the verge of making a news signing. According to Mundo Deportivo, citing anonymous sources, Barca have already reached an agreement with Flick's new chosen physical preparation expert Holger Broich.
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is on the verge of making a new signing. According to Mundo Deportivo and Cadena SER, citing anonymous sources, Barça has already reached an agreement with Flick's new chosen physical preparation expert Holger Broich.
Julio Tous was appointed as the head of the physical preparation department when Flick replaced Xavi Hernandez as first team manager in the summer of 2024.
With the Catalans claiming five out of the six major Spanish trophies on offer over the past two seasons, while Real Madrid went without silverware, you could call Tous and Flick’s time together a success.
In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is on the verge of making a new signing. According to Mundo Deportivo and Cadena SER, citing anonymous sources, Barça has already reached an agreement with Flick's new chosen physical preparation expert Holger Broich.
Julio Tous was appointed as the head of the physical preparation department when Flick replaced Xavi Hernandez as first team manager in the summer of 2024.
With the Catalans claiming five out of the six major Spanish trophies on offer over the past two seasons, while Real Madrid went without silverware, you could call Tous and Flick’s time together a success.
In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
4 months ago
Holger Rune will not be able to make his comeback from injury at Wimbledon, the Danish tennis player has said.
Former world number four Rune ruptured his Achilles tendon in October during a match against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in Stockholm and he said in a statement late Thursday he is not quite ready yet to return.
Rune had initially planned to return last month at the Hamburg clay court event but was stopped by knee problems.
"Missing Wimbledon is not an easy decision, but the long-term goal remains unchanged: To return stronger and ready to compete at the highest level," Rune said late Thursday on Instagram.
"I am getting closer every day, and it is very satisfying to feel the progress.
Former world number four Rune ruptured his Achilles tendon in October during a match against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in Stockholm and he said in a statement late Thursday he is not quite ready yet to return.
Rune had initially planned to return last month at the Hamburg clay court event but was stopped by knee problems.
"Missing Wimbledon is not an easy decision, but the long-term goal remains unchanged: To return stronger and ready to compete at the highest level," Rune said late Thursday on Instagram.
"I am getting closer every day, and it is very satisfying to feel the progress.
