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Tsitsipas’ mother Julia Salnikova is all praise for her son

April 21, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Spotlight Stefanos Tsitsipas

Tsitsipas’ mother Julia Salnikova is all praise for her son. Stefanos Tsitsipas’ mother Julia dives deep into memory lane when she recalls the time when the Greek sensation exhibited signs of his incredible determination when he was just a kid.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was especially delighted of winning his Maiden Master ATP 1000 in Monte Carlo recently. His mother, Julia Salnikova, also won a competition in the Principality when she was a junior about 40 years back.

Julia had an eye opening and candid conversation with local outlet Hellomonaco chatting about her son. Julia was asked to go into detail on a specific situation when Stefanos showed his enormous resolve when he was a kid.

Julia revealed:

“Firstly, it was all about tough preparation and discipline. Not everyone is capable of that from a very young age. As a teenager, Stefanos was imposed a stringent diet for medical reasons. He almost completely had to exclude gluten, sugar and lactose which is a truly disastrous for a young child. He bravely pursued it for numerous years. Just think what depth of character he had even at that tender age! At the same time, he was training and travelled almost all the time, carrying special foodstuff in his luggage.”

Stefanos is now in Barcelona, where he aspiring to bag his first ATP 500 title. Stefanos Tsitsipas is seeded number 2 in Catalonia, and that he will lock horns with Antoni Munar Clar in his opening match.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Mykonos holiday photos

In the last year Tsitsipas’ fans have been enjoying his Mykonos holiday photos all around social media. But little did they know that Tsitsipas is so dedicated to his sport that he almost never lets his fitness or training to lag behind in anyway.

Amongst one of his most famous photos stories have been those with his sweetheart, Theodora Petalas.
And then there are photos with his friends all relaxing around a villa in Mykonos.

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Top tennis stars and their stance on getting vaccinated

April 16, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Coco Gauff Spotlight

Top tennis stars and their stance on getting vaccinated – Cori Gauff, Nadal, Serena, Barty & Naomi in focus.

Cori Gauff and Rafael Nadal are very clear about their views on the vaccine: they would like to be vaccinated when it’s feasible.

The American teenager had a Q&A style interview on Instagram and when asked about if she wants to be vaccinated, she answered that she has all the plans to get a shot saying “I believe in science.”

Rafael Nadal also voiced his readiness to get a vaccine.

The King of Clay was especially discouraged, notably during the initial part of the pandemic, and he believes that everything has to be done to halt this dreadful virus.

During a latest press conference in Monte Carlo, the world number 3 remarked:

“Vaccine is the only answer to go beyond the pandemic. We need to understand that. I know a few people have side effects, but the coronavirus effects are fatal. I will get my jab as soon as I can.”

Serena Williams has been known to have full faith in science and vaccinations.

In October 2009 the world followed her while she visited Ghana, where she joined health workers and volunteers giving children vaccines against measles and other diseases. One can very well image his positive mindset towards the Coronavirus vaccination!

Andy Murray went on record, as early as November 2020, to state his opinion on the vaccination. He said then that it should be made mandatory for players to be vaccinated before participating in any tennis tournaments.

On 31st March 2021, both the top seeds Ash Barty and Naomi Osaka threw their support behind receiving the vaccine when they are eligible.

While many players have full faith in science some other high profile tennis players are got different views.

Novak Djokovic is not known to be a fan of vaccines. Having said that and despite his opinion many believe that he will make an exception in the case of the ongoing pandemic.

Many other younger and high profile players such as Andrey Rublev, Diego Schwartzman, Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka didn’t sound as keen as Coco Gauff and Rafael Nadal and others to get vaccinated.

As of now, both the ATP and the WTA tours are just urging their players to be vaccinated if they can.

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Watch Coco Gauff dancing while being trapped in an elevator in Charleston

April 8, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Breaking News Coco Gauff Spotlight

Watch Coco Gauff dancing while being trapped in an elevator in Charleston !

Cori Gauff is enjoying a terrific run in Charleston after defeating Liudmila Samsonova in 3 sets.

However, the night before Coco Gauff had the real scare when she was trapped in an elevator.

According to the seventeen years old she was stuck in the elevator for forty five minutes before being saved by the firefighters at midnight.

Coco opted to make the most out of that time filming a selfie-video while dancing in the confined space.

Watch Coco Gauff dancing while being trapped in an elevator, Charleston
She tweeted: “I got jammed in the lift last night for 45 minutes. kudos to the firefighters who came at 12:00 AM to get me out.”
https://t.co/mRfEmNjzXp via @YouTube #VolvoCarOpen #cocogauff #shegauffthis
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) April 8, 2021

Coco tweeted this message: “I got jammed in the elevator last night for 45 minutes. kudos to the firefighters who came at midnight to get me out.”

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How have the Williams sisters inspired teen sensation Coco Guaff

April 6, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Coco Gauff Serena Williams Spotlight

How have the Williams sisters inspired teen sensation Coco Guaff ?

Venus and Serena Williams have motivated many tennis players with their amazing careers both on and off the court. Coco Gauff is one of the players that have always admired the Williams sisters.

Coco’s father Corey Gauff has started training his daughter just like Venus and Serena’s father Richard.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Serena Williams (R) of the USA celebrates with her father Richard Williams and sister Venus Williams after her Ladies’ Singles final match against Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

During a recent conversation, the 17 year old Coco confirmed that Williams’ accomplishment and way to play tennis stirred her father to initiate Coco to the sport.

“What drew me to the Williams sisters was how they play,” Gauff said recently.” And just witnessing someone coming from where they came from make a huge mark on tour is certainly inspiring for my dad to get me to start playing. I kind of shaped parts of my game after both the sisters.”

The new American teen phenomenon acknowledged that she is also inspired by Serena and Venus’ activism outside the court when battling for critical things like equality:

“And certainly the off-court, what they’ve done for the sport and fighting for egalitarianism and all that is greatly inspiring. And that’s also why I constantly look up to them.”

Cori Gauff Stats in 2021

Currently holding a world ranking of 36, Cori played her last match on the 25th of March 2021 when she surrendered to the47th seed Anastasija Sevastova 1-6 6-2 6-3 in the 2nd round in Miami Open.

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It’s time to make space for catsuits in your wardrobe | Say Serena Williams, Kourtney & Kylie

March 10, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Serena Williams Spotlight

It’s time to make space for catsuits in your wardrobe!

Serena Williams and celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Chloe Bailey and Chrissy Teigen have rocked the fashion world by having sported the catsuit trend in recent weeks. So, what is it about the look that makes the outfit so alluring? The catsuit is simple. Whether on the court or out partying, the one-piece bodysuits are flattering in all the appropriate places. The look is also adaptable as it can be worn on heels, sneakers or knee-high boots. You can tone down the catsuits with a North Face jacket or glamourize them with a duster coat or leather trench.

Serena Williams proves Catsuits are here to replace the little black dress in Fitted Unitard & Sleek Black Pumps!

Recently, catsuit aficionado and tennis superstar Serena Williams took to Instagram to share a photograph of herself, posing in a daring unitard. The snug ensemble featured long sleeves, gloves and stopped just on top of her ankles.

Williams raised the look by styling her hair in flowing waves. As for footwear, Williams created a monochrome impact by sporting classic black pumps. The stylish shoes featured a sharp toe and sat atop a scalpel heel.

As admirers of Williams know, she’s been a catsuit enthusiast since a very long time. Last month, Williams shook the world with her bold style to the Australian Open, wearing a black, red and pink catsuit from Nike all through the tournament.

At the 2021 Australian Open Serena was not only making a fashion statement, but also acknowledging her childhood hero: late track and field star Florence “FloJo” Griffith Joyner. The vibrant catsuit came nearly 3 years after Williams made a chic return to Roland Garros following the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in a full-length black catsuit. The unforgettable unitard highlighted a bold crimson waistband. She completed the outfit with a pair of sparkly gray and black Nike sneakers. (While the black catsuit was met by admiration, the French Tennis Federation criticized the look as distasteful with President Bernard Giudicelli banning the catsuit. Williams clarified in a press interview that she wore the look due to issues with blood clots.)

Still, Williams has resumed her line of catsuits with dignity. The stylish athlete and her daughter Olympia get dressed in matching catsuits and matching animal print heels for Stuart Weitzman’s spring ’21 promotion, which unveiled earlier this month.

Serena Williams Stuart Weitzman’s spring ’21 promotion

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What does Serena Williams think about Meghan’s interview with Oprah

March 8, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Serena Williams Spotlight

What does Serena Williams think about Meghan’s interview with Oprah ?

Serena Williams expresses her support for Meghan post her interview with Oprah:

“I know first hand that sexism and racial discrimination along with the media belittle women and people of colour,” wrote Serena Williams

Serena Williams has been friends with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, since about 7 years.

Tennis star Serena Williams has not minced any words in shouting out her support of her “selfless friend, Meghan Markle” after the latter raised accusations of bigotry against the British Royal Family in a historic interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the 2-hour special that aired on CBS, Harry and Meghan made a host of astonishing exposures, including the fact that Meghan’s request to search for help for her worsening mental health – aggravated by negative press coverage – was denied by the establishment, and that members of the royal family were apprehensive about “how dark” their unborn baby could be.

Serena Williams, who has encountered racist assaults for most of her career, said that she could identify with Meghan in that they have both had to fight sexist and bigoted institutions.

Meghan, who is African-American, became the focus of chauvinist and racist reporting in British tabloids after she wedded Prince Harry in 2018. Opening up on an onslaught of adverse media coverage she confronted as part of the royal family, Meghan, 39, told Oprah that the British media drove her to the point where she started experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Harry said that his family’s persistent hush on the issue of British tabloids and their discriminatory coverage of his wife “hurt” him. “The unhappiest parts I guess was over 70 members of parliament, female representatives of parliament .. came out and called out the colonial connotations of articles and headlines printed about Meghan, yet no one from my household ever said anything over those 3 years,” he said.

In a thought posted on Instagram, Serena Williams said that Meghan’s words explained the “pain and malice she’s suffered.”

In her Instagram shoutout, Serena William further said that we must “acknowledge our responsibility to decry malicious, unsubstantiated gossip and tabloid journalism.”

She said that she wished to see Meghan’s daughter, her own daughter Olympia and all others grow up in a culture driven by respect.

Meghan Markle and Serena Williams met for the first time in 2014 and became good friends. Serena Williams was among the very few of close friends invited to Meghan Markle’s royal wedding in 2018. She also co-hosted Meghan’s baby shower the following year in New York City.

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Garbine loses in the Qatar final & cannot wait till next year

March 7, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Garbine Muguruza Spotlight

Garbine loses in the Qatar final & cannot wait till next year | recuperates by taking an ice tub dip !

The Doha women’s finals turned out to be an one sided affair with Petra Kvitova defeating Garbine Muguruza 6-2 6-1 after playing a solid match to win her 28th career title, the 1st of this season.

The match lasted just over an hour and this is the 2nd time Kvitova has won the tournament.

At the finish of the match the tally revealed that Petra scored 58 points vs. Muguruza’s 38.

Kvitova kept to the high standard of her game as was expected of her and converting 56% of the break points was perhaps the tilting factor.

On the other hand, Muguruza was not at the top of her game as a result her break points conversion ratio was only 14% and that was the key factor that led to her defeat.

After their meeting at Doha, the H2H between Kvitova and Muguruza is 5-1 in favour of Petra.

This is what the players had to say:

Kvitova, who has defeated Garbine in their past 5 meetings, said: “It’s been a terrific run. I’m sorry for the 2nd time. I hope we can play someplace else.”

World number 16 Garbine Muguruza said with a positive attitude: “For a 2nd time she grabbed the title away from me, but I can’t wait to come back in 2022.”

Do you know how Muguruza recovers after every match ?

All said and done we know how Garbine recovers after any match, she uses cryotherapy (cold therapy).

Garbine Muguruza posted a funny video post one of her recent matches in which she is seen having an ice bath in her own bathroom.

Faster muscle recovery times: Current research shows that whole-body cryotherapy supports faster recovery after extreme workouts or sports. This works best if you jump into a chamber or a tub filled with ice cubes immediately after an intense workout or sport.

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Serena Williams tantalizing in a Feather-Trimmed Robe photoshoot

February 26, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Serena Williams Spotlight

Serena Williams tantalizing in a Feather-Trimmed Robe photoshoot.

It is a well-recognized fact that Serena Williams totally nails a photoshoot, and her latest Instagram post further validates her modelling talent.

Williams shared a beautiful photograph in which she stands in a beam of light on a staircase, displaying a sheer, red, feather-trimmed robe over a deeper red mini dress and finishing the look with cherry velvet heels. The sporting star wore her hair blonde and lightly curled, with a foggy eye and a soft nude lip. Breathtaking!

Serena also shared a video from the photoshoot, in which she is seen walking down the stairs in slow motion before posing for some clicks, a wind machine raising her robe and her hair. She tagged her glam squad in the post, hair artist Angela Meadows and makeup artiste Natasha Gross, as well as visual designer Kesha McLeod and professional photographer Ronald Wayne. And in the caption: Serena Williams tagged Chrissy Teigen, a fellow robe buff.

It’s not yet known where one can buy this stunning robe, but it’s conceivable that Williams is sporting an not-yet-released robe from Chrissy Teigen’s new robe line.

This has all the makings of being a teaser for Teigen’s line? We will know in time. In the meantime, we found a similar robes on amazon and you can find the images below:

Talking of Williams family fashion: Husband Alexis Ohanian was spotted sporting a superlative t-shirt to support his wife at the 2021 Australian Open. Viewing Serena play (and eventually defeated) Simona Halep, Ohanian wore a t-shirt from Serena’s unstoppable fashion line reading “GREATEST FEMALE ATHLETE,” with the modifier “FEMALE” correctly crossed out.

While the t-shirt needs no introduction as the entire tennis fraternity has seen it and in fact it is inarguably accurate, Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win recently rekindled a social media discussion on which athlete deserves the title of GOAT.

The response, of course, is not Brady but Williams, who has a aggregate of 39 Grand Slam titles under her belt. And Ohanian’s “UNSTOPPABLE” printed t-shirt served as a very opportune reminder!

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Watch Garbine Muguruza latest smoothie dance fun routine

February 25, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Breaking News Garbine Muguruza Spotlight

Watch Garbine Muguruza latest smoothie dance fun routine!

Garbine Muguruza was the only competitor adept enough for putting Naomi Osaka in trouble at the Australian Open 2021

In the round of 16, Garbine Muguruza came one step away from victory, but she did not reap the benefit of two match points and totally lost command of the game at the most important moment.

The match culminated with the score of 6-4, 4-6, 5-7 and literally paved the way for Osaka to advance and even win the tournament.

This match between Garbine Muguruza & Naomi Osaka was the turning point of the tournament.

Had Garbine Muguruza played her natural game all through she could have defeated Naomi Osaka.

And if that was the way things turned out at the round of 16, then the coast was clear for Muguruza to progress to the finals and eventually grab the title.

Muguruza has now gone past the disappointed of the Australian Open loss and having put that behind her she is back to being her fun self.

Her latest video post on Instagram has charmed her fans. The 27-year-old is seen in this video preparing a smoothie and twirling in sync with the notes of Gérant, a popular Latin American song.

On her Instagram timeline, Muguruza wrote: “Energía para empezar la semana! Vamonooss! Energy to begin the week! Let’s goo!”

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Cristiano Ronaldo presents Andy Murray with a signed Juventus C7 shirt

February 22, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Andy Murray Spotlight

Cristiano Ronaldo presents Andy Murray with a signed Juventus C7 shirt.

Andy Murray made his come back to professional tennis in a Challenger circuit at the Biella Challenger Indoor in northern Italian region of Piedmont.

He was stopped in the finals and was unable to win the title, losing to Illya Marchenko of Ukraine in straight sets.

The Scot is now working to up his fitness levels ahead of the second major of the season at the Roland Garros.

Though Andy Murray’s return to action failed to generate a winner’s prize, he walked away with another prize of sorts. He was privileged to receive a signed Juventus shirt from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former world top seed Andy Murray made his return to action at the ATP Challenger Tour, Biella Challenger Indoor, in northern Italy – after a positive coronavirus test prohibited him from going to Melbourne for the 2021 Australian Open.

Murray savored defeat at the hands of Ukrainian Illya Marchenko in the final, but he appeared a winner after receiving a autographed shirt from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

“Thank you very much Cristiano for the shirt,” Murray said. “I’m a big fan, really appreciate it.”

Murray reciprocated by sending the Juventus and Portugal icon a autographed shirt and a racket he used in the competition.

“Unfortunately I can’t come to watch your match in the next few days, but I signed a shirt for you as well and have one of my rackets that I used this week to give to you as well,” the Brit said. “Thank you very much.”

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