… Only greats Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic had managed to win four titles at this level in a row. …
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… From an early age, Theron was captivated by the global stage of tennis, watching legends such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. …
Personality of the Week – Theron a rising star on junior tennis scene… Roger Federer, in 2006, and Rafael Nadal, 2011, are the only two other players to achieve the feat. …
Alcaraz and Sinner to face off in Monte Carlo final- March 2026
… Sinner had to wait out rain delays before and during the match to complete his “Sunshine Double,” becoming the first man to sweep the elite hard court tournaments in California and Florida since Roger Federer in 2017 and the first to do so without dropping a set. …
Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open… Sinner is vying to become just the eighth man, and the first since Roger Federer in 2017, to complete the so-called “Sunshine Double” of Indian Wells and the Miami Open. …
Formidable Sinner faces Lehecka for second Miami Open title… But Sinner roared home to join Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as the only players to win all six of the ATP’s hardcourt Masters 1000 tournaments. …
Sinner tops Medvedev to win first Indian Wells title- February 2026
… He has played against the three big players: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. …
Coetzee coaches Nam tennis players- January 2026
Novak Djokovic launched his career in the shadow of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but has surpassed them both and now stands on the cusp of tennis history. …
Novak Djokovic: divisive tennis great on brink of history… But Brazilian 19-year-old Joao Fonseca, touted on the eve of the tournament by Roger Federer as a star of the future, was dumped out by Eliot Spizzirri at the first hurdle. …
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through- August 2024
Recently, I heard snippets of a commencement speech given by legendary tennis player Roger Federer to graduates at Dartmouth University in the United States. …
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Sinner wins Madrid Open, claims fifth consecutive Masters title
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World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open for the first time, claiming a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and extending his winning streak to 23 matches.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 3 May
Sinner wins Madrid Open, claims fifth consecutive Masters title
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open for the first time, claiming a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and extending his winning streak to 23 matches.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 16 April
Johan Theron emerging as Namibia's promising junior tennis talent
Rising Windhoek-based tennis player Johan Theron is making his mark on the junior circuit with an aggressive all-court playing style, recent tournament victories, and an international ITF junior ranking of 3,500. At just 12 years old, he has collected 15 international trophies and climbed to 10th in Africa in the U/14 category by early 2025.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Sunday 12 April
Alcaraz, Sinner meet in Monte Carlo final for world No.1
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
Sinner wins Miami Open, completes sweep with Indian Wells
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000, completing the "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set. Sinner's victory, combined with Aryna Sabalenka's win on the women's side, marks the first time both the men's and women's draws were swept since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 29 March
Sinner seeks second Miami Open title against Lehecka
World number two Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in Sunday's Miami Open ATP final. Sinner is seeking to win the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami, undefeated this week and on a 32-set winning streak at Masters 1000 level.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Sinner wins first Indian Wells title, beats Medvedev
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) to claim his first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 crown, rallying from 0-4 down in the second-set tiebreaker. Sinner, who didn't drop a set in the tournament, joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as the only players to win all six of the ATP's hardcourt Masters 1000 tournaments.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
South African tennis legend coaches Namibian players
The Namibia Tennis Association hosted former ATP coach Jeff Coetzee for a three-day training camp at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek, aimed at developing young Namibian tennis players and raising the standard of the sport in the country.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 31 January
Djokovic chases record 25th Grand Slam at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic, 38, faces Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Australian Open final with a chance to claim an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has surpassed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in majors but remains divisive among tennis fans, despite his extraordinary achievements and dominance at Melbourne Park.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Sinner advances at Australian Open as Osaka makes fashion statement
Jannik Sinner won his opening match at the Australian Open when opponent Hugo Gaston retired, while Naomi Osaka drew attention with a jellyfish-inspired outfit of white parasol, wide-brimmed hat and veil before defeating Croatia's Antonia Ruzic.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →