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Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed admiration for his girlfriend Paula Badosa following the US Open mixed doubles exhibition victory. In other news, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill discussed why the Italian’s drug test failures stayed private while Simona Halep’s went public.
Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios fired back at backlash surrounding the comments made by him and Denis Shapovalov on Jannik Sinner’s doping controversy. Maria Sharapova shared highlights from her Italian vacation while Carlos Alcaraz and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero joined Casper Ruud for a golf outing ahead of the US Open.
On that note, here's a recap of today's top tennis news:
Stefanos Tsitsipas lauded girlfriend Paula Badosa after US Open mixed doubles exhibition victory
Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed deep affection for his girlfriend Paula Badosa after clinching a 6-3 victory against Amanda Anisimova and Taylor Fritz in the US Open mixed doubles exhibition event, 'Mixed Madness!' in New York.
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After their triumph, the couple was spotted sharing a joyous moment with the trophy, which Tsitsipas later shared on X (formerly Twitter).
"Found my queen in Queens❤️@paulabadosa"
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa recently concluded their Cincinnati Open campaign with second-round and quarterfinal exits, respectively.
Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill addresses Italian's failed drug tests and comparisons to Simona Halep
Jannik Sinner's coach, Darren Cahill, explained why Sinner's failed drug tests were kept private, unlike Simona Halep's public doping case.
Cahill revealed that Sinner's team quickly identified the source of contamination—a massage by his physiotherapist, who unintentionally exposed him to Clostebol via a healing spray—and communicated it to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). This swift action allowed Sinner to avoid public scrutiny and continue competing.
In contrast, Halep's positive test for Roxadustat at the 2022 US Open became public as she was unaware of how she had been contaminated, leading to a prolonged investigation and eventual suspension.
"I don't know the intricacies of her particular case, although I do understand that she didn't know where the contamination came from. So, it took some time for her to determine where it actually came from," Cahill said in an interview with ESPN.
"With Jannik's case, they knew exactly where it came from. Within five minutes, they knew this could be the only possible place that it came from. So, they were pretty quick to get the sports resolutions, to get that temporary ban lifted," he added.
Nick Kyrgios defends himself and Denis Shapovalov against criticism over Jannik Sinner doping remarks
Nick Kyrgios, Denis Shapovalov, and Tennys Sandgren have voiced their dissatisfaction with how authorities handled Jannik Sinner’s failed drug tests.
Kyrgios, Shapovalov, and Sandgren expressed their frustration on social media, with Aussie calling the situation "ridiculous" and suggesting a two-year ban for Sinner. Shapovalov, who had faced a controversial disqualification at the 2024 Citi Open, criticized the "different rules for different players," while Sandgren echoed these sentiments, calling the situation a "crazy double standard."
An X account accused the trio of hypocrisy, to which Kyrgios responded by emphasizing their clean past.
"We haven’t taken steroids," Nick Kyrgios wrote.
Maria Sharapova shared a glimpse of her Italian getaway
Maria Sharapova recently shared a glimpse of her Italian getaway, posting a selfie near the Arco Naturale on Capri's east coast.
The Russian tennis star enjoyed fresh summer fruits and embraced the beachside charm of a delightful afternoon.
Carlos Alcaraz and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero team up with Casper Ruud for a golf retreat ahead of the US Open
Casper Ruud, Carlos Alcaraz, and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, engaged in a fun golf session ahead of the 2024 US Open. Ruud recently shared a photo on Instagram featuring himself, Alcaraz, and Ferrero on the golf course, all dressed in shorts and polo shirts.
"Golf? Now it’s time for some tennis," his caption read.
Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud clashed once in the 2022 US Open, where the Spaniard won 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the final.
