Andre Agassi claimed a Major victory in 20 consecutive seasons between 1987-2006, and Rafael Nadal joined him with 20 this year. Roger Federer broke the record at Roland Garros last year with a first-round victory over Denis Istomin. Roger became the first player with 80 appearances in the Majors and defeated the Uzbek 6-2, 6-4, […]
Savannah DeMelo is the real deal – Equalizer Soccer
Savannah DeMelo played in big games as a United States youth international, but her professional debut was still marked by nerves. “I was kind of terrified,” DeMelo told The Equalizer about the first time she stepped onto the pitch for Racing Louisville in the National Women’s Soccer League. Only 10 minutes remained in the late […]
“Roger Federer is a magician on a tennis court”
Interviewed by the portal India.com, Mahesh Bhupathi12 times Grand Slam champion, four times in doubles and eight in mixed doubles, paid tribute to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Bhupathi, who retired in 2016, explained: “I have always been a huge fan of Roger Federer, he is a magician on the tennis cour. However, the statistics […]
Will the NWSL expand to California again? A group of Bay Area legends thinks they must – Equalizer Soccer
The National Women’s Soccer League finally entered the California market in 2022, ending a 10-year void in one of the United States’ most soccer-rich states. San Diego Wave sits atop the league as an expansion team nearly halfway through the season, and Los Angeles-based Angel City FC leads the league in attendance and have generated […]
‘It is normal for Rafael Nadal to suffer a lot of pain’, says ATP ace
Rafael Nadal has decided to participate in the Wimbledon tournament, continuing to cherish a dream called ‘Calendar Grand Slam’ The former world number 1 won the first two majors of the season, despite the pain in his foot continuing to haunt him and question his future . The 36-year-old Spaniard has undergone a new treatment […]
Five players to watch in the 2022 UEFA Women’s EURO – Equalizer Soccer
Karl Newton / Sports Press Photo. The UEFA Women’s European Championship has historically been a stage for players to stand out and showcase their talents whether they’re known entities or hidden gems. We’ve witnessed a number of big talents emerge from various major tournaments who have gone on to become world-class players at top clubs. […]
“Roger Federer’s slice backhand has a secret”
In a video posted on Instagram, Patrick Mouratoglou analyzed one of the trademarks of Roger Federer‘s tennis, his slice backhand. Mouratoglou explained: “Roger Federer played the backhand in slices in an incredible way. He has always had the ability to put his opponents in awkward positions. He used to play it low and short, depriving […]
Maria Sánchez is central to the Dash’s success – Equalizer Soccer
Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Dash’s 4-3 win over the North Carolina Courage on Sunday was a wild ride full of momentum swings and end-to-end play. It was also an opportunity for Maria Sanchez to showcase her skills. Just months into her first full season with the Dash, the 26-year-old is establishing herself as […]
Can tennis do without Roger Federer? No, with today’s young players
Can tennis do without its biggest star, Roger Federer? No, especially with the young tennis players who today tread the international scene. Lacking the charisma, charm and talent that Roger has been unleashing for years. Thanks to Roger we had his biggest rivals, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic: the three have rewritten – and are […]
Thorns Crush Pride; Wave steamroll Gotham, Dash fight off Courage challenge – Equalizer Soccer
Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports On Sunday, three games were played in the National Women’s Soccer Leaguekicking off with a domineering victory for the Thorns in Portland, followed by road wins from San Diego and Houston. Portland Thorns 6, Orlando Pride 0 The Skinny: The Portland Thorns dominated this game in every sense of the word […]