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Jimmy Connors is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was one of the most successful and charismatic players in the history of the sport. Connors was born on September 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois. During his career, he won a total of eight Grand Slam singles titles and held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 268 weeks. He was known for his fiery on-court demeanor and powerful two-handed backhand. Connors' career spanned several decades, and he continued to compete at a high level well into his 40s. He retired from professional tennis in 1996. Jimmy Connors had several specialties and distinctive aspects to his tennis game that made him one of the greatest players in the sport's history: 1. Two-Handed Backhand: Connors was renowned for his powerful and flat two-handed backhand. His ability to drive the ball aggressively from both sides allowed him to dominate rallies and put pressure on opponents. 2. Aggressive Baseline Play: He ...

  The final whistle of Lionel Messi’s international career has brought down the curtain on one of the most extraordinary chapters in football history. At 39, the Argentine maestro has announced his retirement from international football in an instagram post on 31st August 2026  following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19th . Yet this is not retirement from football altogether—Messi remains an Inter Miami player.  For more than two decades, Messi gave Argentina something beyond goals, trophies and records: hope, inspiration and an almost magical connection with football. His departure from the international stage marks the end of an era, but hardly the end of his influence. From Rosario to football immortality Born in Rosario in 1987, Messi's journey was anything but ordinary. As a boy, his diminutive frame and growth-related problems presented formidable obstacles. Barcelona recognised the extraordinary talent hidden inside that small body...

  The second day of the 2026 US Open at Flushing Meadows delivered a compelling blend of commanding victories, dramatic comebacks, emotional farewells and major upsets. After the seismic first-day exit of Novak Djokovic, the spotlight shifted to the defending champions—and both Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka responded with impressive authority.  Alcaraz makes triumphant return The biggest positive story of the day was Carlos Alcaraz, who began his US Open title defence with a convincing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Roman Safiullin. Returning to Grand Slam competition after a four-month absence caused by a right-wrist problem, the second-seeded Spaniard admitted to feeling nervous before walking onto Arthur Ashe Stadium. Those nerves quickly disappeared as he produced his trademark explosive forehands, athletic court coverage and aggressive baseline tennis. Alcaraz never allowed Safiullin to establish sustained pressure, closing out a straight-sets victory that was particular...

  The 2026 US Open burst into life at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, August 30, with a riveting opening day that produced commanding performances from several leading contenders—but also delivered one of the most sensational first-round upsets in recent Grand Slam history. The biggest headline belonged to Mariano Navone, who stunned fourth seed and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a bruising four-hour, 36-minute encounter on Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was Djokovic's first first-round defeat at a Grand Slam since 2006.  Djokovic initially appeared to be in control after recovering from losing the opening-set tiebreak to take the second and third sets. But the physically troubled Serb gradually faded. He struggled with cramping, pain and repeated bouts of vomiting, while Navone remained remarkably composed. The Argentine seized the fourth set 6-2 before racing through the decider 6-1 to complete a sensational career-defining victory.  The s...