Tennis News Today: Simona Halep criticized for targeting Iga Swiatek amid doping row; Carlos Alcaraz earns Roger Federer comparison for "flashy" style, and more
Rennae Stubbs slammed Simona Halep for attacking Iga Swiatek owing to the latter's doping controversy. Meanwhile, Jack Draper picks his GOAT among Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
In other news, Rennae Stubbs claimed that Carlos Alcaraz is similar to Roger Federer. Also, Serena Williams' husband looked back on his previous mistakes in relationships and business.
On that note, here are the top tennis news from today:
Rennae Stubbs slams Simona Halep for her constant attacks on Iga Swiatek
Reanne Stubbs slammed Simona Halep for her comments on Iga Swiatek. Halep has been constantly attacking the former World No. 1 after she was suspended for doping.
Halep underwent a longer ban than Swiatek after she tested positive for doping and claimed that there were different rules for different people. However, Stubbs did not take kindly to these comments and said that Halep should not have gone public with her comments.
"I am a bit surprised by Halep going hard though, publicly. I don't think that's a good look for her. I think she's just, she's angry obviously, but don't be angry at Iga, be angry at the system. Like she's, you know, there's a lot of players that are being angry at the player, be angry at the system. It's not, it wasn't their fault. They play within the rules. If they didn't, they wouldn't be playing right now," Stubbs said.
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Jack Draper picks Novak Djokovic as his GOAT over Rafael Nadal
Jack Draper hesitantly picked Novak Djokovic as his GOAT over Rafael Nadal. The British star, who idolized Nadal growing up, admitted his heart leaned towards the Spaniard, but his brain concluded that Djokovic held the edge.
During a recent interview with Sky Sports Tennis, Draper was asked to pick the GOAT of tennis. The Brit was quick to pick Serena Williams as the female GOAT but took his time picking between Djokovic and Nadal. The World No. 15 eventually went for Djokovic over Nadal.
"When I was growing up, every kit, every new look was him, he was just so iconic. Obviously, being a left-hander like myself. My head says Novak. My heart is Rafa but for me, the GOAT is obviously Novak Djokovic." Draper said
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Rennae Stubbs compares Carlos Alcaraz's playing style to Roger Federer
Serena Williams' former coach, Rennae Stubbs compared Carlos Alcaraz's playing style to Roger Federer. She added that Alcaraz is just as 'flashy' as the Swiss maestro at the peak of his game.
Speaking on her podcast, Stubbs said that Alcaraz is similar to a younger version of Roger Federer, who tried outrageous shots but eventually mellowed down.
"Roger was a little bit like (Carlos Alcaraz) as well, like a little flashy, a little bit over the top, you know, and then he's like, I wanna win these matches, so I probably should just hit that forehand in and crosscourt," Stubbs said.
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Serena Williams' husband reflects on his 'past mistakes'
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian has reflected on his past mistakes in business and relationships. The business tycoon had an epiphany by learning about the 'Michelagilo Effect'.
Ohanian revealed that learning about the Michaelagilo Effect made him realize his previous mistakes in business and relationships.
“41 years old and I finally learned of this "Michelangelo Effect" that perfectly explains the kind of partnerships you should seek - business OR personal. And it's making me reflect on my past mistakes 😫 ,” Ohanian posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Read more: Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian made to reflect on 'past mistakes' in relationships & business partnerships after major epiphany