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‘My Boyfriend Came..’ – Coco Gauff Reveals How She Managed to Get Over Australian Open Heart-Break

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Over the past few months, Coco Gauff has seen massive ups and downs. From the highs of winning the US Open title to the lows of Australian Open heartbreak, the American sensation has gone through it all. Earlier this year, she bowed out of the Grand Slam Down Under in the semifinals, losing against Aryna Sabalenka in a nerve-wracking clash. Recently, Gauff revealed how she overcame the sorrow of the Australian Open defeat, and it was due to her boyfriend.

The 19-year-old is not very open when it comes to her personal life. She has kept mum on her relationship in a life that focuses the spotlight on her career. Here’s what she said about the post-Australian Open period.

Boyfriend’s presence helped Coco Gauff move away from constant thoughts of tennis
The recent weeks haven’t been easy for Gauff while recovering from the tough loss Down Under. She went home following her Australian Open exit and took a much-needed break. The American sensation received support from her boyfriend during this tough phase.

In an interview with Sky Sports, she said, “The first night, I was soaking all the things that went on in that match. I felt it was decided by a couple of points.”

Further, she went on to add, “And then, after that, I flew home, I took off four, five days. My boyfriend came in town and then I was really happy to get back on the practice court.”

This is not the first time Gauff has talked about her supportive boyfriend. Last year, she won her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open. A day before the final, nerves seemed to get the better of her. However, Gauff’s conversation with her boyfriend helped her overcome them and she went on to win the final against Sabalenka. Following the match, she narrated the events that took place on the eve of the final.

How did Gauff deal with nerves on the eve of the US Open final?
During the post-match press conference after winning the US Open title, the American sensation made a candid revelation about her boyfriend. It was a rare occasion to hear Gauff talking about her beau.

She said, “I just called my boyfriend, and I told him let’s talk until it’s time to go to sleep so we spoke until 1:00 a.m. and then I went to sleep. I woke up this morning. Yeah, when I lost the first set I still felt I was into the match and I said, you know, I’m going to give it my all.”

Gauff is suffering from loss of form as she bowed out of the Qatar Open in the round of 32. Can she come back strongly in the upcoming tournaments? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anthony Joshua told he has advantage over Tyson Fury for Francis Ngannou fight

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Ngannou made his professional boxing debut against Fury last October and Joshua has been told he can take positives from watching the fight

Anthony Joshua has the edge over Tyson Fury going into his Francis Ngannou fight because the former UFC champion now has rounds under his belt, according to Eddie Hearn.

Ngannou exceeded expectations in his professional boxing debut against heavyweight champion Fury last October as he scored a knockdown and only lost by a single point. The decision was heavily scrutinised by fans but Ngannou is now solely focused on picking up his first win in the ring when he faces Joshua next month

There was no boxing footage to watch of Ngannou going into his fight against Fury but Hearn thinks ‘AJ’ can break down the former UFC champion from watching his fight with Fury. “This fight’s different. It’s a jeopardy fight. The good news is we’ve got 10 rounds of footage now,” Hearn told GiveMeSport.

“Fury had no footage, but you’ve still only got 10 rounds. It’s easier to break things down, but he’s still an unknown quantity and that’s what makes it difficult, and he can punch and he is strong, he’s got all these attributes. You’ve got to take him really seriously, but you must be mentally strong going into this fight.

“You have to be disciplined. You have to be brave as you always have. When the time comes, you have to make it count and you have to hurt this guy, and you have to take him out. He’s a man-mountain of a guy. It’s not delusion, but he truly believed he could beat Tyson Fury and he truly believes he can beat Anthony Joshua.

“I think Ngannou can beat anybody because of his power, but I think he’s always gonna be the underdog against someone who has perfected their craft for many years and is at the elite level of the game I think it’s going to be a great fight. I’m nervous, very nervous, but I believe AJ will do the business. I think if AJ is disciplined, but brutal, I think he wins the fight by stoppage.”

The winner of Joshua and Ngannou’s fight has been promised a shot at the undisputed world titles against either Fury or Oleksandr Usyk. That fight has a two-way rematch clause but Hearn thinks a fight between Joshua and Fury will be made instead, granted they both come out on top in their respective bouts.

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‘Novak Is a Well-Oiled Machine’ – Djokovic Earns a Peculiar Tag From Tennis Author For His ‘Unbelievable’ Multi-Generation Dominance

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Novak Djokovic is currently not in the form of his life. Several questions were raised on the 36YO, after his recent loss at the semifinals of the Australian Open to Jannik Sinner. It also ended his 33-match unbeaten run in Melbourne. But the veteran tennis author Joel Drucker heaped praise on Djokovic’s ability to maintain his fitness and be a consistent performer even at this age.

A few days ago, Tim Henman praised the Serb stating he’s ‘still the player to beat.’ Now, the renowned author and legendary tennis historian joins the list with the Englishman during his recent appearance at the ‘Rock n Roll Tennis’ Podcast. He spoke about how Novak Djokovic has taken himself to another level by maintaining his body.

Joel Drucker says Novak Djokovic is like ‘he’s got freaking pit crew’
Although Novak Djokovic didn’t have a great start to his 2024 season, what he did in 2023 was truly exceptional. He won 7 titles last year including 3 Grand Slam titles. Despite his loss at the 2024 AO, he still remains the world number one in men’s singles tennis ranking, and Joel Drucker recognizes the same.

“Novak now is like he’s got freaking pit crew. I mean Novak is about as well-oiled machine if there’s ever been in tennis right. And, you John you were there at the at the start when this happened with people like Martina Navratilova and Ivan Lendl, they were the beginning of the of the scientific management of the game,” says Drucker.

He further added, “I associate Connors, McEnroe, even Borg a little bit with kind of the entrepreneur phase. You know, the startup. His body (Borg) was always, the swimmer’s body is amazing. But later, people like Lendl, Martina they created the template of how a plan you take it 40 years later. Novak’s Unbelievable.“

Despite several comments and analyses on his recent performance, what does the Serbian think about his chances for the rest of the season? Let’s have a look at it.

Djokovic feels there is still a lot of road to cover
Loss at the first Grand Slam of the season is perhaps a bit of warning to the rest of the Tour. Djokovic said, “Doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the beginning of the end, as some people like to call it. Yeah, let’s see what happens in the rest of the season.“

Novak Djokovic will now be traveling to the US in the coming weeks to participate in the ‘Sunshine Double’. Novak Djokovic had last appeared at the Indian Wells almost 5 years ago. Can he bring some fortune to his 2024 campaign by winning a title in California?

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‘Yelling’ at Ashley Graham, Lindsey Vonn Revealed Her ‘Crazy’ Side During Training

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For supermodel Ashley Graham, Lindsey Vonn might be the one who can help her storm into the world of skiing after an illustrious television career. Vonn will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest Alpine skiers to have ever graced the sport. Now that the Olympic gold medalist hung her professional boots four years ago, it looks like her shot at being a trainer might be just the thing to keep her fans satiated.

While not all icons of a sport can necessarily turn out to be wisdom-filled trainers, Vonn’s experiences in Alpine skiing can make all the difference. While Lindsey Vonn continues to stay fit through arduous training, it seems like she also has additional tips for newcomers to the fold!

Lindsey Vonn makes skiing fun for Ashley Graham
In her recent Instagram post, Vonn shared images of herself and celebrity model Ashley Graham as they took on steep hills hand-in-hand. Graham and Vonn can be seen posing candidly in Switzerland as they smile broadly for the camera. “Ash, you’ve given me new meaning to PIZZA!!“, reads the jubilant post, which we can only assume to be an inside joke between the two.

Vonn also went on to write that Graham’s novice antics must have ticked a few nerves for her, and the iconic skier had to go into “crazy mode” from time to time. “…hopefully my crazy mom yelling helped lol!“, wrote the two-time world champion skier.

Another short video clip showed the model getting her first skiing steps under constant observation from Vonn. While Graham seemed wobbly at times, she did manage to hold on to the ground pretty well. But Graham isn’t the only one who’s been blessed by the companionship of Vonn in recent days.

Vonn and White may have accidentally stumbled into something new
Vonn was also witnessed experimenting with a “new team sport” with the legendary Shaun White. The two were spotted playing around the snow, trying to combine snowboarding and skiing, giving fans the thought that a new sport might be in the making! Even after moving away from the sport, the thrill has not yet left Lindsey Vonn. She once again proved it with an activity as the new year started.

Weeks ago, Lindsey Vonn skied down the legendary Streif at Kitzbühel in Austria, known as one of the world’s most dangerous ski courses. While the legendary downhill wasn’t a course she could conquer during her professional career, she made up for it by skiing down the course at night recently. With so much in her life still supplying the thrills, it waits to be seen what Vonn has planned for her new disciples in the coming days.

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‘Discomfort’ Puts Rafael Nadal at Cross-Roads in Doha as He Declares Indian Wells Verdict

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The tennis community was all excited about Rafael Nadal’s comeback at this season’s Australian Open. However, the Spanish tennis player, who was on the sidelines for almost the entire 2023 season, picked up another injury in Brisbane, as he later missed the first Grand Slam event. As fans are now once again eagerly waiting to see him on a track again, the 22-time singles Grand Slam champion recently provided a verdict on his participation at the Indian Wells.

September 19, 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: RAFAEL NADAL of Team Europe chats with the media prior to the Laver Cup tennis event in Geneva Switzerland. (Credit Image: © Christopher Levy/ZUMA Wire)

Will Rafael Nadal participate in the upcoming Indian Wells?
In an interview that will be broadcast this Wednesday night on The sixth, the ‘King of the Clay’ said, “I have had some discomfort in recent weeks and I am a little bit on the limit. At this point every blow I take, every injury, is a setback not only in tennis and physically, but also mentally. I trust the 100% to be in Indian Wells, it is a very special tournament for me . I don’t know if it will be the last time I am going to play it, but there are options that yes, so I would like to be in Indian Wells yes or yes.”

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Simone Biles Reveals Stunning Waterfront View at Texas Home She’s Building with Husband Jonathan Owens

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Biles has been documenting the highs and lows of the construction process since September 2023

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens will have something nice to look at once their Texas home is fully built.

In a series of Instagram Story posts on Monday, the Olympic gold medalist showed photos of the property’s stunning waterfront view. Biles has been documenting the construction process on social media since September 2023.

The first photo showed her NFL star husband standing at the home’s entrance with hands up in the air. The picture showed a ladder, pieces of wood, and other construction materials inside. Two large windows gave a peak at the water and trees outside

Simone Biles Reveals Stunning Waterfront View at Texas Home She's Building with Husband Jonathan Owens

In the second image, the Green Bay Packers player stood on the home’s roof, looking out at the water. Biles also photographed her husband in a room with multiple scaffold towers and a canvas drop cloth on the ground.

The gymnast gave her social media followers a more detailed view of the home’s interior on Saturday, including her large walk-in closet with plenty of storage space and a kitchen.

Biles has not been afraid to chronicle all the ups and downs of the building process. In November 2023, she told her fans that there had been a slight setback.

Simone Biles Reveals Stunning Waterfront View at Texas Home She's Building with Husband Jonathan Owens

“Yesterday I was here from 11am-5pm…..🥴. I thought it was going to be a 30-minute thing bc I had no clue what I was walking into,” she shared in a video uploaded on her Instagram Story that showed the home’s high ceilings.

Although she did not specify what caused the delay, she said she “made progress” after calling her dad for backup.

“Called my dad for backup yesterday bc I panicked! but I’ve made so much progress & I’m so proud of myself. Jonathan will deal with the end result oops……..I hope I did it decently & thought of all the things,” wrote Biles in another upload.

Biles and her husband tied the knot during a courthouse ceremony on April 2023 and jetted off for a second ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, that May.

Biles attended many of Owens’ games throughout the NFL season. In January, she paid tribute to him by sharing a photo of a quote from the @3amthoughts Instagram account that read, “To my man: I just want to tell you that I love you the most, and I will continue to love you. I will always stand by you. I will always be there for you. I am so proud of everything that you’ve accomplished and what you’re about to accomplish. Thank you for loving me.”

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Setting New ‘Personal Record’ Lindsey Vonn Recaps the ‘A-Mazing’ Super Bowl 2024

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This year’s Super Bowl has been a rollercoaster ride that many hadn’t expected it to be. With the Kansas City Chiefs successfully defending the title, football fans are finally settling into idea of seeing Patrick Mahomes & Co. reigning the nation’s football circuit for another year. Amidst all the cacophony, Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn wasn’t one to stay on the sidelines and had to soak in the extravaganza that was the NFL grand finale.

The Olympic gold medalist was among the football-crazed celebrities who graced the stands at yesterday’s match between the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and her fans are understandably going ga-ga seeing their favorite skiing icon in public once again.

Lindsey Vonn basks in the Chiefs’ glory
In her latest Instagram post captioned “Super Bowl Recap“, Vonn shared multiple pictures of herself enjoying the thrilling game. “What a game! Congrats to the @chiefs and @patrickmahomes on the OT victory!“, wrote Lindsey in her post as she looked dapper in brown attire and standing on the side of the field. In another image, Vonn is seen sharing a candid moment with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and she had to highlight the meeting with the caption, “It was great to see @shaq again“.

Vonn also took a moment to commend User, Alicia Keys, and Ludacris on their phenomenal half-time show. “The half time show was A-mazing! @usher crushed it and loved all the bonus performances“, wrote the retired Olympian in her post. Vonn also shared images with a few 49ers fans who dressed up like Elvis and made sure the festivities had some splash of musical legend to them as well.

While Vonn had a great time playing with the red and yellow confetti after the Chiefs’ win, it probably wasn’t the highlighting moment of the day for her. “I walked almost 14 miles in high heels.“, revealed Lindsey, claiming that it’s some sort of a personal record for the four-time women’s World Cup winner. From the looks of it, Vonn’s retired life is going just how an icon’s quaint life should be.

Lindsey Vonn Birthday

A happening post-retirement life
Since Vonn her boots four years ago, she has been spending a lot of time getting around doing the stuff she missed out on during her professional life. From taking on the mighty Streif in Austria to playing the role of a ski instructor for supermodel Ashley Graham, Vonn has been ticking off items from the bucket list.

Along with that, she’s also getting used to the sunny environment in Miami and claims to be finally defrosting herself after an illustrious life on the mountains.

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Gervonta Davis sends message to Usher: ‘I would’ve sent him to the hospital if I was Swizz’

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Davis took to social media to share his opinion on Usher’s hug to Alicia Keys

Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime show brought together iconic performers, dazzling displays, and unexpected moments that left viewers raving about it. Amidst the spectacle, R&B sensation Usher stole the spotlight with his electrifying performance, but it was a interaction with Alicia Keys that ignited a flurry of discussion, fueled by boxing champ Gervonta Davis and his commentary.

Decked in all-white attire, Usher commanded the stage with his signature moves, treating viewers to a load of hits that had the stadium rocking.

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In a spontaneous move, Usher went off script, drawing Alicia Keys into a brief embrace during their duet performance. The display of hug between the two music titans was intended to convey the spirit of collaboration and mutual admiration, but it was not without its critics.

Gervonta Davis, known for his outspoken nature, took to social media to share his perspective on the incident. In a now-deleted tweet, Davis questioned the appropriateness of Usher’s actions, expressing concern over the speculated intimacy of the moment, particularly given Alicia Keys’ marital status.

Davis echoed the remarks of many people who saw the show
Davis’ remarks sparked a wave of discussion online, with spectators weighing in on the nature of Usher and Alicia Keys’ onstage interaction. Some defended the performers, interpreting the embrace as a harmless display of professional chemistry. Others echoed Davis’ sentiments, suggesting that such displays could be misconstrued.

Despite the controversy, both Usher and Alicia Keys remained focused on delivering an unforgettable performance, showcasing their undeniable talent. The duo’s collaboration was met with widespread acclaim, with fans celebrating their on-stage chemistry and the magic of their duet.

Meanwhile, Gervonta Davis stood by his comments, showing the importance of respect and boundaries, particularly in the public eye. While opinions may differ on the matter, one thing is certain – Usher and Alicia Keys’ gave the world a Super Bowl halftime show to remember.

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Dwyane Wade’s Ties to Lindsey Vonn Exceeds Beyond Sports, Bond Over “Hardships” Revealed

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Inspiration can come from anywhere, and Dwyane Wade‘s friendship with Lindsey Vonn is a testament to that. The NBA veteran has a great bond with Vonn who is an acclaimed 2x alpine skiing world champion. The 39-year-old recently made an appearance on the Miami Heat legend’s podcast.

D Wade couldn’t hide his excitement over getting a chance to sit down for a conversation with someone who he considers GOAT in her own world.

When asked about how this friendship happened, Wade said, “Just being in certain environments over the years, whether its ESPY Awards or whether its any award show or anywhere where all athletes you know kind of meet in certain spaces. You have certain people that you look at their greatness or what they accomplished and you’re a fan.” The Heat legend said that he naturally gravitates toward people who have done exceedingly well in whatever field of work they came from, and Vonn is one such person. He also bonded over the shared struggles of an athlete.

TOPSHOT – Third placed US Lindsey Vonn celebrates with the national flag during the flowers ceremony after the Women’s Downhill event of the 2019 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships at the National Arena in Are, Sweden on February 10, 2019. – Vonn, 34, who will retire from competitive skiing, is the most successful women skier of all time, with a record 20 World Cup titles to her name and 82 victories on the circuit. (Photo by FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images)

He said, “If you…get a chance to understand the injuries that Lindsey Vonn has overcame on live TV, in front of the entire world, that built my fandom with her because I know how tough it is to comeback from a meniscus tear or ACL tear, but she came back from tearing every part.”

Dwyane Wade doesn’t take himself too serious
The NBA veteran said that if he likes or admires someone, he is comfortable in letting them know. He followed the same rule with Vonn and told her that he was a fan. He said, “We built the relationship off of two people who have overcome something and then you get to know the person.” Another factor that brought them together was that both of them are now retired and are now trying to figure out the new path of life in their post-retirement era.

Wade announced the episode on his social media by stating, “The joy of sitting down and having intimate conversations is finding out the reasons people keep pushing to innovate- their why”. Vonn responded with, “Congrats my friend! Can’t wait to see our episode.” Wade talked about this new friendship in his life extensively on his podcast. Looking at the respect and admiration they have for one another, this might go a long way.

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‘How Insecure This Generation of Men Are!’: Claressa Shields Lauds Alicia Keys’ Husband’s Response to Super Bowl LVIII Performance Controversy

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All one can speak about right now is the Super Bowl. The tremors of this gigantic event have reached the boxing realm. The sport’s GWOAT, Claressa Shields, reached the coveted Allegiant Stadium to be a testament to this iconic night of football. As she did that, she showed off the expensive fashion in which she spent the weekend in Las Vegas.

Last night, the Super Bowl LVIII saw the natives of the game, the Kansas City Chiefs, battle off the San Francisco 49ers, securing their win in a very lethal-leveled game. The iconic sporting event, which is also known for its history-making entertainment programs, especially the halftime show (remember, Rihanna’s performance last year?) raised eyebrows for a rather intimate performance between popstars, Alicia Keys and Usher. While backlash for their performance has begun, the undisputed middleweight champion defended the same.

Real Talk with Claressa Shields
Michigan-based Shields reached Las Vegas, where for the first time, the coveted Super Bowl took its course. Dressed in her best, with bold eye makeup, and excitement up her sleeve, the undefeated fighter was in attendance at the special half-time show featuring Alicia Keys and Usher, where they performed their hit-duet, “My Boo.”

Claressa Shields dropped by male boxer: 'GWOAT' responds to leaked video | Marca

As Usher took a backseat in the middle of his 13-minute-long performance, he let the Grammy-winning performer do her thing. The pair then joined forces to recreate the magic their 2004, “My Boo” had earlier invoked among fans. However, a sizeable sect of the viewers found the chemistry inappropriate and took to the internet to air their thoughts. Shutting these critics, her husband, Swizz Beatz, shared a rather long post defending his wife and her performance.

Concurring with him, Shields wrote on her X, “I love Swizz Beats response! It was nothing wrong with how Usher & Alicia Keyes performed together! This just shows how insecure this generation of men are!”

So what did Alicia Keys’ husband, Swizz Beatz, write?

Swizz Beatz Defends Alicia Keys
Defending his wife and celebrating the performance, Beatz wrote, “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium…Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic…We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history.”

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While America rejoices in the Chiefs’ victory over the 49ers, they also remain engrossed in the discussion that ensued in the wake of Usher and Keys’ performance. Do you agree with Shields’ stance? Let us know in the comments section below.

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