
Firdows Matheen
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Firdows Matheen is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering the ATP and WTA Tours with a focus on off-court developments. A BA graduate with a minor in journalism, she contributes to the ES News Center through stories that explore the personal dynamics and public pressures surrounding elite players. Her story of Serena Williams’ candid remarks on family life unpacked the emotional cost of life at the top of the game.
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Jannik Sinner’s $1M US Open Dream Under Serious Threat After Injury Woes End Cincinnati Open Run
After making it to the final without dropping a set, Jannik Sinner's Cincinnati Open did not go as planned, and it might cause more trouble!
16 hrs ago

Carlos Alcaraz Set to Lose Nearly $500K After Winning Cincinnati Open Final- Here’s Why
After an unfortunate end to the Cincinnati Open, Carlos Alcaraz will be walking away with a hefty prize money that faces a nearly $500K dip.
17 hrs ago

Jannik Sinner’s First Words to Cincinnati Crowd Break Hearts After Shock Retirement Scenes
The Cincinnati Open final took a turn like no other as Jannik Sinner pulls out 23 minutes in, but his heart remains for his fans.
18 hrs ago

Injury Concerns Force Ex-Grand Slam Semi-Finalist to Take Shocking Retirement Decision
Former Australian Open semifinalist makes a shocking retirement announcement after injuries take their toll.
20 hrs ago

Frances Tiafoe Shares His Priorities if He Becomes US Open Champion: ‘I’ll Leave You’
Ahead of the US Open this year, Frances Tiafoe reveals his thoughts on what he plans if he wins the tournament this time around.
21 hrs ago

Coco Gauff Finds Something to Celebrate After Defeat With a Special Message
Following a devastating exit from the Cincinnati Open, Coco Gauff keeps her chin up and finds something to keep pushing her!
2 days ago

Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Rallies Behind Iga Swiatek Amidst Constant Cincinnati Open Complaints
Iga Swiatek becomes a target of the Cincinnati Open schedule debate, but Serena Williams ex-coach has her back!
2 days ago

Move Over Big 3 — Jannik Sinner Is Winning Early
The Big Three are known to have dominated the tennis scene for over two decades but, right now, Jannik Sinner may be racing ahead!
2 days ago

Coco Gauff’s Woes Continue: Cincinnati Open Loss Highlights Big Problem
Making it to the quarterfinals was a big step for Coco Gauff, but now her Cincinnati Open run proves to raise more issues for the World No.2
3 days ago

Danielle Collins Drops Surprise Update on Playing Her Last Event of the Year
Danielle Collins is set to take on the US Open after facing back to back early exits, but it looks like the American has some shocking news!
3 days ago

Iga Swiatek Drops Witty Take On Cincinnati Heat Battle: ‘Going to Be Worse and Worse’
After another grueling match in the Cincinnati sun, Iga Swiatek fires off a witty take on battling the brutal weather conditions.
3 days ago

Cincinnati Open’s Future at Risk as Climate Change Threatens Massive Match Losses
With temperatures at the Cincinnati Open causing havoc this year, it looks like it's headed for a bigger issue for the tournament!
3 days ago

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