Top Tennis news today: Casper Ruud's take on Nadal's retirement, Sinner's best 2024 moment and WTA backs Barbora Krejchikova

Casper Ruud firmly urged Rafael Nadal to rethink his impending retirement after his impressive victory at the ATP Finals. Additionally, Jannik Sinner confidently disclosed his favourite off-court memory from the season, highlighting a significant moment. Meanwhile, the WTA stood resolutely behind Barbora Krejcikova in light of the recent controversy involving American journalist Jon Wertheim.

In other important news, Carlos Alcaraz revealed he was battling illness during his match against Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals. Moreover, Alexis Ohanian proudly shared a picture of his daughter Olympia showcasing her golfing skills.

Casper Ruud doesn't want Nadal to retire 

Casper Ruud recently expressed his admiration for Rafael Nadal and encouraged the legendary player to think about postponing his retirement. As Nadal plans to step away from the game after the Davis Cup in Malaga, Novak Djokovic also urged him to reconsider the Six Kings Slam. While Ruud recognizes the challenges Nadal has faced, he believes the Tennis icon still has much to offer.

"I kind of think Novak said it well during the Saudi tournament. Please don't retire yet because you have so many fans around the world," Ruud said.

Sinner's Best Time Off Court 

Jannik Sinner shared his heartfelt reflections, highlighting the valuable time spent with his family as his most cherished moments. The Italian player praised his father as a 'hero' and emphasized the significance of these family connections amidst his intense training and competition schedule. As he approaches the end of the year, Sinner is set to leave 2024 as World Number One.

"Seeing my parents after Australia—just seeing them happy and spending some time with them. I don't have so much time with my parents, so it was a very nice moment," Jannik Sinner said.

WTA backs Barbora Krejchikova

The WTA has made a strong statement in support of Barbora Krejcikova following the disrespectful comments made by American Tennis journalist Jon Wertheim. During the WTA Finals broadcast, Wertheim made an inappropriate remark about Krejcikova's forehead, leading to his dismissal from the Tennis channel.

"There is no place in sport for inappropriate comments about female athletes. The WTA stands in full support of Barbora’s powerful call for respect. This should be the norm for all women in all working environments. Respect is due as a right, not a privilege to be earned," the WTA statement read.

Health Update from Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has provided a crucial health update after his disappointing defeat against Casper Ruud in Turin. The Spanish star, visibly unwell, struggled with his health, ultimately losing in straight sets. Alcaraz disclosed that he experienced significant discomfort in his stomach throughout the match, particularly struggling after long rallies.

"Well, a few days before coming here, I got sick at home. And yeah, the days that I was practicing here, I was feeling okay. But today I didn't feel well. In this morning, I feel uncomfortable in the stomach. After long rallies today, I couldn't feel well... I don't want to, you know, say because I don't want to sound like an excuse. But if I feel bad, I feel bad," Alcaraz said.

Serena Williams' daughter enjoying golf

Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, proudly shared a picture of his daughter, Olympia, enjoying a round of golf. The American businessman posted an image of his seven-year-old daughter as she enthusiastically tried her hand at this new sport.

Putting pool with Jr this morning. She won a few robux off me pic.twitter.com/mIXzTv7eJK

— Alexis Ohanian 🇦🇲 (@alexisohanian) November 10, 2024