Podcast Special: Maria Sharapova’s Debatable Legacy And Federer’s Comeback Chances - UBITENNIS
Connect with us

Media

Podcast Special: Maria Sharapova’s Debatable Legacy And Federer’s Comeback Chances

Renowned tennis journalist Steve Flink from The Tennis Channel joins Ubitennis to provide expert analysis two of the biggest stories to rock the world of tennis in recent weeks.

Published

on

Maria Sharapova - US Open 2018 (foto @Sport Vision, Chryslène Caillaud)

Was Maria Sharapova a better player than Justine Henin? Is Roger Federer’s dominance in the sport finally over? In a special podcast Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta teams up with Steve Flink to look back on Sharapova’s career and what could be left of Federer’s.

 

The past week has seen one of the most popular figures in women’s tennis hang up her racket for good. Five-time grand slam champion Sharapova has retired from tennis at the age of 32 with immediate effect. Bringing an end to a highly successful career that was marred by a 15-month doping ban and her business-like mindset in the locker rooms. The question is how much greater could Sharapova’s career have been if it wasn’t for the Williams sisters?

Meanwhile, the men’s tour are also dealing with a notable absence, but in a different format. Roger Federer is out of action until at least June after undergoing surgery on his right knee. Making it only the second time in his record-breaking career that he has undergone the knife. Scanagatta and Flink look at what could be next for the 38-year-old Swiss Maestro and his chances of staging another triumphant comeback on the grass later this year.

 

Media

(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Men’s Final

Published

on

By

Carlos Alcaraz - Wimbledon 2023 (photo Twitter @RolandGarros)

Carlos Alcaraz stopped Novak Djokovic’s attempt to win his 24th Major title with an epic 5-set win over the Serbian champion on Centre Court on Sunday

 

As the final afternoon at the 2023 Championships was progressing in a crescendo of emotions, world no. 1 Alcaraz and seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic fought each other in a final destined to the history books.

Ubitennis’ Editor in Chief Ubaldo Scanagatta and Hall of Famer Steve Flink break down the themes of this match as they question each other about the meaning of Alcaraz’ first triumph in SW19.

Continue Reading

Media

(VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Steve Flink, Ubaldo Scanagatta Review The 2023 Wimbledon Women’s Final

Published

on

By

Saturday at The All England Club saw a new Grand Slam champion be crowned.

 

Marketa Vrondrousova stunned Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4, to become the first unseeded women’s champion in history. The Czech’s stunning run comes 12 months after she was sidelined from the tournament due to wrist surgery. What is even more remarkable is the fact that she had only ever won two Tour-level matches on the grass before this year.

Meanwhile, Jabeur has described her latest loss as the most painful of her career. It is the second year in a row where she has had to settle for runner-up, as well as last year’s US Open. Jabeur produced a series of costly unforced errors which proved pivotal to the outcome of the match. Did nerves got the better of her? She was bidding to become the first African woman to win a major title.

Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink analyzes this year’s Wimbledon final alongside Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta. The two also look ahead to the mouthwatering clash between world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Continue Reading

Media

(VIDEO): Novak Djokovic Faces Sinner Test, Women’s Semis Take Centre Stage

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by hall of fame writer and commentator Steve Flink to preview Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner.

Published

on

By

(@GeorgeSpalluto - Twitter)

Novak Djokovic will have a rematch with Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of Wimbledon after their five set epic last year.

 

It was so near yet so far for Jannik Sinner last year as he went two sets up on Novak Djokovic before the Serb won in five sets.

This time around could be different with Novak Djokovic yet to hit top gear despite reaching the last eight.

In this video Ubaldo Scanagatta is joined by Steve Flink to discuss Jannik Sinner’s chances against Novak Djokovic as well as previewing the women’s singles semi-finals and finally talking about Carlos Alcaraz’s semi-final match with Daniil Medvedev.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending