Germany's veteran tennis star Tommy Haas has stated that Roger Federer is one of the best people he has ever met in his life owing to the humility the Swiss maestro possesses. The 39-year old has also stated that Federer is one of the most important sports personality in the history.

French tennis player Lucas Pouille saved himself from elimination in the Stuttgart Open when he used a brilliant net play to save a match point in his encounter against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany. The resurgent Frenchman came from behind to win the encounter 4-6, 7-6(7-5), 7-6(10-8).

Johan Eliasch the chief executive of Maria Sharapova’s racket sponsor Head, has backed the French Open’s decision not to give her a wildcard entry into the upcoming event at Roland Garros. However, he also blamed WADA for not doing their duty properly which led to the start of the ongoing situation.

Former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is completely against Maria Sharapova’s planned return from a 15-month drugs ban at Stuttgart next month and called it “disrespectful” to other WTA players. She said that when a player is banned for drugs, she should start from the bottom and fight her way back.