Casper Ruud, born December 22, 1998, in Oslo, Norway, is a professional tennis player currently ranked No. 6 in the ATP rankings. He turned pro in 2015 and has achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in September 2022, making him Norway’s highest-ranked player ever. Ruud has won 12 ATP singles titles and is known for his strong performances on clay courts. In 2025, he has a singles record of 2-0 and earned over $315,000 in prize money so far this year. Siblings Casper has two younger sisters, namely Caroline and Charlotte. Caroline, the elder sister, is a social media…
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Novak Djokovic, born on May 22, 1987, is a Serbian professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 7 by the ATP. He holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles with 24 and has been ranked world No. 1 for a total of 428 weeks across 13 years. Djokovic has completed a triple Career Grand Slam and is the only player to win all major titles over his career. Recently, he won against Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, 2025. Siblings Novak has two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje Djokovic. Marko, born on August 20,…
Alexander Zverev is a prominent German professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 4 in the world. He has achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 and is known for his powerful serve and strong baseline game. Zverev is currently competing in the Australian Open, having reached the semifinals after defeating Tommy Paul. He expressed confidence in his ability to win a Grand Slam title, emphasizing his readiness for tough matches ahead. Siblings Alexander has one sibling, an older brother named Mischa Zverev. Born on August 22, 1987, in Moscow, Mischa is a former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high…
Daniil Medvedev, born on February 11, 1996, is a prominent Russian professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 1. He has won 20 ATP singles titles, including the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals, and is known for defeating Novak Djokovic in the 2021 US Open final to prevent his calendar Grand Slam. Recently, Medvedev was fined over £60,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the 2025 Australian Open. Medvedev continues to be a strong competitor on the ATP Tour. Siblings Daniil has two older sisters, namely Elena and Yulia. Elena is eight years older,…
Taylor Harry Fritz, born on October 28, 1997, is a prominent American tennis player currently ranked No. 4 in singles by the ATP as of January 2025. He has achieved significant milestones, including winning eight ATP singles titles and reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open and ATP Finals. Fritz, who hails from Rancho Santa Fe, California, is the son of former WTA player Kathy May and has been a professional since 2015. His notable achievements include a Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Open and being the top-ranked American player. Siblings Taylor has two older maternal…
Jannik Sinner, born on August 16, 2001, is an Italian professional tennis player currently ranked No. 1 in the world. He has won 18 ATP singles titles, including two Grand Slams at the 2024 Australian Open and US Open, and four Masters 1000 titles. Sinner is notable for being the first Italian to achieve the top ranking and has led Italy to victory in the Davis Cup in 2023 and 2024. He began his professional career at age 16 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a prominent figure in men’s tennis. Siblings Jannik has an elder brother named Marc,…
Khem Birch is a Canadian professional basketball player born on September 28, 1992, in Montreal, Quebec. He stands at 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall and plays as a center. Birch played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers and the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. He went undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft but has played for several teams, including the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and currently Fenerbahçe in the Turkish BSL and EuroLeague. His career highlights include a career-high 24 points in a G-League game and 22 rebounds in a NCAA game. Siblings Khem is part of a large family…
Cedi Osman is a Turkish professional basketball player born on April 8, 1995, in Ohrid, North Macedonia. He stands at 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall and plays as a small forward. Osman was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 31st overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, but his rights were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the Cavaliers from 2017 to 2023 and briefly for the San Antonio Spurs. Currently, Osman plays for Panathinaikos in the Greek Basketball League and EuroLeague. Siblings Cedi has an older brother named Dzaner (also referred to as Caner)…
Jarace Walker is an American professional basketball player born on September 4, 2003, in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. He plays as a power forward for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Walker was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft and was subsequently traded to the Pacers. During his high school career, Walker was a standout player, averaging 16.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a senior at IMG Academy. He then played college basketball for the University of Houston, where he won AAC Rookie of the Year and was…
Emma Navarro is an American professional tennis player born on May 18, 2001, in New York, NY, USA, though she is often associated with Charleston, SC. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 8 by the WTA in September 2024. Navarro won the NCAA Singles Championship in 2021 while playing for the University of Virginia. She secured her first WTA Tour title at the 2024 Hobart International and was named the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year in 2024. Navarro is known for her resilience and grit on the court, recently advancing to her third consecutive Grand…
Oshae Brissett is a Canadian professional basketball player born on June 20, 1998, in Mississauga, Ontario. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange before entering the NBA as an undrafted free agent. Brissett has played for the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, and Boston Celtics, winning his first NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024. He recently signed a G League contract with the Long Island Nets, aiming to remain visible for potential future NBA opportunities. Siblings Oshae has a brother named Dejon Brissett, who is a professional Canadian football player. Dejon plays for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian…
Bennedict Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player born on June 19, 2002, in Montreal, Quebec. He is of Haitian descent and plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Mathurin was drafted sixth overall by the Pacers in the 2022 NBA draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023. He played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, where he was a consensus second-team All-American and Pac-12 Player of the Year. Mathurin is known for his scoring ability and has shown significant improvement in his young career. Siblings Bennedict has two siblings, Jennifer Mathurin and Dominique…
Tari Eason is an American professional basketball player born on May 10, 2001, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He stands at 6’8″ and weighs 215 lbs. Eason plays as a power forward for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Eason was drafted by the Rockets with the 17th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft after playing college basketball for Cincinnati and LSU. Eason has shown promising performance, averaging 9.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game over his career. However, he has faced injuries, including a recent lower leg injury that kept him out for 13 games. Siblings Tari comes from a…
Amen Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets. He was drafted fourth overall in the 2023 NBA draft after playing for Overtime Elite (OTE), where he earned All-OTE First Team honors. This season, Thompson has emerged as a strong contender for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award due to his versatile contributions, including scoring, playmaking, and defense. However, he recently suffered a calf injury, which has kept him out of action. Siblings Amen has several siblings, including his identical twin brother, Ausar Thompson, and an older brother, Troy Thompson Jr. Ausar also plays in…
Fred VanVleet is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets. He played college basketball for Wichita State University before joining the NBA. VanVleet began his NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, where he won an NBA championship in 2019 and holds several franchise records. He joined the Rockets in 2023 and has been a key contributor, averaging 15.0 points and 6.1 assists per game this season. Siblings Fred has three brothers, namely Darnell VanVleet, J.D. Danforth (stepbrother), and Tre. Darnell is involved in the sports industry and has worked with athletes, while J.D. is a basketball trainer…
Alperen Şengün is a Turkish professional basketball player born on July 25, 2002, in Giresun, Turkey. He plays as a center for the Houston Rockets in the NBA and represents the Turkish national team. Şengün was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 16th pick in the 2021 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Rockets. He began playing basketball at age eight and was discovered by Bandırma BK at a youth festival. Sengün has achieved several records in the NBA, including being the youngest center to record multiple triple-doubles before turning 21. Siblings Alperen has an older…