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Tennis row erupts as Sabalenka and Swiatek accused of having ‘high testosterone’ before star hits back with bikini pic
AN EXPLOSIVE tennis row has erupted with the world No1 and No2 accused of having “higher levels of testosterone”.
Marta Kostyuk made the controversial claims in a bombshell interview.
The Ukrainian, ranked 27th in the world, took aim at Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.

She suggested that the top two stars in women’s tennis are at a “biological” advantage because they are “much bigger” and “much stronger”.
That is despite Kostyuk and Swiatek, 24, both being 5ft 9ins – and Sabalenka, 27, measuring in two inches taller.
Meanwhile, the next four players in the rankings are Coco Gauff at 5ft 9ins, Amanda Anisimova at 5ft 11ins, Jessica Pegula who is 5ft 7ins and 5ft 4ins Jasmine Paolini.
But Kostyuk, 23, bizarrely reckons it is an unfair battle to face Sabalenka or Swiatek on the court – against whom she has a combined 0-7 record – but presented no evidence or a valid basis for her inflammatory “testosterone” assertion.
She told Tennis 365: “Against Iga, when I have played her, I wasn’t ready to play her at all. I played her over a year ago and she was very strong.
“With Aryna, I know it is a tough battle. I have my own skills, but at the end of the day, they are all much bigger than me, much taller than me, much stronger than me.
“We all have our own biological structure.
“Some have a higher level of testosterone, some have lower. It’s just natural and that definitely helps.
“I feel smaller than them. I try to see how I can beat these players with the tennis skills I have, but I have to work harder to win the points. I have to run a lot more than them to win points.
“I cannot make myself 10kgs bigger or five centimetres taller, so I have to use everything I had at 100 per cent.
“For other players, they have more of an advantage in other things. This is just the way I am.
“I look at the photos when we shake hands at the net and I look so much smaller than some of my opponents.
“It’s just part of the sport and a very cool challenge for me to take on these players.
“There are many, many things I can do to be better, but they have an advantage on me.”
Swiatek won Wimbledon this year for his sixth Major while hard-hitting Sabalenka is on four – two apiece at the Australian Open and US Open.
The Belarusian, though, did lose two finals this year, including to Gauff at the French Open.
But after winning the US Open and losing in the semis of Wuhan in China, Sabalenka is enjoying some downtime before the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh get underway on November 1.
She headed to Dubai with “bestie” and fellow tennis ace Paula Badosa.
And she appeared to hit back at Kostyuk’s testosterone comments – by posting glamorous bikini pictures from the £1,000-a-night five-star Atlantis the Royal resort.
Sabalenka wrote on Instagram: “Much needed girl’s day with my bestie.”
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Jordan Spieth and His Wife Leave Fans in Awe With Unexpected News About Their Sons Sammy and Sully
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In a rare and tender moment off the greens, Spieth and Annie revealed how much joy their boys have brought into their lives — and how quickly they’re growing. According to close sources, the proud parents spoke about the boys’ playful bond and how both already show early signs of competitiveness — a trait Jordan jokingly admits “must run in the family.”
The post that accompanied the announcement melted hearts across social media — featuring Jordan and Annie beaming as their sons laughed and played together under the warm afternoon sun. Fans flooded the comments with love, calling the Spieths “the sweetest golf family ever” and praising the couple for staying grounded and genuine despite global fame.
“Family has always been my greatest win,” Jordan reportedly said, reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities. For a man who’s lifted major trophies and faced the pressure of the world stage, it’s touching to see that his proudest moments are now the ones spent at home — watching Sammy and Sully grow, laugh, and dream.
It’s not just a story of golf greatness anymore — it’s a story of love, legacy, and balance. ❤️
Because for Jordan Spieth, the real victory isn’t on the leaderboard — it’s at home. 🏡✨
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Emma Raducanu’s ex-coach joins another player’s team months after quitting role
Emma Raducanu linked up with Yutaka Nakamura at the end of last year, but their partnership soon fizzled out.
Emma Raducanu’s former fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura, has officially started working with another player, this time on the men’s circuit. Raducanu announced that Nakamura had joined her team last December, and he was set to travel with her during “most weeks” of the season.
However, Nakamura has been absent from her box for most of the year, reportedly stepping back for personal reasons in the spring. Raducanu has since been working with other physios, including Daniel Pohl and Jerome Poupel. And Nakamura has now seemingly joined Grigor Dimitrov’s team, months after the Bulgarian’s heartbreaking injury retirement at Wimbledon.
Dimitrov led top seed and eventual champion Jannik Sinner by two sets to love in the fourth round of Wimbledon this summer when he suddenly went down in tears, picking up a pectoral injury.
The former world No. 3 received off-court treatment, but he was unable to continue and returned to the court to retire from the match. Dimitrov has since revealed that he spent two hours crying in the locker room, and he later shared a photo from the hospital.
During his injury layoff, Dimitrov’s team had a shake-up, and he parted ways with his coach, Jamie Delgado, who has since joined Jack Draper’s camp. The 34-year-old has now returned to competition at the Paris Masters with some new faces in his box.
One of them is Nakamura, who has a wealth of experience on the WTA Tour, also working with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, as well as Raducanu.
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