Category: Tennis
Giorgi addresses tax fraud and theft allegations, disputing misconceptions
[ad_1] Tennis fans were left shocked when Camila Giorgi suddenly retired and was subsequently accused of tax fraud and theft, and the Italian has now responded to those accusations. The 32-year-old had a solid career on the WTA Tour for several years. Her best result at a Grand Slam was reaching the 2018 Wimbledon quarterfinal,…
Sakkari Forced to End Season Early Due to Lingering Injury
[ad_1] Maria Sakkari’s challenging season is over after the Greek was unable to recover from an injury problem. Sakkari hoped 2024 would be a great season after enduring many difficult moments in 2023, including three consecutive Grand Slam first-round defeats at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The 29-year-old tried to change her…
Tiafoe gets fired up over time violations during Shanghai defeat to Safiullin
[ad_1] Frances Tiafoe was hit with two late time violations during his 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) loss to Roman Safiullin in round three of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. The first one came with the American serving at 5-5, 0-30 in the third set. Tiafoe got up to the line in plenty of time but…
Alcaraz to face Monfils, Paul set to take on Machac in upcoming matches
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz will continue his Shanghai campaign when he faces familiar foe Gael Monfils during fourth-round action on Wednesday. Tommy Paul and Tomas Machac are also part of a busy schedule of play.(3) Carlos Alcaraz vs. Gael MonfilsAlcaraz and Monfils will be facing each other for the fourth time in their careers and for…
Tiafoe Issues Apology for Outburst Towards Umpire Following Shanghai Loss
[ad_1] Frances Tiafoe has expressed remorse and apologized for his blistering rant at the umpire after losing at the 2024 Shanghai Masters. The American is often a fan favorite at tournaments he plays at, not just at U.S. events. That is due to his watchable game, regularly producing outstanding winners during his matches. Tiafoe’s best…
Fritz faces off against Rune, Dimitrov takes on Mensik in exciting tennis matchups
[ad_1] A jam-packed slate of fourth-round action in Shanghai on Wednesday includes an all-seeded showdown between Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune. Grigor Dimitrov and Jakub Mensik are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (7) Taylor Fritz vs. (12) Holger Rune Fritz and Rune will be going head-to-head for the third time in their…
Zverev’s Outburst at Umpire Revealed as Misjudgment Upon Review
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev was furious about a call made by umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his 2024 Shanghai Masters match, but replays show that the Swedish official made the right decision. Zverev has also recently expressed unhappiness off the court, saying the schedule is too long with too many tournaments. Other players, including Carlos Alcaraz, share…
September 2024 Updates from Provincial and Territorial Tennis Associations
[ad_1] To celebrate the incredible work being done across the country to grow the sport, each month, Tennis Canada will highlight a news story from every Provincial and Territorial Tennis Association via its brand new PTTA HUB. Below is a collection of stories from the past month: Tennis Alberta Alberta Masters Shine at Nationals and…
Alcaraz Faces Tough Reality Check in Rematch
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, October 8, 2024Photo credit: Matthew Calvis Gael Monfils isn’t a meteorologist. But the 38-year-old Frenchman can spot an approaching storm. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Asked to assess his upcoming Rolex Shanghai Masters rematch vs. Carlos Alcaraz, Monfils said the forecast calls for pain….
Raonic Joins Team Canada for Davis Cup Final 8, Replacing Auger-Aliassime
[ad_1] Milos Raonic will join Team Canada for the Davis Cup Final 8 next month, replacing Félix Auger-Aliassime, Tennis Canada confirmed on Tuesday. Led by captain Frank Dancevic, Raonic is added to a roster consisting of Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, and Vasek Pospisil for the knockout stage, which takes place from November 19-24…