Category: Tennis
Goffin finding inspiration from experienced peers Dimitrov and Monfils
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 David Goffin finished in the ATP’s Top 25 for seven consecutive years, from 2014 to 2020. But injuries, a byproduct of age, have taken their toll on the Belgian more recently. A knee injury in 2021 ended his season after the US Open. He…
Edmonton Tennis Tournament Preview: Defending Champion Justin Boulais Returns, Exciting Women’s Field Features Fung and Cross
[ad_1] World class tennis makes its way back to Western Canada this week, as the Edmonton National Bank Challenger kicks off at the Royal Glenora Club in Alberta. The mixed event features some of the top young men’s and women’s players across the country. 16 spots are occupied by Canadians in the main draw of…
Tiafoe’s Frustration Escalates after Tough Defeat to Safiullin
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 Frances Tiafoe lost his first serve at 5-5 in the final set tiebreak against Roman Safiullin. Then he lost the match. Finally, he lost his cool, as Safiullin logged the 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) victory. Tiafoe was frustrated with a decision made by chair umpire…
Young guns battle it out: Sinner takes on Shelton, while Medvedev goes head-to-head with Tsitsipas
[ad_1] There are a couple of blockbuster matchups in the top quarter of the Shanghai draw on Wednesday, including Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton. The winner will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. (14) Ben Shelton Sinner and Shelton will be squaring off for the fifth time in their careers…
Incorrect scoring decision mars Shanghai defeat for Wawrinka against Cobolli
[ad_1] Flavio Cobolli defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-3 in controversial fashion as second-round action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters wrapped up on Monday night. However, it was a controversy that no one directly involved with the match ever noticed. With Wawrinka serving at 0-1 in the third set, the 39-year-old Swiss began the game…
Dimitrov to face Popyrin, Rune set to take on Lehecka in upcoming matches
[ad_1] The rain-soaked Shanghai Masters has finally completed the second round, so third-round action can conclude on Tuesday–weather permitting. Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and Alexei Popyrin are among those taking the court.(20) Alexei Popyrin vs. (9) Grigor DimitrovDimitrov and Popyrin will be squaring off for the fourth time in their careers and for the second…
Berrettini forms bond with young fan ahead of Shanghai match
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 7, 2024Photo credit: Tennis TV Screen Shot Tennis is a unifying sport. Matteo Berrettini showed it without striking a shot. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Prior to his Rolex Shanghai Masters match vs. Holger Rune, Berrettini showed why he’s regarded as one…
Gauff thrilled to join Serena Williams on Beijing list of honors
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 7, 2024 Coco Gauff reminded all the doubters of her vast potential last week in Beijing, winning her eighth career title, and second at the WTA 1000 level, by defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets. For Gauff, the competitive juices just seem to guide her through these…
Youngest Top-20 Player Since 2005, Andreeva Makes History as Gauff Returns to Top-5
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 7, 2024 Welcome to the Top 20, Mirra Andreeva. The talented 17-year-old cracks the milestone in this week’s WTA rankings, and she’s not the only young player on the move. Scroll down for more… Mirra’s Milestone After reaching her fourth quarterfinal of 2024 – all at…