Category: Tennis
Fils and Alcaraz Triumph at London ATP Tournament
[ad_1] At the Japan Open in Tokyo, Arthur Fils won a tight contest against his countryman Ugo Humbert in the all-French final of the Kinoshita Group sponsored ATP 500 event. The 20-year old who represents the future of French tennis, defeated his 26-year-old rival for the first time in his burgeoning career, 5-7 7-6(6) 6-3…
I Begin Each Day Reflecting on How I Can Improve
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday October 4, 2024 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz just played one of the best matches of 2024 in the Beijing final, and the pair of rivals could meet again in Shanghai, where they are slated to meet in the semifinals if the seeds hold. Sinner says that’s…
Beijing Open: Muchova defeats Sabalenka once again to advance to the semi-finals against Zheng
[ad_1] Karolina Muchova upset Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the China Open, securing a spot in the semi-finals against Zheng Qinwen. Muchova reflected on her improvements and fitness challenges throughout the year. The unseeded Czech player defeated the top-seeded Sabalenka in a thrilling match that lasted nearly three hours, ultimately breaking Sabalenka’s 15-match winning…
International Tennis Federation Reveals New Format for 2025 Davis Cup
[ad_1] (L-R) Rajeev Ram, Austin Krajicek, Brandon Nakashima, Reilly Opelka, Mackenzie Mcdonald and Bob Bryan of the United States team celebrate Road to Malaga in the final the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage match between Germany and the United States at Hengqin International Tennis Center on September 14, 2024 in Zhuhai, China. Photo by…
Djokovic shares method for selecting tournaments in 2025 following schedule reduction decision
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic isn’t playing the full calendar anymore, and he won’t play it in 2025, with some hints suggesting a much smaller schedule than in previous years. Djokovic isn’t the youngest anymore, but even if he were a couple of years younger, he’s at the stage of his life where certain things rank high…
Swiatek Announces Split with Coach Wiktorowski after Many Years of Partnership
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday October 4, 2024 The three-year partnership of Iga Swiatek and Tomasz Wiktorowski has come to an end. Five-time major champion Swiatek announced the news on Instagram on Friday, while hinting that the rest of her team will remain intact. “After 3 years of the greatest achievements in…
Auger-Aliassime is defeated by Muller in Shanghai, while Shelton puts an end to Shapovalov’s run
[ad_1] It was an early exit for Félix Auger-Aliassime on Friday at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, as the Canadian fell 6-3, 6-2 to France’s Alexander Muller. The world No. 74 struck nine winners and broke serve on three of eight opportunities to coast to the straight sets victory in just 78 minutes over the Canadian…
Alcaraz to Face Shang, Rublev Takes on Mensik in Tennis Showdown
[ad_1] Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev have intriguing opening matches at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. Alcaraz kicks off his tournament against China’s own Jerry Shang, while Rublev awaits rising Czech star Jakub Mensik.(3) Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jerry ShangAlcaraz will be getting right back in action after beating Jannik Sinner in a three-set…
Shelton to face off against Shapovalov, Tsitsipas set to take on Nishikori
[ad_1] Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas will kick off their Shanghai campaigns when seeded players start taking the court on Friday. Shelton gets underway against Denis Shapovalov, while Tsitsipas faces Kei Nishikori. (Q) Denis Shapovalov vs. (14) Ben Shelton Shelton and Shapovalov will be going head-to-head for the third time in their careers and for…
Halep Reveals First Tournament Planned for 2025 Season
[ad_1] Injury issues have frustrated Simona Halep‘s return to tennis in 2024, but the Romanian has already announced a tournament on her schedule for 2025. Halep was cleared to return to tennis in March after her four-year suspension for taking a banned substance was reduced to nine months. Since Halep had already been away from…