Category: Tennis
Analyzing the Intersection of Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Mental Performance in Tennis
[ad_1] Mikaela Papich has been immersed in the world of high-performance tennis since she was seven years old. Her early dedication to sport ignited her competitive drive while also presenting difficult challenges that have shaped her life and career. Diagnosed with depression at 14 and living with dyslexia, Papich faced hurdles that could have derailed…
Halep’s Comeback Bid Cut Short by Blinkova in Hong Kong
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 3, 2024 Two-time major champion Simona Halep has returned to tennis after a four-month injury hiatus. The former World No.1, who returned to the sport in Miami after having her four-year doping ban reduced to nine months, took a wild card into the Hong Kong 125…
Tsitsipas to Face Nishikori in Shanghai Masters 2024
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas will face former world number 3 Kei Nishikori in his first match at the Shanghai Masters, and with his current form, it’s going to be a very complicated matchup. The Shanghai Masters is the penultimate Masters event of the year, making it one of the last chances for players to win some…
Mpetshi Perricard to Face Wawrinka, Zhang to Take on Bergs in Tennis Matchups
[ad_1] First-round competition in Shanghai continues on Thursday, highlighted by a showdown between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Stan Wawrinka. China’s own Zhizhen Zhang features against Zizou Bergs. (WC) Stan Wawrinka vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Wawrinka is making what is presumably his final appearance at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2024. It has never been a…
Alcaraz Makes History as First Player to Achieve Milestone Victory Following China Open Championship Win
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz‘s thrilling 2024 China Open final against Jannik Sinner will live long in the memory. It led to the Spaniard achieving something that no other player in ATP history has managed. Question marks surrounded Alcaraz after his second-round loss at the US Open to Botic van de Zandschulp. He looked burnt out, and…
Petkovic says Williams and Sharapova have revolutionized the athlete narrative
[ad_1] Serena Williams‘ and Maria Sharapova‘s achievements on the court make them tennis legends, but Andrea Petkovic says they also changed how tennis players are perceived. It has been over two years since Williams announced she would retire after the 2022 US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s legendary career came to an end…
Alcaraz Clinches Beijing Title in a Nail-Biting Match Against Sinner
[ad_1] Getty Images As usual, the Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz matchup did not disappoint. In their 10th meeting and first ATP 500 final, Alcaraz outlasted Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) to capture the China Open title on Wednesday night. The Spaniard came back from a set down, from two break points down at 3-4 in…
Thursday’s Schedule for Rolex Shanghai Masters Draws on October 3, 2024
[ad_1] Stan Wawrinka takes the court in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStonetennis Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top seed in Shanghai with Alexander Zverev seeded second. Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Carlos…
Form Continues to Shine as Sabalenka, Muchova, Andreeva, and Zheng Secure Quarterfinal Spots at China Open in Beijing
[ad_1] Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka eased past Madison Keys to reach the China Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, and has yet to drop a set at the WTA 1000 in Beijing, while her next opponent, Karolina Muchova made light work of Cristina Bucsa. Sabalenka, the World No 2 from Belarus, advanced to her 10th consecutive Hologic WTA…
Alcaraz prevails in epic three-hour showdown against Sinner to claim Beijing title
[ad_1] The Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner rivalry never fails to deliver. In their 10th encounter and first final above the ATP 250 level, Alcaraz defeated Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) after three hours and 21 minutes to win the China Open title on Wednesday. The No. 2 seed came back from a set down and…