Category: Tennis
‘Actions Detrimental to the Growth of Tennis’
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic addressed Jannik Sinner‘s doping saga, admitting once more that, in his opinion, the current system doesn’t work very well. Djokovic has never shied away from criticizing the so-called status quo in tennis. He’s not the most vocal advocate for change in tennis, but when he sees something he thinks should be improved…
Halep and Navarro Progress to Round 2 at WTA 125 in Hong Kong
[ad_1] At the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 on Wednesday, former World No 1 Simona Halep won her first match since August 2022 when she defeated Arina Rodionova, 6-2 4-6 6-4, on her return to match play for the first time since June earlier this year. Halep, a former double Grand Slam champion at both…
An Unforgettable Match: One of My Top 5 Performances on the Court
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, October 2, 2024Photo credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Shotmaking fireworks erupt when world No. 1 Jannik Sinner meets world’s most exciting player Carlos Alcaraz. Down 0-3 in the final-set tiebreaker, Alcaraz roared through seven straight points out-dueling Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in a thrilling Beijing final. More: WADA Appeals…
Masters Update: Victorious Over-70s Excel at Tournament
[ad_1] In the month of September, Canada’s best Masters tennis results came courtesy of a couple of over 70s on the ITF circuit. Here is the monthly Masters tennis update by Abrysvo. Over 70s Reign Of the four titles won by Canadians over the last month on the ITF Tour, three came in the over…
Shapovalov secures 200th career win by defeating Sonego in Shanghai
[ad_1] Denis Shapovalov is off and running at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, advancing past Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(5), 7-6(8) in the first round on Wednesday. The victory also represents a major milestone for the Canadian as it was Shapovalov’s 200th career ATP tour level win. He is the third Canadian man after Milos Raonic and…
Unveiling Craig Cignarelli’s Expertise: Tennis Coach and Speaker Reveals His Definitions
[ad_1] Backhandsome (def) those beautiful one-handers. (See Justine Henin and Stan Wawrinka) Ballchemy (def) what top players perform Ball-buoy (def) the kid who just sits there spinning his head around instead of getting the damn ball Brache back (def) the pain your opponent feels in his/her spine when you do it Callternate (def) when doubles…
WADA’s Appeal in Sinner’s Doping Case Casts Negative Light on Tennis
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesdsay October 2, 2024 Novak Djokovic says Jannik Sinner‘s ongoing appeal with the World Anti-Doping Agency is giving the sport a bad look. Speaking in Shanghai, where he will take his place at the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic gave his thoughts on the latest turn in Sinner’s doping case….
Sinner Faces Sleepless Night Amid WADA Doping Case Appeal
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner recently faced a setback with the World Anti-Doping Agency appealing his doping case, seeking to overturn the ruling. The news of WADA appealing Sinner’s case came as a surprise to many, including Sinner himself, who believed the matter was resolved. Although cleared by the ITIA, WADA aims to challenge this decision in…
Petkovic believes Sabalenka and Swiatek are destined for Grand Slam success
[ad_1] Andrea Petkovic is one of the most respected analysts and commentators in tennis, and she outlined how she knew Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek would win Grand Slams when they were 17 years old. Swiatek and Sabalenka have established themselves as the outstanding players in women’s tennis. There are many excellent competitors on the…
Preview, Picks, and Predictions for the Rolex Shanghai Masters 1000
[ad_1] Getty Images The Asian swing concludes and the race to the Nitto ATP Finals heats up with the Rolex Shanghai Masters beginning on Wednesday. These may be the dog days of the fall swing at the end of an especially grueling Olympic year, but most of the top Turin contenders will be in action—including…