Category: Tennis
Medvedev Weighs in on Tricky Situation Involving Sinner
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, October 1, 2024Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium Daniil Medvedev is chasing Jannik Sinner in the rankings race, but wouldn’t want to be in the world No. 1’s shoes as his doping case took another turn. WADA is appealing Sinner’s steroid case to the Court of Arbitration…
Hong Kong Tennis Tournament Sees Navarro and Halep Shine in WTA 125 Event
[ad_1] An unlikely spotlight is shining on the WTA 125 in Hong Kong this week, with World No 8 Emma Navarro taking a wild-card to enter the field, while former World No 1 Simona Halep makes her return to the women’s tour here. I felt the weight a little bit after more than 70 matches…
Previewing the Beijing Tennis Final: Sinner vs. Alcaraz – Expert Analysis and Prediction
[ad_1] The best current rivalry in tennis will add another chapter when Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz collide for the 11th time in their careers on Wednesday, this time in the China Open final. It should really be a fun one with a title on the line, ending a streak of five consecutive semifinal contests…
Beijing Open: Badosa’s Surprise Win Over Pegula; Zhang Shuai Continues Dominant Performance
[ad_1] Tuesday at the China Open saw Paula Badosa dashed 2nd-seeded Jessica Pegula’s hopes of winning the WTA 1000 title, while Zhang Shuai, the home crowd favourite advanced to the quarter-final with her 4th win in a row, this time against Magdalena Frech, the No 23 seed. Zhang Shuai: We are not enemies, like what…
Alcaraz advances to final in Beijing after defeating Medvedev
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz reached the 2024 China Open final after he was able to overpower Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final match. The Spanish player hasn’t reached a final since playing for the Olympic gold medal against Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. After his loss, which was devastating, some analysts suggested that it might have taken…
Draper Pulls Out of Shanghai Masters Following Retirement in Tokyo
[ad_1] US Open breakout star Jack Draper won’t be in Shanghai for the upcoming ATP Masters 1000 event due to an injury sustained during his recent run at the Japan Open. Unfortunately, Draper has extensive experience missing events, as the British player has missed many so far in his career. Despite being one of the…
Rune’s Emotions Get the Best of Him as Racket is Obliterated in Tokyo Defeat
[ad_1] Holger Rune delivers a show whenever he’s on the court, and he gave the crowd in Tokyo the show they wanted, destroying his racket during his semi-final match against Arthur Fils. The young Dane was facing Fils in the 2024 Japan Open semi-final, and it was an intense match. Both of these players had…
Sabalenka Shares Insight on ‘Key’ Behind Second-Longest Career Win Streak Following Victory in Beijing
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka achieved her 14th consecutive victory at the 2024 China Open, discussing her impressive streak after reaching this milestone. This winning streak matches her career-high of 15 consecutive victories, leaving her just one win away from surpassing it. Given her recent form and confidence, it’s highly probable that she will reach and possibly…
Novak Djokovic Explores the Great Wall of China
[ad_1] By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 30, 2024Photo credit: Cyril Masson The GOAT visited the Great Wall. Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to China with a visit to the Great Wall for his sponsor, Lacoste. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 In what Lacoste called “an unprecedented encounter between…
Bu Makes History for Chinese Tennis in Beijing
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Carlos Alcaraz safely advanced through their quarterfinals at the China Open in Beijing. While Medvedev and Alcaraz are familiar opponents, Sinner will be facing the first Chinese male player to reach the last eight in the tournament as a wild card entry! “I feel like I can still improve…