Category: Tennis
Tokyo | Fils and Humbert set up an all-French final
[ad_1] The Japan Open title is to be contested by two Frenchmen following their respective excellent semi-final performances in Tokyo in what will be the first all-French final on the tour in four years. It feels good. It was not my best match this week, but I still have the win so I’m very proud…
Yunchaokete from China making a name for himself on the ATP circuit
[ad_1] This was an exchange in the Tennis Channel commentary booth during the China Open quarterfinals: Mark Petchey – “A few weeks ago they were saying ‘Bu who?’” Paul Annacone – “Now his opponents are saying ‘Bu hoo.’” That pretty much sums up the rapid rise of Bu Yunchaokete, who was relatively unknown on tour…
Tuesday’s Schedule and Draws Released for Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 1, 2024
[ad_1] Denis Shapovalov of Canada takes the court in Shanghai on Tuesday. EPA-EFE/RODRIGO JIMENEZ 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…
Summer Smash Tennis program promotes accessibility of tennis to First Nations communities in British Columbia.
[ad_1] Written by Spencer Mackoff and Marshall Mackoff, Co-Founders of Summer Smash Tennis Entering its fifth season of programs, Summer Smash Tennis and Tennis BC’s “Indigenizing Tennis” initiative is slated to provide fully subsidized ongoing tennis programs for children and adults to each of Vancouver’s three local First Nations starting Fall 2024. In partnership with…
Tennis Faces Growing Challenges
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 30, 2024Photo credit: BNL Internazionali d’Italia Facebook WADA’s appeal of Jannik Sinner’s steroid case is not good for tennis, says Carlos Alcaraz. Speaking to the media in Beijing, Alcaraz said the appeal is not good for the game because it creates confusion coming after the world No. 1 was initially…
Sabalenka, Zheng, and Osaka advance in Beijing, while Paolini joins seeds who fall
[ad_1] Day 6 of the China Open The action on Day 6 of the China Open saw some surprises, but players like Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen, and Naomi Osaka had smooth sailing. Unfortunately, Jasmine Paolini, Daria Kasatkina, and Beatriz Haddad Maia were among the early casualties at the event. Naomi Osaka Advances Former World No…
Final Preview: Tokyo Tennis Showdown – Humbert vs. Fils Prediction
[ad_1] It will be a surprising all-unseeded, all-French final at the Japan Open when Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils collide on championship Tuesday in Tokyo. Just about every statistic is in Humbert’s favor. The left-hander leads their head-to-head series 3-0 on the main tour and 4-0 overall, including 8-1 in total sets. He is 4-for-4…
Weekly News Review: Highlights from the Asian 1000 Tennis Tournaments
[ad_1] The Asian swing is short and sweet and is already at its pinnacle with the 1000 events on both tours taking place. Beijing is already partway through on the WTA Tour while main draw play begins midweek in Shanghai on the ATP side. Both events have Canadian content. Here’s what you need to know….
Preview and Prediction: Alcaraz to Face Off Against Medvedev in Beijing Tennis
[ad_1] Three of the top four seeds have advanced so far at the China Open and the result is a blockbuster semifinal battle between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday (the other matchup pits world No. 1 Jannik Sinner against Chinese wild card Bu Yunchaokete). Alcaraz and Medvedev will be squaring off for the…
Alcaraz Overcomes Break Point Challenges to Defeat Khachanov and Advance to Beijing Semifinals
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz never lost a set against Karen Khachanov, but he was closest to it during their match at the 2024 China Open. Still, the Spaniard was able to win the match without losing a set. Khachanov hasn’t had the best of times against Alcaraz, but he’s hardly alone in that regard. Plenty of…