Category: Tennis
Beijing Open: Zhang Shuai secures victory, while Osaka picks up first win in China
[ad_1] It was a perfect time for Zhang Shuai to break her unwanted record of 24 consecutive lost matches, in front of a home crowd at the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing on opening day, Wednesday. On match point? Oh my god, what are you doing Shuai? When I’m sitting, there I told myself,…
Tennis Ireland Celebrates Significant Increase in Funding for Tennis Clubs Across the Country
[ad_1] Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that tennis clubs across the country have been awarded vital funding under the Government’s Community Sport Facilities Fund, with a total allocation of €6.5 million. This investment in tennis infrastructure will support clubs in upgrading their facilities, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring the sport is more accessible to communities…
Recap of ATP Events: Fritz and Sinner Take Charge in Tokyo and Beijing
[ad_1] Tokyo and Beijing, ATP 500 level events, get under way this week as players prepare for the Shanghai Masters starting on the 2nd October. The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo, played four first round matches overnight but the draw for the China Open has only just been finalised including qualifiers and…
2024/25 Tennis Ireland National Camps: A Preview of the Future Champions
[ad_1] Tennis Ireland is thrilled to announce the first two camp dates for the National Camps 2024/25. We couldn’t be more excited to announce that both camps will be led by world-class international coaching legends, Matt Little and Simon Wheatley. Matt LittleMatt Little is a globally acclaimed strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years…
Shang Makes History as First Chinese Male Player to Win Chengdu Title on Home Soil
[ad_1] Getty Images Jerry Shang made history by becoming the second-ever Chinese man to win an ATP title, and the first to do so on home soil, at the Chengdu Open final. He defeated top seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4), 6-1 in a commanding performance. Shang faced a minor setback while trying to serve out the…
Berrettini to face Van de Zandschulp, Hurkacz against Giron in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] No. 2 seed Hubert Hurkacz and former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will kick off their Tokyo campaigns on Wednesday. They are set for respective first-round matchups with Marcos Giron and Botic van de Zandschulp. (Q) Botic van de Zandschulp vs. Matteo Berrettini The Asian swing heats up with two ATP 500 events this week,…
Osaka Secures Victory in First Match with Mouratoglou as Coach at China Open
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka started her 2024 China Open campaign with a commanding win, with her new coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, watching from her box. The Japanese player has good memories of the tournament in Beijing. Every time she played in the Chinese capital, she improved her results. She started in 2016 with a loss in the…
Preview and Prediction: A Look Ahead to the Upcoming Tennis Action in Beijing and Tokyo
[ad_1] The Asian swing heats up in a major way with a pair of ATP 500-point tournaments on the schedule this week. Beijing boasts an especially stacked field, led by Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Andrey Rublev. Tokyo isn’t too shabby either; it is home to Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud, and…
Fritz Addresses Concerns Over Health After Using Medication During Defeat to Alcaraz at Laver Cup
[ad_1] Taylor Fritz experienced some physical issues during the 2024 Laver Cup, which prevented him from playing his best tennis. This was evident in the final match of the event. Fritz was the top player on Team World’s side at the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin. He was the one many expected could bail Team…
Schedule and Draws for Wednesday’s China Open on September 25, 2024
[ad_1] Amanda Anisimova takes the court in Beijing on Wednesday. EPA-EFE/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND China Open Beijing, ChinaSeptember 25-October 2, 2024Prize Money: ATP $3,720,165 Elite Players Converge at China OpenThe Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, built for the 2008 Olympic Games, is the venue for the China Open. In 2011, the centre expanded…