Category: Tennis
Alcaraz Shines on Grass: Is it His Best Surface?
By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday July 10, 2024Photo credit: Rob Newall/CameraSport Wimbledon—Carlos Alcaraz is a champion for all surfaces. Wimbledon’s lawn may prove to be the Slam surface best-suited for Alcaraz’s all-court attack, says Queen’s Club champion Tommy Paul. More: Alcaraz Tops Paul, Sets up Wimbledon Rematch vs. Medvedev In the aftermath of Alcaraz’s…
Vekic Outshines Sun, Paolini Defeats Navarro at Wimbledon
Donna Vekic Overcomes Personal Struggles to Reach Wimbledon Semi-Finals A few weeks ago, just before the French Open, Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis, and now she is in the Wimbledon semi-finals, where she will face Jasmine Paolini on Thursday for a place in the Championship final. It’s unbelievable, it’s amazing to get the win in…
Ostapenko discusses her unique handshakes in candid interview
Jelena Ostapenko is one of the most recognizable faces in tennis, and part of that might be due to her unique personality. The Latvian tennis player is unique because some of her antics have never been seen before on the tennis court. She stands out among many other tennis players who try their best to…
Sinner Opens Up About Decision to Continue Playing Despite Injury at Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner dealt with considerable physical issues in his match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, but he didn’t retire, and he explained why after the match. The Italian player entered the match against Medvedev as a favorite, but it proved to be a much more complicated match for him, not only because…
Recap of Day Nine at Wimbledon 2024
Tuesday’s Wimbledon Quarter-Finals Recap Day Nine Wimbledon 2024 Quarter Final Results: Winner Loser Scoreline Daniil Medvedev (5) Jannik Sinner (1) 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 Carlos Alcaraz (2) Tommy Paul (12) 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 Medvedev Masters Sinner in Five Sets Daniil Medvedev secured a spot in the Wimbledon semi-finals by defeating Jannik Sinner in…
Despite Wimbledon Loss, Djokovic Given Opportunity to Close Gap on World No. 1 Sinner
Jannik Sinner‘s earlier-than-anticipated exit from the 2024 Wimbledon Championships won’t lose him to the number one rank, but it gives Novak Djokovic the chance to catch up. The Italian entered Wimbledon as the World No. 1 player on the ATP Tour, and he will remain world number one after the tournament. That much was clear…
Gauff Reflects on Defeat by Navarro at Wimbledon
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday July 8, 2024 Those who watched Coco Gauff struggle to find any semblance of her peak tennis against Emma Navarro on Centre Court on Sunday know that the 20-year-old was off her game. Stressed in the moment, Gauff uncharacteristically pleaded with her coaching box, looking for solutions to…
Zverev Speaks Candidly About Fritz Following Wimbledon Defeat
Alexander Zverev made a brutal admission after beating Taylor Fritz at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and being asked about his opponent. The German player entered the match with Fritz as a favorite thanks to his strong performances in London up to that point, even though he struggled with an injury prior to the match. Fritz…
Zverev Criticizes Fritz’s Team as ‘Excessive’ Following Wimbledon Defeat
It was not the outcome he wanted. And the cheers from his opponent’s box as Alexander Zverev wilted in the final set of his 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 6-3 loss to Taylor Fritz on Centre Court on Day of Wimbledon? He didn’t like that either. Zverev took time to stop Fritz at the net to…
Medvedev Shares Tactics for Defeating Injured Sinner at Wimbledon
Daniil Medvedev bested Jannik Sinner in an epic five-setter at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he shared how he did after the match. Sinner wasn’t playing a bad match by any means, but he struggled physically. The Italian was forced to take a medical timeout mid-match and even briefly went off-court. He wasn’t struggling with…