Category: Tennis
Andrey Rublev Opens Up About Emotional Outburst on Court
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 3, 2024Photo credit: Francois Nels/Getty Wimbledon is renowned for its all-white rule. Leave it to Andrey Rublev to turn the place black and blue. A raging Rublev snapped—not exactly a newsflash revelation given his past major meltdowns—and repeatedly slammed his Head racquet off his right knee during…
Dynamic duo Raducanu and Murray team up for Wimbledon mixed doubles showdown
As a light mizzly rain descended on the All England Club on Wednesday, delaying the start of play at The Championships, came the cheering news that Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray will be teaming up in the mixed doubles draw in Murray’s final appearance at Wimbledon. I’m disappointed. I wanted to play in the tournament,…
Hurkacz to face Fils, Draper set to challenge Norrie in upcoming matches
Getty Images Both Hubert Hurkacz an Jack Draper have the potential to go a long way at Wimbledon, especially in a weaker bottom half of the draw. They will be facing Arthur Fils and Cameron Norrie in round two, respectively, on Thursday. (7) Hubert Hurkacz vs. Arthur Fils Hurkacz is a trendy pick to do…
Andy Murray Set to Team Up with Raducanu in Mixed Doubles at His Final Wimbledon
Andy Murray won’t be playing singles in his last Wimbledon appearance, but he’ll play doubles and mixed doubles, with the latter pairing happening with Emma Raducanu. Raducanu and Murray as mixed doubles partners has been an idea for a long time, as both of them admitted that they would be open to it. The experienced…
Murray and Raducanu Join Forces in Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Tournament
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 3, 2024Photo credit: Stephen White/CameraSport In what is likely his SW19 farewell, Andy Murray is bringing mixed magic to Wimbledon. Former world No. 1 Murray will partner 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu in a British dream team for the Wimbledon mixed doubles draw. More: Shoulder Injury…
Swiatek and Jabeur Make a Strong Start at Wimbledon with Impressive Opening Victories
As rain disrupted play on the outside courts at Wimbledon on Tuesday, pushing matches back and causing many to be cancelled for the day, World No 1 Iga Swiatek successfully navigated her way past fellow Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin under the comfort of the closed roof of No 1 Court. It was a solid…
Analysis of Dimitrov’s match against Shang and Ruud’s clash with Fognini in professional tennis tournament.
Seeds Grigor Dimitrov and Casper Ruud will continue their Wimbledon campaigns against two opponents at very different points in their careers. Dimitrov faces Jerry Shang, while Ruud is going up against Fabio Fognini. (10) Grigor Dimitrov vs. Jerry Shang The age gap is 14 years as Dimitrov and Shang prepare to square off for the…
Alcaraz, Sinner, and Rune refrain from comparing themselves to the Big Three
Holger Rune has had his say on comparisons between himself, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner as the successors to the Big Three. When it comes to excellence, success, and fame, the trio of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer is considered the benchmark. They have won a combined 66 Grand Slams and a long…
Top Tennis Pros who have clinched a Major Singles Title
Below find every active player (officially active) that has won a singles Grand Slam title. Stat compiled prior to Wimbledon 2024. Women (19): Venus Williams 7 Wimbledon: 2000-01, 2005, 2007-08; US Open: 2000-01Iga Swiatek 5 Roland Garros: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 US Open: 2022Naomi Osaka 4 Australian Open: 2019, 2021; US Open: 2018, 2020Angelique Kerber…