Category: Tennis
Fernandez advances to second round of Wimbledon with victory over Bronzetti
Leylah Annie Fernandez kicked off her Wimbledon campaign in strong fashion, defeating Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the second round. The 21-year-old Canadian struck 21 winners and broke serve three times to win the opening round clash in 1 hour and 30 minutes. It’s just her second career singles win at the…
Raducanu Opens Up About Facing Challenges in Practice Matches
Emma Raducanu was asked about practices during the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and she admitted that there are some players who try to cheat. There has been a lot of talk about practices recently because they’re a pretty interesting part of modern-day tennis. Most tennis fans are familiar with practice sets, which players play ahead of…
Sharapova Continues Dominance at Wimbledon
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 2, 2024Photo credit: Stephen White/CameraSport Maria Sharapova closed the curtain on her career in 2020, but shows staying power at Wimbledon. Twenty years after a 17-year-old Sharapova shocked Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final dethroning the defending champion in a straight-sets blow-out, she’s again emerging as a winner…
Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles event
Andy Murray finally decides not to play Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Andy Murray will NOT say his final farewell to Wimbledon in the singles this year. The two-time champion, who is expected to retire this summer, has pulled out of his scheduled first-round match with Czech Tomas Machac which had been scheduled for Centre…
Resilience on the Court: The Comeback Journey in Tennis Following a Broken Ankle
Recovering and Returning: Tennis After a Broken Ankle – World Tennis Magazine Recovering and Returning: Tennis After a Broken Ankle
Canadian Players Shine as Wimbledon Begins: Monday Recap
Hopes will be high for the Canadians competing over the next fortnight at Wimbledon after a highly successful run of events in the lead-up to the next major on the calendar. Just last week, two more Canadian women reached finals on the English lawns. Now they will be hoping to replicate that success at the…
Djokovic Silences Injury Concerns with Commanding Victory at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic quashed any injury worries with a stellar display against Vit Kopriva in the first round of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The match Djokovic played at the Hurlingham Club a few days ago against Daniil Medvedev dispelled any questions regarding whether he’d be able to play at Wimbledon, and in his first-round match, he…
Vondrousova Struggles to Overcome Nerves
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 2, 2024Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Self-doubt stuck to Marketa Vondrousova as tight as the tattoos adorning her arms. Reigning Wimbledon champion Vondrousova couldn’t shake the nerves or the bold strikes coming from Jessica Bouzas Maneiro’s racquet. More: Shoulder Injury Knocks Sabalenka Out of Wimbledon In her Wimbledon main-draw debut, Bouzas Maneiro…
Gauff and Osaka secure first round victories at Wimbledon with Zheng’s early exit
Monday Sees Lower Half of Ladies Singles Draw Complete 1st Round at Wimbledon Monday marked the completion of the 1st-round matches in the lower half of the Ladies Singles draw at Wimbledon. Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Emma Navarro, and Linda Noskova were among the notable players who advanced safely to the next round. However, World…
Sinner to Face Berrettini in Tennis Match, Monfils Set to Compete Against Wawrinka
Wimbledon didn’t have to wait long to deliver some truly marquee matchups, as Wednesday’s second-round slate is headlined by Jannik Sinner vs. Matteo Berrettini. Gael Monfils vs. Stan Wawrinka is also on the schedule. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. Matteo Berrettini Sinner may be No. 1 in the world, but only one of the two players…