Category: Tennis
Tennis Ireland’s New Initiative: Court Bosses Launch
Tennis Ireland is excited to introduce the new Women in Tennis Programme – “Court Bosses”. This program provides teenage girls aged 16-18 with a Level 1 Coaching Qualification, along with specialized empowerment and personal development training. The pilot program was initially launched in Ulster in May, with plans to expand it nationwide in the near…
Former professional tennis player Garbine Muguruza appointed as Tournament Director for WTA Finals in Riyadh
Former World no. 1, Garbine Muguruza, has been appointed as the tournament director for the WTA Finals in Riyadh. In April of this year, the Spanish player retired from professional tennis after her last appearance at the 2023 Lyon Open in January last year. During her time away from the WTA Tour, Muguruza’s statements shifted…
Wozniacki Secures Quarter-Final Spot in Bad Homburg with First Back-to-Back Wins Since March
Caroline Wozniacki found something this week at the 2024 Bad Homburg Open, as she won two matches in a row to book the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 tournament. The Danish player hasn’t played much tennis this year, and when she did play, she didn’t show what she can truly do on a tennis court….
Raducanu Surprised Herself by Saving Match Point in First Top 10 Win
Emma Raducanu recorded her first Top 10 win at the 2024 Eastbourne International and was very happy about it afterward. The British player has been competing on the WTA Tour for three years now, but she had yet to beat a Top 10 opponent before overcoming Jessica Pegula at the WTA 500 tournament in Eastbourne….
McEnroe: Swiatek’s Grass Struggles Could Benefit Gauff at Wimbledon
John McEnroe spoke about the upcoming Wimbledon Championships, admitting that he could see Coco Gauff win her second major. The 20-year-old won her maiden Grand Slam trophy at the US Open last year, which changed expectations for her. It wasn’t just about making the final anymore; it was about winning a Grand Slam, and that’s…
Djokovic Dominates Practice Set in Preparation for Wimbledon, Facing Tougher Opponents
Novak Djokovic is stepping up his preparations for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and recent surgery seems to have not hampered his progress at all. After having another legendary season in 2023, the experienced Serbian failed to reach a final on the ATP Tour in the first six months of the 2024 season, and he will…
McEnroe: Andy Murray’s Achievements Warrant a Statue at Wimbledon
Andy Murray is the greatest British player in the Open Era and quite possibly one of the greatest ever, and he deserves a statue at Wimbledon, according to John McEnroe. Although the British player has ‘only’ three Grand Slams, which don’t look that impressive compared to some other legends, everything about his career has to…
Djokovic and Sinner, Wimbledon’s Top Seeds, Set to Train Together before Tournament
Two of the top three favorites for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships will meet on the practice court day prior to the draw. Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are arguably two of the biggest favorites to win at SW19, along with the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The top two seeds know that if they meet, it…
Raducanu Set to Face Kasatkina in Eastbourne International 2024
Emma Raducanu is playing really strong tennis at the 2024 Eastbourne International, and she will meet Daria Kasatkina in the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 event. Raducanu started the event with a win over Sloane Stephens and added another victory over Jessica Pegula to reach the quarter-finals. Her win over Pegula was particularly impressive because…
Bouchard Emphasizes Importance of Tennis Attire for Brand Sponsorship
Eugenie Bouchard made headlines a few times during her tennis career, and her most recent remark may explain why. The Canadian got her big break as a teenager when she emerged to play amazing tennis very early in her career. A signature run at Wimbledon was key, but there were other factors that contributed to…