Category: Tennis
Cal State LA Honors Billie Jean King with Unveiling of Hall of Famer Statue
[ad_1] Billie Jean King in front of the BJK statue. Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA Billie Jean King is a social rights warrior and Hall of Fame champion. Now, King is a monumental figure on campus. Cal State LA honored beloved alumna Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on the…
Shanghai | Sinner and Alcaraz secure first wins in opening matches
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to meet again at the Rolex Shanghai Masters but not in the final as both are in the same half of the draw so their prospective next clash within a fortnight will be in the semi-finals of the penultimate Masters event of the season. I’ve been playing…
Alcaraz to face Wu, Paul set to take on Tabilo in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz will be playing on back-to-back days in Shanghai following his second-round win over Jerry Shang. Sunday’s schedule for third-round action also includes a showdown between Tommy Paul and Alejandro Tabilo. (3) Carlos Alcaraz vs. (WC) Yibing Wu Alcaraz kicked off his Asian swing with a title at the China Open,…
Swiatek splits with Wiktorowski and withdraws from WTA 1000 in Wuhan, China
[ad_1] World No 1 one Iga Swiatek announced this week that she has split with her coach of 3 years, Tomasz Wiktorowski, and has pulled out of next week’s Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open in China while she seeks to sign up a new non-Polish mentor. Coach, THANK YOU, I wish you all the best. I…
Sinner Looks for Solutions Against Alcaraz in 2024 Battle
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner is 0-3 against Carlos Alcaraz so far this season after losing a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) thriller in the China Open final on Wednesday night. Sinner also fell to Alcaraz in three sets at the Indian Wells Masters and in five sets at the French Open–both in semifinal showdowns. The top-ranked Italian reflected…
Intriguing Matchup: Holger Rune to Face Matteo Berrettini at the 2024 Shanghai Masters
[ad_1] Holger Rune and Matteo Berrettini faced each other recently at the Cincinnati Open, and now they will meet again at the 2024 Shanghai Masters. The two protagonists of the second-round blockbuster at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai are a fascinating matchup on paper because they are two players who have similar inclinations…
Nadal’s Opponent Describes Him as “Slightly Slower” and “Different From Previous Years”
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal didn’t play a lot of tennis this year, but he was able to attend a few tournaments, and one of the players he faced gave an honest opinion about how it felt playing Nadal in 2024. Zizou Bergs is a Top 100 ranked player who has been up and down over the…
Serena Williams dismisses fan’s claim that playing tennis while pregnant is impossible
[ad_1] Serena Williams participated in an interview series that included a fan saying one can’t play tennis while pregnant, a topic Williams has a unique understanding of. It has been over two years since Williams ended her legendary career. She is widely considered the greatest female tennis player ever, with several notable achievements during her…
Analysis and Predictions for Djokovic vs. Michelsen and Rune vs. Berrettini in Shanghai Round 2
[ad_1] Getty Images Novak Djokovic makes his Shanghai 2024 debut on Saturday against talented young American Alex Michelsen, while Holger Rune and Matteo Berrettini clash for the third time. (4) Novak Djokovic vs. Alex Michelsen All-time great Novak Djokovic will close out his 2024 season without a major title for the first time since 2017….
Padel Gaining Popularity in New York City: Is the Big Apple Ready to Embrace the Sport’s Allure?
[ad_1] Padel In The City: How New York Is On The Cusp Of Falling For Padel’s Charms – World Tennis Magazine Padel In The City: How New York Is On The Cusp Of Falling For Padel’s Charms [ad_2]