Category: Tennis
Auger-Aliassime comes up short in Antwerp quarterfinal against Bautista Agut
[ad_1] There was no repeat of the 2022 magic for Félix Auger-Aliassime in Antwerp as the Canadian was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the European Open by Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday in three sets. The Canadian, who won the Antwerp title in 2022, refused to go away in the third set despite playing from…
Alcaraz and Sinner solidify their position in Riyadh tournament
[ad_1] The new generation has certainly taken over with both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner scoring semi-final victories over Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic respectively in the inaugural Six Kings Slam exhibition event being staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Carlos was too good. He’s been playing fantastic the last few years, better and better –…
Diallo Defeats Tabillo to Advance to First ATP Semifinal in Almaty
[ad_1] Gabriel Diallo is into the semifinals of an ATP main tour event for the first time in his career after an upset win over Alejandro Tabillo on Friday at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan. The 23-year-old Canadian rallied from a set down to defeat the No. 2 seed in three sets. Straight-set wins over…
Wawrinka, Tsitsipas, and Tiafoe Advance to Quarterfinals in Stockholm, Antwerp, and Almaty: ATP Tournament Breakdown
[ad_1] Stan Wawrinka, at 39 years of age, has become the oldest player to reach the last eight of the Nordic Open in Stockholm, Sweden when he defeated Alejandro Davidovic Fokina 6-4 3-6 7-5 after battling with the Spaniard for two-hours and 12-minutes. “I’m super happy to get through this match; it was a tough…
Danielle Collins Announces Comeback from Retirement, Plans to Compete in 2025
[ad_1] Danielle Collins of the United States returns during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium The Danimal will roar again in 2025. Danielle Collins has reversed her retirement plans and will play on in 2025. Reigning Miami Open and Charleston champion Collins…
Danielle Collins Surprises Everyone with Reversal of Retirement Plans
[ad_1] Danielle Collins was supposed to retire at the end of the 2024 season, but she has now surprisingly changed her decision. Collins announced that she would retire from tennis after her loss at the Australian Open this year. It initially seemed like something she said only in the heat of the moment, as the…
Rublev to face Wawrinka, while Ruud takes on Griekspoor in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud still have work to do in their Nitto ATP Finals bids and they will continue the charge on quarterfinal Friday in Stockholm. Rublev runs into Stan Wawrinka, while Ruud faces Tallon Griekspoor.(1) Andrey Rublev vs. (WC) Stan WawrinkaA quarterfinal appearance at the Nordic Open already marks Wawrinka’s best result…
Medvedev and Rune Receive Lucrative Payouts Despite Early Exits at Six Kings Slam
[ad_1] Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will each receive an incredible sum for their participation in the Six Kings Slam despite both men losing on the event’s opening day. Medvedev and Rune were among six players who signed up for the exhibition event. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, who announced his upcoming retirement from professional tennis,…
Bencic, Previous World No.4 and Olympic Gold Medalist, Reveals Intentions for Comeback in Tennis
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 17, 2024 Belinda Bencic is ready to continue her career, just six months after giving birth to baby girl Bella in April. The former World No.4 says she’ll start with a wild card into a ITF event in Hamburg, which begins on October 28, before joining…
Danielle Collins Changes Course,opts to Continue Career in Tennis
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 17, 2024 The Danimal is back – and she never left. American Danielle Collins has reversed course on her plans to retire from tennis at the end of the 2024 season, and will instead carry on with her career for the time being. 30-year-old Collins, currently…