Category: Tennis
Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal speaking at a Paris press conference (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images) Rafa Nadal fans will be very disappointed to learn that their idol will not be playing Wimbledon this year, confirming what he hinted at during the French Open. It also means the Spanish icon, who has twice lifted the men’s…
The Impact of Online Games on Enhancing Tennis Abilities
Tennis is an activity that entails physical prowess, mental aptitude, and strategic prowess. However, apart from traditional practice and coaching, online tennis games can be of great assistance when included in your training schedule. These games are a great way of practicing basic tennis skills in the comfort of your home in a fun and…
Daniel Nestor to be honored with induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
12-time Grand Slam champion to receive the Order of Sport alongside five other athletes, two builders and one trailblazer Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Daniel Nestor will be inducted as part of their Class of 2024 and receive the Order of Sport, Canada’s highest sporting honour, this October. “I feel truly blessed…
Draper Upsets Defending Champion Tiafoe with Impressive Ace Display in Stuttgart
Defending champion Frances Tiafoe is out of the 2024 Stuttgart Open after losing out to an inspired Jack Draper, who put on a clinic. Draper is a natural on grass, thanks to growing up in Great Britain, where there is an abundance of grass courts. He moves supremely well on the surface and just feels…
Surbiton Tennis Tournament: Reflecting on a Time-Honored Tradition
Andy Murray may not have been able to try and defend the title which he won last year at the Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club, but otherwise the Surbiton Trophy provided an excellent opening week to this year’s lawn tennis season. It is hard not to feel a great deal of fondness for the tournament,…
Jannik Sinner shares his thoughts on achieving the title of World No. 1 in tennis
Jannik Sinner has been officially crowned the world number one, and he reflected on this in an interview with the ATP. The Italian earned the chance to become the 29th world number one by putting together a really impressive showing at Roland Garros, where he advanced to the semi-final. He was fairly close to a…
Krunic pulls off surprise victory over Pegula at ‘s-Hertogenbosch tournament
Aleksandra Krunic delivered the shock of the Libéma Open on Thursday when she outlasted top-seeded Jessica Pegula, 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 6-4, in a Last 16 upset win that lasted 2 hours and 44 minutes in ’s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. It definitely takes a lot to beat Jess on grass. I think it took absolutely everything out…
Wimbledon Prepares for Andy Murray’s Potential Retirement
Andy Murray plans to retire sometime this year, and if it happens at Wimbledon, the event is prepared for that. Earlier this year, the 37-year-old admitted that he would retire this year after being unable to find any kind of form. It’s been a long time coming for the Brit, as he always maintained that…
Surprise upsets in Rome as Jarry and Paul defeat higher ranked opponents
Two Chileans could be appearing in the final of the Rome Masters following the conclusion of the quarter finals on Thursday, when Nicolas Jarry stunned the favourite Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Monte Carlo champion and Barcelona finalist, to join his compatriot Alejandro Tabilo in the last four. Tabilo had secured his semi-final place 24-hours earlier. I…
Berrettini Shares Federer’s Emotional Farewell from Retirement Match
Matteo Berrettini was in London for Roger Federer‘s retirement at the 2022 Laver Cup, and he shared what the Swiss legend told his teammates who were there. The 20-time major winner held out hope that he would be able to return from a knee injury, but ultimately, he had to give up when it became…