Category: Tennis
Serena Williams Shares Recovery Progress Following Surgery for Health Issue
[ad_1] Serena Williams had an unexpected health issue that needed surgery, and she recently provided an update for all her fans. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has kept herself busy and active since retiring, meaning fans were shocked to learn about the American’s health issue when she announced it on Wednesday. One of Williams’…
Nishikori advances in Vienna, Medvedev and Fritz eliminated
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro |@Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024Photo credit: AP Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz have both stepped out of Vienna, while Kei Nishikori has entered the field for next week’s Erste Bank Open. Former US Open finalist Nishikori accepted a wild card into Vienna. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis Former…
Iga Swiatek selects Fissette as new coach in Warsaw
[ad_1] World No 1 Iga Swiatek has decided to work with new Belgian coach Wim Fissette, and their first event together will be at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where the 23-year old Pole is the defending champion. I want to say that I’m very excited and looking forward to working with Wim [Fissette]. He…
Fatigued player defeats Djokovic once more, sets sights on fresh start
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024Photo credit: Richard Pelham/Getty Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz split the Grand Slam spoils this season. Fittingly, the pair could square off this weekend in a lucrative and historic Six Kings Slam exhibition final. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis World No. 1 Sinner pulled off a rarity in Riyadh…
Haddad Maia Secures Victory Over Boulter in Ningbo, Upsets Abound in Osaka’s WTA Tournament
[ad_1] Katie Boulter fought long and hard against Beatriz Haddad Maia but fell in straight sets, while Barbora Krejcikova and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced to the Last 8 in Ningbo, and 4 qualifiers and 1 lucky loser make the quarters in Osaka, an Open Era first… China | WTA 500 Ningbo Open Brazil’s Beatrice Haddad…
Tennis Canada Introduces New Pathway for Whole Player Development in Wheelchair Tennis
[ad_1] Tennis Canada today unveiled the Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway (WTWPDP), a player development guide with the aim of fostering lifelong passion for and participation in wheelchair tennis. Following the launch of the Whole Player Development Pathway (WPDP) last November, the WTWPDP underscores Tennis Canada’s vision to be a world-leading tennis nation in…
ITIA CEO Stands by Protocol in Sinner Steroid Investigation
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024 Photo credit: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Jannik Sinner did not receive special treatment in his doping case, International Tennis Integrity Agency CEO Karen Moorhouse said in a statement. The ITIA CEO defended the process that adjudicated world No. 1 Sinner’s case after he twice tested positive for…
Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, and Nadal Shine in Riyadh
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia has so far been denied by the ATP, a Masters level event on their shores so they have decided, as is their want, to buy their way into tennis as they have done in football, boxing and other sports. It’s an incredible event, we’ve been talking about it since the US Open,…
Unveiling the Secrets of Tennis: Exploring the Ultimate Open Sport
[ad_1] Tennis Unlocked is a new series with one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. In tennis, the unpredictable nature of each match is what makes the sport so captivating—and challenging. For club-level players, understanding the unique dynamics of tennis can transform how you approach both practice and competition. This piece marks the beginning…
Wim Fissette Joins Iga Swiatek’s Coaching Team
[ad_1] Photo by Michael Cummo/Cincinnati Open Facebook Iga Swiatek will try to defend her WTA Finals crown armed with a new accomplice. World No. 1 Swiatek announced today she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly productive three-year partnership….