Category: Tennis
2024 Libema Open: Naomi Osaka set to face off against Elise Mertens
Naomi Osaka will start her grass season at the 2024 Libema Open against the fourth-seeded Elise Mertens. The Japanese player last stood on the tennis courts in Paris, where she battled Iga Swiatek. It was a spectacular match by Osaka, who blasted north of 50 winners en route to almost beating the Polish number one,…
Djokovic falls short once more in Geneva.
The French Open draw has been made and the race to this year’s title will get off the line on Sunday with the defending champion, Novak Djokovic – despite being favourite – arriving at Roland Garros without his usual invincible mantle hanging over his shoulders. Of course I am worried… I haven’t been playing good…
Swiatek reflects on facing match points following Roland Garros triumph
Winning this year’s Roland Garros was sweet for Iga Swiatek because she was nearly eliminated in the second round by an incredible Naomi Osaka. While most of her matches, including the final, were spectacular dominant performances by the Polish player, one match was tough for her. It was the one against Osaka, which the Polish…
The Dominance of Iga Swiatek on Clay: A Statistical Analysis of the 5-Time Major Champion
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 5, 2024 Paris – Iga Swiatek turned 23 on May 31st, and eight days later the Pole became a five-time champion at Roland-Garros with her 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Let’s run through some of the key the numbers that…
Americans Compete for Titles in Strasbourg and Rabat at WTA Tournaments
It’s an all-American final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France on Saturday, when good friends Danielle Collins and Madison Keys will play the championship match. Before they could play their semi-finals on Friday, though, they had to wait for the 4th quarter-final to be completed between Market Vondrousova and Anhelina Kalinina, which had been…
Top Players Competing in the 2024 Libema Open ATP Draw: De Minaur, Raonic, Korda, and Others
The grass season is back, and the 2024 Libema Open will be one of the first tournaments, running from June 10th to 16th. One year after sensationally coming back to tennis Milos Raonic is back at the ATP 250 tournament in Den Bosch to compete on the grass courts again. He hasn’t played a lot…
Paris Qualifiers Ready to Make a Mark
The 16 qualifiers were finally determined on Friday, when the remaining eight 3rd-round matches were played, sending Sara Errani, Katie Volynets and Tamara Zidansek, amongst others, into the main draw of the French Open. Errani, a former Roland Garros finalist from Italy who finished as the runner-up to Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros 12 years…
Swiatek Reflects on Overcoming Tough Challenge Against Osaka at Roland Garros to Make History
Iga Swiatek made history by winning this year’s Roland Garros, but it almost didn’t happen because of Naomi Osaka’s inspired effort. Osaka is not one to spoil the party intentionally, but she nearly did when it comes to Swiatek’s legacy. Winning events a few times in a row is extremely difficult due to how tennis…
Americans Sweep Titles in Strasbourg and Rabat at WTA Tournaments
Madison Keys claimed a dominant victory over her friend and compatriot Danielle Collins in an all-American final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg on Saturday. The World No 12 expressed her satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her ability to balance aggression with defense throughout the match. Keys’ victory was particularly impressive as Collins had been on…
Iga Swiatek claims fourth French Open title with third consecutive Roland Garros victory
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 08: Iga Swiatek of Poland poses with the champions trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women’s singles final on Day 14 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2024 in Paris, France (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images) (June 8, 2024) No. 1 Iga Swiatek of…