Category: Tennis
Tiafoe reflects on the missed opportunity to step onto Wimbledon’s Centre Court
[ad_1] Frances Tiafoe admitted that he’s bothered by never getting a chance to play on Wimbledon‘s Centre Court. The American is widely known as one of the most fascinating players to watch in tennis, especially if it’s a high-stakes match at a big event. A few years ago, Tiafoe nearly bested Carlos Alcaraz to make…
Raducanu Confident in Wimbledon Prospects
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu‘s last match on grass didn’t go that well, but the Brit is very confident ahead of Wimbledon, where she’ll face a tricky opponent in the first round. Raducanu has been amazed with her recent performances on grass, having played really well, but the last match on the surface didn’t go so well….
Osaka Feeling Positive About Her Form Heading into Wimbledon
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is very confident ahead of Wimbledon, but she thinks a little bit of luck would help her make a deep run. This year’s Wimbledon will be Osaka’s first in five years because she hasn’t played on grass a lot in the past. Although it’s not her favorite surface, she made an effort…
Olympic Silver Medalist Disagrees with Claim that Sinner is not Great on Grass
[ad_1] Former WTA player Laura Robson laughed off claims that Jannik Sinner is not great on grass because history tells otherwise. The Italian player is the top seed for this year’s Wimbledon, but some people say he’s not really great on grass and that it’s not his favorite surface. The grass might not be his…
Patrick McEnroe remains steadfast in his dire prediction
[ad_1] Patrick McEnroe created a lot of buzz early this year when he predicted that Novak Djokovic wouldn’t win a Grand Slam, but he’s stuck with his prediction at the half-season mark. So far, Djokovic hasn’t won a single Grand Slam, failing to do so at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. His next chance…
Alcaraz Opens Up About Challenges Dealing with Nerves in Key Moments of Major Victories
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz might look calm and collected on the tennis court, but he’s not always like that, admitting to episodes of shaking recently. The Spaniard is one of the most electric tennis players we’ve ever seen. His meteoric rise a few years ago was something to see, and very quickly, he became one of…
Nadal’s Best Chance to Win a Slam Could Be at Wimbledon, Suggests Roddick
[ad_1] Former ATP player Andy Roddick recently offered an interesting perspective, admitting that Wimbledon might be Rafael Nadal‘s best shot at winning a Grand Slam at the moment. The Spaniard’s chances of winning a Grand Slam are naturally always the highest on clay at the Roland Garros. He won the event 14 times with very…
Analysis and Predictions for Wimbledon Round 1 Matches: Mannarino vs. Monfils, Tiafoe vs. Arnaldi
[ad_1] The first day of the Wimbledon Championships kicks off on Monday with crowd favorite Gael Monfils battling Adrian Mannarino and Frances Tiafoe taking on talented Italian Matteo Arnaldi. (22) Adrian Mannarino vs. Gael Monfils It’s an all-French battle as one of the few “grass court specialists”, Adrian Mannarino takes on veteran countryman Gael Monfil…
Andy Murray Delays Wimbledon Decision Amid Ongoing Injury Concerns
[ad_1] Andy Murray recently played a practice set at Wimbledon and has yet to decide whether to play at the upcoming Championships. The British player probably hoped for nothing more than a smooth transition into Wimbledon week. Unfortunately, as his career often showed, Murray doesn’t get the happy ending often. He didn’t this time around,…
Gauff and Pegula Unveil Their Wimbledon Draw for 2024, Marking Their First Major Together
[ad_1] Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will team up for the doubles event at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. They have drawn their opponents for the tournament. This will be their first Grand Slam of the season playing together. Their participation is uncertain after their withdrawal from the Australian Open due to Pegula’s early singles exit…