Category: Tennis
Preview and Prediction: U.S. Open Semifinals – Fritz to Faceoff Against Tiafoe
[ad_1] For the first time since 2009, an American man will play in a singles Grand Slam final. The question is: who will it be–either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe? Fritz and Tiafoe will be facing each other for the eighth time in their careers when they meet again in the U.S. Open semis on…
Alexis Galarneau replaces Milos Raonic in Team Canada for Davis Cup Group Stage in Manchester
[ad_1] Alexis Galarneau will join Team Canada at the Davis Cup Group Stage from September 10-15, replacing the injured Milos Raonic. Galarneau will link up with captain Frank Dancevic, and teammates Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, and Vasek Pospisil in Manchester, UK. “It is unfortunate that Milos will be unable to join us in…
Sabalenka cruises past Zheng to advance to semifinals and face Navarro in New York
[ad_1] World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka served notice that she has her eyes firmly fixed on lifting the US Open trophy on Saturday, after her straight sets quarter-final demolition of Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic champion, in Tuesday’s night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium. I saw him there [Roger Federer], saw him on the big screen….
Top Canadian Tennis Stars to Headline ‘Everyone Can Play’ Gala and Pro-Exhibition Leading up to Calgary National Bank Challenger
[ad_1] Canadian Tennis Stars Milos Raonic, Vasek Pospisil and Rebecca Marino will headline the Everyone Can Play Gala on Oct. 11 at the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC). The Canadian tennis stars will be joined by former World No. 1 doubles player and 12x Grand Slam doubles champion Daniel Nestor. Nestor, the Calgary…
Navarro makes impressive comeback to secure first semi-final spot, defeating Badosa in New York
[ad_1] Emma Navarro thrilled the fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday when she clawed her way back to defeat Paula Badosa and advance to the semi-finals of the US Open. Navarro, a local favorite, pulled off a stunning victory over the Spaniard, winning 6-2 7-5 in just 72 minutes after trailing in the second…
Zverev Expresses Frustration at ‘Disappointing’ Performance in US Open Quarter-Final
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev had high hopes of entering the 2024 US Open quarter-final against Taylor Fritz, but he was left devasted after losing the match. Zverev was considered one of the favorites to win the season’s last major after Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic crashed out of the tournament. He’s had one of the most…
Fritz fights his way into the semifinals at New York tournament
[ad_1] Taylor Fritz secured his first Grand Slam semi-final appearance at the fifth attempt by defeating Alexander Zverev 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) at the US Open and insisting “I felt it was my time”. I really felt like it was my time to go a step further. It’s only fitting I’m doing it here on…
US Open: Tiafoe and Fritz Set to Face Off in All-American Men’s Semifinals
[ad_1] Frances Tiafoe fist pumps during a men’s singles quarterfinal match at the 2024 US Open on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Simon Bruty/USTA) (September 4, 2024) FLUSHING, NY– Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe both won their quarterfinal matches on Tuesday at the US Open to set up an All-American showdown between…
Fritz advances to first major semifinal with victory over Zverev at U.S. Open
[ad_1] On his fifth try, Taylor Fritz finally got over the major quarterfinal hump. Fritz advanced to a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time in his career by beating Alexander Zverev 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3) at the U.S. Open on Tuesday afternoon. The American was previously 0-4 lifetime in the last eight at slams….
Emma Navarro’s Success Continues to Rise in Major Tennis Tournaments
[ad_1] BY JAMES BECK Emma Navarro has come a long way in a short time. It seems like only yesterday that she was teaming with Chloe Beck for the first time to win the Sweet 16 in 14 and under doubles in 2015 at Delray Beach, Fla. The wins haven’t stopped rolling in since. Navarro…