Category: Tennis
Potential Changes in U.S. Open Doubles Competition Aim to Enhance Fan Experience
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Fritz and Shelton triumph in doubles match to level Laver Cup at 2-2
[ad_1] Getty Images The Laver Cup is tied 2-2 following Day 1, as Team Europe took two of three singles matches before Team World answered in the doubles rubber. Following wins by European representatives Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov, the pressure was on the visitors to win the doubles nightcap at Uber Arena in Berlin,…
Alcaraz to face Shelton, Medvedev set to play Tiafoe in upcoming matches
[ad_1] Getty Images The Laver Cup is all tied up at 2-2 heading into Saturday, so either Daniil Medvedev or Frances Tiafoe will give his team the lead in the early afternoon. Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton are also taking the court in Berlin.Carlos Alcaraz (EUR) vs. Ben Shelton (WOR)In the early stages of his…
Hangzhou Tournament: Wildcard Player Bu Upsets Second Seed
[ad_1] Wild card Bu Yuncchaokete produced the greatest upset of the Hangzhou Open so far when he ousted the second seed from Russia, Karen Khachanov 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 securing his memorable victory after two-hours and 27-minutes of intense play to reach the last eight of an ATP 250 event, for the first time in his…
Boost of Support for London’s Wimbledon Development Plans
[ad_1] The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s proposals to develop Wimbledon Park have received a boost from the Greater London Authority (GLA) in a report prepared and published on Thursday by City Hall’s planning officers, which supports the expansion plans. We believe that these plans will deliver one of the greatest sporting transformations for London…
Fritz and Shelton from Team World keep the score level in Berlin
[ad_1] The opening day of the Laver Cup in Berlin has provided an excellent insight into what can be expected over the next two days of competition. “I think we’re going to win. Definitely would have been hoping for a 4-0, but 2-2, we feel comfortable and confident going into day two.” Ben Shelton Team…
De Minaur pulls out of Japan Open in Tokyo; Berrettini replaces him in the draw
[ad_1] Alex de Minaur‘s withdrawal has weakened the draw for the 2024 Japan Open in Tokyo, but 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has entered the draw. De Minaur’s last appearance was at the US Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. That achievement was particularly impressive because of his injuries heading into the tournament. The Australian…
Expert Analysis: Ricky’s Predictions for Laver Cup Day 2 Matchup Alcaraz vs. Shelton
[ad_1] The 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, Germany is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday competition between Team Europe and Team World. It will heat up in a big way on Day 2, when each match is worth two points. Here are my picks for two of Saturday’s best matchups. Daniil Medvedev (EUR) vs. Frances…
Korda Pulls Out of Yet Another Tournament, Will Miss Shanghai Masters
[ad_1] Sebastian Korda could miss the entire Asian swing on the ATP Tour after withdrawing from the 2024 Shanghai Masters. Korda has not competed since a brutal second-round defeat at the US Open against Tomas Machac. The home favorite was dismantled 4-6, 2-6, 4-6 by his opponent, continuing his struggles at Grand Slams. This year’s…
Recap and Schedule of Laver Cup Matches for Saturday, September 21, 2024
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz faces Ben Shelton in Laver Cup play on Saturday. Photo credit: Laver Cup Laver CupUber ArenaBerlin, GermanySeptember 20-22, 2024Surface: Hard Court Laver Cup Results for Friday, September 20 Team World 2, Team Europe 2 Match 4 Taylor Fritz/Ben Shelton (World) d. Carlos Alcaraz/Alexander Zverev (Europe) 7-6(5), 6-4 Match 3 Grigor Dimitrov (Europe)…