Category: Tennis
‘Unprecedented Excellence: A Player Like No Other’
[ad_1] Before Rafael Nadal became a legend of the sport, Bjorn Borg was widely considered as the greatest clay player of all time, but he’s not bothered by the Spaniard overtaking him in that regard. Being a professional tennis player, especially one that has reached legendary status, means that an athlete thrives in competition and…
Marin Cilic Makes a Strong Start to His Comeback in ATP Tour
[ad_1] The Tour has travelled to the Far East for two ATP 250 level events, as the players prepare for the eighth Masters 1000 starting on the 2nd of October in Shanghai. The two events are in China and are 958 apart in Chengdu and Hangzhou with Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti topping the seeds in the…
Federer and top tennis stars touch down in Berlin for 2024 Laver Cup
[ad_1] Some of the best players in the world–both past and present–have arrived in Berlin, Germany in advance of Friday’s start to the 2024 Laver Cup. Among the past champions on the scene is Roger Federer, one of the founding members of this team competition. Federer retired at the Laver Cup in 2022, when he…
Federer to make appearance at Borg and McEnroe’s Laver Cup finale
[ad_1] The players have arrived. The fans are getting ready. Laver Cup week is here, and the 2024 festivities will officially get underway on Friday afternoon at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. One such “fan” is Roger Federer, who will be in attendance as a spectator this time around. Federer is a founding member of…
Federer confesses relief at not feeling like outsider during tournament visits
[ad_1] Roger Federer is a retired player, but he doesn’t feel ‘like an alien’ when visiting events, which makes him very happy as he truly feels like he still belongs to the sport. Federer’s importance for tennis is very hard to explain. Some went overboard by pointing out that he essentially saved modern tennis, appearing…
Coco Gauff Parts Ways with Coach Brad Gilbert
[ad_1] Coco Gauff of the United States has split with coach Brad Gilbert. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images The trip is over for the Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert alliance. The 2023 US Open champion Gauff and coach Gilbert have parted company, ending their partnership of 14 months. “Thanks Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing…
Svitolina Gives Update on Health Following Surgery and Early Season Ending
[ad_1] Elina Svitolina called time on her 2024 season early due to the need for surgery, and she has now provided an update on social media after undergoing the procedure. Svitolina had a very interesting 2024 season, which fell short of matching the success she experienced the year before. However, it was still a solid…
Former Rival Federer Believes Djokovic Will Be Among Top Contenders at Australian Open
[ad_1] Former ATP legend Roger Federer has picked Novak Djokovic among the favorites for next year’s Australian Open because the Serbian has demonstrated the ability to win as demonstrated in the Olympics. For the vast majority of this season, Djokovic didn’t look like a serious Grand Slam contender. While he played well at all of…
Gauff and Coach Gilbert Part Ways
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro| @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 18, 2024Photo credit: Sarah Stier/Getty The trip is over for the Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert alliance. The 2023 US Open champion Gauff and coach Gilbert have parted company, ending their partnership of 14 months. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match “Thanks Coco Gauff and…
Shanghai faces off against Nishikori while Safiullin takes on Fognini
[ad_1] A blockbuster matchup in the Chengdu opening round pits China’s own Jerry Shang against Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori on Thursday afternoon. Roman Safiullin and Fabio Fognini are also hoping to advance. Jerry Shang vs. (WC) Kei Nishikori Shang and Nishikori will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they collide…