Category: Tennis
Gauff Unfazed by Ranking As She Approaches Career High in Tennis
Coco Gauff admitted that she never looks at her ranking, even though she’s currently close to achieving a new career-high. When it comes to the rankings in tennis, every player approaches it differently. Some know exactly how many points they have, while others have no idea what their position is. Gauff is one of the…
Monfils to face Monteiro, while Evans takes on Fognini
Getty Images Main-draw competition at the Rome Masters gets underway on Wednesday, when Gael Monfils and Italy’s own Fabio Fognini are taking the court. Monfils awaits Thiago Monteiro, while Fognini faces Dan Evans.(Q) Thiago Monteiro vs. Gael MonfilsMonfils and Monteiro will be squaring off for the fourth time in their careers when they clash in…
Rybakina Voices Concern About Length of Two-Week WTA 1000 Events
Elena Rybakina isn’t a fan of having two-week WTA 1000 tournaments, and she spoke about it ahead of the 2024 Italian Open. Every now and then, the ATP and the WTA decide, in agreement with tournaments, to make some changes to the calendar. Of course, those most impacted are the players, who have to adjust…
Nadal and Bergs face off in Rome Masters: A preview, analysis, and prediction
Rafael Nadal will be back on the court for a second consecutive Masters 1000 tournament when he plays his first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday. Even if he isn’t the Nadal of old, the Spaniard’s clay-court swing has been encouraging enough. Most importantly, the 37-year-old’s hip injury certainly hasn’t gotten worse and…
Osaka’s Coach Hopeful for Upcoming Opportunities
Wim Fisette remains confident that Naomi Osaka can still win Grand Slams in the near future despite a challenging start to the new season. Osaka rejoined the WTA tour at the start of 2024 after being away for nearly 15 months. The Japanese star initially took an indefinite break at the end of the 2022…
Swiatek and Collins aim to continue their winning streaks
Getty Images The men’s side of the Mutua Madrid Open was a tragic comedy of retirements and walkovers. However, the women’s tournament did not disappoint. Aryna Sabalenka played a trio of thrillers, beating Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina before losing a heartbreaker in the final against Iga Swiatek. Can either Sabalenka or Rybakina take down…
Roddick discusses parallels between Andreeva and Djokovic
Andy Roddick showered tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva with high praise during a recent episode on his eponymous podcast. Andreeva, who celebrated her 17th birthday very recently by reaching the Madrid Open quarterfinal, has been compared to some tennis legends of the past. She has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last 12 months, emerging from…
Gauff: Olympics Hold Same Importance as Grand Slams
Coco Gauff regards the Olympic Games as an important tournament as she prepares to make her debut in under three months. The 20-year-old is currently in Rome, where she is taking part in the last WTA 1000 tournament before the French Open. This year, the Olympic tennis event will be held at Stade Roland Garros,…
Wednesday’s Schedule and Draws at Rome Tennis Tournament – May 8, 2024
Fabio Fognini of Italy takes the court in Rome on Wednesday. EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, ItalyMay 6-19, 2024Prize Money: €8,637,966 All Clay Roads Lead To Rome The final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia features the best players at the Foro Italico…
Williams Sisters Shine Bright at 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet
The first Monday of May is popularly known as “fashion’s biggest night out” because of the Met Gala, whereby celebrities and professionals from different spheres are invited to attend. One of the glitterati who has become a staple of the function is tennis legend Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a penchant for…