Category: Tennis
Dart makes a strong start at Eastbourne with impressive victory
[ad_1] Britain’s Harriet Dart battled past Marie Bouzkova at the Rothesay International at Devonshire Park, in sunny Eastbourne, with the mind-set that she would play Elena Rybakina in round 2, but the World No 4 and top seed has withdrawn from the WTA 500 event, reportedly due to illness. It was an incredible match, so…
Mirra Andreeva Set to Face Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Bad Homburg Open
[ad_1] Mirra Andreeva and Dayana Yastremska will meet in a really exciting first-round clash at the 2024 Bad Homburg Open. The 17-year-old teenage phenom had a good run at Wimbledon last year, and this year, she’s looking to replicate that. In 2024, she already had good runs across several events, reaching the quarter-finals of the…
Djokovic’s Mixed Doubles Partner at 2021 Olympics Reveals Reason for Withdrawal: ‘I Won’t Forget’
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic‘s mixed doubles partner, Nina Stojanovic, recently commented on the unexpected situation at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic competed in the singles and mixed doubles tournaments at the event in Japan’s capital three years ago. He cruised through his opening four rounds in singles before losing to Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals. The Serbian…
Khachanov Reflects on Doubles Final Match Against Fritz as Tennis Analyst
[ad_1] Karen Khachanov joked about ending his doubles partnership with Taylor Fritz after failing to win the 2024 Cinch Championships together. While most top singles players don’t play doubles regularly, some play occasionally because it can benefit them. For example, the grass season is very short, so many players opt to play doubles as well…
Alcaraz and Djokovic Cross Paths on Wimbledon Practice Courts
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shared a familiar embrace on the practice courts of Wimbledon 12 months after their epic showdown at the 2023 tournament. Alcaraz famously defeated the Serbian legend in a thrilling five-set final to win his second Grand Slam and a maiden Wimbledon crown. He exacted revenge after losing to Djokovic…
Thiem Reveals Retirement Announcement Eased Pressure
[ad_1] Dominic Thiem will retire from professional tennis after this year, announcing that it brought him great peace after years of struggle. The Austrian player likely never left the mark many thought he would when he was breaking out as a youngster, but he left a big enough mark on the tennis world. He certainly…
Rune’s Official Challenge Accepted – Will Face Ruud at 2024 Nordic Battle
[ad_1] Holger Rune and Casper Ruud will officially play each other as part of the 2024 Nordic Battle in home and away ties. Rune from Denmark and Ruud from Norway are considered the best Scandinavian players of their generation, and a recent online interaction sparked interest in a possible exhibition showdown in their respective countries….
Raducanu Reignites Inner Flame as She Prepares for Highly-Anticipated Wimbledon Comeback
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu is looking very motivated ahead of returning to Wimbledon for the first time since 2022. The British player missed much of last year, including Wimbledon, due to triple surgery, which was meant to fix some of her physical issues. She returned earlier this year and played on a very solid level. Her…
Djokovic Returns to the Court for First Practice at Wimbledon Just Weeks After Surgery
[ad_1] Despite all odds, Novak Djokovic is in London, and he had his first practice at Wimbledon ahead of what would be a miraculous return. The Serbian legend injured his knee during a match against Francisco Cerundolo at the 2024 Roland Garros on June 5th, 2024. The injury was a meniscus tear, so it was…
Novak Djokovic Sets Terms for Wimbledon Entry
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic provided an update on whether he’ll play at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships after his first practice at SW19. Djokovic is rushing back from a meniscus tear which had to be surgically repaired. Rushing an injury recovery is never a smart idea, but his injury allows it. Taylor Fritz recovered in 19 days…