Category: Tennis
Andy Murray announces that the Olympics will mark his final tournament before retirement.
[ad_1] “I want to play forever, I love the sport, but I can’t, it’s too tough,” said Andy Murray during his final Wimbledon this month after seven years trying to overcome a hip problem which struck while he was on top of the world rankings. He did everything well. That’s the thing. When he looks…
Returning Champion Clervie Ngounoue Ready to Compete at USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships
[ad_1] SAN DIEGO – (July 23, 2024) – Rising tennis star Clervie Ngounoue (Clair-vee Goon-away) will defend her 18s singles title at the upcoming USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships scheduled for Saturday, August 3 through Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego,…
Canadian Tennis Gaining Momentum
[ad_1] Success doesn’t happen overnight. The sudden rise of Canada to become a world-leading tennis nation was a long work in progress, starting from the grassroots levels and working up to the highest levels of the sport. Just look at the last two seasons. The country has twice been crowned World Champions, winning the Billie…
Young Tennis Sensation Andreeva Dominates Olympics Preparation with Another Impressive Victory
[ad_1] After a three-week break from tennis, Mirra Andreeva returned at the Iasi Open in Romania and is performing exceptionally well. Andreeva has had a strong year, showing tremendous improvement since her breakout last year. She burst onto the tennis scene unexpectedly, defeating some experienced players in significant matches on the WTA Tour. Such breakthroughs…
Results from the 2024 Atlanta Open on Monday and Schedule for Tuesday’s Matches
[ad_1] Monday, July 22, 2024 Results Champions Challenge The Bryan Brothers, one the most successful doubles pairings of all-time and two-time Atlanta Open champions, beat John Isner (six-time Atlanta Open champion) and Andy Roddick (2012 Atlanta Open Champion) 7-6, 7-5 to secure bragging rights as the ultimate champions of the Atlanta Open. Singles – First…
Davidovich Fokina discusses receiving his Olympics invitation after victory in Atlanta
[ad_1] Alejandro Davidovich Fokina explained the reasons behind his decision to not participate in the Paris Olympics after defeating Arthur Cazaux in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Monday afternoon. Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina withdrew from this year’s Wimbledon Championships with a back injury. But after a month of recovery and work with…
Andy Murray declares Paris Olympics as his final tennis competition
[ad_1] After months of speculation, Andy Murray has finally confirmed that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be his final tennis tournament. It is a bit retirement than when Roger Federer said goodbye to the sport, but still, there are similarities. The Brit has a special place in many tennis fans’ hearts. Murray sacrificed a lot…
Siniakova narrowly avoids upset in Prague, milestones reached in Iasi: WTA Recap
[ad_1] Livesport Prague Open Katerina Siniakova, the No 2 seed at the Livesport Prague Open in her native Czech Republic, survived a 1st-round scare on Monday but eventually outlasted American qualifier Louisa Chirico, ranked 228 in the world, with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 win after 2 hours and 26 minutes, while her fellow countrywoman and…
Judy Murray Clarifies Online Criticisms of Raducanu
[ad_1] Andy Murray‘s mother, Judy Murray, clarified her tweet, which many tennis fans deciphered as a direct attack on Emma Raducanu following her withdrawal from mixed doubles. Raducanu divided opinions on social media on Saturday after her late withdrawal from the mixed doubles match she was slated to play with Murray later that evening. The…
Djokovic Aims for Late Surge to Overthrow Sinner and Alcaraz
[ad_1] There were no significant changes at the top of this week’s ATP Race to Turin, but the stage is set for a thrilling finish in the second half of the season. So far, three of the four Grand Slams and half of the Masters 1000s have been played. Most of the big titles have…