Category: Tennis
Sinner Shares Desire to Compete in Rome, but Receives Advice Against It
Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, admitting in a press conference that he was advised to do so. Unfortunately, Sinner experienced hip issues at the Madrid Open, where he played a little on it. He played against Karen Khachanov with those issues but was advised to withdraw from the ATP Masters…
Rublev Attributes Medical Team for His Incredible Victory at the Madrid Open: ‘I Could Barely Sleep’
Andrey Rublev looked excellent on the tennis court at the 2024 Madrid Open, but things weren’t so well off the court. The Russian finally snapped his month-long slump, and he did it in style. He went all the way at the Madrid Open, winning the trophy after beating Auger-Aliassime in the final in three sets….
Swiatek offers humorous apology to ball kids during Madrid speech
Iga Swiatek claimed her first Madrid Open title in an attention-grabbing final but admitted fatigue prevented her from speaking during the trophy ceremony. In an intense battle lasting over three hours, Swiatek overcame Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year’s final. While the match may have followed a familiar script, the outcome this time…
Despite Loss in Madrid Open Final, Auger-Aliassime Poised for Highly-Anticipated Top 20 Comeback
Felix Auger-Aliassime will return to the Top 20 after his Madrid Open run, which ended in the final on the racket of Andrey Rublev. Auger-Aliassime is a Top-10 player based on talent alone, but the ATP Rankings are fluid and change weekly, reflecting points accumulated by players over the past 52 weeks. The last time…
Sinner Acknowledges Recent Injury Will Impact French Open Preparation
Jannik Sinner sustained a hip injury at a crucial time, acknowledging its inevitable impact on his Roland Garros campaign. Grand Slams are rare and cherished occurrences in the tennis calendar, taking place only four times a year. This rarity magnifies their significance, with players often centering their focus around these major events. With Roland Garros…
Alcaraz suffers defeat at Madrid Open as Sinner pulls out of tournament
Carlos Alcaraz Falls, and Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Madrid Open The Madrid Open has set the stage for a new champion to emerge this year. Andrey Rublev showcased his remarkable consistency and precision, prevailing over Carlos Alcaraz, who seemed to lose steam after the first set. Despite Alcaraz’s efforts, Rublev’s powerful serve proved too challenging…
Diego Schwartzman Makes the Difficult Decision to Retire from Professional Tennis
Former world number 8, Diego Schwartzman, has announced his intention to retire from tennis at the 2025 Argentina Open. Schwartzman will best be remembered as one of the shortest players who made it to the Top 10 on the ATP Tour in recent years. Standing at about 5’7″ (170 cm), Schwartzman was mostly the shorter…
Unstoppable Rublev Claims Masters 1000 Title in Madrid
Relentless Rublev wins Masters 1000 crown in Madrid Rublev conquers Auger Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 Who would be the last man standing when so many succumbed to injuries and mid-match retirements? Andrey Rublev the fiery but affable Russian, started the season with a title in Hong Kong but has struggled since the default late in…
Monday’s Rome Tennis Tournament Schedule and Draws for May 6, 2024
Thanasi Kokkinakis takes the court in Rome qualifying action on Monday. 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 out the best. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia features the best players at the Foro Italico in Rome. The…
New Mural Honoring Fernandez Revealed at Canadian Open in Montreal
Leylah Fernandez has been honored in her home city of Montreal with a mural that she hopes will inspire aspiring women tennis players in Canada. For a country that has surprisingly produced a dearth of tennis greats, Fernandez ranks very high on the list of the best Canadian tennis players. She is a former Top…