Category: Tennis
Tuesday, July 23, 2024: Atlanta Open Draw and Schedule announced
[ad_1] Mackenzie McDonald faces Brandon Nakashima in Atlanta. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Atlanta Open Atlanta, GeorgiaHard CourtsJuly 22-28, 2024Prize Money: $756,020 Shelton, Tiafoe, Mannarino Headline Atlanta FieldBen Shelton is top seed, Adrian Mannarino is second seed and Frances Tiafoe is the third seed in Atlanta. Americans have thrived at the tournament, winning 10 of the…
Alcaraz to face Paul in Wimbledon match in 2024
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz will play Tommy Paul for a spot in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships semi-final. The Spanish player is the defending champion at SW19, as he won the event last year by beating Novak Djokovic in an iconic final. He returned this year with a fairly solid level but was also shaky at times….
Andy Murray Confirms Continued Involvement in Tennis After Retirement
[ad_1] Andy Murray‘s retirement from the sport is approaching, and the British legend has spoken about staying in shape after he hangs up his racket. Tennis fans have consistently speculated over the last few years about when the three-time Grand Slam champion may retire. Murray has defied the odds by continuing to play at a…
Rune’s Participation in Paris Olympics in Question Following Injury in Hamburg
[ad_1] Holger Rune might not play at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to several injuries that have plagued him for a while, including a wrist injury that has been present since Rome. The 21-year-old Dane plays some of his best tennis on clay. The Danish superstar has a 128-57 record on clay in his tennis…
Grigor Dimitrov Pulls Out of 2024 Citi Open Tournament in Washington
[ad_1] Grigor Dimitrov was having a great 2024 season but the Bulgarian won’t be playing at the 2024 Citi Open in Washington due to an injury picked up at Wimbledon. Dimitrov has had a fascinating career as he emerged as a super-talented player whom many considered a real threat to disrupt the Big Three hegemony….
Alcaraz Advised to Stay Focused and Not be Distracted by Highlight Reel Shots from Former World No. 1
[ad_1] Former World No. 1 Stan Smith would like to see Carlos Alcaraz get less distracted by highlight plays during matches. The young Spaniard is one of the most electric players we’ve ever seen in tennis and much of that has to do with the way he plays the sport. Former ATP player Mats Wilander…
Alcaraz’s Coach Holds Him Back from Flashy Shots, Says Professional Tennis Journalist
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz loves working with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he considers a second father, but at times, he also feels restrained by him. One of the first things people often mention about Alcaraz when they speak about him is his big, bright smile when he’s on the tennis court. That smile is…
Paris Olympics Affected by World No. 7 Hurkacz’s Withdrawal, with Swiatek Also Affected
[ad_1] ATP‘s World No. 7, Hubert Hurkacz, won’t be able to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, withdrawing from the Olympic tournament. The Polish player, like every athlete, hoped to compete at the Olympic Games, but unfortunately, his most recent injury will not allow him to make an appearance at Roland Garros, where the tennis…
Schedule and Draws for Tuesday’s matches at the 2024 Croatia Open Umag
[ad_1] Russia’s Andrey Rublev is top seed in Umag. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Croatia Open UmagUmag, CroatiaJuly 21-27, 2024 Surface: Red clayPrize money: €579,320 Croatia Open Umag Boasts Proud Tradition he list of Umag champions includes former World No. 1 players (Muster, Moya, Rios, Ferrero), multiple Grand Slam champions and ATP Masters…
Badosa Justifies Gender Pay Disparity in Tennis
[ad_1] Paula Badosa has expressed her perspective on the pay gap between men and women in professional tennis, stating that she finds it fair. The pay gap debate in tennis has been a contentious issue, often avoided by players and coaches. While the idea of equal pay for equal work seems straightforward, the reality in…