Category: Tennis
Lopez addresses accusations of sexism
Madrid Open director Feliciano Lopez has responded to criticism from WTA players regarding the perceived unequal treatment of women at the tournament. The Madrid Open is a joint tournament that offers equal prize money for all participants on both the ATP and WTA tours. However, the tournament, led by director Feliciano Lopez, has faced controversy…
Zimonjic Suggests Possibility of Djokovic Ending their Coaching Partnership
Nenad Zimonjic recently disclosed his role as part of Novak Djokovic’s coaching team while Djokovic searches for a full-time coach. Djokovic’s backroom team has gone through significant changes, with only a few familiar faces remaining such as Carlo Gomez-Herrera and physiotherapists Miljan Amanovic and Claudio Zimagila. Gomez Herrera is now the interim business agent, taking…
Analysis of Prize Money and Points for the 2024 Geneva Open ATP Tournament
The 2024 Geneva Open will be an ATP 250 tournament that will run from May 19th to 25th. Details of prize money for this tournament have been revealed. A total of 28 singles players will vie to become a tour-level champion and win a share of the total financial package of €579,320, which is nearly…
Rublev advances to first Madrid Open final after defeating Fritz
Andrey Rublev continued his good play at the 2024 Madrid Open by defeating Taylor Fritz in two sets for his first final appearance at the event. After a few weeks of struggles, Rublev found his form at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid. He had performed well in the Spanish capital before, and it…
Swiatek Shines Light on Unique Charms of Women’s Tennis
Iga Swiatek highlighted the beauty of women’s tennis in the debate between men’s and women’s tennis after winning the 2024 Madrid Open. For far too long the question about men’s and women’s sports focused on biology and who is stronger or faster. However, as women’s sports often prove, it’s not just about that. Swiatek and…
Swiatek Makes History as First Tennis Player Born in 21st Century to Achieve 20 Career Titles
Iga Swiatek‘s impressive victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final marked a significant milestone in her career. Swiatek triumphed over Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 after an intense three-hour match to claim her first title in Madrid. This victory filled a notable gap in the Polish player’s collection of titles on European clay. This…
Sabalenka Reflects on Challenges Following Australian Open Victory
Aryna Sabalenka started the year with a tremendous run at the Australian Open, lifting the trophy, but she has struggled a lot since then. This week’s run at the Madrid Open has been the Belarusian’s first meaningful run since lifting her second major. Her year actually began with a run to the Brisbane International, but…
Swiatek Shares Strategies for Dominating Sabalenka and Rybakina on a Regular Basis
Iga Swiatek revealed that beating Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina is a never-ending puzzle that requires constant tinkering. For the most part, Swiatek has been able to handle both of her main rivals on the WTA Tour. She’s a bit better against Sabalenka than Rybakina, who recently snapped her unbeaten streak at the Porsche Tennis…
Swiatek Acknowledges Sabalenka’s Impact on Her Game Following Intense Madrid Final
Iga Swiatek laid on the ground after winning the 2024 Madrid Open, which showed how relieved she felt after finally beating Aryna Sabalenka. It was yet another brutal final between the two best players on the WTA Tour. We saw three sets once more and a battle that lasted well over three hours, with the…
Rafael Nadal Soars Over 200 Spots in Rankings Following Impressive Madrid Farewell Performance
Rafael Nadal has managed to climb over 200 spots in the ATP rankings, thanks to his run to the fourth round at the Madrid Open. Nadal started the 2024 season ranked World No. 672. He made his tennis return from hip surgery at the Brisbane International, where he played his first official tournament in 11…