Category: Tennis
The Impact of Injuries on Carlos Alcaraz’s Quest to Reclaim the Top Spot in the World Rankings
Carlos Alcaraz began the 2024 season ranked second in the world rankings and could have quite conceivably been No. 1 had it not been for injuries. The subpar start to the year by current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic allowed Jannik Sinner to bridge the gap to the top. But because Alcaraz had a much…
Despite withdrawing from the Italian Open, Sinner to journey to Rome
Jannik Sinner‘s withdrawal from the 2024 Italian Open in Rome is now official, but he intends to travel to his home country as planned. The Italian Open, or Rome Masters as it is commonly known by tennis fans, is a crucial tournament for the world’s best players looking to fine-tune their game before the French…
Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Rome Tournament Due to Hip Injury
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 4, 2024 Jannik Sinner’s right hip injury will keep him out of next week’s Masters event in Rome. The Italian, who last week withdrew before playing in the Madrid quarterfinals due to the ongoing injury, announced the news on Saturday, saying on X in his native Italian:…
Jannik Sinner Pulls Out of Rome Tennis Tournament
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner withdrew from Rome due to a hip injury. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Home hero Jannik Sinner won’t be playing in front of home fans in Rome. Australian Open champion Sinner officially withdrew from Rome due to the hip injury that caused him to concede a walkover to Felix Auger-Aliassime in…
Korda and Thompson Claim Victory in Doubles Event at Madrid Open, Securing Significant Career Title
Sebastian Korda won an ATP Masters 1000 trophy, but it was not in singles, as he and Jordan Thompson beat Ariel Behar and Adam Pavlasek in the 2024 Madrid Open final. This wasn’t the doubles final many expected to come because Korda and Thompson are not known for their doubles tennis. The Australian plays it…
Street at Florida A&M University Named in Honor of Althea Gibson’s Impactful Legacy
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Jannik Sinner Withdraws From 2024 Italian Open Due to Injury
Jannik Sinner will not be competing at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, as an injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Like any tennis player, the Italian wants to play on his home soil, in front of his home fans, friends, and family. However, this year, it won’t be possible for Sinner, as…
Rome | Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz with Andrey Rublev after losing to the Russian in Madrid (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.3, withdrew from the 2024 Italian Open citing problems with his arm. “Felt pain after playing Madrid, pain in my arm,” Alcaraz wrote on Instagram and Facebook. “Had some tests done today and I…
A Complete Guide to Watching the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, Featuring Top Players Djokovic, Swiatek, Gauff, and More
The 2024 Italian Open in Rome will assemble the best from the ATP and WTA for one last showdown before the French Open. Although a few tournaments will take place in the week after the Italian Open, the Foro Italico is the most important stop for players who want to win the second Grand Slam…
Auger-Aliassime advances to Madrid final as Lehecka grants a pass
Not a whole lot has gone right for Felix Auger-Aliassime over the past couple of seasons, but the Mutua Madrid Open seems to be paying him back—and then some—for his recent struggles. Auger-Aliassime finds himself in the final of this Masters 1000 tournament after getting a first-set retirement from Jiri Lehecka on Friday night. The…