Category: Tennis
Australia aims to overcome obstacles in pursuit of victory
[ad_1] The Grand Slam season is over after Jannik Sinner triumphed at the U.S. Open on Sunday. However, tennis never stops–not until December, at least–and there is more action coming up this week in the form of the Davis Cup Finals. Group-stage competition is set for September 10-15, as 16 teams in groups of four…
Incredible Records Set at the 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
[ad_1] Don’t be fooled by the relatively lopsided, seemingly foregone conclusion that was the men’s singles final on Sunday afternoon. The 2024 U.S. Open was epic. It produced worthy champions in top-ranked Jannik Sinner on the men’s side and now three-time Grand Slam winner Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s competition. The men’s event delivered the…
Canada’s Young Tennis Team Ready for Continued Davis Cup Triumph in Manchester
[ad_1] November 27th, 2022. The images from that night are burned into the brains of diehard Canadian tennis fans. Félix Auger-Aliassime falling on his back after match point. Frank Dancevic leading the rest of the squad charging onto the court to tackle him. The trophy (on Auger-Aliassime’s head), the confetti, the champagne, the mass…
American tennis player Taylor Fritz expresses disappointment in his performance at New York tournament
[ad_1] The US will have to wait another year before they can mount another campaign to win the US Open following this year’s defeat by Jannik Sinner over home favourite Taylor Fritz. I’m sorry I couldn’t get it done this time. But I’m going to keep working, and hopefully I’ll get it the next time…
Jannik Sinner Wins Second Grand Slam Title of the Season at New York Open
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner overcame Taylor Fritz and the spectre of a lingering doping scandal to seal his second Grand Slam title of the year, and dedicated it to an unwell aunt who “always helped me”. I also realise that off the court there is a life and would like to dedicate this title to my…
Davis Cup Preview: Team Canada Competes in Manchester
[ad_1] Team Canada has landed in Manchester as they look to reach the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the third year in a row. All eyes will be on the 2022 champions as they tussle with three strong teams looking to punch their respective tickets to the Davis Cup Final 8. Fortunately, the Canadians are sending…
After US Open, Pegula Climbs to No.3 and Navarro Makes Top 10 Debut
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday September 9, 2024 New York—Welcome to the Top-10 Emma Navarro. The 23-year-old American reaches her career-best ranking on Monday after making a run to the semifinals at the US Open last week. Former NCAA standout Navarro defeated Coco Gauff in the round of 16 and Paula Badosa…
Purcell and Thompson make successful comeback after Wimbledon defeat in New York
[ad_1] Jordan Thompson (R) and Max Purcell (L) of Australia celebrates their win (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) They missed out on the Wimbledon doubles title but Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson made up for that disappointment by claiming the US Open crown when they beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4 7-6(4) for the…
Sabalenka’s Pursuit of Major Title Continues to Pay Tribute to Her Father’s Legacy
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday September 9, 2024 New York—Aryna Sabalenka made a promise to herself when her father Sergiy passed away prematurely in 2019 due to meningitis. To fulfill his dream and become the best in the world. After winning her third major title, Sabalenka once again made it clear that…
Sinner Shows Significant Progress in Key Areas
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday September 8, 2024 New York—Taylor Fritz had to laugh when he has asked by a reporter if Jannik Sinner had improved since the first time he played him. It’s pretty obvious, after all. After falling to the No.1-ranked Italian in Sunday’s US Open final, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5,…