Category: Tennis
Rublev Voices Concerns Over New Masters Format
The new ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament formats aren’t the most player-friendly in many ways, which is why quite a few have opposed them. Andy Murray was one of the first players to come out against it, and it happened early on when it was announced. Most players didn’t really publicly comment, but…
Baffled Opponent of Nadal in Madrid Surprised by Infamous T-Shirt Request
Jiri Lehecka commented on the recent moment when Pedro Cachin asked Rafael Nadal for his t-shirt at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Czech player has had significant success in his young career, including a recent victory over Nadal at the Madrid Open, marking a major milestone for him. Lehecka displayed confidence and determination during the…
Swiatek secures spot in Madrid Open final with dominant victory
Iga Swiatek maintained her dominance over Madison Keys at the 2024 Madrid Open, continuing her impressive performance from previous matches. Swiatek’s exceptional play throughout the tournament has earned her a spot in the final of the WTA 1000 event in Madrid. After reaching the final last year without lifting the trophy, she appears determined to…
Alcaraz suffers defeat in Madrid as Sinner pulls out.
A new name will be etched onto the Madrid Open Trophy this coming Sunday following the shock quarter final defeat of the two-time defending champion and the withdrawal of the top seed prior to his last eight encounter. In the beginning, I was not serving that well but little by little, after set one, I…
Alcaraz Reflects on Loss at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz had a really tough match against Jan Lennard Struff at the 2024 Madrid Open, which left him very sore ahead of his match against Andrey Rublev, which he lost. The match against Struff was a brutal three-hour match that required a lot out of the 20-year-old. He hadn’t been used to that much…
London | BJK Cup Finals Draw sets up Team GB vs Germany showdown for November kickoff
The draws for the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals and Play-offs were made this week at the ITF Headquarters in London, with the 8 nations who won qualifying ties played in mid-April joining already-qualified defending champions Canada, host nation Spain, 2023 runners-up Italy, and Czechia, who receive a wild-card. Australia, Germany, Great…
Djokovic Secures Top Seed at 2024 French Open After Sinner Withdraws from Madrid
After weeks of uncertainty, Novak Djokovic will be the top seed at the 2024 Roland Garros men’s tournament, which begins on May 26th. Djokovic featured in the entry list for the clay major but had not secured top seeding status. The three-time French Open champion’s lackluster start to 2024, combined with Jannik Sinner‘s rapid rise…
Alcaraz Unsure about Competing in Italian Open Due to Injury Worries
Carlos Alcaraz ended his 2024 Madrid Open with a loss to Andrey Rublev, and he confirmed that no decision on the Italian Open has been made. When Alcaraz beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid Open final last year, many assumed he might skip the Italian Open. He didn’t and showed up in Rome only to…
Madrid Open: Sabalenka set to faceoff against Rybakina in the semi-finals
On Wednesday, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was in imperious form seeing off any possible challenge from the precocious Mirra Andreeva in securing her semi-final spot at the Mutua Madrid Open, where she will take on Elena Rybakina, who was distinctly lacklustre but prevailed over Yulia Putintseva after coming from a set down and saving 2…
British Tennis Star Murray Considers Evans as Doubles Partner for French Open in Olympic Preparation
Andy Murray is considering playing in the French Open doubles tournament this year as part of his preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. Murray has been out of action since sustaining ankle ligament injury in the Miami Open third round match against Tomas Machac. Speculations arose about Murray potentially ending his professional tennis career due…