Category: Tennis
Bastad Open Preview: Nadal faces off against Norrie – Analysis and prediction
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal’s Nordea Open campaign heats up in a big way in the form of a second-round showdown against Cameron Norrie on Thursday afternoon. In his first appearance at this tournament since winning the title in 2005, Nadal opened with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of world No. 461 Leo Borg on Tuesday. That improved…
Rafael Nadal Finds Humor in New Doubles Nickname ‘Ruudal’ with Casper Ruud
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud made it to the 2024 Bastad Open semi-final in doubles, and they even earned a nickname, which the Spaniard found hilarious. A few weeks ago, the 38-year-old tried to convince Carlos Alcaraz to play a preparation event ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics so they could get used to…
In 2025, Hall of Fame to Host Joint ATP and WTA Tournament
[ad_1] By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Wednesday, July 17, 2024Photo credit: International Tennis Hall of Fame A combined men’s and women’s pro tournament will bloom on Newport’s historic lawn. Professional tennis will return to the Newport, R.I. in 2025 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced a revamped Hall of Fame Open,…
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff Lead Player Fields at Cincinnati Open as Defending Champions
[ad_1] CINCINNATI (July 17, 2024) – Eight past champions, including 2023 winners Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic, headline the preliminary entry lists for the 2024 Cincinnati Open. The initial entrants for the Aug. 11-19 tournament include each player in the Top 40 of the world rankings, led by WTA No. 1 Iga Swiatek and ATP…
Zhang to face off against Cobolli, Fils takes on Djere
[ad_1] Getty Images Flavio Cobolli and Arthur Fils, who are two of the rising stars on tour, will be in second-round action at the Hamburg ATP 500 on Thursday. Cobolli is going up against Zhizhen Zhang, while Fils is facing Laslo Djere. Flavio Cobolli vs. (8) Zhizhen Zhang Zhang and Cobolli will be squaring off…
In 2025, the Hall of Fame to Host Joint ATP and WTA Tennis Tournament.
[ad_1] A combined men’s and women’s pro tournament will bloom on Newport’s historic lawn. Professional tennis will return to the Newport, R.I. in 2025 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced a revamped Hall of Fame Open, including ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 level tournaments. Scheduled for July 6-13, 2025, the Hall…
Djokovic Responds to Critics Questioning His Abilities and Demanding Change in Tennis Leadership
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic understands why people are speaking about a changing of the guard in tennis, but he’s not ready to throw in the towel. The 2024 season has gone largely in favor of young stars on the ATP Tour, such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. They both bested the Serbian en route to…
Billie Jean King Cup Finals Moved to Sevilla for Venue Change
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday July 17, 2024 The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will switch venues. It was announced on Wednesday that the 2024 BJK Cup Finals will relocate from Sevilla to nearby Málaga, Spain, and will take place at the same site where the men’s Davis Cup Final 8 is…
Malaga Secures Hosting Rights for 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Men’s Davis Cup Final 8
[ad_1] The Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge (BJKC), the women’s World Cup of Tennis, has announced that its 2024 Finals will relocate from Sevilla to nearby Málaga, Spain, and take place alongside the men’s Davis Cup Final 8. The BJKC Finals dates and match schedule will remain unchanged running from 13-20 November 2024. The…
Nadal and Ruud Fight Off Match Point to Advance to Bastad Open Semi-Finals
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud continued their solid play at the 2024 Bastad Open, and with another win, they booked the semi-final at the ATP 250 event. The two opted to play doubles in Bastad, likely to help Nadal prepare for the upcoming Olympics, where he’ll play doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. They comfortably won…