Category: Tennis
Jessica Pegula Marks Milestone With 100th Straight Week in WTA Top 10
April has been a month of milestones, and Jessica Pegula is the latest player to join the club with a commendable achievement of being ranked in the world’s Top 10 for precisely 100 weeks. On the ATP tour, Jan-Lennard Struff became the third-oldest first-time champion when he triumphed at the Munich Open. On the WTA…
Mutua Madrid Open Schedule and Draws Set for Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Taylor Fritz faces Hubert Hurkacz in Madrid on Tuesday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is back aiming to defend his Madrid…
Tennis Canada Reveals Recipients of the 2023 Masters Excellence Awards
Tennis Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Masters Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements within Masters tennis. For the first time, players voted to determine the Event of the Year, the Service of the Game Award recipient, and two Teams Awards. “2023 was an outstanding year for Masters tennis,”…
Recap of Day 6 at the 2024 Madrid Open: Key Matches and Results
Day Six 2024 Madrid Open Round of 16 Results Winner Loser Scoreline Jannik Sinner (1) Pavel Kotov 6-2, 7-5 Daniil Medvedev (3) Sebastian Korda (25) 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3 Casper Ruud (5) Cameron Norrie (29) 6-2, 6-4 Rafael Nadal (PR) Pedro Cachin 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3 Karen Khachanov (16) Flavio Cobolli 7-5, 6-4 Alexander Bublik (17) Ben…
Iga Swiatek set to face Beatriz Haddad Maia in the 2024 Madrid Open
Iga Swiatek looks unstoppable at the 2024 Madrid Open, but could Beatriz Haddad Maia possibly be the woman to stop her? The Polish player didn’t finish last week’s campaign in Stuttgart with a win, so her motivation this week has been tremendous. She’s playing like a player on a mission, and after falling short last…
Breakthrough: The Most Significant Change in My Tennis Performance
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, April 29, 2024 Few champions have mined the power of predictability as effectively as Rafael Nadal. From his ritualistic run back to the baseline after the coin toss, to his precise placement of his bottle like a chess master placing a pawn in position to the flurry of…
Auger-Aliassime Shows Progress in Madrid with Monday Performance
It has been a while since Félix Auger-Aliassime has looked as good as he has in Madrid. Week one of the Mutua Madrid Open saw some impressive performances by the Canadians, but the man from Montreal is the only one still going at the 1000-level event. Meanwhile, Canadians continue to have success on the ITF…
Rybakina Appeals to WTA for Schedule Revision to Enhance Player Fitness
Elena Rybakina was recently asked what one thing she would change in the sport, and it was a no-brainer that her response would center around the tennis schedule. Rybakina is among the top-ranked WTA players right now, with a Grand Slam title to her name. She deservedly entered the world’s Top 10 for the first…
Tips for Safely Traveling with Your Tennis Racquet
Tennis racquets are essential tools for any player, from amateurs to professionals. Their structural integrity and string tension are crucial for performance. However, these racquets are delicate and susceptible to damage, especially during travel. Here’s a detailed guide to protecting your tennis racquets during transit, keeping them game-ready wherever you go. Understanding the Vulnerabilities Before…
Felix advances to round of 16 in Madrid after Mensik forced to retire with injury
Félix Auger-Aliassime required limited court time to book his place in the round of 16 in Madrid, storming past Jakub Mensik 6-1, 1-0 (ret.) in 35 minutes. In the first career meeting between the players, the Canadian’s skillset and experience proved too much for the 18-year-old. Auger-Aliassime took charge early, pressuring his Czechian opponent to…