Category: Tennis
Sabalenka, Zheng, and Osaka advance in Beijing, while Paolini joins seeds who fall
Day 6 of the China Open The action on Day 6 of the China Open saw some surprises, but players like Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen, and Naomi Osaka had smooth sailing. Unfortunately, Jasmine Paolini, Daria Kasatkina, and Beatriz Haddad Maia were among the early casualties at the event. Naomi Osaka Advances Former World No 1…
Final Preview: Tokyo Tennis Showdown – Humbert vs. Fils Prediction
It will be a surprising all-unseeded, all-French final at the Japan Open when Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils collide on championship Tuesday in Tokyo. Just about every statistic is in Humbert’s favor. The left-hander leads their head-to-head series 3-0 on the main tour and 4-0 overall, including 8-1 in total sets. He is 4-for-4 in…
Weekly News Review: Highlights from the Asian 1000 Tennis Tournaments
The Asian swing is short and sweet and is already at its pinnacle with the 1000 events on both tours taking place. Beijing is already partway through on the WTA Tour while main draw play begins midweek in Shanghai on the ATP side. Both events have Canadian content. Here’s what you need to know. In…
Preview and Prediction: Alcaraz to Face Off Against Medvedev in Beijing Tennis
Three of the top four seeds have advanced so far at the China Open and the result is a blockbuster semifinal battle between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday (the other matchup pits world No. 1 Jannik Sinner against Chinese wild card Bu Yunchaokete). Alcaraz and Medvedev will be squaring off for the eighth…
Alcaraz Overcomes Break Point Challenges to Defeat Khachanov and Advance to Beijing Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz never lost a set against Karen Khachanov, but he was closest to it during their match at the 2024 China Open. Still, the Spaniard was able to win the match without losing a set. Khachanov hasn’t had the best of times against Alcaraz, but he’s hardly alone in that regard. Plenty of players…
Draper Retires from Tokyo Tournament Due to Abdominal Strain
Jack DRaper receives treatment in Tokyo (Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images) Jack Draper was forced to retire in his match with Ugo Humbert for a place in the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Tokyo, which was disappointing considering the excellent results he has posted this season following an injury plagued year….
Rune progresses to face Nishikori in Tokyo ATP 500 tournament
It has been a rough season–especially of late–for Holger Rune, but the 21-year-old Dane is through to the Japan Open quarterfinals after cruising past Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday. Rune’s reward is a showdown against another Japanese star, Kei Nishikori. A resurgent Nishikori continued his latest comeback to tennis with a 6-2, 6-3 rout…
Djokovic makes early arrival in Asia ahead of Shanghai Masters & Six Kings Slam
Novak Djokovic has arrived in Shanghai, confirming his participation in the upcoming Masters 1000 tournament. It marks Djokovic’s first appearance in Asia since 2019–partly because those tournaments were cancelled from 2020 through 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I can’t wait,” the 37-year-old assured. “I’m super excited to see my Chinese fans, all the tennis…
Persevere and Pursue Your Tennis Goals
“That is why I want to tell everyone, every tennis player, do not give up on your dreams,” she said on Sunday night in Beijing, after defeating Belgium’s Greet Minnen, 6-2, 6-3. Even if you can’t do it, you can change your way. You will feel that it’s worthwhile.” Zhang, who recently reached the doubles…