Category: Tennis
Alcaraz Vows to Take Control Early Against Djokovic Following Last Year’s Incident
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz‘s 2024 Wimbledon Championships final against Novak Djokovic went quite differently from last year’s, and that was his intention. The Spaniard didn’t start the 2023 Wimbledon Championships final well, dropping the first set to Djokovic very easily, 1-6, but he still won the match in five sets to lift his first Wimbledon trophy….
Swiatek Dominates as Paolini and Krejcikova Surge in Rankings
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek continues her dominance of the WTA Race to Riyadh and has daylight over her closest rival, Elena Rybakina. The Pole suffered a shock third-round defeat at this year’s Wimbledon but has a 2564-point lead over second-placed Rybakina, who lost in the semifinal. Swiatek remains the player who has amassed the most points…
Alcaraz Seeks Another Wimbledon Tattoo Despite Pledge to Parents
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz has a tattoo for each of the majors he’s won, and he wants to get one for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships as well, but he’s not sure his parents will be on board. The 21-year-old has a few tattoos that generally have a deep meaning. He doesn’t put just anything on his…
Djokovic’s Loss at Wimbledon Marks Longest Trophyless Start to Season in 16 Years
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic reached his 10th Wimbledon final last week and had the opportunity to stop an unwanted personal record, which last happened in 2005. But the tenacious Serb was routinely defeated by the new force of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. After a 10-year streak as the king of Centre Court, he…
Alcaraz narrows Sinner’s significant lead following Wimbledon victory
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz is back in the top two of the ATP Race to Turin after winning his second Wimbledon title last weekend. Alcaraz’s straight-sets demolition of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in this year’s final earned him the full 2000 points. With a total of 5950 points, he now sits in second place in the…
Rising Star Sinner Set to Captain Italy in 2024 Davis Cup Finals Following Landmark Victory in Previous Year
[ad_1] One year after leading Italy to a historic Davis Cup win, Jannik Sinner will return to try and do the same thing again. The young Italian was absolutely amazing at last year’s Davis Cup Finals, pushing Italy past a few great teams, including Novak Djokovic and his Serbia. The Italian was the absolute MVP…
Alcaraz Opts for Ambitious Goals Following Wimbledon Victory, Ditches Grand Slam Targets
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz was thrilled to win his fourth Grand Slam at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, but he doesn’t want to set specific goals for himself. The Spaniard has been on record admitting he wants to become the best tennis player in history. It was a very open admission by the Spaniard, who wasn’t afraid…
Serena Williams Alleges Racial Bias Played a Role in Harsh Judgment
[ad_1] Serena Williams has often spoken about the challenges of being a person of color in a predominantly ‘white’ sport. It was a tough experience for her at times. Biases exist everywhere, and everyone grows up with them, consciously or unconsciously. Overcoming biases requires effort and life experience, which most people gradually acquire as they…
Opelka, Former World No. 17, Makes Stunning Comeback with First Tour-Level Win in 2 Years at Newport Open
[ad_1] Reilly Opelka is back on the ATP Tour, and he’s back with an impressive win, downing Constant Lestienne at the 2024 Newport Open. The tall American has been away from the sport for quite some time. Apart from one appearance at the ATP Challenger tournament in Charlottesville, where he beat Tennys Sandgren 6-4, 7-5,…
Djokovic’s Impressive Recovery Skills Too Much for Alcaraz to Overcome
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz might have defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final, but he was still impressed with Djokovic’s performance in London. Just weeks before the grass-court major began, the seven-time champion was expected to miss Wimbledon due to meniscus surgery and his withdrawal from Roland Garros. Recovering in time to compete was…