Category: Tennis
Renowned Tennis Photographer and Director Rob Stone Debuts THE Blue Angels IMAX Film
Film Director and Tournament Director Rob Stone (middle) premieres his new movie The Blue Angels Rob Stone hits new heights flying with The Blue Angels. Film Director, tennis tournament director, avid tennis player and 10sBalls.com accomplished photographer Rob Stone premieres the new film The Blue Angels. The Blue Angels opens nationwide in IMAX Theaters on…
Day 2 Recap of the Madrid Open 2024
The round of 128 at the 2024 Madrid Open is complete Thursday’s play saw Rafael Nadal start his last campaign in the Spanish capital with a 6-1 6-0 demolition job against wildcard Darwin Blanch. More homegrown success came courtesy of Roberto Bautista Agut, who saw off Daniel Galan in three sets before Roberto Carballes Baena…
Coco Gauff Set to Face Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Madrid Open
Coco Gauff made a winning start at the 2024 Madrid Open, and she will try to do the same against Dayana Yastremska. The 20-year-old made a spectacular effort to serve her opponent Arantxa Rus a double bagel in Madrid, but that likely won’t happen in her next match. She’s facing a much tougher player who…
Striving for Excellence: The Challenges of Consistency in Tennis
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024 Suffering has been a pathway to Slam salvation in the past for Rafael Nadal. After sweeping 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch in Madrid today, Nadal discussed physical stumbling blocks. Rafa Nadal: Not Fully Fit For Madrid, Will Do Everything to Play Paris The king of…
Preview and Prediction: De Minaur Facing Off Against Nadal in Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal’s draw at the Mutua Madrid Open certainly isn’t the worst of all possible outcomes, but it also isn’t a good one considering what just transpired in Barcelona. Alex de Minaur was Nadal’s second-round opponent last week and the story is the same in Madrid, where they will go head-to-head once again on Saturday….
Nadal dominates Blanch in opening match of Mutua Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal is off and running at the Mutua Madrid Open. Nadal wasted no time and expended no extra energy while erasing Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday afternoon. The 37-year-old Spaniard raced into a rematch with Alex de Minaur after just one hour and four minutes. Nadal’s second-round match last week at the Barcelona…
Nadal Dominates Blanch in Madrid Return, Securing Victory Without a Hitch
Rafael Nadal made a comeback at the Madrid Open, and he shined brightly, beating 16-year-old Darwin Blanch in two sets. This match was supposed to be relatively painless for Nadal due to who his opponent was. Blanch is a 16-year-old super-talented player who has tremendous potential and likely a bright future ahead of him, but…
Vondrousva Opens Up About Personal Struggles with Divorce
Marketa Vondrousova on the pain of losing her marriage and beloved pet cat Frankie. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024 Less than a year after ascending to a professional peak, Marketa Vondrousova is enduring personal anguish. The Wimbledon winner announced she and husband Stepan Simek are in the process of divorcing—and her…
Hurkacz to face Draper, Humbert takes on Van de Zandschulp in upcoming matches
Getty Images Hubert Hurkacz and Jack Draper are already familiar foes; they will face each other once again as second-round action gets underway in Madrid. Ugo Humbert and Botic van de Zandschulp are also on the Friday schedule.(8) Hubert Hurkacz vs. Jack DraperHurkacz and Draper will be meeting for the fifth time in their careers…
Auger-Aliassime triumphs over Nishioka to advance to second round in Madrid
Félix Auger-Aliassime is through to the second round of the Madrid Open, defeating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in 2 hours, 20 minutes. The Montreal native responded from a slow start, firing 11 aces and hitting 32 winners to overcome a strong physical challenge from his opponent. Nishioka, ranked 78th on the ATP Tour,…