Category: Tennis
Preview of the 2024 Madrid ATP 1000: A Look Ahead to the Top Tennis Action
2024 Madrid ATP 1000 preview Once again, Madrid has become the center of attention in the world of tennis. As the second ATP Masters 1000 of the year on clay, Madrid represents an essential event in the preparation for the French Open. For the second consecutive year, this tournament is held in two weeks with…
Osaka Discusses Relationship with Kyrgios
Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios have a strong bond, with Osaka referring to Kyrgios as a ‘brother from a different universe.’ The friendship between Osaka and Kyrgios has deepened over the years, with many commonalities between them both on and off the tennis court. Sharing similar interests and being of similar age, the two players…
Michelsen faces Fonseca, Mensik takes on Hanfmann in tennis showdown
Getty Images Round one continues at the Madrid Masters on Thursday with young American Alex Michelsen taking on fellow rising star Joao Fonseca and Czech teen Jakub Mensik facing German veteran Yannick Hanfmann. Alex Michelsen vs. (WC) Joao Fonseca This battle of the youngsters will be one to keep an eye on. American Alex Michelsen…
Thursday’s Schedule and Draws for Mutua Madrid Open on April 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal faces wild card Darwin Brance in Madrid on Thursday. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 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…
Danielle Collins extends her winning streak with another victory on the court
BY JAMES BECK Unseeded Danielle Collins just keeps winning. She made it 11 straight wins with another relatively easy straight-set win in Friday’s quarterfinals of the Credit One Charleston Open. This time, it was veteran Elise Mertens that suffered a 6-3, 6-4 loss at the hands of Collins, who continues on her retirement party year….
Sabalenka Acknowledges She Does Not Follow Competitors’ Matches
Aryna Sabalenka discussed women’s tennis ahead of the 2024 Madrid Open and revealed her preference for men’s tennis when it comes to watching matches. Many female tennis players have admitted that they enjoy watching men’s tennis more than women’s tennis in their leisure time, despite the common assumption that tennis players watch a lot of…
Coco Gauff graces the cover of Time magazine in May as their latest Covergirl
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 24, 2024 Coco Gauff graces the cover of Time Magazine’s May 13 edition, and to honor the occasion, the 2024 Women of the Year nominee was profiled by journalist Sean Gregory. “I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me.” Tennis champion Coco…
Panama Davis Cup Player and Dominican Partner Claim Victory in Mardy Fish Doubles Wild Card Tournament Final In Vero Beach After Tough Battle
After Losing 12 Straight Tiebreaker Points, Panama Davis Cupper And His Dominican Partner Win Crazy Mardy Fish Doubles Wild Card Tournament Final In Vero Beach – World Tennis Magazine After Losing 12 Straight Tiebreaker Points, Panama Davis Cupper And His Dominican Partner Win Crazy Mardy Fish Doubles Wild Card Tournament Final In Vero Beach
Shapovalov stages comeback to defeat Diaz Acosta in Madrid
Denis Shapovalov found his best tennis when he needed it, fighting past Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open. In an all-left-handed showdown, it was Shapovalov who looked the better of the two players early, unleashing an aggressive baseline game and using his savvy net…
Coco Gauff responds to Caitlin Clark signing WNBA contract
Coco Gauff has reacted to the professional contract of rising basketball star Caitlin Clark, calling her severely underpaid. Most players in women’s basketball, and the WNBA particularly, aren’t paid remotely close to what their male counterparts are paid, for example, in the NBA. While regular role players in the NBA earn tens of millions, superstars…