Category: Tennis
Simona Halep’s Comeback Hindered by Knee Injury
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday July 20, 2024 Simona Halep’s comeback to the WTA Tour is in a holding pattern due to a lingerning knee issue. The Romanian took to social media on Friday to update her status. The Romanian, who has played just two matches since her comeback commenced with a…
Bastad Open Sunday Schedule: Draws and Order of Play for July 21, 2024
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal plays for his 93rd career championship in Bastad on Sunday. Photo credit: Rolex Monte Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club. Bastad Open Bastad, SwedenRed ClayJuly 15-21, 2024Prize Money: €579,320 Rafa Nadal’s Return Headlines Bastad FieldThe king of clay is back in Bastad. Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal launches his red clay…
Svitolina Provides Insight Into Black Ribbon Motive During Wimbledon Victory
[ad_1] Elina Svitolina struggled to contain her tears despite her impressive fourth-round win at Wimbledon because of events happening in her homeland. Svitolina backed up her win over two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur by beating China’s Wang Xinyu. She dropped just three games in a comprehensive victory that lasted less than an hour. For the…
Nadal and Ruud Pull out of Semi-Final Doubles Match at Bastad Open
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal won’t be doing double duty at the 2024 Bastad Open because the Spaniard withdrew from his doubles match with Casper Ruud. ‘Ruudal’, as fans name them, were having a solid time this week in Bastad, as the duo was playing well enough to make the semi-final of the ATP 250 doubles tournament,…
Preview: The Road to Olympic Glory starts in Paris in seven days
[ad_1] The Olympic Games are but a week away, and players are readying themselves for the Tennis Event campaign, which begins on Saturday 27 July on the clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris, in the hopes of realizing an Olympic dream. Some players have had more time to adjust back to the red clay,…
Raducanu to Stick with Current Coach for Extended Period, according to Former British No. 1
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu will stay with her current coach for a little longer, according to former British number one. Raducanu worked with her former coach, Nick Cavaday, during this grass season, and it worked out well for her. She had a good run in Nottingham, which she followed up with a great win over Jessica…
Nadal rallies to secure spot in Bastad final after grueling comeback
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal has been proving that he shouldn’t be discounted this week at the 2024 Bastad Open, and he did it once again in the semi-final. The 38-year-old isn’t the player he was a decade ago, that’s clear. Still, that doesn’t mean that he isn’t the fighter that he was a decade ago, because…
Wimbledon Champion Opens Up About Strategy Against Gauff
[ad_1] Coco Gauff lost to compatriot Emma Navarro at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and her opponent revealed after the match how she exploited her weaknesses. It’s no secret that Gauff’s forehand leaves much to be desired. Despite being among the top players in the world, her forehand is inconsistent and often seen as one of…
Top Players Berrettini, Thiem, and Baez Among Contenders in 2024 Kitzbuhel Open ATP Draw
[ad_1] The draw for the 2024 Kitzbuhel Open has been released and it promises multiple exciting matchups. The ATP 250 tournament in Kitzbuhel offers last chance to prepare for the Olympic Games for players who prefer competing against others instead of practicing. The event runs from July 22nd to 27th, and the draw is full…
Alcaraz Unveils Fresh Ink to Commemorate First Roland Garros Victory
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz is not ready to quench his tattoo addiction yet, so he has immortalized another tennis achievement onto his skin. Last month, Alcaraz promised to ink his body and add to his array of tattoos to celebrate his Roland Garros triumph. It was a busy period for him, as he had to travel…