Category: Tennis
Nadal Set to Face Lowest-Ranked Opponent in First Round of 2024 Madrid Open
The draw for this year’s Madrid Open was released, and Rafael Nadal was presented with an unusual opening match to kick off his campaign. Main draw action at the tournament begins on April 24th, and five-time champion Nadal is among the 96 men looking to get into rhythm ahead of Roland Garros. Even in the…
Madrid | Raducanu receives boost as Pliskova withdraws
The shape of the women’s draw at the Mutua Madrid Open has subtly changed, especially for Emma Raducanu, whose 1st-round opponent, Karolina Pliskova, withdrew, alongside Marie Bouzkova and Petra Martic, all through injuries. Raducanu, who received a wild-card into the main draw, will now face a qualifier or a lucky loser in her opener, after…
Swiatek Widens Gap Ahead of Gauff and Sabalenka in Olympics Qualifying Race
Iga Swiatek fell short of completing another three-peat but still increased her lead in the Olympics Race to Paris. Swiatek’s 10-match undefeated run at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix came to an end when she lost to Elena Rybakina in the semifinal, but she increased her points tally in the race to 7695. Coco Gauff…
Djokovic Reflects on Pride and Honor of Fifth Laureus Sportsman Of The Year Award Win
Novak Djokovic picked up yet another award thanks to his banner 2023 season, in which he cemented his status as the greatest tennis player of all time. Djokovic’s record-setting year yielded seven titles, which was the most by a player across both tours last season. Of the seven, the Serbian hoisted three Grand Slams, and…
Shelton’s Reign as American No. 1 Tennis Player Set to End After Just One Week
Ben Shelton climbed to the American no. 1 spot earlier this week, but he’ll lose it already next Monday. The American is arguably one of the most talented tennis players from the current generation, especially in his country, which has been waiting for a player to regularly win Grand Slam titles since Andre Agassi and…
Sinner Maintains Lead in Olympics Race with Djokovic and Alcaraz Vying for Top Spot
Jannik Sinner remains at the top of the Olympic Race to Paris rankings with less than two months left before the cycle ends. This race will determine the Top 56 players qualifying for the Olympics based on their ranking as of June 10th, exactly one year after the cycle began. Sinner has amassed 8525 points,…
Alcaraz Stands by Djokovic Amid Criticism Over Recent Form
Novak Djokovic hasn’t played at his usual high level in 2024, but Carlos Alcaraz believes he is not as vulnerable as some may think. Djokovic, like all players, has periods where his performance doesn’t meet expectations, even though he is known for maintaining a high level of play over the years. This year, Djokovic has…
Nadal Warned of Potential Career-Ending Injury as Roddick Teases Djokovic Match-Up
Andy Roddick discussed the upcoming Roland Garros and the potential participation of Rafael Nadal at the event, emphasizing Nadal’s physical condition and the draw implications. The anticipation for this year’s Roland Garros is high as Nadal’s presence would add a bittersweet touch for players and fans alike. The tournament promises to be fascinating with various…
Simona Halep Provides Insight Into Her Withdrawal From Madrid Open
Simona Halep was supposed to play at the 2024 Madrid Open this week, but she won’t, as she pulled out of the tournament. Halpe returned to tennis recently at the Miami Open, where she played a fairly solid match against Paula Badosa. Considering that she had not played for over a year, it was a…
Experienced Journalist Martin Kostyuk Takes on Rising Star Marketa Vondrousova in the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
In the upcoming match at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Marta Kostyuk and Marketa Vondrousova will face off, despite expectations for an Aryna Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff showdown. Both Kostyuk and Vondrousova caused significant upsets to reach this stage of the tournament. Kostyuk defeated Gauff in a thrilling match full of twists and turns, while…