Category: Tennis
Nadal skips Cincinnati Open but commits to 2024 US Open
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is set to skip the 2024 Cincinnati Open in a surprise move, although he intends to compete at the US Open. The Cincinnati Open, formerly known as the Western & Southern Open, is the oldest tennis tournament in the USA and the last Masters 1000 before the final Grand Slam of the…
Zverev Stands by Umpire Despite Costly Error in Set, Criticizes ATP
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev took the high road after his 2024 Hamburg Open win, defending the umpire’s mistake and calling upon the ATP to introduce available technology. The German player has a history of outbursts, though he’s managed to keep it relatively cool recently. A few years ago, he made a huge mistake by smashing his…
Medvedev Describes Alcaraz as ‘Toughest Opponent’ and ‘Distinct’ from Big Three in Tennis
[ad_1] Daniil Medvedev was asked to compare Carlos Alcaraz to the Big Three, and he chose the Spaniard as the more challenging opponent to play. The Russian player does not mind giving long answers when he’s asked something that he enjoys talking about. After losing to Alcaraz at Wimbledon, the Russian was asked to rate…
Alcaraz’s Journey to 30 Grand Slams Paved by Overcoming Challenges in His Past
[ad_1] Former ATP player Marc Rosset believes that Carlos Alcaraz has a free highway in the coming years due to the gap between him and the rest of the field. When Pete Sampras won his 14th Grand Slam, very few believed it would happen again in the coming years. Many even thought that we would…
Friday, July 19, 2024: Preview of Bastad Open Draws and Order of Play
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal of Spain plays for a spot in the Bastad semifinals on Friday. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 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 comeback at the…
Nadal Addresses Injury Worries Following Fall at Bastad
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal made it to the 2024 Bastad Open quarter-final, but getting there took him a few tumbles and falls. At this point in the 38-year-old’s career, his fans hold their breath whenever he experiences any kind of physical stress. The Spaniard has a long list of injuries and has missed quite a lot…
Alcaraz Overtakes Swiatek as Highest Prize Money Winner of 2024 Following Wimbledon Victory
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz has eclipsed Iga Swiatek to become the top prize money earner in the first half of the 2024 season, thanks to his colossal payday after winning Wimbledon. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic for the second consecutive year to lift the Gentlemen’s Singles title at the All England Club. It was one of the…
Nadal’s Legendary Sleeveless Shirt from 2005 Roland Garros to Be Auctioned Online
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal‘s sleeveless top from his maiden Grand Slam success at the 2005 Roland Garros is up for sale and is expected to fetch almost six figures from the bidding. As announced by Prestige Memorabilia on Wednesday, July 17th, tennis fans will have an opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic outfits in…
Exciting Junior Tennis Tournament: September 2024 Four Nations Championship
[ad_1] Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club will be hosting the Junior Four Nations in September. Ireland 12&U, 14&U and 18&U will compete against England, Scotland and Wales from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September. Selection The top two nationally ranked players in each age group on 26th August will…
In a stunning upset, Gauff outshines Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Swiatek to capture the 2024 ESPY Award
[ad_1] Coco Gauff was nominated for two of the 2024 ESPY Awards and won one, beating out fellow tennis players. The 20-year-old American was nominated in two categories at last night’s ESPY Awards, which were hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams, and Gauff won in one of the categories. The 2023 US Open winner was…