Category: Tennis
Monday’s Wimbledon Draw and Schedule: July 8, 2024
[ad_1] Taylor Fritz faces Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon on Monday. Wimbledon London, United KingdomGrass CourtsJune 24-July 14, 2024Prize Money: £50,000,000 Wimbledon Offers Historic Opportunity Reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz aims to defend a Grand Slam title for the first time at SW19. Jannik Sinner, who won his maiden grass-court title in Halle,…
Alcaraz Discusses Challenges with Focus Holding Back His Wimbledon Performance
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz struggled a bit against Ugo Humbert at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships but ultimately avoided having to play another five-setter. The Spaniard was close to another five-setter because, late in the fourth set, Alcaraz had to save multiple break points to avoid going into the decider. He was able to win the match…
Sakkari Notches Early Win at Wimbledon
[ad_1] Maria Sakkari was one of the first to win a match in the Ladies Singles at the 137th edition of The Championships on Monday, and later said that some 25 players have the potential to win the Wimbledon title this year. From my side, it’s wide open [the draw]. So anyone can win. Going…
The Impact of Hingis’ Absence on Serena’s First WTA Title Victory
[ad_1] Serena Williams recently reflected on her title-winning week at the Open Gaz de France, her first at the Tour level. Serena turned pro in October 1995, the same month she played her first professional event in Quebec City, Canada, at the age of 14. But she had to wait at least four years before…
Bouzas Maneiro Upsets Defending Champion Vondrousova at Wimbledon
[ad_1] Day 2 at Wimbledon saw the defending champion up-ended in the 1st-round as a a physically hampered Marketa Vondrousova lost to 21-year old Spaniard, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Centre Court. This will be a day that Bouzas Maneiro will never forget, after she pulled off a seismic shock to oust Vondrousova, 6-4 6-2, in…
Djokovic Advocates for Five-Set Matches to Remain in Grand Slams: Believes They Provide Excitement for Players and Audience
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has endorsed the existing best-of-five format at Grand Slams, believing it’s very exciting for both players and fans. The Serbian grew up in an era when the best-of-five sets format was used in more events than it is now. These days, the format is only used at Grand Slams, and he’d like…
Wimbledon: Djokovic rallies after sluggish start to claim victory
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic dropped another set as he pursued his dream of matching his old rival Roger Federer’s eight Wimbledon titles and eventually overtaking the Swiss sport’s icon’s tally. He was the better player for the first set, and then I stepped it up. I think I played a really good second and third. Fourth…
Alcaraz Gives His Opinion on Raducanu’s Decision to Withdraw from Mixed Doubles at Wimbledon
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz was asked about Emma Raducanu‘s mixed doubles controversy at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he shared his honest opinion. The British player was on top of the world a few days ago, but things went south for her in a matter of a few hours. She was playing really well and made…
Official Entries for Olympic Tennis Event in London Announced
[ad_1] The ITF has announced the final entry list for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, with 184 players from 41 countries set to compete in the 5 events over the 9 days at Roland Garros. Special attention will be on the main courts, Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen. Defending Olympic champion Alexander Zverev will…
Italian Tennis Phenom Jannik Sinner Defeats Jack Shelton, Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals
[ad_1] With rain on and off all day—British summertime—the roof was closed on No. 1 Court where the world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated world No. 14 Ben Shelton in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(9), to reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. In his post-match press conference, Shelton said: “I thought I came out slow, and…