Category: Tennis
Djokovic’s Loss at Wimbledon Marks Longest Trophyless Start to Season in 16 Years
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic reached his 10th Wimbledon final last week and had the opportunity to stop an unwanted personal record, which last happened in 2005. But the tenacious Serb was routinely defeated by the new force of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. After a 10-year streak as the king of Centre Court, he…
Alcaraz narrows Sinner’s significant lead following Wimbledon victory
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz is back in the top two of the ATP Race to Turin after winning his second Wimbledon title last weekend. Alcaraz’s straight-sets demolition of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in this year’s final earned him the full 2000 points. With a total of 5950 points, he now sits in second place in the…
Rising Star Sinner Set to Captain Italy in 2024 Davis Cup Finals Following Landmark Victory in Previous Year
[ad_1] One year after leading Italy to a historic Davis Cup win, Jannik Sinner will return to try and do the same thing again. The young Italian was absolutely amazing at last year’s Davis Cup Finals, pushing Italy past a few great teams, including Novak Djokovic and his Serbia. The Italian was the absolute MVP…
Alcaraz Opts for Ambitious Goals Following Wimbledon Victory, Ditches Grand Slam Targets
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz was thrilled to win his fourth Grand Slam at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, but he doesn’t want to set specific goals for himself. The Spaniard has been on record admitting he wants to become the best tennis player in history. It was a very open admission by the Spaniard, who wasn’t afraid…
Serena Williams Alleges Racial Bias Played a Role in Harsh Judgment
[ad_1] Serena Williams has often spoken about the challenges of being a person of color in a predominantly ‘white’ sport. It was a tough experience for her at times. Biases exist everywhere, and everyone grows up with them, consciously or unconsciously. Overcoming biases requires effort and life experience, which most people gradually acquire as they…
Opelka, Former World No. 17, Makes Stunning Comeback with First Tour-Level Win in 2 Years at Newport Open
[ad_1] Reilly Opelka is back on the ATP Tour, and he’s back with an impressive win, downing Constant Lestienne at the 2024 Newport Open. The tall American has been away from the sport for quite some time. Apart from one appearance at the ATP Challenger tournament in Charlottesville, where he beat Tennys Sandgren 6-4, 7-5,…
Djokovic’s Impressive Recovery Skills Too Much for Alcaraz to Overcome
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz might have defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final, but he was still impressed with Djokovic’s performance in London. Just weeks before the grass-court major began, the seven-time champion was expected to miss Wimbledon due to meniscus surgery and his withdrawal from Roland Garros. Recovering in time to compete was…
Top 3 US Players Omitted From Davis Cup Nomination by Team USA
[ad_1] The US Davis Cup Team will want to qualify for the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, but they must do it without their top three players. To play in the Davis Cup Finals, teams first need to play in the Qualifiers, and the date for that tournament usually isn’t ideal, as it’s held right after…
Alcaraz Sets High Expectations for Paris Olympics, Focused on Performance Rather Than Results
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz will be the top favorite in Paris at the 2024 Olympics, but he has no expectations regarding results. By winning the 2024 Roland Garros, the 21-year-old Spanish player will be the top favorite at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The event is played on clay, which is a huge boost for him, but…
Remarkable Stats: 21-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Makes Waves in Tennis World
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday July 15, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz. The gift that keeps on giving. The 21-year-old continued his romp through Europe this summer, finishing off his Wimbledon title with a glowing 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) takedown of Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final on Centre Court. The Spaniard is now a four-time…