Category: Tennis
Fritz Expresses Long-Lasting Disappointment Over US Open Final Loss
Taylor Fritz was very disappointed after losing the 2024 US Open final, and even weeks later, he thinks that it will likely never go away. Fritz had his best-ever run in a tennis event at the recent US Open because he made the final of a major. It was the first time he made a…
Top Women’s Tennis Players: Andreescu, Fernandez, Anisimova and Many More
The 2024 Japan Championships in Osaka is a WTA 250 event, but the entry list shows the tournament has still attracted some high-profile players. Running from October 14 to 20, the Japan Championships is one of two WTA tournaments in the country. Tokyo’s Japan Open, which has WTA 500 status, is played the week after,…
Dart’s China Open Run Ends in Round 2 Defeat in Beijing
The top half of the women’s draw at the China Open in Beijing was completed on Thursday, paving the way for the arrival of the 32 seeds in round 2 on Friday, who now know who their opening opponents are. Britain’s Harriet Dart, though, fell in her opener to Clara Tauson from Denmark, 5-7 6-4…
“A Look Back at Gene Scott: Tennis Legend, Mentor, and Friend” – 10sBalls
Eugene L. Scott: Remembering a Tennis Icon As a truth teller, tournament director, world champion, and respected tennis voice, Eugene L. Scott served many roles and had a staggering impact on Open Era tennis. In celebration of the tennis icon’s approaching birthday, 10sBalls.com looks back on the Tennis Week publisher’s brilliant and impactful career. Called…
New Leader Named by Tennis Channel Following Solomon’s Dismissal
Tennis Channel has turned to a familiar face as its new leader. Bill Simon has been named TC Interim President, Tennis Channel announced today. Simon joined the network as CFO in 2005 and has served a variety of executive Tennis Channel roles in recent years. Here is Tennis Channel’s announcement: Sinclair, Inc. has named Tennis Channel’s…
Upsets in Tokyo as Fritz, Tsitsipas, and Tiafoe all bow out in the first round, while Draper advances
It hasn’t been a good day for the Tokyo Open seeds with three big names going out, namely the former champion and this year’s top seed, Taylor Fritz plus Stefanos Tsitsipas and Frances Tiafoe. I have a lot of confidence. Being here and knowing the situations I have come through in this exact stadium, in…
Alcaraz to face off against Mpetshi Perricard, Mevedev takes on Monfils in upcoming matches
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev headline a busy schedule in Beijing as first-round action concludes on Friday. Alcaraz opens with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Medvedev goes up against Gael Monfils.Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. (2) Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz will be playing his first ATP tournament since a disappointing U.S. Open when he kicks off his China Open…
Rune Ends Three-Game Losing Streak with Victory at Japan Open
Holger Rune had a rough start to his 2024 Asian Swing, but he improved in his second match, defeating Alejandro Tabilo in three sets at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Rune’s first match in this year’s Asian Swing was against experienced veteran Yasutaka Uchiyama from Japan in Hangzhou, where he suffered a two-set defeat. Rune…
Sinner Prioritizes Quality in Scheduling Disagreement with Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner is currently in China for the China Open in Beijing, where he shared his perspective on the tennis calendar compared to fellow player Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner acknowledged the length of the tennis calendar, spanning from early January to late November or early December, and highlighted the physical demands it places on players. Despite…
Shelton to face off against Opelka and Tsitsipas takes on Michelsen in exciting tennis match-ups
The ATP 500 in Tokyo heats up in a big way with a huge schedule on Thursday, when Ben Shelton and Reilly Opelka take the court. Fellow American Alex Michelsen is also in action against Stefanos Tsitsipas. (PR) Reilly Opelka vs. (8) Ben Shelton It will be an all-American showdown when Shelton and Opelka go…