Category: Tennis
Rising stars Sinner and Jarry to face off, Bublik takes on Cobolli in exciting tennis matchups
Jannik Sinner headlines opening day of main-draw competition in Beijing, where he awaits big-hitting Chilean Nicolas Jarry. Alexander Bublik and Flavio Cobolli are also part of a relatively modest Thursday schedule.(1) Jannik Sinner vs. Nicolas JarrySinner skipped the recent Davis Cup festivities (Italy still qualified for the semifinals without him) and also wasn’t a part…
Preview and Prediction for Tokyo Round 1: Tiafoe vs. Nakashima and Rune vs. Tabilo
Seeds Frances Tiafoe and Holger Rune will contest their opening matches in Tokyo on Thursday, and neither has an easy draw. Tiafoe is facing fellow American Brandon Nakashima, while Rune awaits Alejandro Tabilo.(7) Frances Tiafoe vs. Brandon Nakashima In this battle of Americans, U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe will take on the resurgent Brandon Nakashima as…
Wawrinka and Nishikori Secure Wild Card Spots at Shanghai Masters
Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori‘s achievements throughout their careers have earned them wild cards for the upcoming Shanghai Masters. The penultimate Masters-1000 event of the season will take place in Shanghai. It runs from 2-13 October, and Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner are on the entry list for the tournament. Whether Djokovic would…
Cilic Soars to Career-High Ranking After Impressive Title Win in ATP Tour
Marin Cilic‘s first ATP title in nearly three years was a remarkable moment, and the Croatian has skyrocketed up the rankings as a result. Cilic’s level during his prime was among the best outside Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, regarded by most as the three greatest players ever. Their presence did not stop…
Thursday’s China Open Draws and Schedule for September 26, 2024
Alexander Bublik takes the court in Beijing on Thursday. Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images China Open Beijing, ChinaSeptember 25-October 2, 2024Prize Money: ATP $3,720,165 Elite Players Converge at China OpenThe Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, built for the 2008 Olympic Games, is the venue for the China Open. In 2011, the centre…
Tennis Channel Appoints Simon as Temporary President following Solomon’s Removal
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 25, 2024Photo credit: Fred Mullane for Tennis Channel Facebook Tennis Channel has turned to a familiar face as its new leader. Bill Simon has been named TC Interim President, Tennis Channel announced today. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Simon joined the network as CFO in…
Beijing Open: Zhang Shuai secures victory, while Osaka picks up first win in China
It was a perfect time for Zhang Shuai to break her unwanted record of 24 consecutive lost matches, in front of a home crowd at the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing on opening day, Wednesday. On match point? Oh my god, what are you doing Shuai? When I’m sitting, there I told myself, if…
Tennis Ireland Celebrates Significant Increase in Funding for Tennis Clubs Across the Country
Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that tennis clubs across the country have been awarded vital funding under the Government’s Community Sport Facilities Fund, with a total allocation of €6.5 million. This investment in tennis infrastructure will support clubs in upgrading their facilities, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring the sport is more accessible to communities nationwide….
Recap of ATP Events: Fritz and Sinner Take Charge in Tokyo and Beijing
Tokyo and Beijing, ATP 500 level events, get under way this week as players prepare for the Shanghai Masters starting on the 2nd October. The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo, played four first round matches overnight but the draw for the China Open has only just been finalised including qualifiers and results…
2024/25 Tennis Ireland National Camps: A Preview of the Future Champions
Tennis Ireland is thrilled to announce the first two camp dates for the National Camps 2024/25. We couldn’t be more excited to announce that both camps will be led by world-class international coaching legends, Matt Little and Simon Wheatley. Matt LittleMatt Little is a globally acclaimed strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years of…