Category: Tennis
Alcaraz’s Victory at the French Open demonstrates his ability to win even when not at his peak, according to Medvedev
[ad_1] Daniil Medvedev was recently asked about Carlos Alcaraz, and he explained what makes facing him so difficult. Alcaraz is a three-time Grand Slam champion who also became the youngest world number one ever on the ATP Tour early in his tennis career. That alone shows how good of a tennis player he is, but…
Safe Travels Back Home
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, July 4, 2024Photo credit: Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Some things are better left unsaid. Taunt Taylor Fritz as a whiner, and you’re not coming out a winner as Arthur Rinderknech learned today at Wimbledon. More: Gauff Soars Into Wimbledon Third Round In a rematch of a contentious 2023 Roland Garros clash,…
Mixed results for Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon on Day Four
[ad_1] Australia’s Alex De Minaur applauds his partner Britain’s Katie Boulter as she plays against Britain’s Harriet Dart Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images The Australian eased into round three despite windy conditions on Court Three before watching girlfriend Katie Boulter lose a three-hour marathon to fellow Brit Harriet Dart on No.1. It is…
Fritz Outplays Rinderknech in Straight Sets to Advance
[ad_1] Getty Images Taylor Fritz vs. Arthur Rinderknech at the 2023 French Open was one of the more contentious matches of last year’s tennis season. There was not any particularly bad blood between the two competitors, but the French fans–in typical French fans fashion–made sure to get behind their home player. And when it comes…
Jabeur Discusses Coaching Collaboration with Verdasco at Wimbledon
[ad_1] Ons Jabeur is once again trying to fulfill her dream of winning Wimbledon, and she has Fernando Verdasco in her corner. The Tunisian has lost two Wimbledon finals in the past. While the first loss to Elena Rybakina was understandable due to Rybakina’s strength on grass courts, the second final was particularly painful as…
Andy Murray Receives an Emotional Farewell on Centre Court at Wimbledon
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday July 4, 2024 Andy Murray’s glorious Wimbledon career isn’t quite over yet – he’s still scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu – but the two-time champion is getting close to the end. And, properly, he was given a perfect send-off on Thursday evening in the…
Andy Murray and Dan Evans selected to represent Great Britain at the Olympics in London
[ad_1] Andy Murray was confirmed on Thursday (4th July) as playing in the singles and doubles (with Dan Evans) as the International Tennis Federation revealed the complete entry list for the Paris 2024 Olympics. It is due to be the two-time champion’s last event with the 37-year-old having announced his decision to retire. The twice-Wimbledon…
Andy Murray Honored at Wimbledon as He Retires After Doubles Defeat with Brother; Swiatek and Djokovic Progress, Pegula and Tsitsipas Stunned on Day Four
[ad_1] Andy Murray following the gentlemen’s doubles match against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers on day four of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) (July 4, 2024) On Thursday Wimbledon saluted the career…
Dimitrov to face Monfils, Shelton set to take on Shapovalov in upcoming matches
[ad_1] Seeds Grigor Dimitrov and Ben Shelton will have no days off following five-setters in the Wimbledon second round. They have blockbuster Friday matchups on their hands with Gael Monfils and Denis Shapovalov, respectively.(10) Grigor Dimitrov vs. Gael MonfilsGet your popcorn ready for a matchup between two of the tour’s beloved veterans. Dimitrov and Monfils…