Category: Tennis
The Canadian Gay Open tournament sees expanded growth as it stresses importance of community involvement
[ad_1] This past May, the Canadian Gay Open welcomed 175 players from across the world. The CGO is one of three Canadian tournaments on the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) global circuit. Toronto was the circuit’s first-ever Canadian stop, and, since the tournament’s founding in the mid-1990s, the GLTA has added two additional events…
Federer’s Perspective on His Relationships with Rivals Post-Retirement
[ad_1] Roger Federer had a competitive rivalry with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, but he now gets along well with both. The Swiss Maestro has had a very good relationship with Nadal for a very long time. They’ve become very good friends, in a way, which is quite interesting considering how fierce their rivalry was….
Novak Djokovic’s Surgeon Optimistic about Wimbledon Prospects
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 14, 2024Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon participation is unlikely, but not impossible says the doctor who performed arthroscopic surgery on the Serbian superstar’s right knee. Dr. Antoine Gerometta told French publication L’Equipe the Grand Slam king likely won’t be 100 percent in time for…
Sabalenka to face Collins in Rome final
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka and Danielle Collins are through to the semi-finals at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome after impressive victories in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Sabalenka, who has been battling a lower back injury, showed no signs of discomfort as she defeated Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, winning 6-2 6-4. The Belarusian was pleased…
Preview and Prediction: Griekspoor vs. Korda in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
[ad_1] Getty Images Tallon Griekspoor and Sebastian Korda will face off in the Libema Open semifinals, marking their second career meeting. Korda emerged victorious in their previous encounter on the indoor hard courts of Astana in 2023. Griekspoor, currently ranked 23rd, will have the home-court advantage in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. He previously captured the title at this…
Schedule and Draws for ‘s-Hertogenbosch Open on Saturday, June 15, 2024
[ad_1] Sebastian Korda takes the court in ‘s-Hertogenbosch on Saturday. Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images ‘s-Hertogenbosch Libema OpenStuttgart, GermanyJune 10-16, 2024GrassPrize Money: €690,135 De Minaur, Paul, Pegula, Samsonova Head s’Hertogenbosch fieldAussie Alex de Minaur is top seed, American Tommy Paul is seeded second, and Ugo Humbert is the third seed at the Libema Open staged…
John McEnroe Tells Fans to “Take a Hike”
[ad_1] John McEnroe’s most famous tennis tantrum was probably his “You Cannot Be Serious” tirade at Wimbledon in 1981, but just before that at the Queens Club grass-court prep tournament he also had a pretty good one. The following describes the McEnroe meltdown from the June 15 chapter of the book “On This Day In…
De Minaur Shows Superior Tactics in Defeating Raonic at Libema Open Quarterfinals
[ad_1] Milos Raonic made a strong return to the tour on the lawns of s-Hertogenbosch this week, but his first tournament since Indian Wells came to an end on Friday at the hands of Alex de Minaur at the Libema Open. In a matchup of power vs speed, it was the top-seeded Aussie who got…
Andreescu Remains Positive After Making Semi-Final In Second Tournament Since Return
[ad_1] Bianca Andreescu is playing only her second tournament back from injury, and she’s already into a semi-final of the 2024 Libema Open, which makes her happy. The Canadian missed a lot of time with yet another injury but returned recently at the French Open. After doing well in Paris, she moved on to the…