Category: Tennis
Coco Gauff advances to semi-final of Berlin Open as Ons Jabeur forced to retire
[ad_1] Coco Gauff reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Berlin Open after her quarter-final opponent, Ons Jabeur, was forced to retire after one set of play. Saturday’s schedule in Berlin was supposed to be packed with tennis, but fans in the German capital won’t get as much tennis as they thought. Two quarter-final matches were…
Coco Gauff’s Berlin Open Run Cut Short by Jessica Pegula in a Sudden Turn of Events
[ad_1] Coco Gauff lost in the semi-finals of the 2024 Berlin Open to her doubles partner Jessica Pegula after they returned to the tennis court for five points. The two Americans have dealt with a really hectic schedule at the WTA 500 tournament in the German capital. First, the rain impacted the play, which meant…
Kyrgios Surprises Surgeon with Remarkable Recovery from Revolutionary Wrist Surgery
[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios saw his tennis retirement flash before his eyes with details of his wrist injury, only to make a miraculous recovery. Kyrgios, a polarizing figure in tennis, spent the last year and a half dealing with injuries, first a knee issue and then a debilitating wrist condition. After playing just one match in…
Uncertainty Surrounds Participation of Key Female Players at 2024 Wimbledon Championships
[ad_1] As Wimbledon looms, four of the best WTA players are doubtful about competing at the tournament, which begins on July 1st. The draw ceremony for the third Grand Slam of the season will take place on Friday, June 28th, and there are questions surrounding the health of the four women who are expected to…
Henman rejects Alcaraz’s criticisms of shot clock rule change.
[ad_1] Former British number one Tim Henman has weighed in on the change of rules regarding the automated shot clock used in tennis. The 25-second shot clock was trialed during the 2017 season in US Open qualifying and Next Gen ATP Finals before it was fully implemented in the top tiers of professional tennis in…
Milos Raonic pulls out of 2024 Wimbledon Championships
[ad_1] Milos Raonic withdrew from the 2024 Wimbledon Championships after failing to secure a main draw wild card entry. The Canadian hoped to return to Wimbledon this year, where he has traditionally played really well. He made the final in 2016 and hoped to play some more tennis at the grass-court major this year, but…
Young Brit Emma Raducanu faces off against American Sloane Stephens at the 2024 Eastbourne International
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu will finish her grass preparation for Wimbledon at the 2024 Eastbourne International, where she’ll face Sloane Stephens in the first round. Raducanu’s only grass event so far in 2024 was the Nottingham Open, where she played strong tennis before losing to Katie Boulter in an epic three-and-a-half-hour battle. The Brit skipped over…
Tomljanovic Reflects on Near Miss at Birmingham Tournament for First Tour-Level Title
[ad_1] Ajla Tomljanovic played some wonderful tennis at the 2024 Birmingham Classic to make the final, but unfortunately, she didn’t win the trophy. The Australian has been around for many years now, with many great results, but unfortunately, no trophies on the WTA Tour to date. She had a chance to win her maiden title…
Tommy Paul poised to claim top spot in American men’s tennis following impressive Queen’s Club victory
[ad_1] Tommy Paul won the biggest trophy of his career at the 2024 Cinch Championships at the Queen’s Club, becoming the number one American in the process. American tennis has historically been spectacular, as the country has produced many great players over the years. The last great American player on the ATP Tour was Andy…
Sinner Makes History as 8th ATP Player to Capture Title in First Event as World Number One
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner played his first ATP tournament as a number one player, and became only the eighth player to win his first event as the world no. 1, joining a list of legendary players. Becoming the world’s number one player is a legendary achievement in itself because not many players manage to reach the…