Category: Tennis
Novak Djokovic carefully considering new coach after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic in Paris
[ad_1] A heavy schedule was completed despite the rain still disrupting play at Roland Garros though play on the main show courts continued as normal with their respective roofs in place. I started swinging through the ball more, great down the line backhands, serve was good, at times lost the rhythm a bit, but generally…
Predictions by Ricky for Day 13 of the French Open: Men’s Semifinals
[ad_1] It’s men’s semifinal day at the French Open on Friday, and even without any member of the Big 3 involved it’s still quite a lineup. Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz is currently the best rivalry in tennis, while Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud is a rematch of last year’s semifinal in Paris. Here are…
Zverev Addresses Allegations of Domestic Abuse in Court Case
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev has spoken for the first time since a hearing over his alleged domestic abuse commenced last week. Zverev is currently competing at Roland Garros, where he booked his spot in the semifinal with a thoroughly composed performance to beat Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night. The German fourth seed will meet two-time…
ATP urged to establish policy for handling cases like Zverev’s
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 1, 2024 Alexander Zverev is engaged in a couple of major court proceedings While two-time Rome champion Zverev plays for a fourth trip to the Roland Garros semifinals in Paris, his appeal of domestic abuse penalty order began in a Berlin court on Friday. Rublev: I Kill…
Paris | Zheng and Navarro progress, while Kasatkina, Pavlyuchenkova, and Noskova eliminated
[ad_1] Play continued late into the night as the schedule got back on track with the completion of round 3 at the French Open on Thursday, when there were wins for Zheng Qinwen and Emma Navarro, but Daria Kasatkina, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, and Linda Noskova joined the early exodus of seeds earlier in the day. At…
Swiatek Dominates Gauff to Secure Spot in Fourth French Open Final
[ad_1] Swiatek dispatches Gauff 6-2, 6-4 to reach fourth French Open final Iga Swiatek from Poland is a 4-time grand slam champion and world #1. She won her first title on the terre battue in 2020 and is looking for her third consecutive title at Roland Garros. She arrived in Paris with two titles on…
Portia Archer Named CEO of Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)
[ad_1] Photo credit: WTA The WTA has a new leader with a history of roundball experience. Portia Archer is new WTA CEO, the Tour announced. Archer joins the WTA from the NBA, where she held the position of Chief Operating Officer of the NBA G League. She will officially launch her new position as WTA…
Felix Auger-Aliassime Discusses the Decision to Part Ways with Coach Toni Nadal
[ad_1] Felix Auger-Aliassime is no longer working with Toni Nadal, and he explained why they stopped working together. The young Canadian and the experienced Spanish coach started working together a few years ago with the hope of improving Auger-Aliassime’s tennis, especially on clay. Their collaboration looked promising at times, as the Canadian made it to…
Jabeur serenades French fans after advancing to Roland Garros Quarterfinals
[ad_1] By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Sunday, June 2, 2024 Rising to the occasion. That appears to be the mission for 29-year-old Ons Jabeur who finds herself back in the Roland Garros quarterfinals for a second straight year. The No. 8 seeded Tunisian enjoyed a 6-4 6-4 win over a tough opponent in Denmark’s…
Upsets in Paris as Alcaraz, Sinner and Tsitsipas progress, Rublev falls.
[ad_1] Despite the persistent rain, this year’s French Open is on schedule with the main contenders getting into their stride as the second week approaches. However, one player who had more than an outside chance to be still in contention during the last few days at Roland Garros, has noisily crashed out! Completely disappointed with…