Category: Tennis
Roland Garros Draws and Schedule Announced for Monday, June 3rd, 2024
[ad_1] Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud faces American No. 1 Taylor Fritz in the French Open fourth round on Monday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Roland GarrosParis, FranceRed ClayMay 20-June 9, 2024Prize Money: €53,500,000 2024 Roland Garros: End of An Era and New Beginning World No. 1 Novak Djokovic aims to defend his Roland Garros…
Nadal Wins Golf Tournament In Mallorca Following Historic Loss at Roland Garros
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal made an unusual early exit at this year’s Roland Garros, but he made sure he lifted a trophy during his recent return to the golf course. Nadal is the most decorated champion in French Open history, having won the tournament a record 14 times. He also owns a 112-4 win-loss record at…
Federer Documentary: Prime Video Releases Trailer for Federer’s Final 12 Days
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, June 3, 2024 Parting is poignant—and personal—for Roger Federer in Federer: Twelve Final Days. Today, Prime Video debuted the official trailer for Federer: Twelve Final Days and it’s revealing. Rublev: I Kill Myself The feature-length documentary will premiere in select theaters on June 13th and launch June…
Portia Archer named new CEO of WTA, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida
[ad_1] The WTA has appointed NBA G League Chief Operating Officer Portia Archer as its new CEO to replace Steve Simon, who will remain in his role as WTA chairman, it was announced on Wednesday. The WTA is an organisation I have long admired. It has pioneered the growth and development of women’s professional sport…
Djokovic to face Cerundolo, Ruud set to take on Fritz in upcoming matches
[ad_1] Getty Images The remaining quarterfinal spots at Roland Garros will be handed out on Monday, when Novak Djokovic gets right back in action against Francisco Cerundolo. Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz are also part of the schedule.(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (23) Francisco CerundoloDjokovic was one set away from bowing out of the French Open…
Displeased with Roland Garros scheduling, Djokovic aims for redemption
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic’s 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over Lorenzo Musetti in round three of the French Open on Saturday night–or more like Sunday morning–lasted four hours and 29 minutes ended at 3:06. It was, of course, the latest finish in Roland Garros history. With the third round delayed by basically nonstop rain throughout…
Recap of Quarterfinal Matches at the French Open on Day 11
[ad_1] Day eleven at Roland Garros only featured one men’s quarter-final as Alexander Zverev defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets to set up a semi-final with Casper Ruud. Novak Djokovic, who has a meniscus tear, was forced to withdraw from his last-eight match against Ruud, giving the Norwegian a walkover into Friday’s semi-final. The…
Djokovic Provides Insight into On-Court Outburst and Interaction with Supervisor
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has clarified the reason he was frustrated with the tournament supervisor and grounds people at Roland Garros during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic suffered a nasty fall at one point in the fourth-round match and hurt his right knee. He complained to the tournament supervisor about the state of the…
Collins and Keys Secure Berths in Summer Olympics
[ad_1] By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, June 3, 2024 The United States Olympic tennis team is rounding into final shape before the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. However, the official team won’t be announced until later this June. More: Nadal “Unfair” to Use Protected Ranking for Olympics Player Says. In women’s singles, Daniele…
Iga Swiatek celebrates birthday with impressive victory at Paris Open
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday in some style at the French Open on Friday, where she is bidding to win her 4th title, and 3rd in a row, while Coco Gauff, Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur were among those also to make it into the Last 16 in the top half of the…