Category: Tennis
Wimbledon Sets New Record with £50 Million in Prize Money Distributed
[ad_1] Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic lifts the Women’s Singles Trophy as she celebrates victory following the Women’s Singles Final against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia on day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 15, 2023 in London, England. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Wimbledon is…
Alcaraz Inks Lucrative Deal With Nike, Will Launch Signature Logo
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz has renewed his partnership with his clothing sponsor Nike, signing a multi-million dollar with the company for the following years. Alcaraz is one of the top names in tennis right now. While he’s maybe not the most valuable player due to legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic still playing and having…
All the Female Tennis Players Who Have Reached the No.1 Singles Ranking in WTA History
[ad_1] A list of every ATP player that reached the ATP’s No.1 ranking since the WTA rankings began in 1975 (listed by total number of weeks at No.1 overall). List last compiled on June 13, 2024 Steffi Graf, 377Martina Navratilova, 332Serena Williams 319Chris Evert, 260Martina Hingis, 209Monica Seles, 178Ash Barty, 121Justine Henin, 117Iga Swiatek, 107Lindsay…
Rome: Swiatek Dominates Keys to Face Gauff in Semifinals
[ad_1] World No 1 Iga Swiatek once again triumphed against Madison Keys to advance to the semi-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where she will face Coco Gauff in a highly-anticipated matchup. Swiatek’s dominant performance extended her winning streak to 10 matches. Swiatek showcased exceptional focus and skill throughout the quarter-final match, defeating Keys decisively…
Sinner poised to make debut as top seed at Halle ATP 500 tournament
[ad_1] Getty Images Jannik Sinner will take the court as the No. 1 player in the world when he headlines the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany this coming week. Sinner claimed the top spot in the rankings for the first time at the conclusion of the French Open, where he lost to eventual champion…
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…