Category: Tennis
Draper Considered Leaving Tennis and Pursuing University Education in Light of Chronic Hip Injury
[ad_1] Jack Draper recently shared about a tumultuous period when his life was at a crossroads, and he nearly quit tennis because of injuries. Draper is one of the most talented young players to emerge from Great Britain’s tennis setup. Some analysts believe he might be the next Andy Murray, the last British man to…
Osaka and Kostyuk Face off at 2024 Italian Open in Rome
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka made a winning start at the 2024 Italian Open, and her reward is facing the always-tricky Marta Kostyuk in the second round. The Japanese player hasn’t played much on clay this year, but she’s improved every time she stepped on the court. That’s quite important because it actually shows that she can…
Djokovic Discusses His Latest Coaching Additions
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has shed light on the impact of his current coaching setup, which has undergone a complete makeover in the space of a few months. For context, Djokovic has reshaped his coaching and backroom team since the second half of 2023. After winning the US Open last year, he split from long-time business…
Rafael Nadal’s Infant Son Observes His Training Session at the Italian Open
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal had a special guest watching one of his practice sessions at the Italian Open this week. Nadal is preparing to play in Rome for the first time in two years. He is seeking to win a record-extending 11th title at the Foro Italico. The last time he played at the Italian Open…
Bouchard Looks Back on Emotional Defeat in Wimbledon Final
[ad_1] Eugenie Bouchard once reached the Wimbledon final, but her loss to Petra Kvitova is still the most painful one of her career. In a Grand Slam final a loss is painful for any player that experiences one. It’s even more painful for players who play only one Grand Slam, and that was the case…
Djokovic Clarifies Madrid Open Withdrawal in Anticipation of Italian Open Comeback
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Madrid Open, surprising quite a few people, but he explained in Rome just why it happened. After performances below his usual level this year, many expected the Serbian to play as much tennis as possible. It’s never been the case for him, and it seems like it’s not…
Sabalenka: Iga’s Superiority Shines on Clay, Surface Not the Only Factor
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka admitted that Iga Swiatek is a better clay-court player, but that doesn’t mean she can’t beat her. Every tennis player prefers different types of surfaces based on their qualities. Sabalenka excels on hard courts, where she has had the most success. Swiatek, on the other hand, is one of the best clay-court…
Nadal Refuses to Discuss Retirement Rumors, Focusing on Italian Open
[ad_1] Some assume that Rafael Nadal could retire at the 2024 Roland Garros, but he dismissed that ahead of his first match at the Italian Open. Nadal attempted a few comebacks this year. The first one came in Australia, where he won a couple of matches before injuring himself. The second attempt happened ahead of…
Matteo Berrettini pulls out of the Rome tournament
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Rome took another home hit today. Matteo Berrettini, who recently battled tonsillitis, officially withdrew from Rome today. More: Richard Evans on Hall of Fame Induction Berrettini joins world No. 2 and Italian Davis Cup hero Jannik Sinner in pulling out of the Eternal City….
Osaka’s Strength and Confidence Shine on Clay Courts
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka was never an outstanding clay-court player, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t succeed on the surface. The Japanese player has played only 12 matches in the only clay-court major in tennis, and she never made it past the third round, winning 7 of those 12 matches. On top of that, her…