Category: Tennis
Paris Qualifiers Ready to Make a Mark
[ad_1] The 16 qualifiers were finally determined on Friday, when the remaining eight 3rd-round matches were played, sending Sara Errani, Katie Volynets and Tamara Zidansek, amongst others, into the main draw of the French Open. Errani, a former Roland Garros finalist from Italy who finished as the runner-up to Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros 12…
Swiatek Reflects on Overcoming Tough Challenge Against Osaka at Roland Garros to Make History
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek made history by winning this year’s Roland Garros, but it almost didn’t happen because of Naomi Osaka’s inspired effort. Osaka is not one to spoil the party intentionally, but she nearly did when it comes to Swiatek’s legacy. Winning events a few times in a row is extremely difficult due to how…
Americans Sweep Titles in Strasbourg and Rabat at WTA Tournaments
[ad_1] Madison Keys claimed a dominant victory over her friend and compatriot Danielle Collins in an all-American final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg on Saturday. The World No 12 expressed her satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her ability to balance aggression with defense throughout the match. Keys’ victory was particularly impressive as Collins had been…
Iga Swiatek claims fourth French Open title with third consecutive Roland Garros victory
[ad_1] PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 08: Iga Swiatek of Poland poses with the champions trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women’s singles final on Day 14 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2024 in Paris, France (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images) (June 8, 2024) No. 1 Iga Swiatek…
Swiatek Achieves Historic Feat of Third Consecutive Roland Garros Title, Joining Tennis Legends
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek has made history by winning Roland Garros three times in a row, joining an exclusive club of only two other players. Swiatek first claimed the Roland Garros title in 2020 during the pandemic as a surprise victory. She followed it up with a second win in 2022, setting the stage for her…
Paris | Osaka and Ostapenko kick off their matches at the French Open
[ad_1] Former World No 1 Naomi Osaka opened proceedings at the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, overcoming some initial nerves to get her Roland Garros campaign off to a winning start, while other early Day 1 winners on Sunday included Jelena Ostapenko, Sofia Kenin, Dayana Yastremska and Katerina Siniakova. “It’s always…
Key Players Osaka, Pegula, Andreescu, and More featured in 2024 Libema Open WTA Draw
[ad_1] The 2024 Libema Open is one of the first grass-court tournaments, as the WTA 250 event will run from June 10th until 16th, and the draw was released. After weeks spent on clay, tennis players will play on the grass for the first time since last year. The Libema Open in Den Bosch has…
Alcaraz cruises through in Paris as Murray and Draper bow out
[ad_1] On the opening day of the French Open, the spotlight very much centred on Carlos Alcaraz and whether his forearm had fully recovered from the injury he picked up in Miami hampering his preparations on clay for Roland Garros, the second grand slam of the season, which for some time, looked like he would…
Fritz Withdraws from First Grass Tournament of the Season Due to Injury Pain
[ad_1] Taylor Fritz was expected to begin his grass-court preparations by playing in the Stuttgart Open, but he has officially withdrawn from the tournament because of a back injury. The Stuttgart Open, a 250-level tournament, heralds the start of grass-court tennis on the ATP Tour. It will run concurrently with the Libema Open, which is…
Wimbledon Draws Closer as Swiatek Reflects on Growing Ease.
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 5, 2024 Paris – Iga Swiatek proved once again during the Paris fortnight that she is well and truly the queen of clay. But when it comes to grass, well, the five-time major champion is still very much unproven. That isn’t to say she isn’t one…