Category: Tennis
Andreescu Acknowledges Age Defies Her Due to Injuries
[ad_1] Bianca Andreescu is only 23 years old, but she doesn’t feel that way because she has had so many injuries that should not have happened. Injuries are something that’s out of a player’s control or anybody else’s control. Bodies are different, and no two are alike, even though human bodies are, in principle, the…
Swiatek’s Clay Court Game Draws Comparisons to Steffi Graf, According to Serena Williams’ Former Coach
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek demonstrated her exceptional skills once again at the 2024 Madrid Open by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final and claiming another trophy. After falling short in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, the Polish player arrived in Madrid with a clear hunger for victory. Her performance in the final showcased her determination and…
Rublev, Madrid Open Champion, Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Italian Open
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev confirmed after his 2024 Madrid Open triumph that he’s unsure about playing at the Italian in Rome because he was still sick. The Russian battled an illness for a few days leading up to the final and credited the doctors with miraculously getting him well enough to play. He outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime…
Rublev triumphs over illness to claim the biggest title in Madrid
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 6, 2024 Andrey Rublev withstood his “worst” illness to win the biggest title of his career. The seventh-seeded Rublev fended off Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Madrid final 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to capture his 16th career championship, including his second Masters 1000 title. More: Brave Rybakina Saves Match Points, Into Madrid SF…
Osaka Strives for Immediate Success While Maintaining Realistic Expectations, According to Coach
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka hasn’t had the type of year she had hoped for so far, but she’s staying optimistic about future success that might be coming her way. Earlier this year, Osaka made some surprising comments regarding her expectations in the season’s first major. She had really optimistic ideas about her return and how it…
Auger-Aliassime Climbs Back into Top 20 Rankings in Tennis
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 6, 2024 After reaching his first Masters 1000 final in Madrid over the weekend, Felix Auger-Aliassime returns to the Top 20 for the first time since last October. The Canadian is the biggest riser inside the ATP’s Top 100 in this week’s rankings (+15). 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime,…
Rob Stone, the favorite photographer and producer of tennis balls, debuts his IMAX film “The Blue Angels.”
[ad_1] Film Director and Tournament Director Rob Stone (middle) produced the new movie The Blue Angels Rob Stone hits new heights flying with The Blue Angels. Film Director, tennis tournament director, avid tennis player and 10sBalls.com accomplished photographer Rob Stone premieres the new film he’s produced The Blue Angels. The Blue Angels opens nation-wide in…
Young Brit Draper faces Croatian Coric at 2024 Italian Open in Rome
[ad_1] Jack Draper hasn’t had the best year so far, but he certainly hopes to kick off the 2024 Italian Open well against Borna Coric. Even though his results haven’t been spectacular this year, it’s pretty clear that Draper is a great player. His clay tennis is not up to his grass or hard-court tennis…
Swiatek Widens the Gap at No.1, Making Ukrainian Ranking History
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 6, 2024 Iga Swiatek is opening the gap between herself and the rest of the field in the WTA rankings table. The four-time major champion, entering her 102nd total week atop the rankings, is now 3412 points clear of No.2-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the rankings. The…
Preview and Predictions for the 2024 ATP Rome Masters 1000
[ad_1] Getty Images The road to Roland Garros continues this fortnight with the third of three clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments. It’s the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where Novak Djokovic is back after skipping Madrid and Rafael Nadal is suiting up for a second consecutive event, but the draw is otherwise depleted in the star-power department. Both…