Category: Tennis
Never Count Djokovic Out: Recent Form Struggles Don’t Define Him
[ad_1] Former ATP player Ivan Ljubicic believes that Novak Djokovic is not ‘finished’ despite recent form struggles. Djokovic’s recent performances have raised concerns as he hasn’t been playing at his usual high level, with only a marked improvement at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters. Despite some declaring Djokovic as ‘finished,’ Ljubicic, who knows Djokovic well, disagrees…
Andreeva Still Considering Former Wimbledon Champion as Permanent Coach
[ad_1] Mirra Andreeva has been working with former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez recently. However, it’s uncertain if this collaboration will become permanent. Andreeva made a name for herself last year with significant wins against top players, climbing into the Top 100 and then the Top 50, where she has remained. Despite her success as a…
Halep’s Swift Response to Doping Ban Announcement
[ad_1] Simona Halep was recently cleared of her doping ban, but she still remembers the moment when she first learned about it. One of the most shocking doping bans in recent sporting history is certainly that of Halep. Not only was she a decorated champion and fan favorite, but she found her best tennis and…
Auger-Aliassime Embraces Growth Through Adversity, Reflects on Overcoming Frustration During Challenging Career Phase
[ad_1] Felix Auger-Aliassime has faced challenges in his tennis career, but he remains proud of his resilience. Since his debut on the ATP Tour, Auger-Aliasime has been recognized for his talent. While he started strong, his journey has been turbulent. He has experienced highs of being in the Top 10 and lows of dropping out…
Despite withdrawing from Rome, Sinner maintains world No. 2 ranking
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner will remain World No. 2 for at least another month despite a forced absence from next week’s Italian Open in Rome. Sinner has been recuperating from a hip injury he sustained at the Madrid Open. He withdrew ahead of his quarterfinal match against Felix Auger-Aliassime. He stated that the injury was becoming…
Bouchard Announces Tennis Return With Debut Tournament in 2024
[ad_1] Eugenie Bouchard‘s tennis hiatus is set to end sometime next week, with the former World No. 5 sharing a sneak peek prepping for her long-awaited return. Bouchard, one of the highest-ranked Canadian tennis players in history, celebrated her 30th birthday earlier this year. She switched to pickleball at the end of last year and…
Fritz discusses challenges following loss at Madrid Open
[ad_1] Taylor Fritz had a strong performance at the Madrid Open, but his journey came to an end against Andrey Rublev, leaving him disappointed. Fritz was on the brink of reaching the semi-finals at the Madrid Open, facing a familiar opponent who had troubled him in the past. Despite Rublev losing to Fritz on multiple…
Mutua Madrid Open Sunday Schedule and Draws Revealed – May 5, 2024
[ad_1] Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Andrey Rublev in the Madrid final on Sunday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is back aiming to…
Ljubicic: Sinner’s Rise to World No. 1 Will Not Compromise Long-Term Goals
[ad_1] Former world number three Ivan Ljubicic is certain that Jannik Sinner will become world number one but on his own terms. Ljubicic is quite familiar with Sinner, having spent a lot of time in Italy and at the Academy where the Italian used to practice. Obviously, as he’s one of the best players in…
Andy Murray Pulls Out of 2024 Italian Open in Rome Despite Recent Practice Sessions
[ad_1] Andy Murray won’t be playing at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, even though he returned to practicing on clay fairly recently. At this time last year, Murray was playing on clay in Aix en Provence, France. The Brit would go all the way to win the trophy at the ATP Challenger event, but…