Category: Tennis
Rome | Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open.
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz with Andrey Rublev after losing to the Russian in Madrid (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.3, withdrew from the 2024 Italian Open citing problems with his arm. “Felt pain after playing Madrid, pain in my arm,” Alcaraz wrote on Instagram and Facebook. “Had some tests done today and…
A Complete Guide to Watching the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, Featuring Top Players Djokovic, Swiatek, Gauff, and More
[ad_1] The 2024 Italian Open in Rome will assemble the best from the ATP and WTA for one last showdown before the French Open. Although a few tournaments will take place in the week after the Italian Open, the Foro Italico is the most important stop for players who want to win the second Grand…
Auger-Aliassime advances to Madrid final as Lehecka grants a pass
[ad_1] Not a whole lot has gone right for Felix Auger-Aliassime over the past couple of seasons, but the Mutua Madrid Open seems to be paying him back—and then some—for his recent struggles. Auger-Aliassime finds himself in the final of this Masters 1000 tournament after getting a first-set retirement from Jiri Lehecka on Friday night….
Rublev to face Auger-Aliassime in highly anticipated match at 2024 Madrid Open
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev will compete in the 2024 Madrid Open final against first-time finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime. Rublev’s unexpected journey to the Madrid Open final comes after a period of inconsistent performances. However, wins over Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz indicate that he has rediscovered his top form and now has a shot at the title….
Lehecka’s Retirement Due to Injury Sends Auger-Aliassime to First Madrid Final
[ad_1] MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 03: Jiri Lehecka of Czechia is embraced by Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada at the net after having to retire due to injury following the Men’s Singles semi-final match on Day Eleven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 03, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Julian…
Auger-Aliassime advances to Madrid final after Lehecka is forced to retire due to back injury.
[ad_1] Félix Auger-Aliassime is off to the finals of the Madrid Open after opponent Jiri Lehecka was forced to retire just six games into their match. It was a sad and anti-climactic finish to what had been a well anticipated semifinal. The showdown began competitively with both players imposing their heavy groundstrokes, and Lehecka escaping…
Draper recruits Wayne Ferreira as new coach ahead of Roland Garros
[ad_1] British rising star Jack Draper has had a stop-start season and recruited a renowned former South African tennis player to rekindle his career before the French Open. Draper is one of the most promising tennis talents from the UK who has achieved a career-high ranking of World no. 37, but is currently hovering just…
Auger-Aliassime advances to Madrid Open final as Lehecka exits due to injury
[ad_1] After advancing to the Madrid Open semi-final due to an opponent’s injury, Jiri Lehecka suffered the same fate, allowing Felix Auger-Aliassime to move into the final with a retirement. Several unusual occurrences unfolded at the Madrid Open recently. Two retirements and a withdrawal significantly impacted the journeys of these players. Lehecka progressed to the…
Fritz Faces Tough Challenge in Madrid Semifinals
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 3, 2024 Taylor Fritz slipped out of the Madrid semifinals. After bowing to Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3 in today’s Mutua Madrid Open semifinals, Fritz cited two stumbling blocks that ended his Madrid run. First, Rublev’s rocket serve displaced Fritz and set up the Russian’s fierce first-strike…
Alcaraz Remains World No. 3 Despite Unfortunate Withdrawal from Italian Open
[ad_1] The bad news for Carlos Alcaraz is that he won’t be playing at this year’s Italian Open in Rome, but the positive news is that he will retain his place in the world’s top three. Alcaraz announced his absence from Rome in an Instagram post, which also revealed that he’s aggravated the injury he…