Category: Tennis
Zverev to face off against Fritz, while Tabilo meets Zhang on the tennis court
[ad_1] Getty Images A spot in the Rome Masters semifinals will be at stake when Alexander Zverev faces Taylor Fritz on Wednesday. A much more surprising quarterfinal contest pits Alejandro Tabilo against unseeded Zhizhen Zhang.(3) Alexander Zverev vs. (11) Taylor FritzZverev and Fritz will be squaring off for the eighth time in their careers and…
Cornet and Gasquet Awarded Wild Cards for French Open, Thiem, Halep, and Wozniacki Overlooked
[ad_1] Richard Gasquet has received a 2024 Roland Garros wild card. Photo credit: Yann Caradec/Wikimedia Commons French veterans headline the list of Roland Garros, but several Grand Slam champions were bypassed for wild cards. Richard Gasquet and Alize Cornet, who announced 2024 is her farewell season, lead the list of Roland Garros main-draw wild cards….
Georgian tennis player Manny Diaz falls short in Hollywood career.
[ad_1] By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher During the 2019 U.S. Open, University of Georgia men’s tennis alums gathered at the mid-town New York City bar American Whiskey to watch the Georgia football team play Vanderbilt in its opening game of the season. Former Georgia tennis All-Americans and walk-ons alike exchanged old stories and showed off their…
Rebecca Marino brings BJK Cup trophy to British Columbia, boosting momentum for Pacific Tennis Centre project.
[ad_1] Since April 19, the Billie Jean King Cup trophy has been traveling throughout Canada, making its way to British Columbia. Accompanied by Vancouverite Rebecca Marino, part of the winning team of Canada’s first-ever world championship, the trophy visited various events and locations in her hometown. Events kicked off with the proclamation of Billie Jean…
Recap of Day 6 at the 2024 Italian Open
[ad_1] Day Six at the 2024 Internazionali BNL d’Italia Day six at the 2024 Internazionali BNL d’Italia saw Daniil Medvedev keep alive his hopes of defending an ATP title for the first time with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 2-6, 7-5 over 2023 Next Gen FInals winner Hamad Medjedovic. While winning Rome is still on the Russian’s…
Gauff Delve into the Deeper Meaning Behind Double Faults
[ad_1] Coco Gauff struggled with her serve in the match against Paula Badosa at the 2024 Italian Open, totaling 11 double faults, but there was a clear intent behind it. Double faults are part of tennis; they simply happen. Whether it’s on the men’s side with Maxime Cressy and his dozens of double faults or…
Andy Murray Makes the Switch to Yonex Racquets
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 13, 2024 Same Andy Murray, different racquet? Returning to the court this week at the Bordeaux Challenger, the three-time major champion is sporting some new gear. Murray’s got a Yonex racquet – and some Yonex swag to boot. Avant son entrée en lice au @BNPPprimrose, @andy_murray…
Swiatek and Sabalenka maintain focus in Rome
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka remain on track at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome for a repeat of the recent Madrid final, but both had to navigate stern challenges, while other contenders still include Coco Gauff, Zheng Qinwen, Jelena Ostapenko, Danielle Collins and Madison Keys, but Maria Sakkari’s hopes were upset by Victoria…
Medvedev Faces Paul, Hurkacz Takes on Baez in Thrilling Tennis Matchups
[ad_1] Daniil Medvedev is the top seed remaining in Rome and he will face Tommy Paul during fourth-round action on Tuesday. The winner will go up against either Hubert Hurkacz or Sebastian Baez in the quarterfinals.(14) Tommy Paul vs. (2) Daniil MedvedevMedvedev is the defending champion of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and the top seed…
Tuesday May 14th, 2024: Rome Tennis Tournament Schedule and Draws Released
[ad_1] American Tommy Paul faces reigning Rome champion Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Internazionali BNL d’ItaliaRome, ItalyMay 6-19, 2024Prize Money: €8,637,966 All Clay Roads Lead To RomeThe final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings out the best players at the Foro Italico in Rome. The tournament is one of…