Category: Tennis
Europe Seeks Redemption in the Laver Cup in Berlin
The Laver Cup is entering its 7th edition year of competition which was first played in 2017, and, with Team Europe leading Team World 4-2, the former are keen to regain the Cup which they have now lost these past two consecutive years. Last year the event was played in Vancouver and the ‘hosts’ lead…
In the 2024 Davis Cup quarter-finals, Team Canada to face Germany
Team Canada has been drawn against Germany in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Davis Cup, the ITF confirmed on Thursday. The Final 8 Knockout Stage will take place in Malaga, Spain from November 19-24. Canada, ranked No.3, last faced Germany (No. 5) in the quarter-finals of their 2022 Davis Cup title-winning campaign. A singles victory…
Raducanu Battles Through Physical Challenges to Advance to Korea Open Quarter-Finals
Emma Raducanu continued her 2024 Korea Open run by navigating a tricky match against Yuan Yue in two sets. Raducanu arrived in Seoul wanting to start a big stretch, the Asian Swing. She hasn’t had many chances to play in Asia in the past and wanted to make the most of her time here by…
Siegemund Upsets in Record-Breaking Match at Hua Hin, Longest WTA Battle in a Decade
Rain affected play at the Thailand Open 2 in Hua Hin on Wednesday, but it did not prevent Germany’s Laura Siegemund from making history with a triumphant upset win over No 5 seed Wang Xiyu from China, 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(1), that took 4 hours and 9 minutes to complete, the 4th-longest match of the Open…
‘Unprecedented Excellence: A Player Like No Other’
Before Rafael Nadal became a legend of the sport, Bjorn Borg was widely considered as the greatest clay player of all time, but he’s not bothered by the Spaniard overtaking him in that regard. Being a professional tennis player, especially one that has reached legendary status, means that an athlete thrives in competition and just…
Marin Cilic Makes a Strong Start to His Comeback in ATP Tour
The Tour has travelled to the Far East for two ATP 250 level events, as the players prepare for the eighth Masters 1000 starting on the 2nd of October in Shanghai. The two events are in China and are 958 apart in Chengdu and Hangzhou with Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti topping the seeds in the former…
Federer and top tennis stars touch down in Berlin for 2024 Laver Cup
Some of the best players in the world–both past and present–have arrived in Berlin, Germany in advance of Friday’s start to the 2024 Laver Cup. Among the past champions on the scene is Roger Federer, one of the founding members of this team competition. Federer retired at the Laver Cup in 2022, when he teamed…
Federer to make appearance at Borg and McEnroe’s Laver Cup finale
The players have arrived. The fans are getting ready. Laver Cup week is here, and the 2024 festivities will officially get underway on Friday afternoon at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. One such “fan” is Roger Federer, who will be in attendance as a spectator this time around. Federer is a founding member of the…
Federer confesses relief at not feeling like outsider during tournament visits
Roger Federer is a retired player, but he doesn’t feel ‘like an alien’ when visiting events, which makes him very happy as he truly feels like he still belongs to the sport. Federer’s importance for tennis is very hard to explain. Some went overboard by pointing out that he essentially saved modern tennis, appearing at…
Coco Gauff Parts Ways with Coach Brad Gilbert
Coco Gauff of the United States has split with coach Brad Gilbert. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images The trip is over for the Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert alliance. The 2023 US Open champion Gauff and coach Gilbert have parted company, ending their partnership of 14 months. “Thanks Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer…