Category: Tennis
Alcaraz Admits to Holding Back in Training Due to Ongoing Injury Concerns
[ad_1] According to his most recent update, Carlos Alcaraz is still not giving 100% in training, which is a bit troublesome ahead of his first match at the Madrid Open. There have been a lot of narratives and stories surrounding the 20-year-old and the state of his injury. The Spaniard withdrew from two consecutive events…
Billie Jean King Finals to Implement Knockout Format
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024 The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are embracing the knockout. The International Tennis Federation announced today the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup finals will be staged over nine days and will replace the round-robin group stage with a knockout format which follows Davis Cup’s…
Alcaraz to face Shevchenko, Zverev against Coric in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will begin their Madrid Masters campaigns when seeded players start taking the court on Friday. Alcaraz awaits Alexander Shevchenko, while Zverev is going up against Borna Coric. Alexander Shevchenko vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Alcaraz will be back in action after missing Monte-Carlo and Barcelona when he begins…
Friday’s Schedule and Draws Released for Mutua Madrid Open
[ad_1] Two-time defending Madrid champion Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to play his opener on Friday. 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…
Raducanu Commits to Strasbourg Tournament Despite Clash with French Open Qualifying Schedule
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu is set to compete at the 2024 Strasbourg Open following the release of the official entry list. This year, the Strasbourg Open has been upgraded to become a WTA 500 event and will commence on May 19th. Raducanu is seeking to extend her clay-court stay and accumulate sufficient minutes and momentum on…
New Roof to Make Grand Entrance on May 26 in Tennis World
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday April 25, 2024 One of the grand dames of tennis has a new look. Court Suzanne-Lenglen, the No.2 showcourt at Roland-Garros, named after the iconic, brandy-sipping eight-time Grand Slam champion whose bronze statue anchors the east side of the stadium, will put a new retractable roof into…
Nadal speeds past Blanch to set up Madrid rematch with De Minaur
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal made a routine start to what is presumably his final appearance at the Mutua Madrid Open, cruising past Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 during first-round action on Thursday evening. Nadal needed only one hour and four minutes to advance. It was the biggest age difference in a match (Nadal is 37, Blanch is…
Renowned Tennis Photographer and Director Rob Stone Debuts THE Blue Angels IMAX Film
[ad_1] Film Director and Tournament Director Rob Stone (middle) premieres his 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 The Blue Angels. The Blue Angels opens nationwide in IMAX Theaters…
Day 2 Recap of the Madrid Open 2024
[ad_1] The round of 128 at the 2024 Madrid Open is complete Thursday’s play saw Rafael Nadal start his last campaign in the Spanish capital with a 6-1 6-0 demolition job against wildcard Darwin Blanch. More homegrown success came courtesy of Roberto Bautista Agut, who saw off Daniel Galan in three sets before Roberto Carballes…
Coco Gauff Set to Face Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Madrid Open
[ad_1] Coco Gauff made a winning start at the 2024 Madrid Open, and she will try to do the same against Dayana Yastremska. The 20-year-old made a spectacular effort to serve her opponent Arantxa Rus a double bagel in Madrid, but that likely won’t happen in her next match. She’s facing a much tougher player…