Category: Tennis
Djokovic Eager to Face Nadal Before His Retirement
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic won’t play at the Madrid Open this year, but he’s still hoping to face Rafael Nadal again before the Spaniard retires. The way Nadal’s story unfolded in recent weeks, it seems like 2024 will surely be his last season. There is obviously a chance for things to change, but as things stand…
Preview and Predictions for the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open
[ad_1] Getty Images In a significant change dating back to last season, Masters 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome are now two-week events instead of one and the draw sizes have increased to 96 (the 32 seeds get byes in a bracket of 128). Yes, that means they are on par with Indian Wells and…
Novak Djokovic Secures Fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Honor
[ad_1] Even when he’s not holding his Head racquet in his head, Novak Djokovic is a major champion. The Serbian superstar shined at the Laureus World Sports Award in Madrid on Monday night. Grand Slam king Djokovic earned his fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, equaling rival Roger Federer for most in the…
Kenin’s Losing Streak Continues as She Suffers Another Defeat in Madrid, Extending to 9 Matches
[ad_1] Sofia Kenin has been struggling in her tennis performance recently, as evidenced by her ninth consecutive loss at the 2024 Madrid Open. Kenin demonstrated strong play prior to the start of the 2024 season by winning the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. However, her form took a downturn early in the year despite…
Madrid Masters Preview: Nadal to Face Blanch – Analysis and Prediction
[ad_1] When Rafael Nadal takes the court for his first-round match at the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, he will be facing a player 21 years younger than him – 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch. Blanch, an IMG client, received a main-draw wild card for this Masters 1000 tournament. This is not the first time he…
Kostyuk Provides Insight Into Decision to Use ‘Glory To Ukraine’ Greeting
[ad_1] Marta Kostyuk ended her 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix runner-up speech with ‘Slava Ukraini,’ which means ‘Glory to Ukraine,’ and she explained what it symbolized after the match. ‘Slava Ukraini’ is a common saying in Ukraine, but it became known worldwide after 2021 when the country was invaded by Russia. It’s a show of…
Eubanks to take on Van de Zandschulp, Diaz Acosta faces off against Shapovalov
[ad_1] Getty Images Main-draw action at the Madrid Masters gets underway on Wednesday, when Chris Eubanks goes up against Botic van de Zandschulp. Facundo Diaz Acosta and Denis Shapovalov are also taking the court in round one. Botic van de Zandschulp vs. Chris Eubanks Eubanks and Van de Zandschulp will be going head-to-head for the…
Alcaraz Seeks One More Day of Recovery in Race Against Time to Play in Madrid
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz‘s status ahead of the 2024 Madrid Open has been a huge talking point, and he admitted he’s not fully recovered. Alcaraz missed two tournaments due to an arm problem that seemingly impacted his forehand. His forehand is his signature shot, and it’s a large part of what makes him really good on…
Injury Concerns Could Impact Player’s Long-Term Prospects in Tennis
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 23, 2024A chronic back issue has pained Paula Badosa and could cause the premature end to her competitive career. Former world No. 2 Badosa told WTA Insider Podcast’s Courtney Nguyen she is receiving cortisone injections for the pain in her back. While the cortisone can help…
Entry List for the 2024 Lyon Open ATP Tournament
[ad_1] The 2024 Lyon Open is the last ATP stop before the second Grand Slam of the season commences at Roland Garros. This event is part of the ATP 250 series and will commemorate its 7th edition since it became part of the tour in 2017. It is played exclusively on outdoor clay courts and…