Category: Tennis
Djokovic Suggests Shortening His 2024 Tennis Season Earlier Than Planned
Novak Djokovic returned to the tennis courts against Grigor Dimitrov in Sofia but confirmed that he doesn’t have any special plans for the rest of the year. If Djokovic’s results this year haven’t already made it clear, it’s the start of a new era for the Serbian. He’s not pushing as hard as he once…
Irish Blind and Visually Impaired Tennis Team
We’re delighted to announce the team heading to Italy for the International Blind Tennis World Championships. The World Games will take place from 23rd – 29th September where over 150 athletes from 20 countries will compete. The players representing Ireland are: Lisa McLaughlin B1 Windsor TC Stuart Haxell B1 Sligo TC Paul O’Rahilly B1 Naas…
Bencic Discusses Her Highly-Anticipated Return to Tennis Following Motherhood
Belinda Bencic is gearing up to make a return to competitive tennis after taking maternity leave as she joins a growing list of mothers competing on the WTA Tour. For most of tennis history, female tennis players largely avoided becoming mothers because it was seen as a sort of end to their careers. Unfortunately, many…
Federer Should Offer Apology to Alcaraz
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024Photo credit: Carlos Alcaraz Instagram Roger Federer is not only a 20-time Grand Slam champion, he’s an avid tennis fan. Federer says he’s eager to see Carlos Alcaraz’s Laver Cup debut this weekend for a couple of reasons. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and…
Roger Federer Gives His Prediction for the Laver Cup
Roger Federer talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the Laver Cup. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup Roger Federer believes Laver Cup weekend will be a Blue Note. Former world No. 1 Federer spoke to the media in Berlin today ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Laver Cup. Federer is…
Former World No. 2 Tennis Player Anett Kontaveit Welcomes Her First Child
Anett Kontaveit shared the joyful news that she had become a mother for the first time after welcoming her son, Leon. Kontaveit was a fierce competitor during her professional tennis career. Her mentality and ability took her to No. 2 in the world in June 2022, an outstanding achievement she should still be proud of….
Anett Kontaveit Celebrates Arrival of Baby Boy
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024Photo credit: Getty Anett Kontaveit welcomes a new title: Motherhood. Former world No. 2 Kontaveit announced the birth of her first child, son Leon. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Leon Enzo Lepistu is the first child for the 28-year-old Kontaveit and her long-time partner,…
Marozsan to face off against Nardi, while Cilic takes on Svajda in upcoming tennis matches
First-round action in Hangzhou continues on Wednesday, when Fabian Marozsan and Marin Cilic are among those taking the court. They are set for respective encounters against Luca Nardi and Zachary Svajda.Luca Nardi vs. (7) Fabian MarozsanMarozsan and Nardi will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they clash in round one…
Djokovic clarifies motives for playing exhibitions with Dimitrov and ‘incredibly endearing’ Del Potro
Novak Djokovic explained why he agreed to exhibition matches with Grigor Dimitrov and Juan Martin Del Potro. Djokovic is known for his strict schedule and lifestyle throughout his career. This means the 24-time Grand Slam champion has not played many exhibitions in the past to ensure he is in the right condition for the long…
Raducanu fights her way into the second round at the Korea Open in Seoul
Britain’s Emma Raducanu was made to battle long and hard to get past Peyton Stearns in her opening Korea Open match in Seoul on Tuesday. I really love playing here in Seoul, and I missed it last year, but one of the tournaments that I really want come back to and I, actually, think it…