Category: Tennis
Djokovic vs. Musetti, Zverev vs. Tsitsipas
[ad_1] Getty Images It’s deja vu all over again for Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti, who also faced each other in the Monte-Carlo third round last year. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev battles Stefanos Tsitsipas for a quarterfinal spot on Thursday. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. Lorenzo MusettiDjokovic and Musetti will be squaring off for the fifth time…
Spanish Player Banned For 15 Years After 35 Breaches Of Anti-Corruption Program
[ad_1] A player has faced severe consequences after breaching the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s Anti-Corruption Program. Fans around the world want to focus on positives like the terrific tennis being played on-court, or on stories off-court like Jannik Sinner’s heartwarming practice session with a fan with cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, stories about corruption in the sport…
Aaron Cortes Banned 15 Years for Corruption
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Committing corruption will cost Aaron Cortes a 15-year tennis ban. The Spaniard has been suspended for 15 years after admitting to 35 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced today. More: Alcaraz Out of Monte-Carlo with Arm Injury Cortes, who reached a career-high…
London | Halep opts out of BJK Cup to play WTA 125 in Portugal
[ad_1] Former World No 1 Simona Halep is determined to make the most of her return to competition, and doesn’t mind what level she plays as she tries to regain her form after missing 19 months because of suspension from the tour due to a failed doping test at the 2022 US Open. I’m very…
Djokovic advances in Monte-Carlo, draw opens with Alcaraz out
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic cruised through his opening match at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday afternoon, beating Roman Safullin 6-1, 6-2. Djokovic did not face a single break point while advancing in one hour and 10 minutes. The world No. 1 is bidding for some history in Monte-Carlo. If he lifts the trophy on Sunday,…
Monte-Carlo Masters Draws and Schedule for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
[ad_1] Gael Monfils of France faces Daniil Medvedev in Monte-Carlo on Wednesday. Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Monte-Carlo, MonacoApril 7-14, 2024Prize Money: €5,950,575 Novak Djokovic Returns in Monte-Carlo Eleven-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Monte-Carlo. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic returns to his home-away-from-home tournament for his first ATP appearance since Indian…
Alcaraz Could Still Overtake Rivals Sinner In ATP Rankings Despite Monte Carlo Withdrawal
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, but after this week, he can still overtake Jannik Sinner in the ATP Rankings. The way the ATP Rankings work is pretty interesting, and sometimes, it can create some rather bizarre scenarios. One of those could happen this week regarding the rankings of Alcaraz and Siner….
No Fear of Italians, Eager for Musetti Rematch
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Italian imposition isn’t invoking personal fear factor, says Novak Djokovic. Lately, the Grand Slam king has felt one invading force threaten the throne: The Italians. More: Alcaraz Out of Monte-Carlo with Arm Injury Four of Djokovic’s last five losses have come against Italian opponents. Jannik Sinner…
London | Ostapenko leads Latvia to BJK Cup Group win but Wozniacki withdraws due to illness
[ad_1] Billie Jean King Cup play is already under way in the regional Group stages this week, which are divided into regions: Africa, Americas, Asia/Oceania and Europe. At Group I and II level, Europe and Africa are merged to form Europe/Africa. Group I is the highest regional division and Group IV the lowest. Group events…
Medvedev vs. Monfils, Dimitrov vs. Kecmanovic
[ad_1] Getty Images Daniil Medvedev and Gael Monfils are set for a blockbuster matchup at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday. Second-round action also continues with a showdown between Grigor Dimitrov and Miomir Kecmanovic.(WC) Gael Monfils vs. (4) Daniil MedvedevIt’s safe to say that Monfils took the circuitous route to the second round of the Rolex…