Category: Tennis
Nadal once again delays comeback, withdraws from Monte-Carlo
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Thursday, still unable to get his body ready for the rigors of an ATP tournament. “These are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise,” Nadal wrote on social media. “Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing…
Monte-Carlo Masters Draws and Schedule for Monday, April 8, 2024
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas takes the court in Monte-Carlo on Monday. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook 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 Wells….
Monte Carlo Masters 2024 Day 1 Recap
[ad_1] Main draw action kicks off on Sunday at the Monte Carlo Masters. Four first-round singles were played across Court Rainier III and Court Des Princes in the country, alongside the final qualifying matches. First to play was Jan-Lennard Struff, who used his power to recover from 1-6 2-5 down take out the sturdy Sebastian…
Alcaraz Worryingly Ends Practice In Monte-Carlo Early Due To Discomfort
[ad_1] Unsurprisingly, hopes for the clay court season are very high for Carlos Alcaraz, but there has been some worrying news for him ahead of the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters. Many in the tennis world expect the 20-year-old to be the dominant player on clay in the coming years. For instance, Mats Wilander thinks Alcaraz will…
Novak Djokovic Passes Roger Federer to Become the Oldest No.1 in Tennis History
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday April 7, 2024 Another day, another milestone for Novak Djokovic. This week the 24-time major champion becomes the oldest No.1 in ATP history, surpassing the great Roger Federer by holding the No.1 ranking at the age of 36 years and 321 days. 🚨 RECORD-BREAKER 🚨 At 36…
Monte Carlo | Djokovic will be pressured by Alcaraz and Sinner in Monaco
[ad_1] The third ATP Masters 1000 events of the season gets underway at the Principality of Monaco and heralds the arrival of the top clay court experts and the cream of the men’s game to the European swing which ends with Wimbledon in July. The Monte Carlo Masters is held in a most attractive setting…
Shelton, Tiafoe set up all-American showdown for Houston title
[ad_1] Getty Images Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe picked up a pair of impressive clay-court wins in the semifinals of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship on Saturday afternoon. The result is an all-American battle for the title on Sunday. Shelton, who had never advanced to an ATP quarterfinal on clay prior to arriving in…
Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Monte-Carlo
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal withdrew from next week’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images The king of clay won’t be making his comeback in the Principality. Rafael Nadal, the most successful champion in Monte-Carlo history, withdrew from next week’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. “My body simply won’t allow me [to compete],” Nadal posted on…
Monday Digest: Dabrowski Comes Close at Miami Open
[ad_1] Gabriela Dabrowski continues to be a reliable presence in the Canadian tennis landscape, highlighted by yet another impressive run last week at the Miami Open. But the Canadian will heading to the clay hungry for more after a near miss at the 1000-level event. She and Erin Routliffe have been a force on the…
Djokovic Honest About His Expectations Coming Into Monte-Carlo Masters
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic admitted that he has low expectations ahead of the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, given his previous results at the event. The Monte-Carlo Masters hasn’t been a very good event for the Serbian in recent years because it’s been a decade since he had a good result. Djokovic won the first clay-court ATP Masters…