Category: Tennis
Alcaraz Trains At Ferrero Academy Ahead Of Barcelona Open Decision
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz is back on the practice courts at his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero‘s academy, but it is not yet clear if he will play at the Barcelona Open. The news of Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the Monte-Carlo Masters was a devastating blow for the tournament. This was especially the case since Rafael Nadal had…
Fritz, de Minaur, Paul Named to Laver Cup Line Up
[ad_1] By Tennis Now | @nnis_Now | Thursday, April 11, 2024 Team World will bring back the Demon defense in its bid to three-peat as Laver Cup champion. World captain John McEnroe has named Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul to his squad, which will play for a third straight Laver Cup crown against Team…
London | Preview: BJK Cup Qualifiers to see top class action
[ad_1] The WTA Tour takes a breather this week as the Billie Jean King Cup takes centre stage and players scatter around the globe to represent their countries in either Qualifiers or Group ties. The French side will present a significant challenge, as always, but we all know how representing GB inspires us and, each…
Sinner vs Struff, Hurkacz vs Ruud
[ad_1] Getty Images Jannik Sinner will be part of jam-packed Thursday schedule in Monte-Carlo, where he goes up against Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round. Hubert Hurkacz and Casper Ruud are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals.Jan-Lennard Struff vs. (2) Jannik SinnerSinner and Struff will be going head-to-head for the second time in…
Junior Update: Canadians prepare for BJK Cup and Davis Cup international play
[ad_1] While young Canadian tennis stars have been centre stage across major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary at the Fischer Junior Nationals events, several young players have been leaving their mark on the ITF circuit across the globe. Meanwhile, a cohort of boys and girls’ competitors are preparing to compete for Canada in team…
17-Year-Old Prodigy Fonseca Receives Another Wildcard For Bucharest Open
[ad_1] 17-year-old Joao Fonseca has been making headlines so far this season, and he will have a chance to do so again at the Bucharest Open. Fonseca’s talent has been known by many in the tennis world for some time. He won the US Open Juniors title last year, demonstrating the immense talent he possesses…
Monte Carlo | Sinner and Djokovic start with similar impressive performances.
[ad_1] The second round at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters was nearly completed Wednesday with just two matches suspended overnight thanks to a late burst of evening rain on the Mediterranean coast. As things stand, Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov will resume leading their respective opponents by a set and 2-1 and look set to…
Medvedev vs Khachanov, De Minaur vs Popyrin
[ad_1] Getty Images Karen Khachanov will get a first crack at Daniil Medvedev on clay, while Aussies Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin do battle at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Thursday. Spots in the quarterfinals are on the line. (4) Daniil Medvedev vs. Karen Khachanov World No. 17 Karen Khachanov hasn’t had much luck against…
Auger-Aliassime downed by Sonego in Monte Carlo
[ad_1] On the heels of his win over Luca Nardi in the opening round of the Monte-Carlo Masters, Félix Auger-Aliassime fell to Lorenzo Sonego (6-4, 7-5) in a two-hour two-setter. Félix was originally slated to go head-to-head against Carlos Alcaraz in a rematch of their recent showdown in Indian Wells, but plans changed when the…
Sinner Fires Warning To Rivals After Crushing Win
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner did really well in his first match at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, but he wants to play even better. The Italian is very likely the best player in the world right now. He lost only one match in 2024, and apart from that, he won three titles: one Grand Slam, one ATP…