Category: Tennis
Canada’s greatest tennis players and their achievements
[ad_1] Milos Raonic hits a backhand at the Aegon Championships at the Queen’s Club in London/Getty Images In the world of sports, we often talk about the games that have international success. Soccer, for example, is watched by three billion people worldwide, and counting. Cricket, a game that is not so big in Canada, enjoys…
Shapovalov Grinds to Set Tsitsipas Clash at Miami Open
[ad_1] Denis Shapovalov had to keep his cool on Wednesday to kick off his campaign at the Miami Open, outlasting Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Masters 1000 event in three sets. For much of the day, it was Shapovalov controlling the match. The Italian managed to hold his ground to extend the battle,…
Murray Completes Comeback Against Dizzy Berrettini At Miami Open
[ad_1] After scoring a pretty solid win over David Goffin in Indian Wells, Andy Murray scored a good win over Matteo Berrettini at the 2024 Miami Open. The Brit announced that he would be retiring this summer, but even if he’s doing that, and we don’t know when exactly it will happen, he is still…
I Don’t Want Her To Suffer
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 20, 202 Sometimes, a heart-felt hug from a good friend can be a life preserver for a player in pain. Close friends Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka have shared success together and leaned on each other during tough times. More: Aryna Sabalenka’s Boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov Has Died…
Miami | Mixed results for veteran stars
[ad_1] Veterans hogged the limelight on the first day of the Miami Open presented by Itaú, with Caroline Wozniacki beating Clara Burel, while Diana Shnaider felled the great Venus Williams, and Paula Badosa put paid to the returning Simona Halep’s hopes. I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t cheat. I didn’t dope. So it’s better…
Evans vs. Sonego, Monfils vs. Lajovic
[ad_1] First-round competition at the Miami Masters wraps up on Thursday, when Gael Monfils and Lorenzo Sonego take the court. Monfils kicks off his campaign against Dusan Lajovic, while Sonego faces familiar foe Dan Evans.Lorenzo Sonego vs. Dan EvansEvans and Sonego will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their careers when they clash…
Ricky’s preview and picks for the 2024 Miami Open
[ad_1] The Indian Wells Masters delivered a whole bunch of entertainment even though Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played a combined two matches in Tennis Paradise (Djokovic two, Nadal zero). They won’t play any at the Miami Open, as Nadal never entered the tournament and Djokovic WDed following his early exit from IW (lost to…
Andre Agassi’s Amazing Miami Open Sportsmanship Display
[ad_1] Andre Agassi has one of the most impressive legacies in tennis history. Not only did he won a career Grand Slam and an Olympic gold medal, but he was revered as one of the biggest personalities the sport has ever seen and transforming himself from a controversial teenager to elder statesman of the game….
Wheelchair Update: Canadians at World Team Cup Qualifying
[ad_1] Tennis may be a primarily individual sport, but some team tennis is always a nice treat. The qualifying rounds for the wheelchair World Team Cup took place last week and the Canadians were right in the thick of it. Regional qualifications were taking place with spots in the World Group on the line in…
2024 Houston Open ATP Prize Money & Points Overview
[ad_1] Clay court tennis will return to the United States from April 1st to 7th, with the 22nd edition of the Houston Open taking center stage. As the only tour-level tournament held on the dirt in North America, this ATP 250 event is rich in history. Some of the iconic names in tennis have walked…