Category: Tennis
Fort Lauderdale | 14-year old Brit lands Orange Bowl U18s title
14-year-old Hannah Klugman became the first British player to win the prestigious U18 Orange Bowl girls’ singles title in Florida last weekend, after having finished as the runner-up last year in the U14 event, and solidifying her place among the sport’s most promising future prospects. It’s an amazing feeling. I played U14s last year and…
Djokovic Shares Fascinating Insight On How Eye Contact Helps Spot Opponent Weaknesses
Throughout his distinguished career, Novak Djokovic has been referred to by many names, and on the evidence of his insightful tactics, he might have earned the title of a predator. What separates the best tennis players from the average or mediocre ones is their ability to excel in important areas such as shot execution, baseliness,…
The US Open 2024: A Grand Slam Event at Arthur Ashe Stadium
The US Open 2024 is set to be a spectacular event in the world of tennis, taking place at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. As one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, it attracts the best players from around the globe, offering fans an unforgettable experience. This article provides an in-depth…
Lausanne | IOC gives green light for Russian and Belarusians to compete at Olympic Games Paris 2024
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided that Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) who have qualified through the existing qualification systems of the International Federations (IFs) on the field of play will be declared eligible to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Obviously, the Olympics will be a priority. I…
WTA Yet To Decide About 2024 WTA Finals Host After 2023 Fiasco
The WTA appears to have learned from past mistakes and begun negotiations to determine the host country for the 2024 WTA Finals. In an email to Reuters, a WTA spokesperson wrote that discussions with relevant stakeholders, including the WTA players, are currently in place, whose feedback will certainly be critical in reaching a decisive conclusion….
Djokovic ‘Ashamed’ Of Breaking Rackets During Outbursts
Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players in history, but he’s also one of the most emotional, showing his emotions on the court quite often. The Serbian superstar had a rocky path to the top of the ATP Tour, one which saw him battle rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for nearly two…
Gauff’s US Open Triumph Moved Eubanks To Tears
Christopher Eubanks was very happy when Coco Gauff won the US Open, as he actually cried a bit after it happened. Eubanks and Gauff go way back as they know each other by being tennis players from the same country and region. Eubanks knows most of the US players well, as he’s also worked part-time…
Tennis Icon Jones Slams Raducanu’s Chopping & Changing Coaches
British tennis legend Ann Jones has criticized Emma Raducanu for her apparent indecisiveness amid her high turnover of coaches in her young career. Raducanu burst onto the scene at the 2021 US Open, becoming the first qualifier in tennis history to win a Grand Slam. She achieved this monumental feat without losing a set in…
Jannik Sinner’s Racket: What’s His Choice?
Let’s take a look at the racket specs of Jannik Sinner, and just what is demanded of one of the heaviest hitters on the ATP Tour. Following the example of Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner endorses the current Head Speed Auxetic. And although this is not his actual racket underneath, Sinner actually does use a version…
How Environment Affects Tennis Rackets: Summer vs Winter
As winter is fast approaching, it may be worth considering how the climate affects your tennis game and what can be done to adjust to different weather and settings. Many professional players make tiny adjustments to their setups as they travel from tournament to tournament, court surface to court surface, and while such obsession over…