Category: Tennis
Hurkacz vs Humbert, Medvedev vs Davidovich Fokina
[ad_1] Getty Images It is an all-seeded lineup in the top half of the Dubai draw heading into quarterfinal competition on Thursday. No. 1 Daniil Medvedev is going up against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, while Hubert Hurkacz faces Ugo Humbert.(3) Hubert Hurkacz vs. (5) Ugo HumbertIt should be a high-quality showdown with very few–if any–service breaks…
How To Watch 2024 Indian Wells Open Featuring Djokovic, Nadal, Swiatek & More
[ad_1] The Indian Wells Open will herald the start of the famed Sunshine Double, which is taking place in Riverside Country in California, United States. This is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar. Because of its mystique and glamor, it has been dubbed the “Fifth Slam.” As part of the ATP and…
Casey Kania Hit with Two-Year Ban for Cannabis
[ad_1] By Aiberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Marijuana is legal in several states. Cannabis remains a banned substance on the WADA Prohibited List. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard Evans Q&A Testing positive for cannabis will cost Casey Kania a two-year ban from tennis. Kania has been hit with a two-year ban after…
Medvedev, Rublev Advance to Dubai Quarterfinals; De Minaur Cruises in Acapulco; Martinez Wins in Santiago
[ad_1] DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS—Dubai, U.A.E. Second-round results: Daniil Medvedev (1) Defeats Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-3, 6-3Andrey Rublev (2) Defeats Arthur Cazaux 6-4, 6-4Hubert Hurkacz (3) Defeats Christopher O’Connell 7-6(5), 6-4Jiri Lehecka Defeats Karen Khachanov (4) 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-4Ugo Humbert (5) Defeats Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4Alexander Bublik (7) Defeats Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(8), 7-6(2)Alejandro Davidovich…
Acapulco preview, pick, and prediction: De Minaur vs. Tsitsipas
[ad_1] Alex de Minaur vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas is matchup that is without question worthy of being the Abierto Mexicano Telcel title match, but instead they will be squaring off in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. With a handful of top-10 players in a strong ATP 500 field, the 12th-ranked Tsitsipas was reduced to the No….
Dubai Championships Draws and Schedule of Play for Thursday, February 29, 2024
[ad_1] Sebastian Korda of the United States plays second-seeded Andrey Rublev in Dubai on Thursday. Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFebruary 25-March 2, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $2,941,785 Desert Duel in Dubai Daniil Medvedev, accompanied by new coaching addition Gilles Simon, headlines the field in Dubai….
Tsitsipas Admits He Changed Serve Because Of Recurring Back Issues
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas dealt with a lot of back problems recently, and to counter that, he changed his service motion. Back issues are nothing new for tennis players because most of them experience them sooner or later. It’s the same for non-tennis players, but for most of people, it comes a bit later than for…
I’m likely not gonna play past the summer
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday February 28, 2024 Andy Murray says he likely will not continue his career beyond this summer. The 36-year-old three-time major champion elaborated on comments made yesterday, in which he hinted that he might only have a few months left in his career, and said that he isn’t…
ATP Tour and WTA 2024: Schedule of Play for Thursday February 29 for Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago, San Diego and Austin
[ad_1] Thursday’s schedule of play for the ATP Tour and WTA Events in Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago, San Diego and Austin can be found below. This week marks the last week of action in February. With five events slated, the tennis fans will have many matches to follow throughout the week. Watch all the action live…
Austin | Kalinina and Stephens lead the charge into round 2
[ad_1] Anhelina Kalinina, seeded for the first time at a WTA tournament, cruised past 18-year old Sara Bejlek at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, while 2nd-seeded Sloan Stephens and Danielle Collins, the No 3 seed, also advanced to round 2, but Peyton Stearns, the 7th seed, fell in 3 sets to Anna…