Category: Tennis
Kyrgios Receives Backing From Countryman
[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios is a much-maligned tennis figure who is often harshly criticized by the media, according to compatriot Dane Sweeny. Sweeny is a 23-year-old Australian who features predominantly on the ATP Challenger and recently broke the world’s Top 200 after a runner-up finish at the Burnie 2 Challenger on home soil this past weekend….
Jenson Brooksby’s Suspension Reduced, American Eligible for March 3 Return
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday February 15, 2024 Jenson Brooksby has had his suspension shortened, and can return to action on the ATP Tour as soon as next month. The American, who was handed an 18-month ban for missing three doping tests, had his sentence reduced by five months and back-dated to…
Paul vs. Thompson, Tiafoe vs. Cobolli
[ad_1] Getty Images Americans Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe will try to secure semifinal spots in Delray Beach on Friday. However, they could have their hands full with Jordan Thompson and Flavio Cobolli, respectively, during quarterfinal action.Jordan Thompson vs. (3) Tommy PaulPaul is in fine form heading into the Delray Beach Open quarterfinals and ultimately…
Sinner advances in Rotterdam, Griekspoor takes out Humbert
[ad_1] Tallon Griekspoor has treated the home crowd at the ABN AMRO Open to some memorable moments already this week. That’s nothing new for the 27-year-old Dutchman. Griekspoor improved to 13-1 in his last 14 matches in the friendly confines of the Netherlands dating back to the start of 2023 when he defeated Hubert Hurkacz…
Nadal Explains Why He Won’t Follow Agassi Route
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal was recently asked whether he had ever fallen out of love with the sport of tennis in a manner akin to former World No. 1 Andre Agassi. Successful tennis players are known to be the hardest workers on tour as they tend to compete for the biggest matches and would last more…
Shevchenko Upsets Rune in Rotterdam; Thompson Advances in Delray Beach; Vavassori Moves on in Buenos Aires
[ad_1] ABN AMRO OPEN—Rotterdam, Netherlands Second-round results: Alexander Shevchenko Defeats Holger Rune (3) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3Tallon Griekspoor Defeats Hubert Hurkacz (4) 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-6(4)Grigor Dimitrov (6) Defeats Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 7-5 ***** DELRAY BEACH OPEN—Delray Beach, Florida Second-round results: Jordan Thompson Defeats Nicolas Moreno de Alboran 6-2, 6-2 ***** IEB+ ARGENTINA OPEN—Buenos Aires, Argentina Second-round…
Delray Beach | Fritz leads the way
[ad_1] The top seeded Taylor Fritz, following an opening round bye, swung into action at the Delray Beach Open to open the defence of the title he won last year. I have to play a lot more solid, safer, more disciplined and just be patient with myself when some of the shots I am going…
Griekspoor upsets Hurkacz in third-set tiebreaker
[ad_1] Getty Images Tallon Griekspoor won his second consecutive match in a third-set tiebreaker when he knocked off Hubert Hurkacz 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-6(4) in round two of the ABN AMRO Open on Thursday afternoon. A semifinalist in front of the home crowd last year, Griekspoor earned a return trip to the quarters after two hours…
ABN AMRO Rotterdam Open Draws and Schedule of Play for Friday, February 16, 2024
[ad_1] Milos Raonic of Canada will face Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in Rotterdam. Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images ABN AMRO Rotterdam Open Rotterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 12-18, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €2,134,985 Rotterdam A Crown Jewel of Indoor Tennis Since 1974 countless legends have graced the court in Rotterdam Ahoy. From Tom Okker and Arthur…
Sinner Reveals Why He’ll Not Venture Into Skiing Anymore
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner has come of age as a tennis player, but the start of his sporting journey was in the mountains, where he became an ace skier in his youth. Before the age of 13, Sinner was talked about as a wonderful skiing prospect who specialized in giant slalom, which entails racing between sets…