Category: Tennis
Dubai | Medvedev and Rublev close to repeating last year’s final
[ad_1] Quarter final day at the Dubai Tennis championships threw up a couple of unexpected retirements leaving ticket holders feeling rather short-changed. First of all, I didn’t know that he was suffering. And of course it’s always tough to finish matches like that so I wish Sebastian a fast recovery, I hope it’s nothing serious…
Medvedev vs. Humbert, Rublev vs. Bublik
[ad_1] Getty Images Top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev remain on a collision course for the Dubai final, but some dangerous opponents stand in their way. Medvedev meets Ugo Humbert in the semis, while Rublev runs into Alexander Bublik.(1) Daniil Medvedev vs. (5) Ugo HumbertMedvedev took a few weeks off after finishing runner-up to…
Kyrgios, Wawrinka & Azarenka To Feature At Desert Smash Charity Event Before Indian Wells
[ad_1] The Desert Smash prides itself in being the most popular and widely recognized charity tennis event and will commemorate its 20th anniversary this year. For the past 19 years, the event has assembled some of the iconic names in Hollywood and Music to compete with tennis pros for a good cause. ATP stars like…
Murray, Medvedev Share Views on ATP, PIF Partnership
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 29, 2024 Stars shared varied views on the new partnership between the ATP and Public Investment Fund.. The Saudi-sponsored Public Investment Fund and ATP announced a multi-year partnership pact yesterday. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard Evans Q&A A primary part of partnership sees the PIF becoming the official naming…
Acapulco tennis preview, pick, and prediction: De Minaur vs. Draper
[ad_1] The first of the two semifinals is set in Acapulco, as defending champion Alex de Minaur takes on the young Brit Jack Draper for a spot in the championship match. Alex de Minaur has already passed a major hurdle this week. The Australian got his first-ever win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on the main tour–in…
Dubai Championships Draws and Schedule of Play for Friday, March 1, 2024
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev plays Alexander Bublik in the Dubai semifinals. Photo credit: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 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. Andrey Rublev is…
Osaka Hits Back At Fan Comment Over 2021 French Open Media Boycott
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka recently fired back at a critic, presumably a tennis fan, who poked her comment section on Instagram and rekindled an incident that happened almost three years ago. At the 2021 French Open, Naomi Osaka was the second seed at the tournament and won her opening match over Patricia Maria Tig in straight…
BNP Paribas Open Unveils Full List of On-Site Activities
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 29, 2024 Tennis Paradise will amp your adrenaline with the game’s biggest stars and rock your world with musical performances from the sport’s stars. The BNP Paribas Open announced a full line-up of on-site activities for the tournament, set for March 3-17th at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden….
BNP Paribas Supports Girls on the Run International through Points for Change Initiative
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 29, 2024) – Today, Girls on the Run International, a nonprofit that empowers young girls, announced it has partnered with BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, via the bank’s inaugural “Points for Change” campaign at the BNP Paribas Open. Through the Points for Change initiative, BNP Paribas will donate…
Austin | Kalinina advances to Last 8 in Texas
[ad_1] Top seed Anhelina Kalinina stormed past Camila Osorio into the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 ATX Open in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, where she will meet Diana Parry, while two Chinese, Yuan Yua and Wang Yafan also line up for a spot in the Last 4. Kalinina improved her record against Colombian Osorio to…