Category: Tennis
Ricky’s picks for the Nitto ATP Finals field at the end of 2024
[ad_1] With the 2024 tennis season underway and the Australian Open on the immediate horizon, it’s time to make annual predictions for the field of eight at the Nitto ATP Finals. Here we go! 1. Novak Djokovic – Djokovic won three of the four slams in 2023, came within a set of winning a fourth,…
ESPN’s John McEnroe, Mary Joe Fernandez Preview Australian Open
[ad_1] There aren’t many conference calls with media these days in the tennis world, but ESPN always conducts telephone availability with their talent before each of the Grand Slam tournaments that they televise. They do an excellent job and provide same-day transcripts as well of the conversations. In advance of the 2024 Australian Open, ESPN…
Gauff Delighted With ‘Mental Fight’ Displayed In Auckland Comeback Win
[ad_1] Coco Gauff explained how her psychological approach to going behind against Elina Svitolina in the ASB Classic final will help to improve confidence heading into the 2024 Australian Open. Gauff lost in a tie-break of the first set against Svitolina before roaring back to defeat the Ukranian 6-3, 6-3 in the following two sets….
In New Documentary, Jabeur Reveals Real Reason for Wimbledon Pain
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday January 8, 2024 Ons Jabeur‘s sadness over a heartbreaking loss in last year’s Wimbledon final was felt around the sporting world. There was much more to the sadness than losing a tennis match, reveals Jabeur in a new documentary about her, entitled “This is Me.” According to…
Wimbledon Winner Alcaraz With Fitness Issues?
[ad_1] When a young Spaniard took the world by storm at the Wimbledon Men’s Final, it felt like he had made it. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the mighty Novak Djokovic in a crunch final to win his 1st Wimbledon title, denying the legend his eighth. Since then, Alcaraz has had a remarkable season, finishing as world…
Adelaide | Lucky losers thrive in WTA 500 openers
[ad_1] The WTA 500 Adelaide International is suffering from the usual withdrawals ahead of a Grand Slam, with former World No 1 Angelique Kerber, Alja Tomljanovic, Lesia Tsurenko and Anastasia Potapova all pulling out after the draw and opening slots for 4 lucky losers from qualifying. I know [Haddad Maia is] a great fighter, and…
Cincinnati Open Name Returns – Tennis Panorama
[ad_1] Cincinnati (Jan. 8, 2024) – As it begins its 125th year, one of the world’s longest-tenured tennis tournaments is returning to its original name, Cincinnati Open. Rebranding the tournament comes shortly after its owner, Beemok Capital, announced the event will remain at the Lindner Family Tennis Center for the next 25 years. The tournament,…
Men’s singles Australian Open seeds: Djokovic No. 1
[ad_1] With the 2024 Australian Open draw ceremony being held on Thursday, the seeds for this year’s first Grand Slam were finalized following last week’s tournaments. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz lead the way as the No. 1 and No. 2 players in the world, respectively, while Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner round out the…
Ricky’s pick for the Auckland first round: Fils vs. Gasquet
[ad_1] It will be a battle between generations within the French Tennis Federation when Arthur Fils and Richard Gasquet go head-to-head in the ASB Classic first round on Tuesday night. It is a rough draw especially for Gasquet, and it doesn’t come at a good time. Surprisingly, the veteran won this tournament at 36 years…
Monday Digest: Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime return in Auckland
[ad_1] The road to Melbourne continues to heat up and more Canadians get their seasons underway this week, including Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime in singles. After the country made its first appearance at the United Cup last week, the volume ramps up with Canadians in action on all levels of the tour as well…