Category: Tennis
Sydney | Germany squeeze past Australia in tight semi-final
[ad_1] It was a very tight affair, of that there can be no doubt but eventually, in what proved to be the longest Match tie-break of the United Cup, Germany squeezed past the hosts, Australia 2-1 to reach the final where they will face Poland, who secured their place earlier in the day. I think…
Rune vs Dimitrov, Rublev vs Ruusuvuori
[ad_1] The first ATP titles of the 2024 season will be handed out on Sunday, and both finals are mouth-watering matchups. Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov are squaring off in Brisbane, while Andrey Rublev battles Emil Ruusuvuori in Hong Kong.Brisbane International: (1) Holger Rune vs. (2) Grigor DimitrovIt will be No. 1 vs. No. 2…
Brisbane International Draws and Schedule of Play for Sunday, January 7, 2024
[ad_1] Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a Brisbane final rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Brisbane International Queensland Tennis CentreBrisbane, AustraliaDecember 31, 2023-January 7, 2024 Surface: Hard Court Rafa Returns, Stars Align in Brisbane King of Clay Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited singles return at the Brisbane…
Sabalenka Downplays Brisbane Final Against Rybakina
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka will take on Elena Rybakina in the 2024 Brisbane International final, but for her, it’s all about the Australian Open and not this match specifically. At first glance, you might think that it’s a weird way of thinking about it, but it kind of makes sense. She is out for the big…
Brisbane | Sabalenka to meet Rybakina in a repeat of the AO final 2023
[ad_1] There will be a dream final at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Sunday, when Aryna Sabalenka, the World No 2, is set to meet Elena Rybakina in a repeat of last year’s Australian Open final. Let’s just say it’s going to be great battle as always. Always great matches against Elena. I think…
Full tournament preview & picks for ATP Auckland and Adelaide
[ad_1] Getty Images The 2024 tennis season is off to a roaring start. Rafael Nadal returned in Brisbane with a pair of wins, Andrey Rublev and Grigor Dimitrov were among the finalists in Hong Kong and Brisbane, and the United Cup provided plenty of drama. With the Australian Open on the horizon, January is about to…
United Cup Draws and Schedule of Play for Sunday, January 7, 2024
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev will play Hubert Hurkacz in the United Cup final on Sunday. United Cup RAC Arena and Ken Rosewall ArenaPerth and Sydney, AustraliaDecember 29, 2023-January 7, 2024 Surface: Hard Court Eighteen Nations Battle for United Cup The United Cup is back for a second time, with the unique and unifying mixed-teams event set…
Gauff Emulates Another Serena Williams’ Feat After Reaching Eighth WTA Final
[ad_1] Coco Gauff reached her eighth WTA final as a teenager and emulated another feat of her idol, Serena Williams. Gauff isn’t fond of the comparisons with Williams, but it’s pretty tough not to when she’s matching a lot of what only Serena did. Gauff has been competing on the WTA Tour for five years…
Rune, Dimitrov Reach Brisbane Final; Rublev, Ruusuvuori Advance to Hong Kong Final
[ad_1] BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL PRESENTED BY EVIE—Brisbane, Australia Semifinal results: Holger Rune Defeats Roman Safiullin 6-4 7-6(0)Grigor Dimitrov Defeats Jordan Thompson 6-3 7-5 ************ BANK OF CHINA HONG KONG TENNIS OPEN—Hong Kong, Hong Kong Semifinal results: Andrey Rublev Defeats Juncheng Shang 4-6 6-2 6-3Emil Ruusuvuori Defeats Sebastian Ofner 4-6 7-5 6-3 Watch all the action live…
Auckland | It’s a Gauff v Svitolina final
[ad_1] Coco Gauff, the defending champion, and Elina Svitolina, the 2nd seed, reached the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday with wins over Emma Navarro and Wang Xiyu respectively. I had really tough matches in the first three rounds. Finishing yesterday last night, going to bed at 2 am, it was not…