Category: Tennis
Two-Time Semifinalist Madison Keys Withdraws From 2024 Australian Open
[ad_1] Two-time Australian Open semifinalist, Madison Keys, was forced to withdraw from the tournament’s 112th edition. The 2024 WTA season is not starting well for the 28-year-old. Last year, Keys was able to finish the year as world no. 12, winning 33 matches, the most in her career since 2016. Now, at the start of…
Rafa’s Return Better Than We Expected
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, January 4, 2024 Toni Nadal has long been one of Rafael Nadal’s staunchest supporters—and toughest critics. Toni Nadal, uncle and original coach of Rafael Nadal, says Team Nadal is excited by the king of clay’s level of play. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top Rivalries Speaking…
Nadal, Dimitrov Reach Brisbane Quarterfinals; Rublev Advances in Hong Kong
[ad_1] BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL PRESENTED BY EVIE—Brisbane, Australia Second-round results: Grigor Dimitrov Defeats Daniel Altmaier 6-1 6-2Jordan Thompson Defeats Ugo Humbert by WalkoverRinky Hijikata Defeats Tomas Machac 5-7 6-2 7-6(4)Rafael Nadal Defeats Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 ************ BANK OF CHINA HONG KONG TENNIS OPEN—Hong Kong, Hong Kong Second-round results: Andrey Rublev Defeats Liam Broady 6-4, 7-6(8)Roberto…
Sydney | France squeeze out Norway to make SF
[ad_1] France won a thrilling deciding mixed doubles match Thursday evening to clinch a 2-1 victory over Norway and clinch a place in United Cup semi-finals in Sydney. Caroline Garcia played a leading role in securing the French a place in the last four as she set the ball rolling with a 6-2 6-7(6) 7-6(5)…
Nadal vs Thompson, Dimitrov vs Hijikata
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal will continue his comeback tournament when he faces Jordan Thompson in the Brisbane quarterfinals on Friday. No. 2 seed Grigor Dimitrov and wild card Rinky Hijikata are also aiming for a place in the semis.(WC) Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan ThompsonIt would be an understatement to say that Nadal’s return to tennis following…
Rublev Beats Broady in Hong Kong Opener
[ad_1] Top-seeded Andrey Rublev prevailed in his Hong Kong opener. Photo credit: Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 It was Liam Broady’s 30th birthday, but Andrey Rublev played party thrasher. The top-seeded Rublev beat Broady 6-4, 7-6(8) in his Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open opener. Rublev ripped 32 winners—nine more than the British qualifier—and converted…
Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson: 2024 Brisbane International
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is marching on at the 2024 Brisbane International, but what will happen when he faces Australian Jordan Thompson in front of his crowd? The Spaniard has been absolutely stunning in his comeback, winning matches comfortably. His first match back was an impressive showing against Dominic Thiem who right now is not playing…
ATP Tour and WTA 2024: Schedule of Play for Friday January 5 for Brisbane, Hong Kong, Auckland, Canberra and the United Cup
[ad_1] Friday’s schedule of play for the 2024 ATP Tour and WTA events in Brisbane, Hong Kong, Auckland, Canberra and the United Cup can be found below. This week’s events will feature world No. 1’s Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and the return of legendary Spaniard Rafael Nadal in Brisbane, Australia. Nadal’s return to tennis has…
Auckland | Raducanu gives Svitolina a fright as Gauff cruises
[ad_1] Britain’s Emma Raducanu gave 2nd-seeded Elina Svitolina quite a fright at the ASB Classic presented by Evrie in Auckland on Thursday, but the Ukrainian escaped in 3 sets, while World No 3 Coco Gauff cruised into the quarter-finals with a routine win over Brenda Fruhvirtova. It was a great match from both of us….
United Cup Draws and Schedule of Play for Friday, January 5, 2024
[ad_1] Former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber of Germany will play Greece’s Maria Sakkari in United Cup action. EPA-EFE/RAY ACEVEDO 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…