Category: Tennis
Perth | Poland prevails against Spain, while Australia upsets defending champions USA to reach the Last 8
[ad_1] World No 1 Iga Swiatek rescued Poland’s hopes in the United Cup in Perth after Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina upset Hubert Hurkacz in the men’s singles at the RAC Arena in Perth on New Year’s Day, and, later on, in the night session, Australia got past defending champions USA to also reach the quarter-finals….
Kenin Stunned In Her First Match Of New Season Despite Impressive End Of 2023
[ad_1] Sofia Kenin will be disappointed by the way that she started the 2024 season, as she lost in her opening match at the 2024 Brisbane International. The American, who won the 2020 Australian Open, was ranked even world no. 280 in 2023, but by the end of the season, she managed to get to…
Djokovic Starts Another Heroic Campaign As He Overcomes Inspired Lehecka At United Cup
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic will once again need to push Serbia to the finish line as he had to win both of his matches against the Czech Republic to advance at the 2024 United Cup. The Czechs are a tricky opponent, especially with the reigning Wimbledon champion, Marketa Vondrousova, leading their team. She showed why she’s…
Djokovic Excited About ‘Perfect Scenario’ Win At United Cup
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic secured Serbia’s win over China at the 2024 United Cup, and it was a perfect scenario for the team. After the Serbian won his singles match, his teammate, Olga Danilovic faced a difficult task against Qinwen Zheng, and she lost the match in two sets, as the Chinese player forced decisive doubles….
Raducanu Opens Up About Issues She Faced During Her Long Recovery
[ad_1] Emma Raducanu has spoken about how difficult things got when she was out injured during the 2023 season. The 2021 US Open champion is making her return to the sport after a long spell out with injury. Raducanu last competed on the WTA Tour in April, when she lost in straight sets to Jelena…
Why Swiatek Increased Her Lead In Latest WTA Rankings Even Though No One Played
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek kicked off the new year just as she finished the previous one – by staying at the summit of women’s tennis. Swiatek’s second stint as World No. 1 has begun in a positive fashion. After sweeping back-to-back titles in Beijing and Cancun at the tail end of last season, the Polish star…
Brisbane International Draws and Schedule of Play for Tuesday, January 2, 2024
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal will take on Dominic Thiem in Brisbane on Tuesday. Photo credit: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham Club 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 International. The…
Rest In Peace Jim Martz, Florida Tennis Magazine Founder, Former Miami Herald Tennis Writer
[ad_1] The following is an email sent out by former ATP Tour publicity guru Greg Sharko on the passing of Jim Martz, the long-time respected tennis writer from Florida. Jim Martz, the founder and publisher of Florida Tennis from 1992-2023 and a long-time sports writer of the Miami Herald (1970-1991), passed away on Saturday, December…
Swiatek Extends Lead Over Sabalenka Thanks To New Rule In Latest WTA Rankings
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek‘s second stint as World No. 1 shows no signs of ending anytime soon as the Pole built a cushion over her closest challenger, Aryna Sabalenka. After last year’s US Open, Swiatek had relinquished the World No. 1 ranking to Sabalenka. But the Belarusian’s reign lasted for just eight weeks before the 22-year-old…
Brisbane | Murray falters in opening round
[ad_1] Stormy weather has prevented progress in the men’s draw at the Brisbane International event which opens the 2024 ATP Tour and acts as a warm-up event for the Australian Open which kicks off on January 14. If things are going well, I’d love to keep going. But, if they’re not, and I’m not enjoying…