Category: Tennis
Laver Cup Honors Rafael Nadal’s Retirement
[ad_1] ” Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love,” Roger Federer told Rafa Nadal on his retirement. Rafael Nadal closes the curtain on his brilliant career at next month’s Davis Cup Final 8. The King of Clay’s Laver Cup rivals and teammates pay poignant tribute to…
Gael Monfils withdraws from Rolex Paris Masters wildcard entry.
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro|@Tennis_Now| Friday, October 25, 2024Photo credit: BNP Paribas Nordic Open Facebook Illness has forced Gael Monfils to relinquish his wild card into next week’s Rolex Paris Masters. A two-time Paris finalist in 2009 and 2010, Monfils withdrew from his Vienna round of 16 match with an illness and opted to give up…
Boulter cruises into semifinals in Tokyo, Siniakova progresses in Guangzhou: WTA Recap
[ad_1] British No 1 Katie Boulter has impressed in Tokyo, making it to the Last 4, while the defending champion was beaten in Guangzhou. It’s the end of the year, and I’ve got nothing to lose. I’m swinging out here, having a smile on my face, and I’m just proud of myself and my team…
Qinwen prevails against Fernandez in hard-fought battle, Boulter upsets Andreescu in Tokyo showdown
[ad_1] Qinwen Zheng proved too sharp once again for Leylah Annie Fernandez on Friday in Tokyo, defeating the Canadian 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. In a rematch of their meeting just two weeks ago in Wuhan, the contest once again went the distance, with the top…
Draper overcomes Machac’s tough challenge to advance to Vienna Open semifinals
[ad_1] Jack Draper faced a spirited challenge from Tomas Machac in the 2024 Vienna Open quarter-finals, but he still emerged victorious from the match. The British player recently couldn’t follow up on his sensational run to the semi-finals of the US Open. Draper got injured at the Japan Open in Tokyo, and as a result,…
Rublev to face Tabilo and Humbert set to take on Goffin in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] October 22, 2024 Cheryl Murray Match previews Round two at the ATP 500 in Basel kicks off on Wednesday with Andrey Rublev taking on Alejandro Tabilo. French left-hander Ugo Humbert and Belgian veteran David Goffin are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo Top seed Andrey Rublev will…
Daniel Nestor joins elite company with induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
[ad_1] On Wednesday, Daniel Nestor was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024 and received the Order of Sport, Canada’s highest sporting honour, which was presented to him by Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv. The ceremony celebrated nine remarkable individuals at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau,…
Exploring the Top Tennis Betting Markets Affecting the Game
[ad_1] As one of the best sports betting markets on the planet, tennis offers endless excitement, countless opportunities to test your skill, and an infinite number of bets for avid sports gamblers. What’s great about tennis bets is the variety of markets available, whether it’s a Grand Slam final or a smaller tournament. The international…
Thiem bids farewell to slam-winning career in Vienna
[ad_1] Dominic Thiem retired from tennis on Tuesday at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The 31-year-old, who has been plagued by wrist problems since 2021, lost to Lucian Darderi 7-6(6), 6-2 in the first round. Thiem was especially competitive in the opening set, when he led 4-2 and eventually by 5-2 in the tiebreaker….
Draper impresses in Vienna as Dimitrov is eliminated
[ad_1] Grigor Dimitrov’s hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin suffered a major setback as he crashed out of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. There were a couple of moments of frustration, but I think he really brought out the best of my tennis today and I’m really happy with the way…