Category: Tennis
Simona Halep Hints At Tennis Return Even If Four-Year Ban Is Upheld
[ad_1] Simona Halep admits it would be a “disaster” if her doping ban is upheld for the entire four-year period, which many believe could jeopardize her professional career. Halep was sanctioned by the ITIA following conclusive evidence by an independent tribunal in September for two counts of anti-doping rule violations deemed “intentional” and was banned…
Leaving Berrettini’s Camp Was Tough To Digest For Ex-Coach
[ad_1] Throughout his professional career, Matteo Berrettini has only known one coach, and the same could be said about Vincenzo Santopadre, who has only coached one player. After 13 years, Berrettini parted company with his countryman, who nurtured his talent to become one of the world’s best male Italian players. Berrettini’s run to his first…
Alcaraz Honored By Court Named After Him At Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Academy
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz‘s achievements have been honored at the academy of the man who has contributed so much to his development. Juan Carlos Ferrero has been Alcaraz’s coach since he first came onto the ATP Tour. However, his influence on the two-time Grand Slam champion’s career goes back even further than that. Alcaraz began playing…
Gauff Plays ‘Exceptional Tennis At Only 19 Years Of Age’ Says Former Doubles No. 3
[ad_1] Former doubles World No. 3 Casey Dellacqua singled out Coco Gauff‘s comeback win in the 2023 US Open final as the “match of the year” in the first of her two memorable moments of 2023. Dellacqua, a former French Open mixed doubles champion, currently works as a commentator and shared her thoughts on the…
ITIA Sanctions Four Officials With Fines And Lengthy Suspensions For Corruption Charges
[ad_1] The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has widened its net and plugged holes in its fight against corruption in tennis. Most cases related to breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) pertain to players and sometimes agents, but there are rare occasions where officials are also involved. The ITIA, in its mandate to protect…
Gauff Earns Respect For Showing Respect To Legends
[ad_1] Retired Australian tennis player Nicole Pratt has lavished praise on Coco Gauff for her eloquence during WTA‘s 50th-anniversary celebrations in September. Gauff, one of the only recognizable members from the current roster who attended that night, was given the stage to deliver a speech. The 19-year-old kept her composure and displayed maturity beyond her…
Rublev Jokes He Is ‘Real Father’ Of Medvedev’s Daughter During Funny On-Court Interview
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev recently cracked a joke that left his compatriot and good friend Daniil Medvedev uneasy on the bench and smiling rather awkwardly. Rublev and Medvedev are best friends both on and off the court from a very young age and are undoubtedly the two best Russian players of their generation, with the pair…
‘Not Surprising’ If He Wins Another Slam Says Rublev
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal returns to tennis in less than ten days, and fellow ATP colleague Andrey Rublev could see him challenge for Grand Slams again. While it might have seemed impossible a few months ago, it’s finally happening. Rafael Nadal is returning to tennis, and many people are curious about how it will go. Some…
Nadal completes Kuwait training with Fils, now back in Mallorca
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal’s training for the 2024 tennis season has been heating up in December. At first he was at home in Mallorca, Spain playing at his academy. He then traveled to Kuwait for a weeklong session with Arthur Fils. The 37-year-old Spaniard is now back in Mallorca training with both Richard Gasquet and Jan-Lennard…
Raducanu’s ‘Constant Team Changes Are Affecting Her Game’ Says Mouratoglou
[ad_1] Former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, believes that Emma Raducanu needs to find stability to be great again. Emma Raducanu’s career has been quite interesting to observe. From the rapid rise to the fall from grace, the British player has a lot to prove in 2024. She took most of 2023 off to…