Category: Tennis
Tsitsipas Reflects On Close Australian Open Final Loss
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas contested one Australian Open final in his career, and he felt like he could have won it even though he played against Novak Djokovic. Playing against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne is never a good idea because he’s the most successful man in the history of the Australian Open, as no player dominated…
Rafael Nadal Facing Another Wait To Discover First Opponent On Comeback Even After Draw
[ad_1] After an anxious wait during Saturday’s draw ceremony at the Brisbane International, Rafael Nadal will now have to wait a little longer to know his first-round opponent. The weekend’s draw was inconclusive after Nadal, who is in the tournament as a wild card entrant, was drawn to face a qualifier or lucky loser in…
How To Watch 2024 Brisbane International Featuring Nadal, Rune, Shelton & more
[ad_1] The tennis season starts afresh, and Brisbane International will be top-billing for the next week. Running from December 31st to January 7th, the men’s edition is one of the most anticipated tournaments in the early weeks of the new season. Not only is Brisbane International making a comeback on the tennis calendar, but it…
Ricky’s picks for the season-opening ATP 250s in Brisbane and Hong Kong
[ad_1] The 2024 tennis season is here. It starts in grand style, too, as Rafael Nadal’s long-awaited comeback gets underway at the Brisbane International. Nadal is part of a strong field at the Brisbane ATP 250 tournament that also includes Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and Andy Murray. Meanwhile the Bank of China Open in Hong…
How To Watch 2024 Brisbane International Featuring Sabalenka, Rybakina, Osaka & more
[ad_1] The 2024 Brisbane International is set to kick off on New Year’s Eve with a doubleheader of the men’s and women’s editions running concurrently next week. The women’s edition is returning to the WTA calendar for the first time since 2020. The tournament organizers have worked persistently to bring nearly one of the most…
Brisbane and Hong Kong previews, picks, and predictions
[ad_1] The 2024 tennis season is upon us. It starts with a bang, too, as Rafael Nadal’s long-awaited comeback gets underway at the Brisbane International. Nadal is part of a strong field that also features Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and Andy Murray, while the Bank of China Open in Hong Kong is headlined by Andrey…
Zverev Targeting Olympic Gold Defence In Paris After Tokyo Success
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev will be defending the Gold Medal at the 2024 Olympics, and it seems to be his top priority for the upcoming season. The 2024 season is a special one as it will be enriched by the Olympic Games, which only happen every four years. The previous games were held in 2021 due…
Rublev, Khachanov, Tiafoe headline strong field
[ad_1] Getty Images Joining Brisbane on the schedule for week one of the 2024 tennis season is the inaugural Bank of China Open in Hong Kong. This tournament won’t make as many headlines as Brisbane (mainly because Rafael Nadal is participating there), but the Hong Kong field is a good one–especially by the standards of…
Tsitsipas Wants To Avoid Getting ‘Overwhelmed By Emotions’ As He Reflects On 2023 Djokovic Loss
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas generally plays really well in Australia, and while he’s yet to win a major, he’s certain that it will come. The Greek came very close to that at last year’s Australian Open as he went to the final but couldn’t overcome Novak Djokovic, who lifted his 10th Australian Open. It wasn’t the…
United Cup preview, pick, and prediction: Fritz vs. Norrie
[ad_1] Day 3 of the United Cup features a showdown between the United States and Great Britain in Perth, Australia. The defending champion Americans have not yet played this week, while the Brits swept the Aussies 3-0.Taylor Fritz (USA) vs. Cameron Norrie (GBR)Fritz and Norrie will be facing each other for the 14th time when…