Category: Tennis
Thiem Concedes Victory at US Open Did Not Bring Expected Joy
[ad_1] Dominic Thiem‘s run to the 2020 US Open title was memorable, but the Austrian said it did not change his life like he expected. Thiem plays the first match of his farewell tournament at the 2024 Vienna Open on Tuesday against Luciano Darderi. That contest could be the last of his career if he…
Andreescu triumphs in first victory since Olympics, Fernandez advances in Tokyo with retirement win
[ad_1] Canadian hopes on the WTA Tour, Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez, made it through to the second round at the 2024 Japan Open in Tokyo. Andreescu struggled a lot in recent weeks. After the Paris Olympics, where she won her first-round match against Clara Tauson before losing to Donna Vekic, the Canadian lost five…
Federer and Djokovic Among Tennis Stars Honoring Thiem at Vienna Retirement Ceremony
[ad_1] Dominic Thiem was given a special retirement ceremony on Sunday at the 2024 Vienna Open, and Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were among the players who spoke touchingly about the Austrian. In his prime, Thiem possessed one of the best games to watch on the ATP Tour. His powerful groundstrokes, one-handed backhand, and superb…
Sabalenka Surpasses Swiatek, Reclaims Top Spot in Rankings
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 21, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka‘s second stint atop the WTA’s rankings has come sooner than expected. The WTA revealed on Monday that the three-time major champion has leapfrogged Iga Swiatek in the rankings, due to the fact that Swiatek was hit by “continuing year-end adjustments for falling…
Preview of Swiss Indoors Basel Draws and Schedule on Tuesday, October 22, 2024
[ad_1] Ben Shelton takes the court in Basel on Tuesday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Swiss Indoors Basel Basel, SwitzerlandOctober 21-27, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €2,385,100 Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud Headline Basel FieldAndrey Rublev is the top seed and Casper Ruud is seeded second in Basel. Roger Federer, who once served as a ball boy…
Diallo Achieves Top 100 Ranking, Turin Race Progress Update
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 21, 2024 Canada’s Gabriel Diallo was rewarded for reaching his first ATP final last week with a fresh Top 100 ranking on Monday. The 23-year-old Montreal native jumps 31 spots to No.87, and becomes the fourth ATP player to make a Top 100 debut after the…
Paul climbs up Nitto ATP Finals rankings with victory in Stockholm tournament
[ad_1] This has been the best season of Tommy Paul’s career and it continued on Sunday afternoon at what has become his best tournament. Paul won the Nordic Open for the second time, defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-3 in Stockholm. It was a crucial contest between two players who went into the match at No….
Blackman Departs from USTA Player Development Amidst Competitive Pathway Reorganization
[ad_1] Martin Blackman Out At USTA Player Development In Competitive Pathway Reorganization – World Tennis Magazine Martin Blackman Out At USTA Player Development In Competitive Pathway Reorganization [ad_2]
Monday Recap: Diallo Vaults into Top 100 Following Impressive Run at Almaty Final
[ad_1] Gabriel Diallo is starting to come into his own on the ATP Tour. The former NCAA standout has been progressing since turning pro last year but took a giant leap forward last week with his best result yet on the main tour, which has launched him into the Top 100 in the rankings. Here’s…
USTA Implements reorganization with Blackman’s Departure
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 21, 2024Photo credit: USTA The USTA announced a structural shake-up today. Martin Blackman has resigned his current post as General Manager of Player Development effective today. Blackman, who succeeded Patrick McEnroe as USTA head of player development in April, 2015, has agreed to stay on as a special advisor…