Category: Tennis
Khachanov Victorious over Diallo in Almaty to Capture Championship
[ad_1] Karen Khachanov captured his seventh career title at the Almaty Open. Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Karen Khachanov reinforced his reputation as a convincing closer. The third-seeded Khachanov grounded maiden finalist Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win his seventh career title at the Almaty Open. Khachanov improved to 7-2 in Tour-level finals,…
Diallo narrowly defeated by Khachanov in his debut ATP final at the Almaty Open
[ad_1] Gabriel Diallo’s first piece of hardware on the ATP Tour is a runner-up trophy after he lost in his first tour-level final on Sunday to world No. 26 Karen Khachanov at the Almaty Open. Slow starts in each set forced the Canadian to play from behind for most of the day. He fought hard,…
Badosa Forced to End 2024 Season Early Due to Continued Withdrawals
[ad_1] Paula Badosa had to end her 2024 season early after she was forced to retire and then withdraw from another couple of tournaments. Earlier this year, it was unclear whether the 26-year-old Spanish player would be able to return to her best game again. Last year, she played only 27 matches, winning 18 of…
Recap of ATP Finals: Emerging Players Shine in Thrilling Matches
[ad_1] The unseeded Canadian, Gabriel Diallo overwhelmed Francisco Cerundolo to reach his first final on the ATP Tour with a 6-4 6-2 win over the fourth seeded Argentine. The 68-minute semi-final triumph at the Almaty Open also guarantees he will lift his ranking into the top 100 on Monday. “A lot of joy, a lot…
Nadal Dominates despite Loss in Riyadh
[ad_1] Rafa Nadal is more than a big personality in the world of tennis so it wasn’t surprising that he towered over events on finals day of the Six Kings Slam exhibition being played in the Saudi Arabian capital where he was competing in one of the last events of his exceptional career. I will…
Previewing Stockholm Final: Dimitrov vs. Paul – Analysis and Prediction
[ad_1] It will be crucial contest in more ways than one when Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Paul square off at the Nordic Open on Sunday. Not only is an title on the line, but whoever triumphs will also be No. 10 in the race to the Nitto ATP Finals. Dimitrov currently occupies that spot, but…
Tsitsipas to face Lehecka, Auger-Aliassime takes on Bautista Agut in upcoming matches
[ad_1] Getty Images The only all-seeded quarterfinal matchup on Friday in Antwerp pits No. 2 Stefanos Tsitsipas against No. 5 Jiri Lehecka. Felix Auger-Aliassime and Roberto Bautista Agut are also aiming for a place in the semifinals.(5) Jiri Lehecka vs. (2) Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipas and Lehecka will be squaring off for the fourth time in their…
Potential rewrites of the title could include: – “Next Gen Clash: Sinner Battles Alcaraz, Djokovic Takes on Nadal” – “Rising Stars Sinner and Alcaraz Face Off, Djokovic and Nadal Renew Rivalry” – “Youth vs. Experience: Sinner vs. Alcaraz, Djokovic vs. Nadal”
[ad_1] The best rivalry of the present and one of the best rivalries of the past will be on display for final-day competition at the Six Kings Slam. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz battle for the title, while Novak Djokovic faces Rafael Nadal. Championship: Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz We will get another installment–albeit an…
Ningbo | Retirement shakes up semi-finals at WTA 500 in China
[ad_1] The WTA 500 Ningbo Open has been dogged by pullouts, the latest coming in China when both Paula Badosa and Karolina Muchova retired mid-match in the semi-finals. The crowd is amazing. Honestly, I feel so welcome here, every time I step on the court. Thank you so much guys, it’s amazing. I don’t have…
Swiss Indoors Basel Sunday Schedule and Draw for October 20, 2024
[ad_1] Fabio Fognini of Italy takes the court in Basel on Sunday. Photo credit: EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER 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…