Category: Tennis
Davidovich Fokina discusses receiving his Olympics invitation after victory in Atlanta
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina explained the reasons behind his decision to not participate in the Paris Olympics after defeating Arthur Cazaux in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Monday afternoon. Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina withdrew from this year’s Wimbledon Championships with a back injury. But after a month of recovery and work with his…
Andy Murray declares Paris Olympics as his final tennis competition
After months of speculation, Andy Murray has finally confirmed that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be his final tennis tournament. It is a bit retirement than when Roger Federer said goodbye to the sport, but still, there are similarities. The Brit has a special place in many tennis fans’ hearts. Murray sacrificed a lot for…
Siniakova narrowly avoids upset in Prague, milestones reached in Iasi: WTA Recap
Livesport Prague Open Katerina Siniakova, the No 2 seed at the Livesport Prague Open in her native Czech Republic, survived a 1st-round scare on Monday but eventually outlasted American qualifier Louisa Chirico, ranked 228 in the world, with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 win after 2 hours and 26 minutes, while her fellow countrywoman and top…
Judy Murray Clarifies Online Criticisms of Raducanu
Andy Murray‘s mother, Judy Murray, clarified her tweet, which many tennis fans deciphered as a direct attack on Emma Raducanu following her withdrawal from mixed doubles. Raducanu divided opinions on social media on Saturday after her late withdrawal from the mixed doubles match she was slated to play with Murray later that evening. The three-time…
Djokovic Aims for Late Surge to Overthrow Sinner and Alcaraz
There were no significant changes at the top of this week’s ATP Race to Turin, but the stage is set for a thrilling finish in the second half of the season. So far, three of the four Grand Slams and half of the Masters 1000s have been played. Most of the big titles have been…
Exciting Matchup Between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev Set for 2024 Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev will write yet another chapter of their rivalry at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, playing for a semi-final spot. The two didn’t start out as fierce rivals on the ATP Tour, but in the past year, they played a few high-stakes matches, and it certainly blossomed into one. They’ve played seven…
Alcaraz and Nadal will team up for doubles practice as they prepare for their bid at the Paris Olympics.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have been confirmed to start their 2024 Olympics preparation in Paris, even thinking about practicing doubles together. The more experienced Spaniard was in action on Sunday in Bastad, playing in the final against Nuno Borges. After exerting lots of energy to reach the final of the ATP 250 tournament, Nadal…
Djokovic sheds light on his enigmatic ‘Violin Celebration’ following recent Wimbledon victory
Novak Djokovic debuted a new celebration at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he explained where it came from after the match. The Serbian player has had some unique celebrations in the past, despite not debuting them frequently. He showcased a few signature celebrations over the years, but at Wimbledon, he introduced a new one, mimicking…
Badosa Talks About Balancing Motherhood and Tennis Career
Paula Badosa‘s tennis since her comeback from injury has been impressive, but she is also willing to talk about big decisions off the court, like becoming a mother. The Spaniard’s tennis has been terrific in recent months. Some wondered whether she could reach a high level again after many physical issues, but she is proving…
Swiatek recognizes critical error in transition from Roland Garros to Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek is out of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships after a shocking defeat to Yulia Putintseva, which left her very frustrated after the match. The Pole didn’t arrive in London as a big favorite winning Wimbledon, but she still wanted to do her best, knowing that as the World No. 1 on the WTA Tour,…