Category: Tennis
Nadal states he will not compete in Davis Cup unless he feels prepared
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal played his first match since announcing his retirement at the Six Kings Slam, and the Spaniard discussed whether he expects to be physically ready for his last event at the Davis Cup Finals. It has been over a week since Nadal devastated millions of fans worldwide by revealing he would retire at…
Close Call: A Tennis Mishap
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, October 18, 2024Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty New balls please was once an ATP slogan. Recently, it was a very scary possibility for Andrey Rublev. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis Speaking to the media at the Stockholm Open, Rublev shared the health scare he suffered in the aftermath of a…
WTA Update: Andreeva progresses in Ningbo, Krejcikova forced to retire; Parry takes the lead in Osaka.
[ad_1] Mirra Andreeva advanced to the Last 4 in China when Barbora Krejcikova retired mid match in Ningbo, while Diane Parry, the last seed standing in Osaka, beat Clara Tauson to reach the semis at the Japan Open… I didn’t want three sets, for sure, but I was expecting something like that, because always when…
Top Seed Renata Zarazua Dominates Mercer Classic Broadcast on RadioTennis.com
[ad_1] Renata Zarazua is top seed at the Mercer Classic in Macon, Georgia. Renata Zarazua means business in Macon—and RadioTennis.com has all the action live. RadioTennis.com brings you live coverage of the Mercer Tennis Classic quarterfinals from Macon, Georgia today. RadioTennis.com host Ken Thomas is live from the Mercer Tennis Classic. Ken Thomas’ quick take:…
Identifying the Dominant Nations in Tennis
[ad_1] In the world of tennis, certain nations have long dominated the global stage, consistently producing world-class players and fostering a thriving tennis culture. Historically, countries like the United States, Spain, France, and Australia have been at the forefront of both professional success and grassroots participation. The Tennis Powerhouses United States: For decades, the U.S….
Auger-Aliassime comes up short in Antwerp quarterfinal against Bautista Agut
[ad_1] There was no repeat of the 2022 magic for Félix Auger-Aliassime in Antwerp as the Canadian was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the European Open by Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday in three sets. The Canadian, who won the Antwerp title in 2022, refused to go away in the third set despite playing from…
Alcaraz and Sinner solidify their position in Riyadh tournament
[ad_1] The new generation has certainly taken over with both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner scoring semi-final victories over Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic respectively in the inaugural Six Kings Slam exhibition event being staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Carlos was too good. He’s been playing fantastic the last few years, better and better –…
Diallo Defeats Tabillo to Advance to First ATP Semifinal in Almaty
[ad_1] Gabriel Diallo is into the semifinals of an ATP main tour event for the first time in his career after an upset win over Alejandro Tabillo on Friday at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan. The 23-year-old Canadian rallied from a set down to defeat the No. 2 seed in three sets. Straight-set wins over…
Wawrinka, Tsitsipas, and Tiafoe Advance to Quarterfinals in Stockholm, Antwerp, and Almaty: ATP Tournament Breakdown
[ad_1] Stan Wawrinka, at 39 years of age, has become the oldest player to reach the last eight of the Nordic Open in Stockholm, Sweden when he defeated Alejandro Davidovic Fokina 6-4 3-6 7-5 after battling with the Spaniard for two-hours and 12-minutes. “I’m super happy to get through this match; it was a tough…
Danielle Collins Announces Comeback from Retirement, Plans to Compete in 2025
[ad_1] Danielle Collins of the United States returns during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium The Danimal will roar again in 2025. Danielle Collins has reversed her retirement plans and will play on in 2025. Reigning Miami Open and Charleston champion Collins…