Category: Tennis
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,…
Rune Pulls Out of Croatia Open a Week Prior to Paris Olympics
Holger Rune will not play at the 2024 Croatia Open in Umag this week after suffering an injury at the Hamburg Open, and now the Paris Olympics are also in question. So far, the 21-year-old Dane hasn’t had the type of year he had last year. He had a superb time on clay last year,…
Djokovic Reveals How Close He Is to Reaching His Peak Performance at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic was asked to provide a knee update after his most recent win at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he was honest about it. While the Serbian’s play at this year’s Wimbledon has been really competitive, most of the storylines revolved around his knee. Nobody really doubted that he’d make the second week, but…
Alcaraz Shares Insights on Rules for Young Players Leaving Parental Guidance, Irrespective of Tournament Success
Carlos Alcaraz is very close to his family, and he spoke about them and life in Murcia, noting that his parents are still in charge of what happens under their roof. Alcaraz, although no longer a minor, chooses to live with his family in Murcia. He loves being around his family, especially since he spends…
Giron and Borges secure maiden ATP titles as Berrettini reigns victorious in Gstaad
Getty Images Marcos Giron saved a championship point and captured his first ATP title by beating Alex Michelsen 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-5 at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday afternoon. Michelsen, who also finished runner-up in Newport last summer, came within one point of victory only to see Giron snuff it out with an ace…
Alcaraz Shares Importance of Being a Role Model for His Brothers in Tennis Career
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, but he is adamant that has not changed the dynamic between him and his family. The 21-year-old already wowed fans worldwide by winning two Grand Slam titles before 2024 started. These came at the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, where…
Coric to face Kokkinakis, Karatsev takes on Harris in upcoming matches.
Getty Images Borna Coric and Thanasi Kokkinakis headline the Tuesday order of play as first-round competition continues in Atlanta. Recent grass-court sensation Billy Harris qualified for the main draw and will face Aslan Karatsev.Thanasi Kokkinakis vs. Borna CoricCoric and Kokkinakis will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their careers when they clash in…
Tuesday, July 23, 2024: Atlanta Open Draw and Schedule announced
Mackenzie McDonald faces Brandon Nakashima in Atlanta. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Atlanta Open Atlanta, GeorgiaHard CourtsJuly 22-28, 2024Prize Money: $756,020 Shelton, Tiafoe, Mannarino Headline Atlanta FieldBen Shelton is top seed, Adrian Mannarino is second seed and Frances Tiafoe is the third seed in Atlanta. Americans have thrived at the tournament, winning 10 of the 12…
Alcaraz to face Paul in Wimbledon match in 2024
Carlos Alcaraz will play Tommy Paul for a spot in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships semi-final. The Spanish player is the defending champion at SW19, as he won the event last year by beating Novak Djokovic in an iconic final. He returned this year with a fairly solid level but was also shaky at times. He…
Andy Murray Confirms Continued Involvement in Tennis After Retirement
Andy Murray‘s retirement from the sport is approaching, and the British legend has spoken about staying in shape after he hangs up his racket. Tennis fans have consistently speculated over the last few years about when the three-time Grand Slam champion may retire. Murray has defied the odds by continuing to play at a reasonable…