Category: Tennis
Why There Is No Hawkeye on Clay
[ad_1] While Hawk-Eye technology has become synonymous with accuracy in line-calling across most televised tennis tournaments, its notable absence on clay courts, particularly in prominent tournaments like the French Open, presents a complex scenario. This article explores the reasons behind this and the evolving landscape of electronic line-calling technology in tennis. What is Hawk-Eye and…
Djokovic, Zverev & Shelton Learn 2024 Davis Cup Qualifiers Draw
[ad_1] The draw for the 2024 Davis Cup Qualifiers was released by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Sunday. The 2024 Davis Cup will be the 112th edition of the oldest tennis team competition and will begin in earnest with the qualifiers in the first week of February. Twelve ties will be played across three…
Hewitt Louds Criticism After Disappointing Final Loss
[ad_1] Italy defeated Australia in the 2023 Davis Cup final, and Australian Team Captain Lleyton Hewitt had some words to say about it afterward. The former player has been a very vocal critic of this type of Davis Cup. He’s not the only one, of course, because many former and current players have spoken out…
Swiatek Explains Why Barty’s Sudden Retirement ‘Hit Her Hard’
[ad_1] The retirement of Ashleigh Barty hit Iga Swiatek pretty hard, as she described in a recent interview with Polish media. Ashleigh Barty was at the peak of her tennis career when she announced her retirement. She had just won the Australian Open and was number one when she opted to do it. It shocked…
Sinner Pays Beautiful Tribute To Berrettini After Davis Cup Victory
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner proved to be a hero for Italy at the 2023 Davis Cup, winning multiple crucial matches, including the one against Novak Djokovic. Sinner has had a really strong finish to the year with a trophy at the Vienna Open, a final at the ATP Finals, and now the Davis Cup. He played…
How Stefanos Tsitsipas Dominated On Serve In 2023 In Absence Of Big Guys
[ad_1] With the way the game is trending, serving stats are becoming a very interesting talking point, as Stefanos Tsitsipas claims this year’s crown. There are many great servers on the ATP Tour because the game demands it. As the players keep pushing the level higher and higher, more players are opting for a more…
Djokovic Shatters Personal Best With Record Tie-Break Wins In A Season
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic never won as many tiebreaks as this year, which is an interesting stat to observe in relation to the type of year he had. Winning three out of four Grand Slams this year has certainly dominance written all over it. Djokovic was utterly spectacular this year; he was basically the best player…
How Carlos Alcaraz Became The Best Returner Of 2023
[ad_1] Returning in modern tennis has become very important because the serves are improving, getting faster and stronger. Many players nowadays understand the importance of the serve. Most emerging young players have a powerful serve, making returns as important as ever. It’s always been historically important, which is shown by the tremendous career of Novak…
Maria Sharapova & Ons Jabeur Meet During F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
[ad_1] Formula One was in Abu Dhabi this weekend, and Ons Jabeur and Maria Sharapova took the opportunity to meet during the event as they both attended it. Maria Sharapova is a legendary former WTA player who was one of the most popular tennis players ever. She’s been retired for a while now but remains…
Next Gen ATP Finals 2023: Schedule of Play for Tuesday November 28
[ad_1] Tuesday’s schedule of play at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia can be found below. The unique eight-man event will showcase the best ATP Tour players that are 21-year-old and under. Taking place from November 28 – December 02, 2023, the Next Gen ATP Finals is always a…