Category: Tennis
Haddad Maia Secures Victory Over Boulter in Ningbo, Upsets Abound in Osaka’s WTA Tournament
[ad_1] Katie Boulter fought long and hard against Beatriz Haddad Maia but fell in straight sets, while Barbora Krejcikova and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced to the Last 8 in Ningbo, and 4 qualifiers and 1 lucky loser make the quarters in Osaka, an Open Era first… China | WTA 500 Ningbo Open Brazil’s Beatrice Haddad…
Tennis Canada Introduces New Pathway for Whole Player Development in Wheelchair Tennis
[ad_1] Tennis Canada today unveiled the Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway (WTWPDP), a player development guide with the aim of fostering lifelong passion for and participation in wheelchair tennis. Following the launch of the Whole Player Development Pathway (WPDP) last November, the WTWPDP underscores Tennis Canada’s vision to be a world-leading tennis nation in…
ITIA CEO Stands by Protocol in Sinner Steroid Investigation
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024 Photo credit: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Jannik Sinner did not receive special treatment in his doping case, International Tennis Integrity Agency CEO Karen Moorhouse said in a statement. The ITIA CEO defended the process that adjudicated world No. 1 Sinner’s case after he twice tested positive for…
Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, and Nadal Shine in Riyadh
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia has so far been denied by the ATP, a Masters level event on their shores so they have decided, as is their want, to buy their way into tennis as they have done in football, boxing and other sports. It’s an incredible event, we’ve been talking about it since the US Open,…
Unveiling the Secrets of Tennis: Exploring the Ultimate Open Sport
[ad_1] Tennis Unlocked is a new series with one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. In tennis, the unpredictable nature of each match is what makes the sport so captivating—and challenging. For club-level players, understanding the unique dynamics of tennis can transform how you approach both practice and competition. This piece marks the beginning…
Wim Fissette Joins Iga Swiatek’s Coaching Team
[ad_1] Photo by Michael Cummo/Cincinnati Open Facebook Iga Swiatek will try to defend her WTA Finals crown armed with a new accomplice. World No. 1 Swiatek announced today she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly productive three-year partnership….
Venos impresses at Birmingham Nationals in Wheelchair Tennis circuit
[ad_1] Thomas Venos has his eyes on another sweep at the Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships this week at the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford, NS, fresh off an ITF victory on home soil in Fredericton, NB. The 25-year-old from British Columbia is the two-time defending champion in men’s singles at the national championships…
De Minaur and Ruud Shine in Antwerp and Stockholm: ATP Tournament Recap
[ad_1] In Antwerp, at the European Open, the top seeded Alex de Minaur, ninth in both world rankings and the Race to Turin, is close to making his debut in this year’s ATP Tour Finals but will have to tighten up his game if he is to qualify for the 8-man field and usurp Andrei…
Iga Swiatek Announces Wim Fissette as New Coach
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Iga Swiatek has selected a familiar face as new coach. World No. 1 Swiatek announced she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending…
Rafael Nadal’s Uncle Toni Shockingly Discloses Spaniard Has Been Using Painkillers Since 2005
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal‘s physical issues in the last few years are well-known, but his uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, opened up about how long his nephew had managed pain. After battling for two years to overcome constant injury problems, most notably a severe hip issue sustained at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal announced he…