Category: Tennis
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…
Analysis of Tiafoe facing off against Evans, and Mannarino taking on Vukic in upcoming tennis matches
[ad_1] Getty Images Second-round action in Almaty concludes on Thursday, when Frances Tiafoe begins his week against familiar foe Dan Evans. Adrian Mannarino and Aleksandar Vukic are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (1) Frances Tiafoe vs. Dan Evans Tiafoe and Evans will be squaring off for–surprisingly–the 10th time in their careers when…
Analysis of Prize Money and Points Distribution at 2024 Guangzhou Open WTA Tournament
[ad_1] The 2024 Guangzhou Open will be played next week, and the prize money pot for the event has been unveiled. This year’s Guangzhou Open, running from October 21st to 27th, marks 20 years since the first iteration of the tournament in 2004. Home favorite and two-time Grand Slam champion Li Na won the title…
Rune offers a unique perspective on the contentious calendar issue in professional tennis
[ad_1] Holger Rune gave a nuanced answer when asked about the tennis calendar, which many of his fellow players believe is too long. The ATP and WTA seasons have been lengthy for many years, but the topic has received increased focus in recent months after players like Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev said…
Davidovich Fokina and Wawrinka face off, while Rublev takes on Muller in upcoming tennis matchups
[ad_1] Getty Images Wild card Stan Wawrinka is coming off a nice win over Brandon Nakashima and will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Stockholm second round on Thursday. Andrey Rublev is going up against Alexandre Muller. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. (WC) Stan Wawrinka Wawrinka is looking to turn back the clock at the Nordic…
Which ATP players are worthy of having their own online slot games?
[ad_1] The ATP rankings are very much seeing a changing of the guard now. Of all of the Big Three, only Novak Djokovic remains among the Top 100. Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of 2024, and Roger Federer officially retired years ago. Now, we see the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and…
Roddick Criticizes Tiafoe’s Time Violation in Shanghai for Disrespecting Rule
[ad_1] Frances Tiafoe‘s time violation at the 2024 Shanghai Masters led to a much-publicized meltdown at the umpire. Andy Roddick recently expressed his thoughts about the violation and the rule that led to it. The Shanghai Masters ended with Jannik Sinner denying Novak Djokovic the 100th title of his career after defeating the Serbian in…
Seven fortunate players to compete in WTA Ningbo 500 as lucky losers
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday October 16, 2024 Seven last-second withdrawals have led to a wide open draw at Ningbo, China this week. Anastasia Potapova (GI Illness), Ekaterina Alexandrova (right shoulder injury), Emma Navarro (illness), Jasmine Paolini (Left foot injury), Luidmila Samsonova (undisclosed), Yafan Wang [WC] (lower back injury) and Zheng Qinwen…
Uncle Toni Claims Williams and Sharapova Outearned and Deserved More Than Nadal
[ad_1] Toni Nadal says Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova‘s activities outside of tennis mean they have earned more than his nephew Rafael Nadal, and he has no problem with that. 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal will have to adjust to life outside tennis next month after he announced his retirement from professional tennis after November’s…
Alcaraz to face off against Nadal and Sinner set to challenge Djokovic in upcoming tennis matches.
[ad_1] Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2016 29th Dec The semifinals of the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be held on Thursday, when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic take the court following byes. They are facing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, respectively. Carlos Alcaraz vs. Rafael Nadal Nadal will be making his…