Category: Tennis
Sinner and Djokovic Dominate in Shanghai, Advance to Final
It would have been a brave man who had gambled on whether either Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic or both failed to reach the Rolex Shanghai Masters Final after their arrival into the semis. It’s amazing, it’s what you dream of when you’re a kid, when you’re young. Just trying to reach the number one Jannik…
Former Grand Slam Doubles Champion: Nadal’s Retirement Was Not Entirely His Choice
Rafael Nadal endured several injury issues before he announced his retirement and former major doubles champion Nicolas Mahut thinks he had no choice but to retire from the sport. Novak Djokovic paid a touching tribute to his great rival, promising to be present for his final-ever appearance at the Davis Cup Finals in November. Nadal…
Sebastian Korda undergoes surgery to address ongoing injury issues.
Sebastian Korda has revealed he decided to have surgery for an elbow injury that was causing him discomfort. Korda’s last appearance was at the US Open at the end of August. He comfortably won his opening round in Straight sets against Corentin Moutet but then slipped to a heavy defeat to Tomas Machac, who Jannik…
Expert Predictions for Rolex Shanghai Masters Final: Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic
Getty Images Expert picks are back for the final of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Sunday afternoon, when Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic battle for the trophy. A two-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. (4) Novak Djokovic Ricky: Djokovic was my title pick before the tournament started and…
Rising star Jannik Sinner to face off against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Shanghai Masters
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will meet in a highly anticipated final at the 2024 Shanghai Masters. At the end of the 2023 season and at the start of this season, it seemed like these two players would be the two main rivals on the ATP Tour this year. That didn’t happen, but they will…
Sabalenka to face Zheng in bid for third title at Wuhan
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka pulled off a dramatic fight-back to beat Coco Gauff and reach the final of the the WTA 1000 in China, where she will face home favourite Zheng Qinwen for her 3rd Wuhan Open title in as many appearances. In a battle between the last two US Open champions, trailing 1-6,…
Preview and Prediction: Hugo Sinner to face off against Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Final
Getty Images Tennis missed out another chapter of the Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz rivalry in the semifinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, but Sinner will indeed face a different rival when the title is on the line on Sunday afternoon. Novak Djokovic stands in Sinner’s way of the trophy and they will be facing…
Preview of Rolex Shanghai Masters Draws and Schedule for Sunday, October 13, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy will face four-time champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who is playing for his 100th career title, in the Rolex Shanghai Masters final. Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No….
Jannik Sinner Secures Top Spot in ATP Year-End Rankings
October 12, 2024 by Admin SHANGHAI – Jannik Sinner has clinched ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours — becoming the first Italian to do so — following his semi-final win at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. On 10 June, Sinner became the first man or woman from his country to reach World No. 1…
Fernandez Comes Up Short in Doubles Semifinals at Wuhan Open
Leylah Annie Fernandez saw her tournament at the Wuhan Open come to an end Saturday, as she and partner Aldila Sutjiadi fell to Jessica Pegula and Asia Muhammad 7-5, 6-2 in doubles. The American tandem won 79 per-cent of their first serve points and converted three of five break point chances in the one hour…