Category: Tennis
Medvedev Describes Alcaraz as ‘Toughest Opponent’ and ‘Distinct’ from Big Three in Tennis
Daniil Medvedev was asked to compare Carlos Alcaraz to the Big Three, and he chose the Spaniard as the more challenging opponent to play. The Russian player does not mind giving long answers when he’s asked something that he enjoys talking about. After losing to Alcaraz at Wimbledon, the Russian was asked to rate the…
Alcaraz’s Journey to 30 Grand Slams Paved by Overcoming Challenges in His Past
Former ATP player Marc Rosset believes that Carlos Alcaraz has a free highway in the coming years due to the gap between him and the rest of the field. When Pete Sampras won his 14th Grand Slam, very few believed it would happen again in the coming years. Many even thought that we would never…
Friday, July 19, 2024: Preview of Bastad Open Draws and Order of Play
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays for a spot in the Bastad semifinals on Friday. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Bastad Open Bastad, SwedenRed ClayJuly 15-21, 2024Prize Money: €579,320 Rafa Nadal’s Return Headlines Bastad FieldThe king of clay is back in Bastad. Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal launches his red clay comeback at the Nordea…
Nadal Addresses Injury Worries Following Fall at Bastad
Rafael Nadal made it to the 2024 Bastad Open quarter-final, but getting there took him a few tumbles and falls. At this point in the 38-year-old’s career, his fans hold their breath whenever he experiences any kind of physical stress. The Spaniard has a long list of injuries and has missed quite a lot of…
Alcaraz Overtakes Swiatek as Highest Prize Money Winner of 2024 Following Wimbledon Victory
Carlos Alcaraz has eclipsed Iga Swiatek to become the top prize money earner in the first half of the 2024 season, thanks to his colossal payday after winning Wimbledon. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic for the second consecutive year to lift the Gentlemen’s Singles title at the All England Club. It was one of the season’s…
Nadal’s Legendary Sleeveless Shirt from 2005 Roland Garros to Be Auctioned Online
Rafael Nadal‘s sleeveless top from his maiden Grand Slam success at the 2005 Roland Garros is up for sale and is expected to fetch almost six figures from the bidding. As announced by Prestige Memorabilia on Wednesday, July 17th, tennis fans will have an opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic outfits in tennis…
Exciting Junior Tennis Tournament: September 2024 Four Nations Championship
Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club will be hosting the Junior Four Nations in September. Ireland 12&U, 14&U and 18&U will compete against England, Scotland and Wales from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September. Selection The top two nationally ranked players in each age group on 26th August will be…
In a stunning upset, Gauff outshines Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Swiatek to capture the 2024 ESPY Award
Coco Gauff was nominated for two of the 2024 ESPY Awards and won one, beating out fellow tennis players. The 20-year-old American was nominated in two categories at last night’s ESPY Awards, which were hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams, and Gauff won in one of the categories. The 2023 US Open winner was nominated…
Bouchard Attributes Her Success Outside of Tennis to Overcoming Adversity
Eugenie Bouchard gave herself credit for showing tennis players that there is a life outside of the sport. The Canadian player became world-famous as a teenager when she made a surprise run at Wimbledon. She was also one of the most promising young players on the WTA Tour at the time. Many anticipated a huge…
Alcaraz Establishing Himself as a Standout Player, According to Austin
Carlos Alcaraz ‘was toying’ with Novak Djokovic during the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final, according to WTA legend Tracy Austin. Austin is a well-known name in tennis, as she reached the World No. 1 rank on the WTA Tour. She amazed millions of fans with her tennis, winning 30 trophies over her 16-year career, as well…