[ad_1] Serena Williams‘ and Maria Sharapova‘s achievements on the court make them tennis legends, but Andrea Petkovic says they also changed how tennis players are perceived. It has been over two years since Williams announced she would retire after the 2022 US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s legendary career came to an end…
[ad_1] Getty Images As usual, the Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz matchup did not disappoint. In their 10th meeting and first ATP 500 final, Alcaraz outlasted Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) to capture the China Open title on Wednesday night. The Spaniard came back from a set down, from two break points down at 3-4 in…
[ad_1] Stan Wawrinka takes the court in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStonetennis Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top seed in Shanghai with Alexander Zverev seeded second. Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Carlos…
[ad_1] Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka eased past Madison Keys to reach the China Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, and has yet to drop a set at the WTA 1000 in Beijing, while her next opponent, Karolina Muchova made light work of Cristina Bucsa. Sabalenka, the World No 2 from Belarus, advanced to her 10th consecutive Hologic WTA…
[ad_1] The Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner rivalry never fails to deliver. In their 10th encounter and first final above the ATP 250 level, Alcaraz defeated Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) after three hours and 21 minutes to win the China Open title on Wednesday. The No. 2 seed came back from a set down and…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic addressed Jannik Sinner‘s doping saga, admitting once more that, in his opinion, the current system doesn’t work very well. Djokovic has never shied away from criticizing the so-called status quo in tennis. He’s not the most vocal advocate for change in tennis, but when he sees something he thinks should be improved…
[ad_1] At the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 on Wednesday, former World No 1 Simona Halep won her first match since August 2022 when she defeated Arina Rodionova, 6-2 4-6 6-4, on her return to match play for the first time since June earlier this year. Halep, a former double Grand Slam champion at both…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, October 2, 2024Photo credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Shotmaking fireworks erupt when world No. 1 Jannik Sinner meets world’s most exciting player Carlos Alcaraz. Down 0-3 in the final-set tiebreaker, Alcaraz roared through seven straight points out-dueling Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) in a thrilling Beijing final. More: WADA Appeals…
[ad_1] In the month of September, Canada’s best Masters tennis results came courtesy of a couple of over 70s on the ITF circuit. Here is the monthly Masters tennis update by Abrysvo. Over 70s Reign Of the four titles won by Canadians over the last month on the ITF Tour, three came in the over…
[ad_1] Denis Shapovalov is off and running at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, advancing past Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(5), 7-6(8) in the first round on Wednesday. The victory also represents a major milestone for the Canadian as it was Shapovalov’s 200th career ATP tour level win. He is the third Canadian man after Milos Raonic and…
