Dominic Thiem retired from tennis on Tuesday at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The 31-year-old, who has been plagued by wrist problems since 2021, lost to Lucian Darderi 7-6(6), 6-2 in the first round. Thiem was especially competitive in the opening set, when he led 4-2 and eventually by 5-2 in the tiebreaker. But…
Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem hung up his racket in Vienna as he having indicated in May, that his home event, the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, would be his last on the tour. I’ve had so many nice goodbyes in the last few months, but today I want to say thank you for all…
The draw for the 2024 Vienna Open, which will mark the last tournament of Dominic Thiem’s tennis career, has been revealed. The ATP 500 tournament in Vienna is the last tournament of such a category of the season. From October 21st to 27th, it runs alongside another ATP 500 event, the Swiss Indoors in Basel….
Wimbledon launches a new era in 2025. For the first time in history, The Championships will eliminate line judges and use electronic line-calling technology for all qualifying and main-draw matches. “The decision to introduce Live Electronic Line Calling at The Championships was made following a significant period of consideration and consultation,” All England Club Chief…
Andy Murray of Great Britain appears emotional following defeat in the Gentlemen’s Doubles first round match with Jamie Murray against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers of Australia during day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2024 in London, England. By Alix Ramsay The big…
Everton player Aaron Epia has posted a farewell message on his Instagram account after joining Premier League rivals Newcastle United. The youngster spent the last seven years at Everton and he has now thanked the staff for their support in his development. He is now set to start a new chapter in his young career…
6 Manchester United have made a £45 million offer for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. It has been a badly kept secret that United are interested in the 21 year old, whose maiden campaign at Goodison Park earned him an England call-up. Yesterday news broke that United have agreed personal terms with the centre back as they…
This year’s French Open is steeped with emotion as farewells seem to be on the cards for Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal and then, on Tuesday, to home favourite Alizé Cornet, who lost her 1st-round match and bid goodbye to her beloved Roland Garros. It’s been a difficult day with a lot of emotion. It’s a…
Manchester United recently released their retained list for next season and some names caught the eye. Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane will bring an end to their spell at the club while Jonny Evans cemented his unexpected importance as the club announced he was in extension talks. One player who flew slightly under the radar…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 22, 2024 It was an extremely emotional day of qualifying at Roland-Garros. Hours after Dominic Thiem bid farewell to the Parisian faithful, his good friend Diego Schwartzman also played his final match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Schwartzman fell to Frenchman Quentin Halys 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(7) in a second-round…
