By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 3, 2024 Taylor Fritz slipped out of the Madrid semifinals. After bowing to Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3 in today’s Mutua Madrid Open semifinals, Fritz cited two stumbling blocks that ended his Madrid run. First, Rublev’s rocket serve displaced Fritz and set up the Russian’s fierce first-strike forehand….
Former Real Madrid and Netherlands forward Wesley Sneijder has claimed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was wrong to lock horns with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, as he lost everyone’s respect in the process. Cristiano Ronaldo Did Not Have A Good Relationship With Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester…
Kevin Durant has a problem with the Phoenix Suns and it relates to the team’s disfunctional offense. According to a new report from Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic, Durant “never felt comfortable” with his role in Frank Vogel’s offense. The two-time champ is reportedly of the opinion that not enough plays were…
Carlos Alcaraz was concerned about his arm before facing Thiago Seyboth Wild at the 2024 Madrid Open, but he passed the test. Alcaraz knew his arm would be tested by the aggressive style of his opponent. The Brazilian player hits the ball hard, requiring Alcaraz to put in more effort than usual. Despite his nerves,…
Tommy Fleetwood swapped roles on the Challenge Tour this week as he looks to steer his 17-year-old stepson towards success in the UAE… 13 years ago, Tommy Fleetwood won for the first time on the Challenge Tour at the Kazakhstan Open. The rest, as they say is history, but the Englishman is revisiting this part…
No days off for Tommy Fleetwood. After playing the last three weeks in the United States on the PGA Tour, including a T-3 finish at the 2024 Masters, Fleetwood is in United Arab Emirates this week at a Challenge Tour event. Not as a player, but as a caddie for his 17-year-old stepson Oscar Craig….
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams expressed his excitement about helping LaMelo Ball thrive as the team’s best player. Williams highlighted Ball’s maturity and acknowledged the importance of veterans in guiding his growth. He emphasized the need for Ball to understand what it takes to succeed in the league and become a leader for the team….
ATLANTA (April 4, 2024) – The Atlanta Open announced today that former champions John Isner, Andy Roddick, and Mike and Bob Bryan will play in the Champions Challenge on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. EDT on Stadium Court. The 2024 Atlanta Open will be held July 22-28. Isner, Roddick, and the Bryan…
Teenage Talents Chase Volynets on Women’s Side; Moreno de Alboran Maintains Men’s Lead ORLANDO, Fla., April 15, 2024 – Nineteen-year-old Katina Scott, 18-year-old Liv Hovde and 17-year-old Akasha Urhobo are chasing leader Katie Volynets as the women’s side of the Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge approaches its halfway point, while Nicolas Moreno de Alboran retains his lead on the men’s…
With Iga Swiatek heading into the WTA clay-court season with a pair of hard-court 1000 titles to her name in 2024, it is fair to say that she is the overwhelming favourite at every upcoming event on the clay. The National Bank Open Power Rankings panel certainly thinks so, as they unanimously agreed that she…
