World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka has set her sights on the top year-ending ranking, and she narrowed the gap on Iga Swiatek by winning the last WTA 1000 of the season, the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open, after defeating Zheng Qinwen, 6-3 5-7 6-3, in the final on Sunday. Really tight ranking right now. Really…
Holyrood, Nfld. – The 2024 NextGen Championship season reaches its final stop at The Wilds Resort in Holyrood, Nfld. with the NextGen Atlantic Championship, July 15-18. The 54-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Monday, July 15, and championship rounds begin on Tuesday, July 16. With a field of fewer than…
Indonesia’s tourism minister has identified the Riau Islands as a prime destination for golf tourism, particularly noting the ease with which golfers from Singapore can access the islands by ferry. As Singapore contemplates the optimal use of its limited land by shuttering golf courses, Indonesia aims to attract these golfers and fill the regional void….
Elena Rybakina emerged victorious at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, claiming her third title of the season and dethroning Iga Swiatek in an epic semifinal match. Rybakina went on to defeat Marta Kostyuk in the final, earning not only a trophy but also a new Porsche car. This victory boosted her points in the WTA…
Although the WTA tour paused for a week after the conclusion of the spring hard-court season in the United States, Iga Swiatek still achieved a new milestone. The Pole starts her 99th week at the top of the women’s rankings, overtaking three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport in the Top 10 list for the most…
Ivo Karlovic throws down thunder at the US Open. Photo credit: Steven Pisano/Brooklyn Photo Dr. Ivo has delivered his final ace. Ivo Karlovic, affectionally nicknamed “Dr. Ivo” by legions of loyal fans, made it official announcing he has retired from the ATP Tour. Karlovic closed the curtain on his career in a thoughtful post on…
If the 2023-24 college basketball season ended Wednesday, South Carolina’s Lamont Paris would be among the top vote-getters for Coach of the Year, and for good reason. In his second season at the school, Paris has the No. 15 Gamecocks off to a 20-3 start after their most recent 68-65 victory over Ole Miss on…
Ben Shelton played great tennis last year at the Australian Open, and he’s heating up slowly this year as well, making the third round already. When the American arrived in Melbourne last year, nobody really knew who he was. Some dedicated tennis fans noticed his rise late last year on the ATP Challenger level in…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 The New Year reminds us: It’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Arina Rodionova is closing in one realizing dual dreams Down Under. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top Rivalries Australian wild card Rodionova repelled Sofia Kenin 7-5, 7-6(7) to reach the…
