The BNP Paribas Open on Saturday saw the first appearance of World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka, who saved match points before prevailing in a decisive tiebreak over Peyton Stearns, and Maria Sakkari came from a set down to see off Diane Shnaider, but 8 other seeds made their early exits, including Jessica Pegula, Zheng Qinwen,…
The Desert Smash prides itself in being the most popular and widely recognized charity tennis event and will commemorate its 20th anniversary this year. For the past 19 years, the event has assembled some of the iconic names in Hollywood and Music to compete with tennis pros for a good cause. ATP stars like Novak…
Stars will light up the court for a worthy cause in La Quinta. Award-winning actress, producer and philanthropist Charlize Theron will host the 20th annual Desert Smash charity celebrity tennis event set for Tuesday, March 5 La Quinta Resort & Club, La Casa Event Space, 49-199 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA. This year’s Desert Smash will benefit…
By Aiberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Stars will light up the court for a worthy cause in La Quinta. Award-winning actress, producer and philanthropist Charlize Theron will host the 20th annual Desert Smash charity celebrity tennis event set for Tuesday, March 5 La Quinta Resort & Club, La Casa Event Space, 49-199…
Around the grounds at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday, March 5th, 2023 in Indian Wells. Photo credit: Kathryn Riley/BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells presents a feast for fans next month. The 2024 BNP Paribas Open will offer both a world-class field and world-class dining options. A first-year partnership With Sodexo Live! brings more…
Rory McIlroy defended his title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and made a little history, too. The 34-year-old Northern Irishman won the event for a fourth time on Sunday at Emirates Golf Club in the UAE, the first to do so in DP World Tour history. McIlroy was 10 shots back entering Saturday’s third…
Rory McIlroy started the day 10 shots behind leader Cameron Young. With 18 holes left at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, McIlroy trails by only two. He shot 9-under 63 in the third round Saturday, moving into a tie for second at 12-under alongside Adrian Meronk. McIlroy’s round was the best…
Rory McIlroy is keen to continue his “incredible journey” in Dubai by winning a record-breaking fourth title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The world no.2 claimed a maiden Rolex Series triumph at this event 12 months ago, matching Ernie Els’ record of three victories at Emirates Golf Club. That took the Northern Irishman’s tally…
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is the first Rolex Series event of the year, but who are our betting tips for glory in the first big golf tournament of the year. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is the defending champion after securing the crown in 2023, and he will be aiming for an early victory this…
