Jannik Sinner will not be competing at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, as an injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Like any tennis player, the Italian wants to play on his home soil, in front of his home fans, friends, and family. However, this year, it won’t be possible for Sinner, as…
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 03: Jiri Lehecka of Czechia is embraced by Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada at the net after having to retire due to injury following the Men’s Singles semi-final match on Day Eleven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 03, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty…
Félix Auger-Aliassime is off to the finals of the Madrid Open after opponent Jiri Lehecka was forced to retire just six games into their match. It was a sad and anti-climactic finish to what had been a well anticipated semifinal. The showdown began competitively with both players imposing their heavy groundstrokes, and Lehecka escaping early…
After advancing to the Madrid Open semi-final due to an opponent’s injury, Jiri Lehecka suffered the same fate, allowing Felix Auger-Aliassime to move into the final with a retirement. Several unusual occurrences unfolded at the Madrid Open recently. Two retirements and a withdrawal significantly impacted the journeys of these players. Lehecka progressed to the semi-final…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday May 3, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz started his comeback in Madrid, where he returned from a month-long hiatus to reach the semifinals. But his right forearm injury remains a problem, and the Spaniard has thus pulled out of next week’s Masters 1000 event in Rome. “I felt some pain…
Tyler Adams’ frustrating period on the Bournemouth sidelines will unfortunately continue this weekend. Adams will not be in the squad for Bournemouth’s trip to Arsenal, manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Friday. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder remains unavailable due to a back injury which has kept him out of action since late-March. The 24-year-old has…
Daniil Medvedev was forced to abandon his 2024 Madrid Open quarter-final match midway through due to groin issues, and his Italian Open is in doubt because of it. The Russian retired against Jiri Lehecka. Towards the end of the set, he started to struggle with his movement, calling the physio for a recurring issue. After…
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (knee) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has sat out the past two games with a right Achilles injury for Milwaukee. Game 6 is a must-win for the Bucks, who trail 3-2…
Manchester United’s potential move for FC Copenhagen sensation Roony Bardghji has suffered a major setback with the teenager now ruled out of action for the next nine to 12 months with a serious knee injury. Copenhagen confirmed that Bardghji sustained the injury in training ahead of the club’s play-off round game against Silkeborg this weekend….
Daniil Medvedev retired from today’s Madrid quarterfinals after dropping the first set, 6-4, to Jiri Lehecka. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Daniil Medvedev was playing for a maiden Madrid semifinal and a return to the world No. 3 ranking. The third-seeded Medvedev hobbled out of Madrid with an apparent groin or hip injury. After Jiri Lehecka…
