[ad_1] With World No. 1 Iga Swiatek having pulled out, Aryna Sabalenka is again the top seed at the WTA 1000 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, which starts in China on Monday, but the Belarusian has been handed a tough draw, with both Coco Gauff and Emma Navarro in her half. Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, Coco…
[ad_1] Getty Images Daniil Medvedev will battle the Italian Matteo Arnaldi in round-three action at the Shanghai Masters. Sunday’s lineup also includes an all-French affair between Tokyo runner-up Ugo Humbert and veteran Gael Monfils. (5) Daniil Medevedev vs. (29) Matteo Arnaldi This has not been a kind matchup for Matteo Arnaldi so far. The 23-year-old…
[ad_1] Tommy Paul takes on Alejandro Tabilo in Shanghai on Sunday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Rolex Shanghai MastersShanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top seed in Shanghai with Alexander Zverev seeded second. Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Carlos…
[ad_1] According to Spanish Davis Cup captain David Ferrer, Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in November at the 2024 Davis Cup Final 8 stage in Malaga. The last time Nadal was on the tennis courts was in Paris for the Olympics, where he played doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. It was a solid run, even…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, October 5, 2024Photo credit: Sarah Stier/Getty The Great Wall of China is a popular attraction for players. Karolina Muchova has already experienced wall ball facing Coco Gauff. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 The 20-year-old Gauff carries a 2-0 record against…
[ad_1] The ITF has announced changes to the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup formats for 2025, as part of a long-term strategy to bring the two World Cup of Tennis events closer together. The format amendments aim to build on the success we have seen across both events in recent years and contributes…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, October 5, 2024Photo credit: Shi Tang/Getty Stumbling through a disappointing American summer hard-court season, Carlos Alcaraz is flying high in China this fall. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Beijing champion Alcaraz swept talented Chinese Juncheng Shang 6-3, 6-2 in his…
[ad_1] The final of the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing will see Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova compete in Sunday’s trophy match after successfully winning their respective semi-finals against Paula Badosa and Zheng Qinwen. We played a year ago, so we are different players today and tomorrow. I’ll just try to play my best…
[ad_1] Billie Jean King in front of the BJK statue. Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA Billie Jean King is a social rights warrior and Hall of Fame champion. Now, King is a monumental figure on campus. Cal State LA honored beloved alumna Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on the…
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to meet again at the Rolex Shanghai Masters but not in the final as both are in the same half of the draw so their prospective next clash within a fortnight will be in the semi-finals of the penultimate Masters event of the season. I’ve been playing…
