Frances Tiafoe has expressed remorse and apologized for his blistering rant at the umpire after losing at the 2024 Shanghai Masters. The American is often a fan favorite at tournaments he plays at, not just at U.S. events. That is due to his watchable game, regularly producing outstanding winners during his matches. Tiafoe’s best level…
A jam-packed slate of fourth-round action in Shanghai on Wednesday includes an all-seeded showdown between Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune. Grigor Dimitrov and Jakub Mensik are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (7) Taylor Fritz vs. (12) Holger Rune Fritz and Rune will be going head-to-head for the third time in their careers…
Alexander Zverev was furious about a call made by umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his 2024 Shanghai Masters match, but replays show that the Swedish official made the right decision. Zverev has also recently expressed unhappiness off the court, saying the schedule is too long with too many tournaments. Other players, including Carlos Alcaraz, share that…
To celebrate the incredible work being done across the country to grow the sport, each month, Tennis Canada will highlight a news story from every Provincial and Territorial Tennis Association via its brand new PTTA HUB. Below is a collection of stories from the past month: Tennis Alberta Alberta Masters Shine at Nationals and Earn…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, October 8, 2024Photo credit: Matthew Calvis Gael Monfils isn’t a meteorologist. But the 38-year-old Frenchman can spot an approaching storm. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Asked to assess his upcoming Rolex Shanghai Masters rematch vs. Carlos Alcaraz, Monfils said the forecast calls for pain. The…
Milos Raonic will join Team Canada for the Davis Cup Final 8 next month, replacing Félix Auger-Aliassime, Tennis Canada confirmed on Tuesday. Led by captain Frank Dancevic, Raonic is added to a roster consisting of Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, and Vasek Pospisil for the knockout stage, which takes place from November 19-24 in…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 David Goffin finished in the ATP’s Top 25 for seven consecutive years, from 2014 to 2020. But injuries, a byproduct of age, have taken their toll on the Belgian more recently. A knee injury in 2021 ended his season after the US Open. He was…
World class tennis makes its way back to Western Canada this week, as the Edmonton National Bank Challenger kicks off at the Royal Glenora Club in Alberta. The mixed event features some of the top young men’s and women’s players across the country. 16 spots are occupied by Canadians in the main draw of the…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday October 8, 2024 Frances Tiafoe lost his first serve at 5-5 in the final set tiebreak against Roman Safiullin. Then he lost the match. Finally, he lost his cool, as Safiullin logged the 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) victory. Tiafoe was frustrated with a decision made by chair umpire Jimmy…
There are a couple of blockbuster matchups in the top quarter of the Shanghai draw on Wednesday, including Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton. The winner will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. (14) Ben Shelton Sinner and Shelton will be squaring off for the fifth time in their careers and…
