[ad_1] Andrey Rublev confirmed after his 2024 Madrid Open triumph that he’s unsure about playing at the Italian in Rome because he was still sick. The Russian battled an illness for a few days leading up to the final and credited the doctors with miraculously getting him well enough to play. He outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 6, 2024 Andrey Rublev withstood his “worst” illness to win the biggest title of his career. The seventh-seeded Rublev fended off Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Madrid final 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to capture his 16th career championship, including his second Masters 1000 title. More: Brave Rybakina Saves Match Points, Into Madrid SF…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka hasn’t had the type of year she had hoped for so far, but she’s staying optimistic about future success that might be coming her way. Earlier this year, Osaka made some surprising comments regarding her expectations in the season’s first major. She had really optimistic ideas about her return and how it…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 6, 2024 After reaching his first Masters 1000 final in Madrid over the weekend, Felix Auger-Aliassime returns to the Top 20 for the first time since last October. The Canadian is the biggest riser inside the ATP’s Top 100 in this week’s rankings (+15). 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime,…
[ad_1] Film Director and Tournament Director Rob Stone (middle) produced the new movie The Blue Angels Rob Stone hits new heights flying with The Blue Angels. Film Director, tennis tournament director, avid tennis player and 10sBalls.com accomplished photographer Rob Stone premieres the new film he’s produced The Blue Angels. The Blue Angels opens nation-wide in…
[ad_1] Jack Draper hasn’t had the best year so far, but he certainly hopes to kick off the 2024 Italian Open well against Borna Coric. Even though his results haven’t been spectacular this year, it’s pretty clear that Draper is a great player. His clay tennis is not up to his grass or hard-court tennis…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 6, 2024 Iga Swiatek is opening the gap between herself and the rest of the field in the WTA rankings table. The four-time major champion, entering her 102nd total week atop the rankings, is now 3412 points clear of No.2-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the rankings. The…
[ad_1] Getty Images The road to Roland Garros continues this fortnight with the third of three clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments. It’s the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where Novak Djokovic is back after skipping Madrid and Rafael Nadal is suiting up for a second consecutive event, but the draw is otherwise depleted in the star-power department. Both…
[ad_1] Leylah Fernandez faces Ana Bogdan in Rome on Tuesday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Internazionali BNL d’ItaliaRome, ItalyMay 6-19, 2024Prize Money: €8,637,966 All Clay Roads Lead To RomeThe final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia features the best players at the Foro Italico in…
[ad_1] Jannik Sinner has no intention of rushing through his most recent hip injury because he’s fully aware of how problematic it can be. The tale of Rafael Nadal certainly sheds new light on hip injuries. While we’ve known about them for years due to various other injuries, such as Andy Murray’s, they don’t happen…
