Andy Roddick believes Novak Djokovic doesn’t receive enough praise for his positive locker room conduct. Apart from talking about the 24-time major winner, the former US player highlighted how well Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal carry themselves off-court. Djokovic, Federer and Nadal were referred to as the ATP‘s ‘Big Three’ for nearly three decades from…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, March 14, 202 As Iga Swiatek was rampaging to the WTA Finals title last November, she was concerned about total collapse. World No. 1 Swiatek advanced to the Indian Wells semifinals today after former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki retired due to a foot injury with the top seed up…
BNP Paribas Open—Indian Wells, California Reigning US Open winner Jannik Sinner won his 19th match in a row on Thursday in Indian Wells, California, easily defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3. Needing one hour and 25 minutes to advance, Sinner will next face Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev. Elsewhere, American Tommy Paul continued to roll in…
Emma Navarro stunned Aryna Sabalenka, the World No 2, at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday, while Coco Gauff cruised past Elise Mertens as Maria Sakkari fought her way past Diane Parry, and Yuan Yue upset Daria Kasatkina to complete the quarter-final line-up at the WTA 1000 event. It’s a little bit…
Holger Rune was all but out of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, but he lives to see another day. Rune was down match point serving at 4-5 in the second set against Taylor Fritz before storming back for a 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-3 victory. It was a tough match for a player who had previously…
“I like this challenge, and I’m going to try to make this challenge happen, which is winning this tournament,” 2023 Indian Wells finalist Daniil Medvedev said. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Daniil Medvedev – the ATP’s secret weapon (if only the ATP knew it) By Alix Ramsay For the past 20 years, men’s tennis has lived…
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Did you know that the Australian Open was once played in March, It was 1971 and the tournament was moved for a year from its traditional December/January dates to March in accommodation to the scheduling requirements of the WCT Tour (World Championship Tennis) and the National Tennis League, two of the…
Coco Gauff is no longer a teenager after turning 20 years old, and the American has talked about what she would like to achieve in her 20s. The US Open champion has been called a teenage sensation for years. But that will now finally end after Gauff celebrated her 20th birthday on March 13th to…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday March 14, 2024 It’s on to the clay for Novak Djokovic. The World No.1 has pulled out of next week’s Miami Open. Novak Djokovic won’t play in Miami. — Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) March 14, 2024 It was a relatively brief stay in the United States for the 24-time…
In the competitive world of college tennis, the choice of racket can significantly impact a player’s game. As we move into 2024, certain brands have emerged as favorites among college players, known for their blend of innovation, quality, and performance. Look at the top 5 tennis racket brands making waves on college campuses nationwide. 1….
