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Elevating the conversation on mental health in professional tennis
[ad_1] It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and what better way to recognize it than to highlight seven pioneering initiatives spearheaded by Tennis Canada. Here are seven ways Tennis Canada is prioritizing mental health and embracing its mission to improve the wellbeing of tennis players across Canada. 1. Mental Health Strategy Earlier this year, Tennis Canada…
Kenin Secures First Tour-Level Victory of the Year in Rain-Delayed Italian Open Match
[ad_1] Sofia Kenin won a WTA Tour-level match again at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome for the first time since January, beating Lucia Bronzetti. Kenin recently won a match again, but that wasn’t on the top WTA level. It was on the lower level, but it was memorable nonetheless because it was the first…
MSG Networks to Provide 24-Hour Live Coverage of Rome Tennis Tournament
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Rome is a red clay feast. MSG Networks is serving up live Rome action daily for the first six days of the tournament. More: Richard Evans on Hall of Fame Induction MSG Networks is televising live men’s and women’s Italian Open coverage daily from…
Unveiling the Next Tennis Star: New Zealand’s Quest for Talent on the Court
[ad_1] New Zealand doesn’t have an overly prolific history in the sport of tennis, but its past is punctuated by a few world-class talents. The likes of Anthony Wilding, Chris Lewis, Dame Ruia Morrison, and Onny Parun highlight the nation’s tennis products. Still, the next all-conquering star can come from anywhere regardless of a country’s…
Young Guns Shine on Home Turf: Arseneault and Dong Dominate Junior Tennis Circuit
[ad_1] The ITF Junior Tour landed in Canada last month, with Nicolas Arseneault and Emma Dong cleaning up on home soil by each winning multiple titles. Around the globe, the Canadians acquitted themselves well by racking up the wins. As well, two Canadian teams book their places in competition finals later in the year. In…
Connors and Segura engage in spirited debate over Sinner’s performance on the court
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner share some similarities in their playing styles, but the Italian has not incorporated a notable area of improvement into his game. That is the view of former ATP player Spencer Segura, who spoke to tennis legend Jimmy Connors during a recent episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Segura and…
Nadal Reflects on Recent Improvement in Performance: It’s About Time
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 8, 2024 No promises, no guarantees. Rafael Nadal isn’t about to declare himself in tip-top King of Clay shape just because he has managed to play three events in succession this spring. The 22-time major champion has never been one to exxagerage his chances, after all….
Naomi Osaka Begins Italian Open Tournament With Victory, Ends Rome Drought Since 2019
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka started her 2024 Italian Open with a good win over Clara Burel, her first win at the event in five years, as the last one came in 2019. There is a reason why Osaka hasn’t won in Rome since 2019, and it’s mostly because she hasn’t played on clay much in the…
Giorgi’s Retirement Shocks Tennis Fans Without Prior Notice
[ad_1] Camila Giorgi officially retired from the sport on May 7th, 2024, the day the Italian Open in Rome began. Nobody saw the retirement coming, and neither did the Italian ever hint at it happening. Giorgi is not the oldest player on Tour at 32, and she’s certainly capable of still playing tennis. The Italian…