Getty Images It will be a huge occasion for Chinese tennis on Tuesday, when Jerry Shang and Zhizhen Zhang play for titles in front of the home crowd. Shang faces top seed Lorenzo Musetti in Chengdu, while Zhang battles Marin Cilic in Hangzhou. Chengdu Open: (1) Lorenzo Musetti vs. Jerry Shang Unseeded, Shang has made…
Getty Images Player earnings are on the rise throughout the world of sports, and tennis is no exception. In fact, of the top 10 all-time ATP leaders in prize money, seven are active. Two others (Roger Federer and Andy Murray) are recently retired. Carlos Alcaraz is only 21 years old and is already ninth on…
Getty The eight countries who have advanced at the Davis Cup Finals announced their rosters on Monday. Among the nominees for Spain is Rafael Nadal, who has played sparingly in 2024 and has not taken the court since the Paris Olympics. In addition to Spain, the other quarterfinalists are Australia, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Italy, the…
In what was otherwise a relatively quiet week on the calendar, the seventh edition of the Laver Cup took centre stage in Berlin, pitting some of the world’s best men’s players against one another in another showdown of Europe vs. World. While the invitational event is technically an exhibition which does not feature ranking points,…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 23, 2024Photo credit: Matthew Calvis In tennis’ version of sudden death, Carlos Alcaraz comes to life. Alcaraz owns a 12-1 record in five-set matches. But lately the 21-year-old Spaniard feels like an endangered species. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Speaking to the media at Laver…
Getty Images There are still two months remaining on the 2024 tennis calendar, but it’s not too early to start looking ahead to next season. Who are five players who could make big jumps on the ATP Tour in 2025? Let’s take a look. Ben Shelton Jack Draper Flavio Cobolli Zizou Bergs Joao Fonseca Shelton…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, September 22, 2024Photo credit: Miami Open/Hard Rock Stadium Elena Rybakina is passing on the Asian swing. The 2022 Wimbledon winner announced she’s pulled out of the upcoming Asian swing due to a back injury. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match World No. 4 Rybakina,…
Team Europe emerged victorious in the Laver Cup after winning three out of four matches on Sunday. Carlos Alcaraz excelled in doubles and secured the victory in singles, leading the Europeans to a comeback win at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. With the scores tied after the first two rubbers on Sunday, Team World needed…
September 23, 2024 by Admin Tennis enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in the upcoming season, with a packed schedule featuring a mix of Grand Slams, ATP and WTA Tour events, and exciting exhibitions. In addition to following the matches, many fans enjoy placing wagers on their favorite players, and understanding where to find…
Tennis Canada announced today that Félix Auger-Aliassime (Montréal, QC), Denis Shapovalov (Richmond Hill, ON), Gabriel Diallo (Montréal, QC), Alexis Galarneau (Laval, QC) and Vasek Pospisil (Vernon, BC) will represent Team Canada in the Davis Cup Final 8. Captain Frank Dancevic will lead the quintet, which is unchanged from its successful Group Stage campaign in Manchester,…
