[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 13, 202 Saudi Arabia is all in on a bid that could transform tennis—and give the Saudis a controlling stake in the sport. The Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund has submitted a $2 billion take-it-or-leave it offer to merge the ATP and WTA into one unified tour,…
[ad_1] World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Miami Open in Florida. The Serbian star had this to say on his X account today. Hi Miami!Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t…
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek produced another seemingly routine win to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-2 6-1 over Marta Kostyuk, and, in Sunday’s trophy match, she will meet Maria Sakkari, who upset Coco Gauff, 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2, in her later rain-interrupted semi-final. For sure I am happy with the performance. It…
[ad_1] Expert picks are back for the Indian Wells Masters semifinals on Saturday afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (3) Jannik Sinner vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Ricky: It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Alcaraz vs. Sinner is currently the best rivalry…
[ad_1] “I’m very proud of myself that I kept my nerves, and then I just fought hard in that third set,” said Maria Sakkari after withstanding Coco Gauff and rain delays to reach the Indian Wells final. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Miami Open, and after a few days of uncertainty, he explained his decision. The Sunshine Double didn’t start well for the 24-time major winner, as he was surprisingly beaten by Luca Nardi already in his second match of the season’s first ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Many expected that…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 14, 2024 Indian Wells – Bee cool, it’s gonna be alright? What happens when bees invade a tennis tournament? We found out yesterday when play was stopped during the third game of Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Alexander Zverev – for NEARLY TWO HOURS! Totally Bee-zare, right?…
[ad_1] Although Grand Slam tournaments such as Wimbledon and the US Open typically dominate the tennis scene, there is a plethora of lesser-known competitions that provide ample wagering potential for savvy punters. Beyond the allure of the majors, ATP and WTA tournaments, encompassing Challenger events and ITF Futures, serve as a rich breeding ground for…
[ad_1] Alcaraz subdues Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to reach Indian Wells semis Carlos Alcaraz, just twenty years of age, is a two-time grand slam winner and the defending champion at Indian Wells. Standing in his way of a title defense was world #6, Alexander Zverev. The twenty-six-year-old German with twenty-one career titles has reasserted himself amongst the top…
[ad_1] (March 14, 2024) INDIAN WELLS, California – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and buzzed past Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night. The match was suspended at 1-1 in the first set with Alcaraz serving…
