Tuesday saw the completion of 1st-round matches in Hua Hin, and the departure of top-seeded Dayana Yastremska after the Ukrainian fell to Japan’s Mai Hontama, 7-6(4) 7-5, leaving Katerina Siniakova, the No 2 seed from Czech Republic as favourite for the WTA 250 Thailand Open 2 title. Hontama saved 4 set points trailing 5-4 in…
Robert Lansdorp, the legendary tennis instructor who coached four players who reached No. 1 in the world, has passed at the age of 85. Hear Ken Thomas’ RadioTennis.com interview with the great Robert Lansdorp here. Ken Thomas’ Quick Take: One of the greatest tennis coaches of all time has left us. Robert Lansdorp coached Tracy…
Novak Djokovic returned to the tennis courts against Grigor Dimitrov in Sofia but confirmed that he doesn’t have any special plans for the rest of the year. If Djokovic’s results this year haven’t already made it clear, it’s the start of a new era for the Serbian. He’s not pushing as hard as he once…
We’re delighted to announce the team heading to Italy for the International Blind Tennis World Championships. The World Games will take place from 23rd – 29th September where over 150 athletes from 20 countries will compete. The players representing Ireland are: Lisa McLaughlin B1 Windsor TC Stuart Haxell B1 Sligo TC Paul O’Rahilly B1 Naas…
Belinda Bencic is gearing up to make a return to competitive tennis after taking maternity leave as she joins a growing list of mothers competing on the WTA Tour. For most of tennis history, female tennis players largely avoided becoming mothers because it was seen as a sort of end to their careers. Unfortunately, many…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024Photo credit: Carlos Alcaraz Instagram Roger Federer is not only a 20-time Grand Slam champion, he’s an avid tennis fan. Federer says he’s eager to see Carlos Alcaraz’s Laver Cup debut this weekend for a couple of reasons. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and…
Roger Federer talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the Laver Cup. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup Roger Federer believes Laver Cup weekend will be a Blue Note. Former world No. 1 Federer spoke to the media in Berlin today ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Laver Cup. Federer is…
Anett Kontaveit shared the joyful news that she had become a mother for the first time after welcoming her son, Leon. Kontaveit was a fierce competitor during her professional tennis career. Her mentality and ability took her to No. 2 in the world in June 2022, an outstanding achievement she should still be proud of….
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024Photo credit: Getty Anett Kontaveit welcomes a new title: Motherhood. Former world No. 2 Kontaveit announced the birth of her first child, son Leon. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best Match Leon Enzo Lepistu is the first child for the 28-year-old Kontaveit and her long-time partner,…
First-round action in Hangzhou continues on Wednesday, when Fabian Marozsan and Marin Cilic are among those taking the court. They are set for respective encounters against Luca Nardi and Zachary Svajda.Luca Nardi vs. (7) Fabian MarozsanMarozsan and Nardi will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they clash in round one…
