Jannik Sinner is the 2023 ATP Fans’ Favorite Singles player after garnering a higher vote count than the Top 25 singles players in contention for the prize. The fan-voted ATP award follows Sinner’s career-best season in which he attained a career-best ranking of World No. 4 (joint-highest of an Italian man) and was an integral…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday December 12, 2023 A pair of big name Americans are coming to Houston in March. Ben Shelton and Chris Eubanks have signed up to play the 2024 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, with the World No.17 and No.34 respectively now committed to join defending…
The world of online slots has witnessed a creative fusion of diverse themes, aiming to captivate players with unique and engaging experiences. One such intriguing blend is the convergence of tennis passion and bonus game slots. This captivating combination brings together the excitement of the tennis court and the thrill of spinning reels, creating an…
The 2024 Adelaide International is the last WTA 500 tournament before the first major of the season, held from January 8th to 13th, 2024. As the last so-called “warm-up tournament,” the entry list for Adelaide International includes all the top names, with the initial cut-off being already 28th place in the WTA Rankings. Last year,…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday December 12, 2023 In his recent 60 Minutes interview with Jon Wertheim, Novak Djokovic granted fans access to the headspace of a tennis legend, and corrected a long-held misnomer about his mental prowess. It may seem to be a gift, but Djokovic assured Wertheim that his mental toughness…
Tennis and poker, at first glance, seem worlds apart – one a fast-paced, physical sport, the other a strategic card game. Yet, both demand unique skills that transcend their respective playing fields. This article explores the surprising similarities in the skill sets required for both tennis and poker, from mental agility to strategic foresight. The…
Pere Riba, a former coach of Coco Gauff, recently spoke of Rafael Nadal‘s extraordinary rise as an up-and-coming prospect in men’s tennis. Riba and Nadal were part of the same generation of tennis players who were just two years apart in age and played on the junior circuit together. But unlike Riba, Nadal enjoyed a…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday December 12, 2023 ATP fans have spoken. And maybe a few Carota Boys… More: A Closer Look at the Stats that Defined Jannik Sinner’s 2023 Season And Jannik Sinner is their fan favorite. The fourth-ranked Italian won the ATP’s fan-voted award, as did Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev,…
Sports tourism has witnessed a significant surge in popularity, with enthusiasts seeking immersive experiences beyond traditional vacationing. Tennis tourism has become an enticing offering for tennis enthusiasts in this dynamic landscape – the perfect blend of sport and travel. This trend is particularly evident in destinations that boast world-class tennis facilities and provide a backdrop…
Coco Gauff reacts against Cristina Bucsa during the 2nd round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Photo credit: Kathryn Riley/BNP Paribas Open American women will launch their quest to regain the Billie Jean King Cup in Orlando next spring. The USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida,…
