Success doesn’t happen overnight. The sudden rise of Canada to become a world-leading tennis nation was a long work in progress, starting from the grassroots levels and working up to the highest levels of the sport. Just look at the last two seasons. The country has twice been crowned World Champions, winning the Billie Jean…
Rafael Nadal earned one of his best wins in his 2024 comeback when he defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 in round two of the Nordea Open on Thursday afternoon. “Great feelings,” Nadal commented. “I’ve been a while without playing on the tour, since Roland Garros. To have the chance to compete well against a great…
The fast-paced world of tennis offers a thrilling opportunity for sports betting enthusiasts. Unlike traditional pre-match wagers, live betting allows you to place bets on the unfolding action, reacting to momentum shifts, tactical adjustments, and unexpected twists of fate. While exciting, live tennis betting demands a keen understanding of the sport’s dynamic nature and the…
Canada’s top wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw is focused on the Paralympics in August while continuing his success on the court. After a brief break following a career-best win in April, the 34-year-old returned in May and secured two doubles titles. Shaw, partnered with Aussie Heath Davidson, claimed victories at the Tram Barcelona Open and…
Jude Bellingham insisted he just wanted to carry his form into the Euros following his man of the match performance against Serbia. England got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start with Bellingham heading home the only goal of the game after 13 minutes in the 1-0 win. The Three Lions made hard…
Dan Hurley is set to travel to California on Friday to discuss the head coaching vacancy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Leading the meeting will be Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss, who are keen on reaching an agreement with the UConn head coach. The discussions between the two parties will focus on the length and…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Hartford Wolf Pack will openly admit it. Things got very dicey. It was unpleasant. It forced some difficult conversations. One win in 14 games, including four shutout losses. A 1-10-1-2 slide from Mar. 9 to Apr. 7 threatened to derail what had been a promising season, one which had…
Since April 19, the Billie Jean King Cup trophy has been traveling throughout Canada, making its way to British Columbia. Accompanied by Vancouverite Rebecca Marino, part of the winning team of Canada’s first-ever world championship, the trophy visited various events and locations in her hometown. Events kicked off with the proclamation of Billie Jean King…
After an impressive result in Madrid, Félix Auger-Aliassime is showing signs of a turnaround as he heads to Rome. Auger-Aliassime reached the biggest singles final of his career in Madrid last week, regaining his form and confidence. In Case You Missed It: Auger-Aliassime Finds His Feet in Madrid After a period of struggles, Auger-Aliassime finally…
Iga Swiatek defeated Sorana Cirstea in both Doha on hard courts earlier this year and now on clay courts at the 2024 Madrid Open. Cirstea has struggled against Swiatek in their matches, often finding it challenging to compete against the world no. 1. Their recent match resulted in a 6-1, 6-1 victory for Swiatek, who…
