Photo: All Things Mavs/Twitter Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. recently explained why he’s feeling more confident with his jump shot/overall game this season (career-high 41.5% 3-PT & 9.8 PPG). (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “Obviously you’ve worked on your shot. Have you done anything materially different? Did you work with anybody in the offseason to…
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates in her match against Tatiana Prozorova during the first round on Day 1 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2023 in New York City. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images The Happy Slam will welcome a sweet return next month. The 2018…
Aryna Sabalenka might be the Australian Open defending champion, but former WTA player Rennae Stubbs considers Iga Swiatek the favourite to win it. Last year’s Australian Open was a rather interesting experience. Iga Swiatek was by many considered the favourite but she kind of stumbled along the way never getting close to the final. It’s…
2 Manager Erik ten Hag’s second season as manager of Manchester United is not going according to plan as the club succumbed to their 10th defeat of the current campaign last weekend. The Dutch manager is under enormous pressure with British media constantly attacking him through sly reports of dressing room revolt over tactics, training,…
The 112th edition of the Australian Open is just around the corner, signifying the short offseason in tennis and how the stars of men’s tennis will soon hit the courts again. The 2024 Australian Open is the most anticipated of the lot with major talking points headlining the showpiece event that will commence on Sunday,…
30 It has been a huge fall from grace for Raphael Varane, who was the first name on the teamsheet last season. The Frenchman looked like he would be the leader of the new, great Manchester United team emerging under Erik ten Hag last year. Fast forward to today, and the defender is out of…
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Stars are bringing tennis back to Hong Kong for the New Year. Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe, Karen Khachanov and Marin Cilic are among the stars committed to the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open set for December 31-January 7th at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Nadal:…
Marina Bassols Ribera, the 6th seed from Spain, claimed her second WTA 125 title of 2023 at the Creand Andorra Open, defeating Russian Erika Andreeva, 7-5 7-6(3), to win the final after a 2 hour 30 minute battle. [My biggest improvement] was my mentality inside the court. I was playing good throughout the year, but…
Emma Raducanu is rumored to make her Grand Slam return at next month’s Australian Open, but not in the main draw. The British tennis star has been out of action for over five months due to multiple injuries, having last played a competitive match on tour in Stuttgart in mid-April. She has undergone double surgery…
Bernard Tomic has enjoyed moderate success on the lower rungs of men’s tennis in 2023, but that doesn’t guarantee him a wild card at next month’s Australian Open qualifying draw. Tomic has done commendably to slash his ranking by over 500 spots within 12 months, but he is hovering just inside the Top 300 at…
