[ad_1] The 2024 Libema Open is one of the first grass-court tournaments, as the WTA 250 event will run from June 10th until 16th, and the draw was released. After weeks spent on clay, tennis players will play on the grass for the first time since last year. The Libema Open in Den Bosch has…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 31, 2024 A flood of emotions caused Iga Swiatek to break down in tears after her pulsating Roland Garros comeback conquest of Naomi Osaka. World No. 1 Swiatek dug down with deep defiance denying match point in a 7-6(1), 1-6, 7-5 second-round victory over fellow four-time…
[ad_1] The first week of the French Open is often wet and cold, and generally gives way to beautiful spring weather in the second week, which is of little consolation to all those players who sat around for much of Wednesday hoping for a break that would enable them either to continue play, or start…
[ad_1] PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 26: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates to the crowd after his victory against Jeffrey John Wolf of the United States in the Men’s Singles first round match on Day One of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka will attempt to secure her third consecutive victory on clay against Daria Kasatkina at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome. Osaka has registered two consecutive wins on clay for the first time in years. Both triumphs occurred at the Italian Open, where she displayed a smooth swinging rhythm and dominated her opponents…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is playing solid tennis at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, winning two matches so far, and her inspiration to try and do well on clay came from watching Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Osaka hadn’t played much clay tennis before this year, but the Japanese player admitted earlier this year that…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday May 9, 2024 Andy Murray is ready to return to the tour after missing time due to a ruptured ankle ligament. The 36-year-old Scot, who turns 37 on May 15, will take his spot in the Geneva draw later this month, in the week before Roland-Garros, as…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka had never beaten a Top 20-ranked player on clay before, and she earned the win against Marta Kostyuk at the 2024 Italian Open. The Japanese player hasn’t played much on clay throughout her career. She started playing more on the red dirt during her comeback, and it is quite interesting that she’s…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is pleased with how her season is progressing so far, but she reiterates that there is a lot more to come after her opening-round win at the Italian Open. Osaka joined the WTA caravan on the tour of the European clay swing shortly after helping Japan qualify for the Billie Jean King…
[ad_1] The rain that dogged Madrid last week arrived in Rome on Wednesday, leaving a backlog of matches at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia still to finish on Thursday. “I think she’s incredible [Iga Swiatek]. The way she’s able to maintain being No 1, and constantly do well at all the tournaments, is something that I,…
