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Sinner's Height 'Disadvantage' On Grass Compared To Alcaraz Says Federer's Ex-Coach

Former Coach of Roger Federer Claims Jannik Sinner Faces Height Disadvantage on Grass Court in Comparison to Carlos Alcaraz

SportsNews5 months ago03 mins

Renowned tennis coach Paul Annacone, known for guiding players like Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, recently discussed Jannik Sinner’s potential to excel on grass courts. He emphasized the importance of Sinner’s first-strike tennis skills in improving his game on this surface. Despite holding a 12-8 record on grass, Sinner’s performance, especially reaching the Wimbledon semi-final…

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Sinner maintains strong position at the top of ATP rankings with healthy lead

SportsNews5 months ago04 mins

In the week after a Grand Slam, most of the ATP‘s top-ranked players prefer to give their bones some much-needed rest, but some opt for immediate accumulation of court time on grass. Neither of the top six players was in action this past week, so there were no significant changes in the Top 10. Jannik…

Female Champions Who Triumphed After Saving Match Points

SportsNews5 months ago01 mins

15 women have saved a match point during a run to a major title in Open Era history. Here is a list of all 15… . List last compiled on June 17, 2024 Iga Swiatek: 2024 Roland-Garros, d. Naomi Osaka R2Barbora Krejcikova: 2021 French Open, d. Maria Sakkari, SFNaomi Osaka: 2021 Australian Open, d. Garbine…

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Mouratoglou Confirms Nadal’s Decision to Continue Playing in 2025 Following Wimbledon Withdrawal

SportsNews5 months ago03 mins

Noted coach Patrick Mouratoglou believes that Rafael Nadal‘s decision to skip Wimbledon is confirmation that he’ll play in 2025 as well. The Spaniard isn’t sure whether he will retire at the end of the 2024 season, as he wasn’t particularly pleased with how things went in weeks before the Roland Garros. An early exit from…

Players who have clinched major titles after saving match points

SportsNews5 months ago02 mins

A list of every ATP player that won a major from match point down in the Open Era. Noteworthy is the fact that Novak Djokovic is the only player to have achieved the feat more than once, and Roger Federer is the only player who has held match points against an eventual Grand Slam winner…

Draper wins first ATP title in Stuttgart, De Minaur defeats Korda

Draper Clinches Maiden ATP Title in Stuttgart; De Minaur Tops Korda

SportsNews5 months ago03 mins

Getty Images Jack Draper is a champion on the ATP Tour for the first time after beating Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in the BOSS Open final on Sunday afternoon. Draper struck 12 aces and won 87 percent of his first-serve points while triumphing after two hours and four minutes. The 22-year-old Brit was playing…

Ricky's preview and picks for the Cinch Championships at Queen's Club

Preview and Predictions: Ricky’s Insights on the Cinch Championships at Queen’s Club

SportsNews5 months ago03 mins

As usual, the Queen’s Club field is stacked. The 2024 installment includes Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur, and Grigor Dimitrov just to name a few. Here are my picks as the road to Wimbledon heats up in earnest. Cinch Championships Where: London, EnglandSurface: GrassPrize money: 2,255,655 EurosPoints: 500 Top seed: Carlos AlcarazDefending champion: Carlos Alcaraz…

Andreescu 'Not Complaining' After Reaching Semi-Final In Her Second Tournament Back

Andreescu Climbs 65 Spots in Rankings Despite Tough Final Defeat

SportsNews5 months ago02 mins

Bianca Andreescu had a successful run at the 2024 Libema Open, reaching the final and is set to climb 65 spots on the WTA Rankings due to her performance. After missing most of the year with injuries, the Canadian made a comeback at Roland Garros. Her absence was due to her focus on returning to…

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Unfulfilled Potential: Ranking the Top ATP Players Who Never Won a Grand Slam Title

SportsNews5 months ago01 mins

As a tennis journalist, it is worth noting that there have been only four players who have reached the pinnacle of the sport by holding the No. 1 ranking in the ATP or WTA, but have not managed to claim a major title. These players have reached the top of the mountain in terms of…

Halle and Queen’s Club tournament previews and predictions

A Preview and Predictions for the Halle and Queen’s Club Tournaments

SportsNews5 months ago06 mins

The biggest grass-court week on the pre-Wimbledon schedule is upon us, as Halle and Queen’s Club take center stage. As usual, both fields are stacked. Among the players in action are Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Alex de Minaur, and Hubert Hurkacz. Terra Wortmann Open Where: Halle, Germany Surface: Grass…