After surviving a bee invasion during his match at the 2024 Indian Wells Open, Carlos Alcaraz admitted he’s a bit scared of them. The Spaniard’s quarter-final match against Alexander Zverev in Indian Wells was a rather strange one. The Spaniard outplayed the German in two sets, but the match was stopped at one point for…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 13, 202 Saudi Arabia is all in on a bid that could transform tennis—and give the Saudis a controlling stake in the sport. The Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund has submitted a $2 billion take-it-or-leave it offer to merge the ATP and WTA into one unified tour, The…
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Miami Open in Florida. The Serbian star had this to say on his X account today. Hi Miami!Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t experience…
Iga Swiatek produced another seemingly routine win to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-2 6-1 over Marta Kostyuk, and, in Sunday’s trophy match, she will meet Maria Sakkari, who upset Coco Gauff, 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2, in her later rain-interrupted semi-final. For sure I am happy with the performance. It was…
Expert picks are back for the Indian Wells Masters semifinals on Saturday afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (3) Jannik Sinner vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Ricky: It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Alcaraz vs. Sinner is currently the best rivalry in…
“I’m very proud of myself that I kept my nerves, and then I just fought hard in that third set,” said Maria Sakkari after withstanding Coco Gauff and rain delays to reach the Indian Wells final. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens on…
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 Miami Open, and after a few days of uncertainty, he explained his decision. The Sunshine Double didn’t start well for the 24-time major winner, as he was surprisingly beaten by Luca Nardi already in his second match of the season’s first ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Many expected that his…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday March 14, 2024 Indian Wells – Bee cool, it’s gonna be alright? What happens when bees invade a tennis tournament? We found out yesterday when play was stopped during the third game of Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Alexander Zverev – for NEARLY TWO HOURS! Totally Bee-zare, right? Eventually…
Although Grand Slam tournaments such as Wimbledon and the US Open typically dominate the tennis scene, there is a plethora of lesser-known competitions that provide ample wagering potential for savvy punters. Beyond the allure of the majors, ATP and WTA tournaments, encompassing Challenger events and ITF Futures, serve as a rich breeding ground for those…
Alcaraz subdues Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to reach Indian Wells semis Carlos Alcaraz, just twenty years of age, is a two-time grand slam winner and the defending champion at Indian Wells. Standing in his way of a title defense was world #6, Alexander Zverev. The twenty-six-year-old German with twenty-one career titles has reasserted himself amongst the top ten…
