Amongst the names returning to the WTA Tour is Amanda Anisimova, who got off the mark with a convincing 7-5 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the 1st-round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on New Year’s Day. I knew that it was going to be a really tough match playing against her,…
Victoria Park will re-open its doors for some ATP action in the opening week of the new year as the Hong Kong Open returns to the men’s tennis calendar for the first time in 21 years. A Top-10 player will headline this showpiece event in Hong Kong as the stars of men’s tennis will try…
New mother and former World No 1 Naomi Osaka made a successful comeback to the WTA Tour by defeating Tamara Korpatsch, 6-3 7-6(9), at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Monday. The last couple years that I played before I had my daughter, I didn’t return as much love as I was given. So…
Jack Draper, like many other British players, looks up to Andy Murray, and he recently talked about the Scot’s impact on him. Jack Draper is the future of British tennis alongside Emma Raducanu, and the country has high expectations of them. On the men’s side, Draper will step into big shoes once Andy Murray retires,…
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Instagram that she is expecting her first child with husband Jiri Vanek, while sending Happy New Year wishes far and wide. I’m looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting next chapter in our lives. Petra Kvitova “On the first day of 2024 I…
It took some time for Holger Rune to get to his best, but he eventually did, overpowering Max Purcell in his first match at the 2024 Brisbane International. The 2024 ATP season officially started a few days ago, but now, also the calendars have turned, and the top seed at the 2024 Brisbane International needed…
Rafa Nadal is back playing tennis on the professional tour after virtually a full year’s absence following his second round loss at the 2023 Australian Open with an injury which led to him having arthroscopic surgery on his left hip. I can’t predict if my body will allow me to enjoy tennis as much as…
If Rafael Nadal has any intentions of leaving the sport in the near future, then it is fair to say he is using his limited court time to mold his successor. Nadal’s one-year-old son is now part of his courtside team with his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, and coaching entourage led by former World No….
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday December 31, 2023 Of late, there have been many rumors about drastic changes to tennis on the horizon, specifically the construction of a “premium tour” that combines the Grand Slams, the Masters 1000s and a few other prestigious tournaments into one tour, which would allow top players to…
Considering the history of tennis, only a few tournaments command the same respect and mystique as Roland Garros does. Many of you would know it by the name of “French Open.” this Grand Slam event holds the banner of tradition, sporting excellence, and a joyous celebration of the red clay courts, giving the whole event…
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