Pere Riba, a former coach of Coco Gauff, recently spoke of Rafael Nadal‘s extraordinary rise as an up-and-coming prospect in men’s tennis. Riba and Nadal were part of the same generation of tennis players who were just two years apart in age and played on the junior circuit together. But unlike Riba, Nadal enjoyed a…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday December 12, 2023 ATP fans have spoken. And maybe a few Carota Boys… More: A Closer Look at the Stats that Defined Jannik Sinner’s 2023 Season And Jannik Sinner is their fan favorite. The fourth-ranked Italian won the ATP’s fan-voted award, as did Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev,…
Sports tourism has witnessed a significant surge in popularity, with enthusiasts seeking immersive experiences beyond traditional vacationing. Tennis tourism has become an enticing offering for tennis enthusiasts in this dynamic landscape – the perfect blend of sport and travel. This trend is particularly evident in destinations that boast world-class tennis facilities and provide a backdrop…
Coco Gauff reacts against Cristina Bucsa during the 2nd round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Photo credit: Kathryn Riley/BNP Paribas Open American women will launch their quest to regain the Billie Jean King Cup in Orlando next spring. The USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida,…
The entry list for the 2024 ASB Classic in Auckland, an ATP 250 tournament running from January 8th to 13th, 2024, was revealed, and it promises a lot of exciting action. As one of only five tournaments held before the Australian Open, the ASB Classic in Auckland managed to attract a very competitive field with…
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, December 12, 2023 American women will launch their quest to regain the Billie Jean King Cup in Orlando next spring. The USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, will host the U.S. vs. Belgium Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying competition April 12-13, 2024. The best-of-five match series will feature top…
HOUSTON (Dec. 12, 2023) – Two rising American stars on the global tennis stage will make their main draw Houston debuts at the 2024 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, organizers announced today. World No. 17 Ben Shelton and No. 34 Christopher Eubanks, who are both nominated for the 2023 ATP Tour Most Improved…
Getty Images With the 2023 tennis season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to recap the best matches of the year on the ATP Tour. The second of three parts includes two wins by Jannik Sinner and the epic Wimbledon final. 5) Andy Murray vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australian Open second round No Grand Slam produces…
Elina Svitolina won the 2023 WTA Comeback Player of the Year award thanks to her jaw-dropping ascent into the world’s Top 25 after an extended maternity break. The Ukrainian star’s second coming to tennis was the stuff of dreams. Svitolina was unranked when she returned to the tour in April 2023. However, she finished the…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday December 12, 2023 A pair of big name Americans are coming to Houston in March. Ben Shelton and Chris Eubanks have signed up to play the 2024 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, with the World No.17 and No.34 respectively now committed to join defending…
