Tennis Unlocked is a new series with one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. In tennis, the unpredictable nature of each match is what makes the sport so captivating—and challenging. For club-level players, understanding the unique dynamics of tennis can transform how you approach both practice and competition. This piece marks the beginning of…
Thomas Venos has his eyes on another sweep at the Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships this week at the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford, NS, fresh off an ITF victory on home soil in Fredericton, NB. The 25-year-old from British Columbia is the two-time defending champion in men’s singles at the national championships and…
Getty Images Second-round action in Almaty concludes on Thursday, when Frances Tiafoe begins his week against familiar foe Dan Evans. Adrian Mannarino and Aleksandar Vukic are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (1) Frances Tiafoe vs. Dan Evans Tiafoe and Evans will be squaring off for–surprisingly–the 10th time in their careers when they…
Holger Rune gave a nuanced answer when asked about the tennis calendar, which many of his fellow players believe is too long. The ATP and WTA seasons have been lengthy for many years, but the topic has received increased focus in recent months after players like Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev said the…
Getty Images Wild card Stan Wawrinka is coming off a nice win over Brandon Nakashima and will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Stockholm second round on Thursday. Andrey Rublev is going up against Alexandre Muller. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. (WC) Stan Wawrinka Wawrinka is looking to turn back the clock at the Nordic Open…
Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2016 29th Dec The semifinals of the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be held on Thursday, when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic take the court following byes. They are facing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, respectively. Carlos Alcaraz vs. Rafael Nadal Nadal will be making his penultimate…
As you follow the thrilling rallies and nail-biting tiebreaks of professional tennis, have you considered how technology transforms how you can engage with the sport? Sports book software revolutionizes tennis betting, offering you unprecedented access to real-time data, in-play wagering, and sophisticated analysis tools. Gone are the days of simple pre-match bets; now, you can…
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images WHAT’S NEW:Tennis Channel’s second network, T2, will have live coverage of this week’s Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The single-elimination event is highlighted by the return of Rafael Nadal to competition for the first time since the Paris Olympics. Last week he announced his plans to retire next…
Petra Kvitova is unsure if she will return to tennis. After difficulties during her pregnancy, she is understandably prioritizing her health and family. Kvitova announced she was pregnant in a New Year’s post on social media. That has led to her being away from the WTA Tour on maternity leave throughout 2024. The Czech is…
Fergus Murphy is a veteran umpire from Dublin, Ireland. He has umpired on the biggest stages of tennis. He began his grand slam career in 1995 and has been in the chair for some of the biggest and most hotly contested matches at tennis’ most prestigious tournaments. Writer Jack Martin caught up with him while…
