[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 14, 2024 Whether on the court or off, China’s Zheng Qinwen – aka Queenwen – is a hot commodity. On Friday, the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist became the first athlete to ever grace the cover of Vogue China. Seventh-ranked Zheng, who also reached the final…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 14, 2024 The field for next month’s WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is rounding out. Four players qualified for singles on Monday, with the WTA announcing that Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula had all made the cut. The quartet joins Iga…
[ad_1] Tennis and poker may seem worlds apart, but for some tennis stars, the transition from the court to the felt has been a natural progression. Both pastimes require otherworldly mental fortitude, as well as handling the harshest of pressures under the brightest of lights. While one is a lot less physically demanding than the…
