[ad_1] Now that the Asian swing is over, the home stretch of the 2024 tennis season is really upon us. European hard courts mark the finale of each year, and this time around the Euro swing begins in Antwerp, Stockholm, and Almaty. A whole host of top players–including plenty of Nitto ATP Finals contenders–are in…
[ad_1] WTA Tour action continues in Ningbo, China next week with the penultimate WTA 500 tournament of the season, the Ningbo Open, and the last spot in the 8-player field at the WTA Finals up for grabs. World No 6 Jasmine Paolini is the top seed, with Zheng Qinwen, Emma Navarro and Barbora Krejcikova taking…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday October 13, 2024 There are still plenty of positives for Novak Djokovic to take despite the fact that he failed to bring home his 100th career ATP title on Sunday in Shanghai. The 24-time major champion, who fell to Jannik Sinner, 7-6(4), 6-3, says that the 100th…
[ad_1] Stats compiled on October 12, 2024. 1988 Seoul: Men’s Singles: Gold: Miloslov Mecir, CzechiaSilver: Tim Mayotte, USABronze: Stefan Edberg/ Sweden, Brad Gilbert/ USA Women’s Singles: Gold: Steffi Graf, GermanySilver: Gabriela Sabatini, ArgentinaBronze: Zina Garrison/ USA, Manuela Maleeva, BulgariaMen’s Doubles: Gold: Ken Flach/ Robert Seguso, USASilver: Emilio Sanchez, Sergio Casal, SpainBronze: Miloslav Mecir/ Milan Srejber/…
[ad_1] We can speculate on what the future holds for Rafa Nadal once he has played his final shot as a professional tennis player in the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, a town in southern Spain 500 miles south west from his Majorca home. From the child who watched you on television and dreamed of…
[ad_1] Betting on tennis requires understanding the intricacies of odds and lines, making it engaging yet challenging. By grasping the foundational aspects of different betting odds, individuals can approach wagering with increased confidence and make more informed choices. Types of Tennis Betting Odds One of the most straightforward forms of tennis betting is the moneyline,…
[ad_1] Richard Gasquet‘s lengthy and impressive career will end next year after the Frenchman announced his retirement from professional tennis. Gasquet burst onto the scene at the age of just 15 when he defeated Franco Squillari at the 2002 Monte-Carlo Masters, becoming the youngest player to win a Masters-1000 match and the youngest at ATP…
[ad_1] Professional tennis may seem glamorous with packed courts, big brands, and huge prize money, but behind the scenes lies a harsh reality. Unlike team sports, tennis professionals are responsible for covering their own expenses, including trips, hotels, coaches, and equipment. These costs can easily reach six-figure sums annually, putting financial strain on many players,…
[ad_1] Getty Images The ATP Tour makes an unexpected stop in Belgrade this November, as the Serbian capital steps in to host an indoor hard-court event in place of the Gijon Open. This marks a significant shift for Belgrade, which previously hosted clay-court tournaments in 2021 and 2022. Tournament details Dates: November 4-10, 2024 Venue:…
[ad_1] Dominant on the clay, and everywhere else, Nadal’s statistical legacy is the stuff of dreams. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 Long live the king – OF CLAY! Today we celebrate the official news of Rafael Nadal‘s retirement in November, by running down some of his most remarkable statistical achievements….
