By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher There’s Arthur Ashe Stadium and Rod Laver Arena and now there is The Mardy Fish Court. While not nearly the arenas the stadium courts at the U.S. Open and Australian Open, it is still flattering to have a tennis court named after you and Mardy Fish, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist…
Getty Images Jiri Lehecka and Jack Draper will be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers and both will be seeking their first ATP title when they collide in the Adelaide International final on Saturday afternoon. Each man is 0-1 lifetime in ATP finals. Lehecka finished runner-up at the Winston-Salem tournament last summer,…
According to a review of the injuries occurring in the US Open Tennis Championships between 1994 and 2009, roughly 24 injuries per 1,000 matches took place for each player. Wrist injuries came out to be the second most common type out of them. Even among non-pro players, it’s common to walk away with wrist pain…
Geneva, 12 January 2024 – For more than 40 years, Rolex has nurtured a special relationship with tennis, a global sport with a history constantly enriched by new challenges, new stories and new champions. Rolex’s association with tennis began when it first partnered The Championships, Wimbledon as Official Timekeeper in 1978 – a time when…
SAN DIEGO – (January 12, 2024) – Women’s professional tennis returns to San Diego as the 2024 San Diego Open will be played Saturday, February 24 through Sunday, March 3 at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107. The WTA 500 tournament, featuring the top women tennis professionals in the…
By Erik Gudris | @ATNTennis | Thursday, January 11, 2024 Former Top 40 singles player Ryan Harrison announced his retirement from tennis on social media. The 31-year-old Harrison, who has been dealing with injuries and health issues, made the announcement on Tuesday. Harrison underwent surgery at the end of 2019 to heal a torn right extensor…
WILSON® RELEASES BLADE V9, ADDING TO ITS LEADING ASSORTMENT OF PERFORMANCE TENNIS RACKETS The Blade® is chosen by more players on tour than any other racket* CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2023) — Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces its newest racket within the Blade franchise, Blade v9. As their “sharpest” performance racket innovation yet, Wilson has…
As the 2024 tennis season unfolds, the sport is buzzing with excitement about the emerging talents and potential game-changers. This blog post highlights the players who are poised to make a significant impact in the world of tennis this year. Rising Stars to Watch On the ATP Tour: Arthur Fils: Touted as the highest-ranked teenager…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday January 9, 2024 After much heated debate, the ATP and WTA Tours have responded to players’ wishes and implemented rules to avoid late-night finishes at tournaments. With mental and physical health at the fore, the tours had created an untenable situation over the years, allowing events to load…
Canada’s contribution to tennis includes a roster of players who have excelled on the international stage. Their achievements encompass Grand Slam victories, Olympic medals, and significant impacts on the sport. These players’ successes have elevated Canada’s presence in world tennis. Milos Raonic Milos Raonic, a professional tennis player with roots in Montenegro, grew up in…
