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, even…
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: Belgrade…
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. We…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 They were heated rivals. So much so, that they rarely had time for friendship. Such was the sway of the Nadal – Djokovic rivalry, which spanned three decades, and 60 meetings, so many of them truly epic. Today, when Rafael Nadal announced the end of…
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, effective at the end of the season. His planned farewell is the Davis Cup Finals with Spain, set for November 19-24 at home in Malaga. The 38-year-old posted a video on social media. “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,”…
Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) – October 10, 2024…
With speculation surrounding his future, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis after the upcoming Davis Cup Finals next month. Despite a remarkable career marked by 22 Grand Slam titles, Nadal has faced multiple injuries in recent years, prompting this difficult decision. In a heartfelt video shared on social media,…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 10, 2024Photo credit: Tim Clayton/Corbis/Getty World No. 1 Jannik Sinner regards Rafael Nadal as more than a legendary champion. Sinner sees Nadal, who announced he will retire at age 38 after next month’s Davis Cup Final 8, as a humble warrior, a tennis teacher, who mentored many young players and…
Tennis Ireland: Supporting Lifelong Health through Sport Science clearly shows that the journey to becoming a tennis player develops a range of multi-level skills that can lead to success both on and off the court. But beyond athletic achievement, regular tennis play strengthens neural pathways that support both mental and physical health throughout life. The…
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis after months of continued struggles. Nadal is the greatest clay-court player in the sport’s history, and some of his achievements will likely never be broken or matched. He won 14 Roland Garros titles and 92 ATP Tour-level career titles. He was the World No. 1 on the…
