The semi-finals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters has been filled and to everyone’s surprise, Carlos Alcaraz does not feature after losing Tomas Machac in two tight sets. Machac, who likes to make his shorts shorter than the manufacturer intended, scored one of the best wins of his burgeoning career when he downed the third seed…
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 becoming…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, October 11, 2024Photo credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty As a shotmaker, Richard Gasquet personified French flair. Fittingly, Gasquet will say farewell to tennis at the French Open. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis The 38-year-old Gasquet will retire after playing the 2025 Roland Garros, he told French publication L’Equipe “I think that…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday October 11, 2024 Former World No.1 and two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza is officially off the market. The Spanish star was married to Arthur Borges on Saturday, October 5. The pair took part in what looks to be a lovely and lavish ceremony in Marbella, Spain last weekend,…
The semi-finalists at the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open, the last WTA 1000 event of the year being held in China, were decided on Friday, and will see top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff square off for a place in the final, while home favourite Zheng Qinwen makes history when she meets her fellow countrywoman,…
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, where…
By Richard Pagliaro| @Tennis_Now | Friday, October 11, 2024Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Tennis is all about timing. Facing Novak Djokovic isn’t a good time for Taylor Fritz. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis US Open finalist Fritz carries an ignominious 0-9 lifetime record vs. Grand Slam king Djokovic into their Rolex Shanghai Masters semifinal…
It will be a battle between Nitto ATP Finals hopefuls when Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz clash for the 10th time in their careers in the semifinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Saturday night. This is one of the most lopsided matchups in all of tennis, with Djokovic sweeping the head-to-head series 9-0. The…
Novak Djokovic, who stands two match wins from a 100th career championship, takes on American Taylor Fritz in the Shanghai semifinals on Saturday Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday October 11, 2024 You can tell a lot about a tennis player just by listening to them speak about other players. Today in Wuhan, we learned a bit more about American Coco Gauff. She gave reporters her thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, and by doing so, revealed more…
