Tennis Unlocked is a new series with one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. In tennis, the unpredictable nature of each match is what makes the sport so captivating—and challenging. For club-level players, understanding the unique dynamics of tennis can transform how you approach both practice and competition. This piece marks the beginning of…
Photo by Michael Cummo/Cincinnati Open Facebook Iga Swiatek will try to defend her WTA Finals crown armed with a new accomplice. World No. 1 Swiatek announced today she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly productive three-year partnership. Five-time…
Thomas Venos has his eyes on another sweep at the Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships this week at the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford, NS, fresh off an ITF victory on home soil in Fredericton, NB. The 25-year-old from British Columbia is the two-time defending champion in men’s singles at the national championships and…
In Antwerp, at the European Open, the top seeded Alex de Minaur, ninth in both world rankings and the Race to Turin, is close to making his debut in this year’s ATP Tour Finals but will have to tighten up his game if he is to qualify for the 8-man field and usurp Andrei Rublev…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Iga Swiatek has selected a familiar face as new coach. World No. 1 Swiatek announced she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their…
Rafael Nadal‘s physical issues in the last few years are well-known, but his uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, opened up about how long his nephew had managed pain. After battling for two years to overcome constant injury problems, most notably a severe hip issue sustained at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal announced he would…
Getty Images Second-round action in Almaty concludes on Thursday, when Frances Tiafoe begins his week against familiar foe Dan Evans. Adrian Mannarino and Aleksandar Vukic are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (1) Frances Tiafoe vs. Dan Evans Tiafoe and Evans will be squaring off for–surprisingly–the 10th time in their careers when they…
The 2024 Guangzhou Open will be played next week, and the prize money pot for the event has been unveiled. This year’s Guangzhou Open, running from October 21st to 27th, marks 20 years since the first iteration of the tournament in 2004. Home favorite and two-time Grand Slam champion Li Na won the title that…
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 the…
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 Open…
