[ad_1] Flavio Cobolli defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-3 in controversial fashion as second-round action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters wrapped up on Monday night. However, it was a controversy that no one directly involved with the match ever noticed. With Wawrinka serving at 0-1 in the third set, the 39-year-old Swiss began the game…
[ad_1] The rain-soaked Shanghai Masters has finally completed the second round, so third-round action can conclude on Tuesday–weather permitting. Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and Alexei Popyrin are among those taking the court.(20) Alexei Popyrin vs. (9) Grigor DimitrovDimitrov and Popyrin will be squaring off for the fourth time in their careers and for the second…
[ad_1] By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 7, 2024Photo credit: Tennis TV Screen Shot Tennis is a unifying sport. Matteo Berrettini showed it without striking a shot. More: WADA Appeals Sinner’s Doping Case, Seeks Ban for World No. 1 Prior to his Rolex Shanghai Masters match vs. Holger Rune, Berrettini showed why he’s regarded as one…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 7, 2024 Coco Gauff reminded all the doubters of her vast potential last week in Beijing, winning her eighth career title, and second at the WTA 1000 level, by defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets. For Gauff, the competitive juices just seem to guide her through these…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 7, 2024 Welcome to the Top 20, Mirra Andreeva. The talented 17-year-old cracks the milestone in this week’s WTA rankings, and she’s not the only young player on the move. Scroll down for more… Mirra’s Milestone After reaching her fourth quarterfinal of 2024 – all at…
[ad_1] Photo credit: Kathy Schuh Photography Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshal for the Rose Parade. The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Beach is returning to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade. Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales announced…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 7, 2024Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade. The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Beach is returning to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade….
[ad_1] Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs draw confirmed as Ireland will face Saudi Arabia in February 2025 After a narrow defeat to Tunisia in a highly competitive and exciting World Group II tie last month, Ireland will now face Saudi Arabia, away in the World Group II Playoffs in February 2025. The tie in…
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