Getty Images Marcos Giron saved a championship point and captured his first ATP title by beating Alex Michelsen 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-5 at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday afternoon. Michelsen, who also finished runner-up in Newport last summer, came within one point of victory only to see Giron snuff it out with an ace…
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, but he is adamant that has not changed the dynamic between him and his family. The 21-year-old already wowed fans worldwide by winning two Grand Slam titles before 2024 started. These came at the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, where…
Getty Images Borna Coric and Thanasi Kokkinakis headline the Tuesday order of play as first-round competition continues in Atlanta. Recent grass-court sensation Billy Harris qualified for the main draw and will face Aslan Karatsev.Thanasi Kokkinakis vs. Borna CoricCoric and Kokkinakis will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their careers when they clash in…
Mackenzie McDonald faces Brandon Nakashima in Atlanta. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Atlanta Open Atlanta, GeorgiaHard CourtsJuly 22-28, 2024Prize Money: $756,020 Shelton, Tiafoe, Mannarino Headline Atlanta FieldBen Shelton is top seed, Adrian Mannarino is second seed and Frances Tiafoe is the third seed in Atlanta. Americans have thrived at the tournament, winning 10 of the 12…
Carlos Alcaraz will play Tommy Paul for a spot in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships semi-final. The Spanish player is the defending champion at SW19, as he won the event last year by beating Novak Djokovic in an iconic final. He returned this year with a fairly solid level but was also shaky at times. He…
Andy Murray‘s retirement from the sport is approaching, and the British legend has spoken about staying in shape after he hangs up his racket. Tennis fans have consistently speculated over the last few years about when the three-time Grand Slam champion may retire. Murray has defied the odds by continuing to play at a reasonable…
Holger Rune might not play at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to several injuries that have plagued him for a while, including a wrist injury that has been present since Rome. The 21-year-old Dane plays some of his best tennis on clay. The Danish superstar has a 128-57 record on clay in his tennis career,…
Grigor Dimitrov was having a great 2024 season but the Bulgarian won’t be playing at the 2024 Citi Open in Washington due to an injury picked up at Wimbledon. Dimitrov has had a fascinating career as he emerged as a super-talented player whom many considered a real threat to disrupt the Big Three hegemony. He…
Former World No. 1 Stan Smith would like to see Carlos Alcaraz get less distracted by highlight plays during matches. The young Spaniard is one of the most electric players we’ve ever seen in tennis and much of that has to do with the way he plays the sport. Former ATP player Mats Wilander often…
Carlos Alcaraz loves working with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he considers a second father, but at times, he also feels restrained by him. One of the first things people often mention about Alcaraz when they speak about him is his big, bright smile when he’s on the tennis court. That smile is parked…
