[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka provided a minor update through the WTA telecommunications staff after her loss at the 2024 Roland Garros. Sabalenka was playing a wonderful Roland Garros, looking destined for a final showdown against top seed Iga Swiatek. It would have been the third time they would face each other in the final in the…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 6, 2024Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson Novak Djokovic says knee surgery “went well” and now he’s focusing on recovering and returning to the court as soon as possible. The 37-year-old Serbian superstar underwent surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday in…
[ad_1] On Wednesday, both Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the No 2 and No 4 ranked players in the world, suffered shocking defeats in the French Open quarter-finals to underdogs Mirra Andreeva and Jasmine Paolini. Andreeva, just 17 years old, pulled off the biggest win of her career, defeating Sabalenka in a hard-fought match that…
[ad_1] Getty Images You may not remember it, but Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud was also a semifinal matchup at last year’s French Open. It was the forgotten semifinal in 2023 and it will once again be the overlooked semifinal in 2024. Twelve months ago it took a backseat to Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz;…
[ad_1] Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud faces American No. 1 Taylor Fritz in the French Open fourth round on Monday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Roland GarrosParis, FranceRed ClayMay 20-June 9, 2024Prize Money: €53,500,000 2024 Roland Garros: End of An Era and New Beginning World No. 1 Novak Djokovic aims to defend his Roland Garros…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal made an unusual early exit at this year’s Roland Garros, but he made sure he lifted a trophy during his recent return to the golf course. Nadal is the most decorated champion in French Open history, having won the tournament a record 14 times. He also owns a 112-4 win-loss record at…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, June 3, 2024 Parting is poignant—and personal—for Roger Federer in Federer: Twelve Final Days. Today, Prime Video debuted the official trailer for Federer: Twelve Final Days and it’s revealing. Rublev: I Kill Myself The feature-length documentary will premiere in select theaters on June 13th and launch June…
[ad_1] The WTA has appointed NBA G League Chief Operating Officer Portia Archer as its new CEO to replace Steve Simon, who will remain in his role as WTA chairman, it was announced on Wednesday. The WTA is an organisation I have long admired. It has pioneered the growth and development of women’s professional sport…
[ad_1] Getty Images The remaining quarterfinal spots at Roland Garros will be handed out on Monday, when Novak Djokovic gets right back in action against Francisco Cerundolo. Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz are also part of the schedule.(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (23) Francisco CerundoloDjokovic was one set away from bowing out of the French Open…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic’s 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over Lorenzo Musetti in round three of the French Open on Saturday night–or more like Sunday morning–lasted four hours and 29 minutes ended at 3:06. It was, of course, the latest finish in Roland Garros history. With the third round delayed by basically nonstop rain throughout…
