[ad_1] Elena Rybakina isn’t a fan of having two-week WTA 1000 tournaments, and she spoke about it ahead of the 2024 Italian Open. Every now and then, the ATP and the WTA decide, in agreement with tournaments, to make some changes to the calendar. Of course, those most impacted are the players, who have to…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal will be back on the court for a second consecutive Masters 1000 tournament when he plays his first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday. Even if he isn’t the Nadal of old, the Spaniard’s clay-court swing has been encouraging enough. Most importantly, the 37-year-old’s hip injury certainly hasn’t gotten worse…
[ad_1] Wim Fisette remains confident that Naomi Osaka can still win Grand Slams in the near future despite a challenging start to the new season. Osaka rejoined the WTA tour at the start of 2024 after being away for nearly 15 months. The Japanese star initially took an indefinite break at the end of the…
[ad_1] Getty Images The men’s side of the Mutua Madrid Open was a tragic comedy of retirements and walkovers. However, the women’s tournament did not disappoint. Aryna Sabalenka played a trio of thrillers, beating Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina before losing a heartbreaker in the final against Iga Swiatek. Can either Sabalenka or Rybakina take…
[ad_1] Andy Roddick showered tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva with high praise during a recent episode on his eponymous podcast. Andreeva, who celebrated her 17th birthday very recently by reaching the Madrid Open quarterfinal, has been compared to some tennis legends of the past. She has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last 12 months, emerging…
[ad_1] Coco Gauff regards the Olympic Games as an important tournament as she prepares to make her debut in under three months. The 20-year-old is currently in Rome, where she is taking part in the last WTA 1000 tournament before the French Open. This year, the Olympic tennis event will be held at Stade Roland…
[ad_1] Fabio Fognini of Italy takes the court in Rome on Wednesday. EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, ItalyMay 6-19, 2024Prize Money: €8,637,966 All Clay Roads Lead To Rome The final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia features the best players at the Foro…
[ad_1] The first Monday of May is popularly known as “fashion’s biggest night out” because of the Met Gala, whereby celebrities and professionals from different spheres are invited to attend. One of the glitterati who has become a staple of the function is tennis legend Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a penchant…
[ad_1] This May, Tennis Canada will host three development camps for its U15 Prospect Team members spanning Halifax, Toronto, and Montreal. Tailored to players aged 10–14, these camps are designed to help each athlete reach their highest potential on and off the court. Transitioning players into the next phase of their development is the core…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal once again faced waiting game ahead of the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, but now he can prepare for his first-round opponent. The Spaniard’s comeback has been going really well. At the 2024 Madrid Open, he managed to outplay three players, before losing to Jiri Lehecka in his fourth match at the…
