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Coco Gauff answers if she noticed something wrong with Naomi Osaka before shock end
Coco Gauff offered some brutally honest thoughts following Naomi Osaka’s shock Beijing retirement as the American admitted that she noticed something was wrong with the Japanese and didn’t want to force too much but still didn’t expect the match to end the way it did. In the Beijing round-of-16, tennis fans had a chance to…
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Aryna Sabalenka backtracks on her famous ‘boring’ statement
Aryna Sabalenka is backtracking on her previous statement that she was going to be “boring” as the Belarusian admits not many things have changed when it comes to her on-court passion and energy. In the past, the world No. 2 had some very difficult defeats on the biggest stage – most notably, she lost her…
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Rolex Shanghai Masters Draws and Schedule for Thursday, October 3, 2024
Stan Wawrinka takes the court in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStonetennis Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top seed in Shanghai with Alexander Zverev seeded second. Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz,…
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From fearsome rivals to travel mates: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner share jet
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played a memorable final at the Beijing Open, with the Spaniard scoring a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 triumph in three hours and 21 minutes! The world’s best players produced one of the best encounters of the season but did not have time to enjoy the final or take a rest. Carlos…
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SHANGHAI DRAW. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s prediction with Wawrinka next. H2H and rankings
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is about to commence his campaign in the draw in Shanghai. Draw prediction with head to head records This is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s projected draw withhispresumable opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Giovanni has no record with the projected opponents. R1 – Stan Wawrinka (233) – H2H 0-0 R2 – Flavio Cobolli (32)…
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Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner fly together to Shanghai after playing the Beijing final
After an electrifying final at the China Open in Beijing, where Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in a thrilling three-set match, the two tennis stars were seen boarding the same flight to Shanghai. This unexpected camaraderie between the fierce competitors has captured the attention of tennis fans worldwide. The Beijing final was a showcase…
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Alcaraz after beating Sinner in Beijing: “Jannik he showed he is the best player in the world”
In a thrilling final at the China Open, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience and skill by overcoming Jannik Sinner in a match that will be remembered for its intensity and high-quality tennis. Alcaraz, who has been in exceptional form this year, rallied from a set down to defeat Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3), securing his first…
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LIVE UPDATES. Qinwen Zheng wins against Anisimova in the 4th round – BEIJING RESULTS
Qinwen Zheng gets the better of Amanda Anisimova 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the 4th round in Beijing on Wednesday. This will be her most significant achievement in this competition. Previously, the best she could do was reaching the 1st round in 2023. Here you can see her history at this event. (image) Beijing Zheng’s Record…
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The Six Kings Slam continues to generate several speculations
The ATP season is in its final part, with some prestigious titles yet to be awarded. There will be the Masters 1000 in Shanghai and Paris-Bercy, before the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. After the Shanghai tournament, some of the best players on the tour will fly to Saudi Arabia for the ‘Six Kings Slam’…
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Alcaraz triumphs in Beijing: “It’s been tough months, now work is giving results”
It’s the law of the strongest: Carlos Alcaraz has conquered the China Open in Beijing, defeating his rival Jannik Sinner after a long and wonderful battle. Carlitos triumphed at the end of an incredible challenge that lasted 3h 21min, conquering the 16th title of his career, the 4th of the season, after Indian Wells, Roland…
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Carlos Alcaraz edges Jannik Sinner, wins Beijing title
In a battle of titans, Carlos Alcaraz edges world no. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in the Beijing Open title, lifting the 16th ATP title after three hours and 21 minutes! It was an incredible duel between the two world’s best players, and it went down to the wire. The Spaniard was a better…
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WATCH: Coco Gauff helps Naomi Osaka, moving the Japanese
“It was a good match until she withdrew. I sincerely wish her a speedy recovery. Nobody wants to win a match like this, especially if you play an even set. Overall I did my best. It wasn’t my best tennis.” Coco Gauff beat Naomi Osaka in two sets, taking advantage of the Japanese’s withdrawal at the…
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Novak Djokovic is very close to another huge milestone
Novak Djokovic has not won an ATP title yet this year and hasn’t even won a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017, for the second time since 2011. Many fans and insiders have seen some signs of decline in the Serbian legend, which turned 37 in 2024. Novak Djokovic & Stefanos Tsitsipas,…
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LIVE UPDATES. Mirra Andreeva breezes past Linette in the 4th round – BEIJING RESULTS
Mirra Andreeva makes light work of Magda Linette 6-1 6-3 in the 4th round in Beijing on Wednesday after playing a fantastic match. This will be her most significant achievement in this event. Previously, the best she could do was reaching the 3rd round in 2023. Here you can see her history at this event.…
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Coco Gauff and her lovely gesture helping Naomi Osaka after she retired form their match in Beijing
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Coco Gauff showed her true character during a recent match against Naomi Osaka at the China Open in Beijing. The highly anticipated quarterfinal clash between the two tennis stars took an unexpected turn when Osaka was forced to retire due to a back injury. The match had been a…
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Beijing: Aryna Sabalenka set to meet ‘nightmare’ rival after 15th consecutive victory
Aryna Sabalenka’s outstanding form continued on Wednesday after she ousted Madison Keys 6-4 6-3 but now the Belarusian is set to meet Karolina Muchova, the player who handed her one of her most painful Grand Slam defeats. The Czech, who is currently ranked at No. 49 in the world after returning to tennis in June…
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Tennis player Jack Draper’s rumored girlfriend, KT Lordahl, looks stunning in various bikini outfits.
At the US Open, American model and influencer KT Lordahl ignited dating rumors with the young tennis star Jack Draper. According to The Spun, Lordahl shared updates from all of his matches during the tournament. Known by her real name, Katelyn, Lordahl is a prominent figure on social media, with a following of 1.1 million…
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H2H, prediction of Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs Murkel Alejandro Dellien Velasco in Buenos Aires Challenger with odds, preview, pick | 2nd October 2024
Camilo Ugo Carabelli and Murkel Alejandro Dellien Velasco will fight against each other in the 2nd round of the Buenos Aires Challenger for the 5th time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Wednesday at 11:00 am on CANCHA CENTRAL. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and…
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Jiri Lehecka’s cold response to shade directed at him over Jannik Sinner case comment
Jiri Lehecka had a very cold response to a troll who tried to shade him over his comments on the Jannik Sinner doping case and it all resulted in that post being deleted and the Czech tennis star getting apologized. On Monday, the world No. 37 didn’t have a victorious day at the office after…
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US team wins Presidents Cup for 10th time
The Americans won the Presidents Cup for the tenth consecutive time. The victory came thanks also to four consecutive birdies by Xander Schauffele, the extraordinary performances of Sam Burns who remained undefeated all week, the winning debut of Russel Henley and the decisive point scored by Keegan Bradley, captain of the next Ryder Cup. By…