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Collins Opens Up On a Real Problem In Tennis: Stalkers
The American says she goes to extremes to feel safe on tour, but it’s not always easy. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 2, 2024 Danielle Collins has had to deal with all types of challenges during her illustrious playing career. Now that the 30-year-old former World No.7 is calling it a career…
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Swiatek beats Kenin in Wimbledon opener
Iga Swiatek won her 20th match in a row and sailed into the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-3 6-4 victory over fellow Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin. In one of Wimbledon’s most anticipated opening matches, Swiatek had little trouble dispatching the 2020 Australian Open winner. The top seed quickly took a 2-0 lead.…
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Brits have tears for Murray and fears for Draper, but the latter survives scare
Andy Murray’s singles career at Wimbledon is over. In fact, it ended with a dramatic five-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year’s second round. Twelve months later, Murray–despite holding out hope until the last minute–was unable to play singles at a beloved tournament that he has won twice. The 37-year-old had been drawn against…
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‘s-Hertogenbosch preview and prediction: Griekspoor vs. Korda
Tallon Griekspoor and Sebastian Korda will be squaring off for the second time in their careers when they collide in the Libema Open semifinals on Saturday afternoon. Their only previous encounter came on the indoor hard courts of Astana in 2023, when Korda prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. This ‘s-Hertogenbosch tournament should give Griekspoor his best…
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Sinner to debut as No. 1 in Halle, Alcaraz headlines Queen’s Club
Jannik Sinner be playing for the first time as No. 1 in the world when he takes the court the Terra Wortmann Open next week. Sinner secured the top ATP’s top ranking at the French Open, where Novak Djokovic had to defend his 2,000 points from last year’s title if the 37-year-old Serb wanted to…
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Djokovic’s Surgeon on Wimbledon Hopes
Dr. Antoine Gerometta, who performed the arthroscopic surgery to repair Novak Djokovic’s medial meniscus, on his Wimbledon hopes. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 14, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon participation is unlikely, but not impossible says the doctor who performed arthroscopic surgery on the Serbian superstar’s right knee. Dr. Antoine Gerometta…
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Tsitsipas: The Good Time Is Coming
The Greek says he’s still growing, and still waiting for opportunities to break through. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 27, 2024 Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the names that keeps popping up when people discuss the players that have a chance to steal away with the Roland-Garros men’s singles title this year.…
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Zverev takes down Nadal in French Open first round
A brutal draw at the 2024 French Open proved to be too much for Rafael Nadal to overcome. Facing world No. 4 and reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the first round, Nadal lost 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 on Monday afternoon. What was likely–but not definitely–the 37-year-old’s final match at Roland Garros lasted three hours and…
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Roger Federer spotted practicing with some kids at a Uniqlo event in Paris
Roger Federer was recently seen practicing with some kids at a Uniqlo event in Paris. This event was part of his promotional activities for the brand and showcased his continued involvement in tennis even after his professional retirement. Pictures and videos from the event have been shared on social media, highlighting Federer’s interaction with the…
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Carlos Alcaraz talks about his great French Open 1st round despite injury concerns
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his forearm injury and its impact on his performance at Wimbledon. Despite not being fully recovered, Alcaraz reflects on the strategies of tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who also had fewer matches under their belts. He emphasizes the importance of feeling good on the court and learning from previous matches.…
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Daniil Medvedev’s Instinct For Survival
Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Italian Open Clay-court tennis is known for its slow bounces, defensive court positions, and long rallies. Still, a whole lot of points are determined by the bang-bang, plus-one tactics that define the modern game. The first week of this year’s European clay season was a wake-up call. The champions in…
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Soulmates Badosa & Tsitsipas split: “We now choose to move forward on our own paths”
For a year, love blazed brightly between Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, the fiery romance of this tennis power couple has now come to an end, though they have chosen to part ways amicably and remain on good terms. The love story between Badosa and Tsitsipas was nothing short of spectacular, akin to fireworks…
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Diego Schwartzman, Beloved Argentinian and Former World No.8, Will Retire in Buenos Aires Next Year
The 31-year-old will be around until next February – enjoy him while you can. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 5, 2024 Former fan favorite and World No.8 Diego Schwartzman has announced that he will retire next February, with the 2025 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires being his last tour event. The 31-year-old…
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Rome Schedule and Draws for Monday, May 6, 2024
Thanasi Kokkinakis takes the court in Rome qualifying action on Monday. 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 Italico in Rome.…
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Madrid R3 previews and predictions: Nadal vs. Cachin, Medvedev vs. Korda
Rafael Nadal has gone from favorite to underdog and now back to favorite in his Madrid matches, this one against Pedro Cachin on Monday. Third-round competition also features a showdown between Daniil Medvedev and Sebastian Korda.(PR) Rafael Nadal vs. Pedro CachinNadal was unspectacular in his comeback tournament at the Barcelona Open last week, but with…
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Mutua Madrid Open Schedule and Draws for Sunday, April 28, 2024
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus faces American wild card Robin Montgomery in Madrid on Sunday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion…
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Alize Cornet to retire after Roland Garros
Alize Cornet, aged 34, revealed in an interview on Canal+ that she will conclude her professional tennis career by competing in front of a home crowd at the 2024 French Open. The former world No.11 Cornet, with an impressive Open Era record of competing in 68 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, will retire following her 69th…
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Danielle Collins, Destroyer of Second Serves
Danielle Collins at the 2023 Citi Open. Credit: Hameltion Yesterday in Charleston, Paula Badosa hit 21 second serves. She missed five of them, and it’s easy to see why. With Danielle Collins on the other side of the net, Badosa salvaged just six second-serve points, a 29% success rate. Go big with your second serve,…
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Mutua Madrid Open Schedule and Draws for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Rafael Nadal faces wild card Darwin Brance in Madrid on Thursday. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is back aiming to…
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Sinner: Improvement Inspires More than Quest for No. 1
“He’s the best player in the world right now,” Carlos Alcaraz says of Madrid top seed Jannik Sinner. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Jannik Sinner has reached the top of the line, but insists he’s inspired by improvement rather than rising to a historic first. Australian Open champion Sinner is top…
