Archive for May 2024
The temper of Andrey Rublev erupted numerous times in the loss to Matteo Arnaldi: “Completely disappointed with myself the way I behaved, the way I performed, and I don’t remember behaving worse on a slams ever. I think it was the first time I ever behaved that bad… I think it’s not about concentration. I […] Continue to read full article...
Andrey Rublev · French Open · Naomi Osaka · Novak Djokovic · Roland Garros · Stan Wawrinka
May/24
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Struggles Continue For Nike’s $100m Woman
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The former WTA prodigy Amanda Anisimova lost today to Liudmila Samsonova 62 61, another crushing loss for the American on the comeback trail after almost a year out of competition. The 22 year old resumed her career in January but hasn’t won anything of note, yet. The former Roland Garros semifinalist in 2019 is ranked […] Continue to read full article...
May/24
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Rybakina Suffers Through Torturous Media Questions
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By Scoop Malinowski Yesterday the Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered through some of the worst, most boring, most meaningless questions ever asked at a tennis press conference. Question: How do you feel physically compared to last year and did the cold and wet court conditions affect your gameplan? Question: How does if feel with the […] Continue to read full article...
Elena Rybakia · French Open · Reilly Opelka · Roland Garros · Yonex
May/24
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Manuela Maleeva Won Three Matches In One Day
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Former WTA no. 3 Manuela Maleeva remembers the day she won three singles matches in one day… “40 years ago – I won three matches in one day! I was only 17 then. The schedule of the Italian Open (1984) is changing due to rain and this forces one to take the court much more […] Continue to read full article...
May/24
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Zverev Finishes Nadal At Roland Garros
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“The King of Clay” will always be the King but his reign of dominance ended today on court Philippe Chatrier 63 76 63 at the hands of Alexander Zverev. Facing a desperate hero tenaciously and viciously fighting for career survival, Zverev was the picture of perfect calm, like a hired assassin who never lost his […] Continue to read full article...
Alexander Zverev · Babolat · French Open · Nike · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros
May/24
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Alize Cornet’s Unbreakable Record
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Alize Cornet has announced will retire at 2024 French Open, which will be her final professional tournament. The 34 year old owns a record that will likely never be broken or even threatened. Cornet holds the Open Era record for consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearances. Cornet began the streak at the 2007 Australian Open […] Continue to read full article...
Alize Cornet · Asics · French Open · Lotto
2024 Rome champion and former Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev believes his domestic violence case is not affecting his on court performance. Also the world no. 4 is confident he will win the upcoming trial. “At the end of the day, I do believe in the German system. I do believe in the truth. I […] Continue to read full article...
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Today in Geneva, world no. 1 Novak Djokovic lost to Tomas Machac 46 60 16 in the semis. Though he did get three matches in Geneva, as a late wildcard entry, the 37 year old does not believe he’s a favorite to win the second Grand Slam of 2024. “Of course I’m worried. I haven’t […] Continue to read full article...
French Open · Head · Lacoste · Novak Djokovic · Tomas Machac
The big story is 14 time French Open champ Rafael Nadal drew the no. 4 seed and recent Rome titlist Alexander Zverev. After the recent spate of convenient draws from Rafa this year vs. teenagers and other no-hopers, it’s a surprise to see Nadal facing a formidable test right out of the starting blocks of […] Continue to read full article...
With four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held every year, namely in Australia, France, England and the final one coming up in the last two weeks of summer in New York, this will be the last chance in 2024 to witness the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur fight […] Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic · NYC · Paris · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · US Open · Wimbledon
