Archive for November 2024
Michael Zheng, of Montville, NJ and Columbia University, won the NCAA men’s tennis title in Waco, Texas yesterday with a 62 46 62 victory against Ozan Baris of Michigan State. It was the first time since 2017 that two American born players competed in the NCAA final. 20 year old Zheng becomes Columbia’s first NCAA […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Columbia · Michael Zheng · NCAA · US Open
Playing professional tennis is a dream job, luxury lifestyle and still a lot of fun and challenge for these OLD GEN players who refuse to quit as they seek the last hurrah… Viktoria Azarenka is 35 years old now and the former WTA no. 1 is currently stationed at no. 20 in the WTA rankings. […] Continue to read full article...
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Nov/24
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ATP Finals 2024 Qualification Race: Breaking Down the Elite Eight
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If you’re into tennis, you know the ATP Finals is where things get really interesting. It’s not just another tournament – it’s where the season’s top eight players duke it out for what many consider tennis’s ultimate prize. Think of it as the sport’s season finale, with career-defining moments, impressive prize money and enough ATP […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner · Nitto ATP Finals · Taylor Fritz
Like his partner in court conquering, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal closed out his illustrious career with a crushing loss in Davis Cup finals knockout round to Botic Van de Zandschulp 46 46. Federer lost his final match in Laver Cup two years ago with Nadal to Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. The 38 year […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · Botic van de Zandschulp · Nike · Rafael Nadal · Spain
Nov/24
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Will Roger Really Snub Rafa’s Last Battle?
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Rafael Nadal said this week he tried to invite his arch rival and old friend Roger Federer to his final battle at Davis Cup in Malaga this weekend. Rafa: “I didn’t talk to Roger. I think Roger has a busy schedule. This is going to be my last week on the professional tour, but I […] Continue to read full article...
Viktor Troicki yesterday: “I heard a rumor, (Novak Djokovic) wants a ‘big name’ as a coach. Honestly, I’m also guessing. I have no information and no idea who it could be. He’ll be looking for a big name with whom he can share experiences.” This idea makes a lot of sense for several reasons. Djokovic […] Continue to read full article...
The strong rumor is the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open will move again in 2025. The last two years the ATP Challenger was presented at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. But next year the popular tournament will move to another new location – further south about seven miles to the Sarasota Sports Club. Previously the tournament […] Continue to read full article...
Let me be honest, I just can’t get into the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals this year which is being contested without a race for No. 1 and without the greatest player of all time Novak Djokovic. Jannik Sinner locked up the No. 1 ranking a few weeks ago, while he awaits the World Anti Doping […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski An ugly dispute in the tennis world erupted last week when Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim mocked the physical appearance of reigning Wimbledon champion and WTA Finals semifinalist Barbora Krejcikova, regarding her forehead. Krejcikova was not amused by the unprofessional insult by Wertheim and fired back on social media. “You might have […] Continue to read full article...
Nov/24
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Coach Vividly Remembers 9 Year Old Maria Sharapova
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Daniel Spatz had the privilege to coach Maria Sharapova between 1996-97 at the former Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (IMG Academy today). Maria, born on April 19, 1987, was nine years old then. Little Maria was a part of a group of eight girls that Spatz coached every afternoon for two hours every day. Spatz said […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · French Open · Maria Sharapova · Nike · US Open · Wilson tennis · Wimbledon
