Thomas Muster hasn’t won a Grand Slam match since 1998 (French Open) but this week he made a most generous gesture. The former ATP world number one and 1995 French Open king is auctioning off the trophies from his greatest successes to help people in need, the Generali Open 250 ATP tournament of Kitzbuhel announced. […] Continue to read full article...
You have to admire 35 year old Shuai Zhang’s perseverance and dedication. The Chinese veteran had lost 24 singles matches in a row. But the former world no. 22 solved her own mental puzzle in the first round at Beijing and defeated world no. 65 McCartney Kessler 76 76. Now ranked 585, wildcard Zhang’s last […] Continue to read full article...
Asics · Beijing · China Open · Shuai Zhang · Wilson
Sep/24
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Another Perfect Symmetry Rivalry: Tomic vs Kudla
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The perfect symmetry rivalry in tennis where each player alternates wins is quite rare on the ATP World Tour but I found another one in Bernard Tomic vs Denis Kudla who will meet again for the fifth time at the Charleston Challenger. The two veterans first played in 2019 Houston first round and Tomic prevailed […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Bernard Tomic · Charleston · Denis Kudla · Yonex
You can always count on Daniil Medvedev to speak the truth without fear of ruffling the feathers of the tennis establishment. The Russian former world no. 1 said Laver Cup is practically a paid vacation for the players invited to play. “It’s actually very easy. Usually (on the ATP World Tour) against many of these […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/24
19
Federer Analyzes and Coaches Zverev On How To Win A Grand Slam
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Alexander Zverev has a new coach – Roger Federer has generously offered the German star on what he needs to do to win his first Grand Slam title. Federer would know, he’s won 20 Grand Slam titles… Roger Federer has detected some flaws in Zverev’s mindset and tactical philosophy ‘To win a Grand Slam, you […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/24
19
Coco Gauff: The Story Behind One of Today’s Most Successful Tennis Stars
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When it comes to discussing the biggest stars in women’s tennis today, no conversation would be complete without bringing up Coco Gauff. Debuting on the ITF Women’s Circuit in 2018 at the young age of 14, she quickly skyrocketed through the ranks to become one of the top 100 players in the world. By 2024, […] Continue to read full article...
Sports broadcaster Harry Cicma announced his first Davis Cup matches in Zhuhai, China for Tennis Channel and international feeds. The former ATP ranked player who competed for Division 1 Rutgers University discussed the unique experience… Scoop Malinowski: What were some of the highlights from your Davis Cup broadcasting debut in China? Harry Cicma: Davis Cup […] Continue to read full article...
Brandon Nakashima · Davis Cup · Harry Cicma · Reilly Opelka · Rutgers
Roger Federer was an artist, he played improvisational, free style, elegant, evolving tennis. He wasn’t limited to anything. I think he should take the same philosophy for his brainstorm Laver Cup exhibition. The World vs Europe format is not interesting or exciting like it’s blueprint inspiration Ryder Cup which features USA vs Europe. Laver Cup […] Continue to read full article...
In some ways it’s a surprise and in some ways it all makes sense. High profile coach and academy owner Patrick Mouratoglou will coach fading former superstar Naomi Osaka. The two have already begun working together in Los Angeles where the French figure was spotted on court with Osaka on the UCLA campus tennis courts. […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/24
11
USA Edges Chile in Davis Cup by Narrowest Margin
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USA defeated Chile today in Davis Cup in Zhuhai, China by a third set tiebreaker in each match. First it was Reilly Opelka nipping Cristian Garin 63 46 76. Then it was Brandon Nakashima surviving Alejandro Tabilo 76 26 76 for his first ever Davis Cup win. The doubles also went the distance with Rajeev […] Continue to read full article...
