Tennis

As Lindsay Davenport will get set to take over because the U.S. captain for Billie Jean King Cup, she thinks again to what she known as “the most amazing” of her three championships as a participant within the crew competitors. ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday September 27, 2023Novak Djokovic, two-sport GOAT? Maybe we’re getting forward of ourselves, however the World No.1 did exhibit some surprisingly good golf approach throughout his look on the Ryder Cup All-Star sport on Wednesday. .@DjokerNole will get the #AllStarMatch below method 🙌 #RyderCup pic.twitter.com/MD6b8tNk0Q — Ryder Cup (@rydercup) September 27, 2023 No second serve wanted @DjokerNole 😂#TeamEurope #AllStarMatch pic.twitter.com/ApELAtwlmn — Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 27, 2023 Djokovic performed alongside Kipp Popert as a part of Colin Montgomerie's staff, which additionally featured soccer star Gareth Bale.The 24-time main champion, a seven-time Wimbledon champ, appeared to take pleasure in getting again on the...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday September 26, 2023The ATP’s Asian swing will kick into excessive gear this week when the China Open in Beijing kicks off.Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will bounce in because the No.1 and No.2 seeds, with Holger Rune at No.3, Stefanos Tsitsipas at No.5 and Andrey Rublev at No.5.See the complete draw right here: Stacked attract Beijing is about! Top 4 seeds are Alcaraz, Medvedev, Rune and Tsitsipas! pic.twitter.com/bvVDP14PdW — TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) September 26, 2023 No.2-ranked Alcaraz will open his accounts with a qualifier in spherical one; subsequent the Spaniard is slated to face both Zhuhai champion Karen Khachanov or Lorenzo Musetti. Medvedev faces Tommy Paul in spherical one, and would face both Andy Murray or Alex de Minaur withi...

Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 25, 2024Bypassed for a bye, Elena Rybakina stated goodbye to Tokyo.The 2022 Wimbledon champion withdrew from this week's Toray Pan Pacific Open citing sickness.More: Federer Addresses United NationsHalep on Doping Ban: It's InsaneThe withdrawal comes a few days after Rybakina ripped the WTA for its trial of efficiency byes in Tokyo. Rybakina not holding again 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/VcKRAsQyAC — The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) September 23, 2023 Under conventional guidelines, Rybakina would have acquired a first-round bye in Tokyo.However, as a result of WTA trialing "performance byes" she was bumped from her first-round bye in favor of Guadalajra champion Maria Sakkari and WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia, who reached the semifina...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday September 23, 2023After a little bit of unwelcome drama on Friday night time at Laver Cup, Gael Monfils has taken to social media to elucidate his emotions about his weird, heated change with Felix Auger-Aliassime.First, a little bit of backstory.Monfils and Auger-Aliassime have been on utterly totally different pages concerning the tone of competitors at Laver Cup. 37-year-old Monfils was offended with Auger-Aliassime who known as him out for delay of recreation, as a result of he was underneath the impression that Laver Cup was a contest to be performed with extra of an exhibition-like really feel.“They called me and told me ‘It’s so nice, you can be free,’' Monfils told Team Europe vice-captain Tomas Enqvist on court during a changeover. “I d...

Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 22, 2024Ben Shelton stepped up in a profitable Laver Cup debut.An assertive Shelton rallied from 1-4 down within the tiebreaker defeating Arthur Fils 7-6(4), 6-1 in right this moment's Laver Cup opener at Roger's Arena in Vancouver.Halep on Doping Ban: It's InsaneAfterward, Shelton shared easy recommendation Team World captain John McEnroe imparted that helped him command the second set: step up nearer on second serve returns.Because the charcoal-colored court docket is enjoying a bit slower than the US Open and the balls are fluffing up greater, McEnroe suggested Shelton to step nearer to the baseline to chop off the angle on his return. "We were more focused on what serves I was covering, what position I'm putting myself in to take a...

Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 22, 2024Laver Cup's iconic charcoal-colored courtroom hosted a dream crew this week.A few days earlier than Team World launched its Laver Cup protection vs. Team Europe, Roger Federer made tennis goals come true for prime Canadian juniors.Halep on Doping Ban: It's InsaneThe 20-time Grand Slam champion hosted 12 of Tennis Canada's prime juniors in a clinic sponsored by Uniqlo at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.The Next Gen Development Program with Roger Federer was held on September twentieth at Roger's Arena, Vancouver, earlier than the Laver Cup event, the place Uniqlo is the official attire sponsor offering uniforms for all on-site and on-court roles. Federer is a long-time model ambassador for Uniqlo.Former world No. 1 Federer and his coa...

By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 20, 2024American stars intention to retain the Laver Cup on North American soil.  Four American males—Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton—are among the many six gamers captain John McEnroe has chosen to the Team World roster.Halep on Doping Ban: It's InsaneTennis Channel will broadcast all of the motion from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada this weekend.TC protection begins with the primary match on Friday, September twenty second at 4 p.m. Eastern time.Tennis Channel’s Live 2023 Laver Cup ScheduleFriday, September 22: 4 p.m. Day Session (Two Singles)Friday 10 p.m. Night Session (Singles, Doubles)Saturday, September 23: 4 p.m. Day Session (Two Singles)Saturday 10 p.m. Night Session (Singles, Doubles)Sunday, Sep...

NEW YORK (AP) — Looking for an “inexpensive” manner into the profitable sports memorabilia market? One of Roger Federer’s match-worn outfits is perhaps your ticket. ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday September 19, 2023The attracts are set for the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout Stage in Malaga on 21-26 November.In the highest half of the draw, defending world champions Canada will tackle Finland, which shocked USA and Croatia final week to succeed in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the primary time. Group C winners Czechia, will tackle 2022 runner-up Australia.The backside half of the draw pits Great Britain in opposition to 2010 champion Serbia whereas Group D winner Netherlands attracts Italy.The full quarterfinal draw shapes up as follows:Winner Group A v Runner-up Group DCanada v FinlandWinner Group C v Runner-up Group BCzechia v AustraliaRunner-up Group A v Winner Group DItaly v NetherlandsRunner-up Group C v Winner Group BSerbia v Great Bri...