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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 28, 2023During at this time’s ESPN press convention to advertise the community’s protection of Wimbledon, legend Chris Evert was requested a easy query: is Iga Swiatek extra susceptible on grass greater than on different surfaces?“100%, yes,” Evert replied, including: “ I feel her document displays that."That being said, Evert still believes that Swiatek is in it with a chance to win it when it comes to this year’s Championships, which begin in full on Monday July 3rd.“I'm nitpicking here because she's No. 1 in the world and she's great, and I think she can win Wimbledon, don't get me wrong,” Evert said, “but there's some little nuances in her game that might hurt her a little bit on the grass court that don't affect her as much, that help...

By Erik Gudris | @ATNTennis | Wednesday June 28, 2023Two of the ATP youngest and largest stars are making massive strikes within the style world simply in time for this yr’s Wimbledon.   Current World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz was simply introduced as the most recent home ambassador for French style home Louis Vuitton.   In an announcement, Louis Vuitton, which was based in 1854, stated concerning the new partnership with Alcaraz, “Off the court, his unique charm and style have garnered him fans within and beyond the sphere of sport, all sure to follow him on this exciting new chapter with the Maison.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/carlosalcaraz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@carlosalcaraz</a> for Louis Vuitton. “It’...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, June 28, 2023Chrissie Evert is satisfied Coco Gauff goes "to win a Grand Slam."Hall of Famer Evert suggests two fast fixes to Gauff's forehand to assist make it occur.McEnroe: Tennis Taking Saudi Sponsorship "Comical"In a zoom name with the media in the present day to advertise ESPN's Wimbledon protection beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, July third on ESPN, Evert praised Gauff as a participant with a number of main weapons."I see her now compared to 15 years old, at 15 we saw the skill set," ESPN analyst Evert mentioned. "She had every shot in the book. She already had a very good grass court game where she was comfortable moving, she had power, she knew how to volley."Now she's been No. 1 on the planet in doubles. Her volley is excellent....

Olympic gold-medal champion Belinda Bencic is bringing her sport to Macau.Bencic will combine it up with Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe within the inaugural MGM Macau Tennis Masters, an new exhibition occasion that brings prime worldwide tennis abilities to Asia.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksSupported by the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government, IMG and the Macau Tennis Association, the occasion is ready for December 2-Third on the Macao East Asian Games Dome, the biggest indoor sports facility in Macau.The exhausting courtroom blended occasion will characteristic a complete of 4 ATP and two WTA gamers competing in a best-of-three units format, with a ten-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.Two males's singles matches and one blended doubles match shall be performed...

Iga Swiatek is coming off her third title prior to now 4 years on the French Open’s crimson clay. Last September, she received a championship on the...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, June 27, 2023Ons Jabeur isn't solely a tennis star, she's a tennis fan.The Tunisian trailblazer, like many followers, tuned into Netflix's new season of Break Point, which takes viewers behind-the-scenes of life on the professional circuit.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksWimbledon finalist Jabeur known as watching Break Point and reliving her Wimbledon remaining run "very emotional."I believe it was very good two episodes of me, I imply, half an episode, perhaps one generally, however undoubtedly the second at Wimbledon was very emotional for me, for all of us, for my household," Jabeur told the media in Eastbourne today. "But I imagine I wish to present extra, you realize. We filmed lots, however I'm not the one one within the colle...

Tennis is in talks with potential sponsor Saudia Arabia.Nick Kyrgios welcomes Saudi funding within the sport.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksAmid reporting the Saudis are bidding to host the ATP's NextGen Finals, Kyrgios tweeted "sign me up" together with 10 emojis of cash baggage."Finally. they see the value," Kyrgios tweeted. "We are going to get paid what we deserve to be get paid. Sign me up." FINALLY. THEY SEE THE VALUE. WE ARE GOING TO GET PAID WHAT WE DESERVE TO GET PAID. SIGN ME UP 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 https://t.co/sJpj9lK6Vg — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 26, 2023 Negotiations between the Saudis and the ATP emerged after the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour and the PGA introduced a merger earlier this month. Following the merger announcement, The New York Times reported ten...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, June 27, 2023Centre Court Wimbledon was famously known as "a tennis cathedral" by seven-time Wimbledon winner Pete Sampras.Lately, Novak Djokovic has managed probably the most prestigious patch of grass within the recreation with the consolation of a person patrolling his yard.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksFour-time defending Wimbledon winner Djokovic has received 38 straight Centre Court matches and can arrive at SW19 as a powerful favourite to seize his eighth Wimbledon crown.World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz goals to snap Djokovic's streak armed with vocal allies—Centre Court followers."I felt the love from the people since day one, and for me it's really, really important I hope in Wimbledon to feel the same energy, the same love th...

It took greater than three a long time after the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association for all 4 Grand Slam tournaments to agree to provide the identical prize cash to feminine and male gamers. Now the ladies’s tour is pledging to verify its athletes additionally get similar paychecks at another top-tier occasions within the coming years. ...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, June 26, 2023Carlos Alcaraz's best energy could also be a scarcity of a big weak spot.Alex de Minaur, who misplaced to Alcaraz within the Queen's Club remaining, says the world No. 1's most underrated weapon is his serve.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksThe top-seeded Spaniard served seven aces in opposition to one double fault and didn't drop serve defeating de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to win his first grass-court crown at Queen's Club.Alcaraz pumped a number of serves over 133 mph and afterward de Minaur mentioned the 6' Spaniard's serve is an undervalued asset."I think his serve as well. He's been able to get a couple cheap points here and there," de Minaur mentioned. "I think today in big points he was able to come up with big first serve...