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By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, February 25, 2024Babolat is again pulling the strings on the ATX Open.For the second straight yr, Babolat is the official stringing service of the ATX Open in Austin.More: James Blake Q&AMore: Richard Evans Q&AQualifying play is already underway with main-draw motion beginning tomorrow.The ATX Open is the one WTA Tour match staged in Texas.Following the success of the 2023 occasion, Babolat is again because the official stringing service for the 2024 ATX Open, highlighting its string experience since 1875 and its dedication to excellence. The WTA 250 match is staged on the Westwood Country Club in Austin with an anticipated attendance of greater than 20,000 tennis followers."As a former player, we strive to use the best equipment to h...

Daniil Medvedev has added former World No.6 and 14-time ATP titlist Gilles Simon to his teaching crew. In information first reported by Tennis Majors, Medvedev’s present coach Gilles Cervara says that Simon’s function has no particular title, however shall be important.“Gilles Simon’s title doesn’t matter,” Cervara advised Tennis Majors. “What will count is the quality of our work, the harmony of our contributions, and the results. That’s what’s important.”Medvedev and Simon shall be collectively subsequent week in Dubai and have tentative plans for Simon to take a few of the journey burden off Cervara’s shoulders this spring, particularly at Madrid and this 12 months’s Paris Masters.“He is an addition to the team,” Medvedev advised Tennis Majors. “He goes to assist us transfer ahead, ...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 23, 2024They share probably the most prolific rivalry in ATP historical past.Iconic rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic run into one another even once they're sky excessive.More: James Blake Q&AMore: Richard Evans Q&AGrand Slam king Djokovic, who has been coaching in Spain, shared this shot of working into king of clay Nadal on the flight from Spain to Los Angeles the place each males plan to play Indian Wells subsequent month. Great firm on the best way to USA 🇺🇸 😎💪🎾 @RafaelNadal #idemooo #vamos @atptour #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/UDB13mp4Ux — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) February 23, 2024 "Great company on the way to USA," Djokovic wrote in a social media publish alongside a mid-flight picture of the superstars ta...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 22, 2024San Diego will likely be a middle of the tennis universe subsequent week.The San Diego Open will serve up a sequence of particular occasions to have fun.More: James Blake Q&AA celeb doubles match, faculty day, army appreciation day, participant autograph periods and far more on faucet for San Diego Open.The 2024 Cymbiotika San Diego Open is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 by way of Sunday, March 3 at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107.The Special Events Schedule for the WTA 500 match is right here:Rady Children’s Kids Day — Saturday, February 24 — All children 16 and underneath are admitted free. No ticket required.Resmed Military Appreciation Day — Monday, February 26 — Active members ...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, February 21, 2024Conviction helped carry Coco Gauff to her maiden main title on the US Open.Commitment to the trigger has earned Gauff one other prestigious title: a spot on Time's Women of the Year listing.More: James Blake Q&AMore: Richard Evans Q&AThe world No. 3 was one in all 12 girls named to Time Magazine's Women of the Year listing, becoming a member of director Greta Gerwig and actress Taraji P. Henson amongst others."I knew about it last year, so it’s really cool to be on that list among other amazing women," Gauff stated in Dubai in the present day. "Especially making it so young. It means a lot."I’m tremendous grateful for them to decide on me to do this. I do know I’m going to the occasion in March, so I’m actually exc...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, February 20, 2024Mixed magic—for a charitable trigger—involves Tennis Paradise subsequent month..World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will companion Hubert Hurkacz, two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will be a part of forces with Taylor Fritz and Paula Badosa will group up with boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas within the 2024 Eisenhower Cup Presented By Masimo – a one-night Tie Break Tens occasion on the BNP Paribas Open in Stadium 2 on Tuesday, March fifth.Face Time: Matthew Calvis Delray Beach Photo GalleryThe 2024 Eisenhower Cup will characteristic eight pairings competing in a fast-paced blended doubles format to lift cash for native charities.The following duos are confirmed to compete within the occasion:World No. 1, 2022 BNP Paribas Open ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 19, 2024There was not plenty of motion contained in the WTA's Top 10 this week, however the strikes that did happen had been important. Scroll down for the thin...OSTAPENKO ON THE RISE Jelena Ostapenko has been placing up good ends in 2024, and the rating reveals it. The Latvian jumps from No 11 to No 9 this week, marking Ostapenko’s highest rating since May of 2018, a interval of practically six years.2024 has been good to the 2017 Roland-Garros champ. When she received the Adelaide title in January, Ostapenko returned to the highest 10 for the primary time since September of 2018 forward of the Australian Open.She’s 14-3 with two titles already, and it’s simply February…SAKKARI LEAVES THE TOP 10 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2021 Ostapenko’s...

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 16, 2024Babolat is partnering with the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Center in Zephyrhills, Florida.Under this collaboration, SVB will introduce Babolat’s cutting-edge merchandise to its elite athletes, members, and company of the power.More: Richard Evans Q&AThis consists of the brand new state-of-the-art Evolution Tour stringing machine. Babolat’s dedication to excellence and innovation aligns completely with SVB’s mission to domesticate a protected and inclusive neighborhood the place each visitor is obtainable a novel expertise to develop their full potential in sports coaching whereas selling a wholesome way of life.This partnership won't solely present SVB’s members with entry to Babolat’s world-class merchandise but additionally r...

By Matthew Calvis | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, February 17, 2024Editor's Note: Accomplished vogue photographer Matthew Calvis is roaming the grounds of the Delray Beach Open capturing the gamers, followers and engaging characters in Delray.We thank Matthew for sharing his vivid Delray Beach Open photos with Tennis Now.Face Time: Matthew Calvis Delray Beach Photo GallerySweet Spot: Matthew Calvis Delray Beach Photo GalleryOpening Shots: Matthew Calvis Delray Beach Photo GalleryPartner Power: Matthew Calvis Miami Open GalleryYou can comply with Matthew's tennis and vogue pictures on his web site Matthew Calvis. Posted: !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments);if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; n.push=n;n.lo...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 16, 2024A pair of Grand Slam champions are out of Dubai. Four-time main champion Naomi Osaka and 2021 Roland Garros singles and doubles champion Barbora Krejcikova have every withdrawn from subsequent week's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.More: Richard Evans Q&AOrganizers introduced the withdrawals on the event's official web site.Krejcikova, who toppled world No1 Iga Swiatek in straight units in final yr’s closing to elevate her maiden Dubai title, was pressured out the WTA 1000 occasion as she battles an ongoing again concern.“It’s with a heavy heart that I announce my withdrawal from the Dubai tournament,” the world No. 12 stated. “This decision wasn’t easy, especially given my fond memories and anticipation to compete a...