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Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has received seven profession titles.Yet, Kyrgios cites a dialog with a fan quite than a championship run as a profession spotlight.More: Nadal Will Not Play RomeKyrgios shared this picture of a dialog he had with a fan following a 2019 US Open victory.The fan suffers from alopecia, an absence of hair on the physique, which is identical situation that afflicts Kyrgios' older brother, Christos Kyrgios.Approaching the fan after the match, Kyrgios shared their touching trade in an Instagram put up as we speak."I went up to him and noticed he was nervous and as I approached him he was a little insecure about his condition," Kyrgios posted on Instagram. "I told him my brother had the exact same condition and he lives a beautiful life, as soon as I told him ...

Juniors can play their manner right into a scholarship on the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.For the eleventh yr, younger juniors from throughout the tri-state space will likely be out in drive at Sportime Randall's Island, the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), on Saturday, June seventeenth, as JMTA coaches search to find untapped tennis and athletic expertise.More: Nadal Will Not Play RomeThe purpose of each the tryout and the mix is to seek out younger gamers who're deserving of full or partial scholarships to attend Sportime and JMTA program, beginning in Fall 2023.The scholarship tryout is a joint initiative of the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) and SPORTIME/JMTA. JMTP, a 501(c)(3) charity, modifications younger lives by way of its dedication and efforts...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 10, 2023Madrid silencing ladies's doubles finalists is "really disappointing" and speaks volumes in regards to the event, says Jessica Pegula.The Mutua Madrid Open got here underneath criticism for forgoing the time-honored custom of champions and finalists talking on the trophy ceremony.More: Madrid Mutes Women's DoublesInstead, the event muted Madrid ladies's doubles champions Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia and finalists Pegula and Coco Gauff.The Mutua Madrid Open was accused of a sexist double commonplace because it did allow males's doubles finalists to talk on the trophy presentation.Asked in regards to the remedy in Rome immediately, Pegula blasted Madrid's stance as "really disappointing" and stated it left gamers u...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 10, 2023Daniil Medvedev has been sharpening his slide in an effort to search out his clay-court footing.Eighteen of Medvedev's 19 profession titles have come on his most well-liked onerous courts along with his different title, 2021 Mallorca, on grass.More: Madrid Mutes Women's DoublesSo how can Medvedev, who's seeded third in Rome this week, adapt his recreation to filth?The 2021 US Open champion mentioned he is engaged on bettering his slide and enjoying with extra spin to translate his baseline recreation to filth."I think the sliding was always a problem," Medvedev advised the media in Rome. "After Madrid, after I lost, a couple days I practiced there I tried really a lot to focus on the sliding, on the movement. I felt like I im...

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals can be performed on the Seville stage.Seville, Spain will host the Finals of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge, the International Tennis Federation introduced right now.More: Madrid Mutes Women's DoublesThe climax of the 2023 ladies’s World Cup of Tennis can be contested November 7-Twelfth, with 12 groups battling it out to take house the coveted trophy.The Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Juniors and Davis Cup Juniors Finals will happen in Cordoba, with particulars of dates and venues to be introduced in the end.The information comes as a part of a wider partnership between the ITF and the area of Andalucia, which is able to see the area host all ITF main group occasions this yr, together with the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.As a part of th...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, May 14, 2023All roads result in Rome.Gauff: GOAT Nadal RG Favorite Any DayThe crimson filth highway to the Rome title can pop with potholes.Reigning Rome champion Novak Djokovic is aware of the way to navigate the cracks, chasms and infamous unhealthy bounces of the Foro Italico. Djokovic has contested 12 Rome finals and says disruptive divots and unruly bounces are a part of the match's problem."I mean, Rome never had a great reputation for the quality of the court, to be honest with you," Djokovic informed the media after his three-set win over Grigor Dimitrov on Sunday.So what is the resolution?How can Rome improve the standard of its crimson clay to decrease unhealthy bounces and replicate Roland Garros and provides gamers supreme prepa...

By ITHF Historian-At-Large Joel DruckerAustralian legend Owen Davidson, essentially the most achieved combined doubles male participant in tennis historical past, has handed away. Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010, Davidson was 79 years outdated and had been a long-time resident of Texas on the time of his demise.To use Aussie lingo, the person nicknamed “Davo” was at all times considered a “first-rate mate.” Davidson maintained deep friendships with many individuals in all corners of the globe and throughout many years of tennis historical past. His crackling humor, heat, and information made him a eager supply of knowledge for everybody, from company executives and brokers, to journalists, tv commentators, and fellow legends.Gauff: GOAT Nadal RG Favorite A...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 10, 2023The Western and Southern Open may very well be headed for a brand new residence as quickly as 2026.Beemok Capital, the household workplace of Charleston, South Carolina-based businessman and philanthropist Ben Navarro that bought the Western and Southern Open’s license from the USTA final 12 months, is proposing a $400 million growth that will convey a significant tennis facility to the River District in west Charlotte.That might doubtlessly imply a 2026 shift in venue for the event that has lengthy made Mason, Ohio its residence.The Beemok group, headed by Ben Navarro (who additionally owns the Credit One Open WTA 500 occasion in Charleston, S.C.), is asking the taxpayers of the town of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to fund a 3r...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 11, 2023Madrid says No Mas to giving ladies the silent therapy.The Mutua Madrid Open has apologized for muting ladies's doubles finalists—and guarantees it will not occur once more.More: Madrid Mutes Women's DoublesMutua Madrid Open CEO Gerard Tsobanian issued an apology to all 4 ladies's doubles finalists—Victoria Azarenka, Beatriz Haddad Maia, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff—who weren't permitted to talk after the Mutua Madrid Open doubles finals in addition to tennis followers.The transfer sparked widespread criticism and expenses of sexism as followers identified males's doubles finalists had been permitted to talk.Tournament officers vow the silencing snafu won't ever occur once more."We sincerely apologize to all the players and f...

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, May 11, 2023Casper Ruud, after a more durable than anticipated clay court docket season, is hoping his fortunes will change at this week’s Italian Open. Especially since he admits Rome was a turning level for him final 12 months on his technique to reaching two Grand Slam finals, together with Roland Garros.“Last year was sort of the turning point of the clay season for me here in Rome,” Ruud stated in a pre-event press convention. “I hope this year, of course, as well that I can have a good result, sort of get a good result in a big tournament this year. That's sort of not been happening so far. Hopefully can turn around here in Rome.”More: Madrid Mutes Women's DoublesThe fourth-ranked Ruud has struggled this season each on the majors and the ...