Tennis

“It sucks; I wish there were points, but if some players aren’t allowed to play then I don’t think it’s fair for there to be points”

Taylor Fritz is approaching the Top 10 in the ATP rankings, more than halfway through a season that can already be called his best on tour. However, he could have already been there had ranking points been awarded at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. Fritz lamented that he couldn’t earn those points in his quarter-final. However, …

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“After winning my first title at Roland Garros, I needed to grow in a very short time and learn to operate”

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has admitted she is learning the craft of managing her tennis career alongside her professional life. The Pole rose to prominence after winning her first Slam title at Roland Garros in 2020. Speaking on the difficulty of balancing tennis and business, Iga Swiatek explained the importance of building a good …

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“I remember Venus passing in front of me, I remember thinking, ‘Oh my god, Venus Williams just passed me,’ it was one of those presentations”

Leylah Fernandez saw her dream come true as she saw the former world number 1 in her own eyes up close. The Canadian is at the National Bank Open in Toronto, where she will return to the WTA Tour after being on the sidelines since Roland Garros. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Toronto, …

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“It gave me even more belief and confidence, in a way, in myself that I can hopefully start again and play more finals”

Casper Ruud clinched his first title after the Roland Garros final by beating Matteo Berrettini, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 at the Swiss Open in Gstaad two weeks ago. Ruud got the better of Berrettini and successfully defended his crown and won his eighth trophy on clay and ninth of his career. Just two months ago, Ruud …

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At 21, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek continues to learn the tennis business

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand during the French Open at Roland Garros on June 4, 2022 in Paris, … [+] France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Getty Images With two major tennis championship trophies in her case, world No. 1 ranking by name and the longest WTA winning streak this century, 21-year-old Iga …

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8 players who will miss the 2022 Canadian Open, ft. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev

The 2022 Canadian Open, the first 1000 event in the North American hard court swing, is scheduled to begin this Monday. This year, the ATP tournament will be held in Montreal while the WTA tournament will be played in Toronto. In last year’s edition, Daniil Medvedev clinched the men’s singles title by defeating American Reilly …

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7 players with the most singles finals since the COVID-19 pandemic with Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev

Like most major sports, tennis has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which broke out two years ago. However, the unexpected break didn’t matter to many top players, who simply continued where they left off when the tennis action resumed. However, a few new faces also emerged during this time, reaching several finals and …

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Alex Molcan vs Mackenzie McDonald preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and picks

Match Details Fixation: Alex Molcan vs. Mackenzie McDonald Tournament: Canadian Open 2022. Round: First round (16th finals). Venue: Montreal Canada. Category: ATP Master 1000. Surface: Hard. Prize money: $5,926,545. Live broadcast: United States – Tennis Channel | Canada – Sportsnet, TVA Sports | United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video | India – Sports 18. Preview …

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Sue Barker leaves her role on television | Wimbledon Updates

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The latest news from Wimbledon (all times local): ___ 8 p.m. Former tennis player Sue Barker is stepping down from her role as Wimbledon commentator and presenter for the BBC. Barker won the French Open title in 1976 and has spent the past three decades working for the British broadcaster at …

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