DJOKOVIC TO FOCUS ON SLAMS, TO SURPASS FEDERER AND NADAL
Novak Djokovic has said he will make overhauling Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s record of 20 grand slam singles titles his priority, after he was crowned for an incredible Australian open champion for a ninth time. Djokovic, who revealed he had sustained an abdominal tear of the oblique in his third-round victory against Taylor Fritz, beat […]
OSAKA SOLIDIFIES HER SPOT AT THE TOP OF THE WOMEN’S GAME
From ESPN writer D’arcy Maine: Naomi Osaka paused for a moment when asked about her perfect record in major finals. She had just defeated Serena Williams in the Australian Open semifinals and secured her spot in her fourth career championship match. She maintained a soft-spoken tone, but her message was anything but quiet. “I have […]
THIEM BREAKS THROUGH – US OPEN TITLE IN THE BAG
Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title. The second-seeded Austrian beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in 4 hours 2 minutes inside a near-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Zverev will donate entire purse to bushfire relief if he wins event.
After reaching the second round, Alexander Zverev revealed he would donate $10,000 for every victory he achieves at the Australian Open. Alexander Zverev says he will donate the full $2.83million Australian Open winner’s prize fund to bushfire relief if he goes all the way to win the tournament. Speaking after his 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 […]
Here are the major changes and updates for Wimbledon 2019
1. Increase in Prize money: The total prize money at Wimbledon has gone up by 11.8 percent to £38m. Both the champions will bank £2.35m each, getting a raise of £100,000 as compared to the previous year. In addition, players who go out in the first round will be paid £45,000. 2. Tie breaks in final […]
The French Open by the Numbers
The 2019 French Open is here….and here’s a few numbers to think about. 8: The number of new courts built for the 2019 French Open. These include a completely revamped main Philippe-Chatrier court, the brand new Simonne-Mathieu court, and Courts 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16. 4: The new Simonne-Mathieu Court is surrounded by four greenhouses, […]
What’s it like to play Nadal at the French?
Courtesy JOHN LEICESTER Like so many others who have faced Rafael Nadal, Yannick Hanfmann thought he had a plan. Until, that is, tennis’ greatest clay-court player dismantled it stroke by stroke on the red dirt where he has won 11 French Open titles. ”After the first two sets, you’re thinking like, ‘Damn,”’ Hanfmann, a German […]
Can Nadal Make It An Unreal 12 French Open Titles?
Courtesy of Howard Fendrich and Andrew Damph The Big 3 are still very much around. They’re still leading the rankings, still collecting the biggest trophies. And they’re still the dominant figures in men’s tennis, responsible for the main story lines when the French Open starts Sunday. Roger Federer returns to Roland Garros for the first […]
The Dawning of the Age of Tsitsipas – by Bill Simons of Inside Tennis
THE DAWNING OF THE AGE OF TSITSIPAS? Tennis gives and tennis takes away. Roger Federer is in his twilight, but this may well be the dawning of the age of Tsitsipas. He has it all: youthful exuberance, 6’ 4” athleticism, Adonis good looks, a backhand from the heavens, a passionate love of his noble country, 100,000 […]
Does Federer And Other Top Seeds Deserve Preferential Treatment? Some Don’t Think So….
When booking Australian Open tickets, or tickets to any major tennis tournament, Championship Tennis Tours can always get you the best seats on center court, and there’s a reason why…that’s where the top seeds will be playing…, you can expect to see the top players such as Federer and Nadal, and Serena, scheduled to go […]