Pliskova, Krejcikova Advance At Abu Dhabi; Canadians Fall
Posted by Staff on February 7th, 2023 @ 5:34 pm
At the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova and Barbora Krejcikova were early round winners on Tuesday.
Krejcikova of the Czech Republic eliminated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in two sets 6-1, 6-4 while Pliskova cruised past Ysaline Bonaventure 6-1, 6-3.
Also in first round play, Jil Teichmann defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-3, 7-6(7-5), No. 6 Beatriz Haddad Maia defeated Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. And No. 8 …
Wawrinka, Coric Star In Davis Cup Qualifiers
Posted by Staff on February 5th, 2023 @ 7:21 pm
Davis Cup qualifying was held across the globe with 12 teams moving on in the competition.
Former 3-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka fell to Alexander Zverev in Switzerland’s tie with Germany. But Wawrinka clinched the comeback from down 1-2 to beat Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
“I’m happy I won one point and the last one was the most important,” said Wawrinka. “[Marc] played super well against Zverev. He put us …
Garcia Falls To Ace Machine Parks In WTA Lyon Final
Posted by Staff on February 5th, 2023 @ 7:07 pm
Caroline Garcia came up empty in front of her home fans in Lyon. The world No. 5 and tournament top seed fell in the Open 6ème Sens Métropole to upstart American Alycia Parks in two sets 7-6(9-7), 7-5.
Parks, ranked No. 79, finished with 15 aces, missed on 6 doubles and never lost serve. The 22-year-old won 39/46 (85%) first serves, 21/37 (57%) on second serves and dropped serve just once …
Zhu Wins First Career Title In Hua Hin, Sinks Tsurenko
Posted by Staff on February 5th, 2023 @ 6:55 pm
Lin Zhu got by Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-4 to claim her first career WTA title in Hua Hin, Thailand.
In a break-filled final (14 breaks total), the 54th-ranked Zhu won just 52% first serves and broke the Ukrainian eight times.
This was Zhu’s 1st career WTA final.
“I’m super happy to win my first title here in Hua Hin,” the 29-year-old Zhu said. “Lesia, she’s a fighter, she never gives up, so …
Serena Williams Says No Comeback To Tennis, For Now
Posted by Staff on February 2nd, 2023 @ 7:08 pm
Serena Williams knows how to stay in the news. The retired legend invited CBS “Mornings” to her Florida farm where Gayle King asked if there was any plans for a return to pro tennis. The 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t say never.
“It’s hard to say,” Serena said. “I would say no. For now, no. I’ve literally given my whole life to tennis, and it’s time for me to give my …
Djokovic Won Australian Open With 3cm Tear In Hamstring
Posted by Staff on February 2nd, 2023 @ 6:56 pm
According to Australian Open tournament head Craig Tiley, Novak Djokovic won his 10th title Sunday playing with a 3cm tear in his left hamstring.
“I think a lot of the challenges around Novak is he gets a bad rap but at the end of the day, I don’t think anyone can question his athleticism,” Tiley said on SEN.
“I did see he had a three centimeter tear in his hammy,” he …
ATP Finds Insufficient Evidence In Alexander Zverev Domestic Abuse Case
Posted by Special on January 31st, 2023 @ 9:45 pm
With the Australian Open over, the ATP released its long-await report they conducted into the domestic abuse allegations levied against Alexander Zverev.
The 15-month investigation found “insufficient evidence” against the German tennis star. A former girlfriend, Olga Sharypova, alleged Zverev abused her in a two part story. But the ex never pressed charges.
“A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As …
Djokovic Tops Tsitsipas For 22nd Grand Slam, 10th Australian Open, #1 Ranking
Posted by Staff on January 29th, 2023 @ 2:03 pm
Novak Djokovic is back on top in more ways than one. Sunday night in Melbourne, Djokovic won his record-extending 10th Australian Open title topping Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5).
The title also ties Djokovic with Rafael Nadal at 22 atop the all-time men’s Grand Slam leaderboard. It also returns him to the No. 1 ranking for the first-time since last summer. After being deported from his favorite event a year ago, …
Novak Djokovic v Stefanos Tsitsipas For The Australian Open Title, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on January 28th, 2023 @ 10:12 pm
The first Grand Slam of the 2023 calendar went mostly according to form at least on the men’s side. Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas were arguably the 1-2 favorites going into the tournament and here they are, the last two standing.
Both have played really well the last few matches coming into the final. Despite his left hamstring, Djokovic has dropped one single set while Tsitsipas had to go five with …
Sabalenka Powers Past Rybakina For Australian Open Title, First Grand Slam
Posted by Staff on January 28th, 2023 @ 5:41 pm
Aryna Sabalenka added her name to the list of Grand Slam champion on the women’s tour. Saturday night in Melbourne, Sabalenka powered past Elena Rybakina in a thriller 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to capture the Australian Open.
“I’m super happy that I was able to handle all those emotions and win this one,” said Sabalenka.
“I’m still shaking and super nervous,” Sabalenka said. “My team, the craziest team on tour, I would …
Djokovic Outclasses Paul, Will Meet Tsitsipas In Australian Open Final
Posted by Staff on January 27th, 2023 @ 9:12 am
Novak Djokovic moved into his 10th Australian Open final with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 win over American Tommy Paul Friday night in the semifinals.
“It means everything, especially at this stage of my career,” said Djokovic who is a win for matching Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles. “I need that engine, I need that energy and I’m really thankful that I still have enough gas in my legs to be …
Novak Djokovic v Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas v Karen Khachanov; Australian Open SF Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on January 26th, 2023 @ 6:41 pm
It’s a huge weekend at the Australian Open for Novak Djokovic who is just two wins from matching Rafael Nadal atop the all-time Grand Slam title leaderboard at 22.
Djokovic has been the favorite to win the title since day one, but his campaign got off to a rocky start.
Djokovic’s hamstring was the first week issue in three wins. Once he started facing seeded opposition, though, the hamstring sorted itself out …
Sluggers Sabalenka, Rybakina Power Into The Australian Open Final
Posted by Staff on January 26th, 2023 @ 4:19 pm
For the fourth straight year a new women will win the Australian Open singles title. The last two left are Aryna Sabelenka and Elena Rybakina who powered into the title match Thursday night in Melbourne.
Rybakina ousted 2-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka 7-6(4), 6-4.
“For sure I’m super happy, I’m super proud,” Rybakina said. “I’m very happy to play her one more time.
“Today it was a little tough for …
Djokovic Crushes Rublev, Returns To Australian Open SF; Paul Ends Shelton Run
Posted by Staff on January 25th, 2023 @ 1:12 pm
After some scratchy tennis the first three rounds, Novak Djokovic’s game and health is coming together at just the right time in Melbourne. The 9-time Australian Open champion has shrugged off any hamstring concerns with another dominant display Wednesday night hammering Andre Rublev 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
For the second straight match, Djokovic didn’t drop serve and appeared to be in full flight, cracking in the 2 hour affair. He broke Rublev …
Sabalenka Into Australian Open SFs, Linette Stuns Pliskova; Azarenka v Rybakina
Posted by Staff on January 25th, 2023 @ 12:20 am
The women’s semifinals are set at the Australian Open. Wednesday in Melbourne, the last two quarterfinals were contested and both ended in straight sets.
Karolina Pliskova was stunned by little-known journeywoman Magda Linette 6-3, 7-5.
The 30-year-old Linette took advantage of six double faults and 36 total unforced errors off the racquet of Pliskova to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.
“Maybe I still don’t really believe it,” said Linette.
The 45th-ranked Linette had …