Zverev criticizes the tennis tour – “It’s complete madness”
Turin (dpa) – World number two Alexander Zverev clearly criticized the high level of stress in the discussion about the tennis season being too long. “What we are doing here with our tour is complete madness,” said the 27-year-old from Hamburg after reaching the semi-finals at the ATP Finals in Turin. “Maybe other players see […]
after his qualification, Zverev loses his temper again against the calendar
After beating Alcaraz this Friday, Sascha Zverev once again got angry against the schedule which would not reserve enough moments of rest for the players. World No.2 Alexander Zverev attacked the ATP circuit calendar on Friday in Turin on the sidelines of the Masters, saying it was “pure madness” after his success against Spaniard Carlos […]
Tennis. WTA – Elina Svitolina: “Bad news from Ukraine every day…”
Away from the courts at the end of the season after foot surgery in early September, Elina Svitolina was a guest on the podcast Served with Andy Roddick. The former world number 3 took the opportunity to talk about her commitment to the Ukrainians through her foundation created in 2019. She also talked about her […]
Zverev eliminates Alcaraz and advances to the Masters semi-finals
Alexander Zverev beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 6-4 this Friday. This result eliminates the Spaniard and allows the German to reach the semi-finals where he will face the American Fritz. The German Alexander Zverev signed his third victory in as many matches at the ATP Masters, Friday in Turin, beating 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 the Spaniard Carlos […]
when Medvedev does not understand that his Masters match against Sinner is over
THE SPORT SCAN – Swept in two sets by Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev made more than one smile. After the match point won by his opponent, the Russian did not make the connection and was ready to continue the match. True to himself Daniil Medvedev made the public smile against Jannik Sinner. Having to win […]
“make this sport accessible to young people, not 60-year-old fans”, the ideas of legend Billie Jean King
Wearing flocked jerseys, changing the points system, Billie Jean King gave her ideas for developing tennis and attracting a younger audience. She wants to revolutionize her sport for better and for worse… Former women’s tennis legend Billie Jean King gave her ideas for “develop tennis and attract a younger audience”. 129 titles won including 39 […]
Are the Masters 1000 finals returning to the best of five sets?
Miami 2007 was the last Masters 1000 to have a best-of-five-set final. From that moment on, they began to compete in the best of three, although that could change in the not too distant future. In the last few hours, Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the ATP, assured that he would particularly like to see longer […]
ATP year-end tournament: Zverev can create a novelty at the tennis season finale – nationally
Zverev could meet Fritz at the next important tournament Alcaraz, who started the season finale weakened due to an illness, is likely to be the most difficult endurance test for Zverev so far at this year’s edition in Turin. The four-time Grand Slam tournament winner ruined Zverev’s desired French Open title in Paris in five […]
Masters 2024 – Alexander Zverev ready for Carlos Alcaraz: “He had a realization”
This is THE shock of this group stage of the Masters. Alexander Zverev, world number 2, against Carlos Alcaraz, number 3. The issue is anything but neutral since no one is yet qualified in the John Newcombe group. Zverev is however in a relatively comfortable position since he can be satisfied with one set to […]
Rafael Nadal – A world career is finally coming to an end
A world star of sport is leaving the stage: Rafael Nadal says goodbye next week at the Davis Cup Final 8 in his hometown of Malaga. Superlatives are hardly enough to describe the sensational tennis career of the 38-year-old Mallorcan. “Rafa,” as he is called by his fans, is not just the definition of a […]