Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz had their hopes for an Olympic medal in the men's doubles dashed as they were defeated in the quarter-finals by the American fourth seeds, Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram. Despite being a main attraction at the tennis event at Roland Garros, the Spanish duo faced a strong challenge from Krajicek... Continue Reading →
British tennis hopeful Jack Draper faced a tough battle in the sweltering Paris heat as he succumbed to American seventh seed Taylor Fritz in the second round at Roland Garros. Despite a strong start that secured him the first set, Draper faltered as Fritz capitalized on missed opportunities, ultimately claiming victory with a 7-6 (7-3),... Continue Reading →
Andy Murray and Dan Evans have emerged victorious, securing a spot in the last 16 of the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics. The British duo displayed an incredible performance, overcoming a set and break deficit and surviving five match points to claim a thrilling 2-6 7-6 (5) 11-9 triumph against Japan at Roland Garros.... Continue Reading →
Rafael Nadal's triumph over Marton Fucsovics at Paris 2024 has set the stage for an enthralling second-round encounter with long-standing rival Novak Djokovic. Despite grappling with a thigh injury that raised doubts about his participation, the 38-year-old 2008 gold medalist displayed remarkable resilience to secure a hard-fought 6-1 4-6 6-4 victory. Retaining a strong presence... Continue Reading →
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's highly-anticipated Olympic pairing began with a significant victory in the men's doubles event. The Spanish duo triumphed over Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez, the sixth seeds from Argentina, with a final score of 7-6 (7-4) 6-4. This compelling win took place in front of a fervent audience at Court Philippe... Continue Reading →
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis superstar, embarked on his quest for an elusive Olympic gold medal with an emphatic 6-0 6-1 win over Matthew Ebden. Despite his numerous accolades in the world of tennis, including 24 Grand Slam titles, Djokovic has yet to surpass his bronze medal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His swift victory... Continue Reading →
Gold medal favourite Iga Swiatek had an impressive start to her Olympic campaign, securing a hard-fought victory over Irina-Camelia Begu in Paris. The Polish world number one, renowned for her dominance on clay, particularly at Roland Garros where she has clinched the past three French Open titles, faced a tough challenge against the Romanian opponent.... Continue Reading →
Mirra Andreeva, at just 17 years old, secured her first WTA Tour title at the Iasi Open in Romania. The young Russian's victory came after her compatriot Elina Avanesyan was forced to retire in the final match. Andreeva had been leading 5-7 7-5 4-0 when Avanesyan pulled out of the match close to midnight. Notably,... Continue Reading →
The decision by two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray to forgo competing in the singles event at this year's Paris Olympics is a significant one for the tennis star. With his retirement from the sport looming after the conclusion of this year's Games, Murray has opted to focus on the men's doubles tournament alongside his... Continue Reading →
World number one Jannik Sinner has regrettably withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a bout of tonsillitis. This setback comes after his recent struggle with illness during the Wimbledon quarter-final loss to Daniil Medvedev earlier in the month. Sinner, who was considered one of the favorites for the gold medal on the Paris clay,... Continue Reading →
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