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Saville returns to no. 1 ranked Australian
Daria Saville has fought her way back from injury, yet again, to take the top spot in Australian tennis. Saville has moved up the rankings with some good results, she could have moved up even more rapidly but for some close losses. Saville is currently sitting at no. 94. Arina Rodionova had climbed into the…
Read MoreThompson saves 3 match points against Kovacevic to book Houston QF against Tiafoe
Australia’s Jordan Thompson has outlasted USA’s Aleksandar Kovacevic to win a three hour and 34 minute match, the longest in the tournament’s recorded history. Thompson took the match 4-6, 7-6(1), 7-6(7) after saving a match point on serve in the second set at 5-6, and then two more in the third set tie-breaker, one on…
Read Morede Minaur defends his Acapulco ATP 500 title
Australia’s Alex de Minaur has made Casper Ruud a runnerup for the second straight week. In doing so he defended his Acapulco title. Embed from Getty Images Just last week it was Jordan Thompson that claimed his first ATP title when the Australian defeated Ruud in Los Cabos. Second time around for Ruud he again…
Read MoreThompson caps off a massive week in Los Cabos with two titles
Australia’s Jordan Thompson has won his maiden ATP singles title after defeating the no. 4 seed Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-6(4). Embed from Getty Images If that wasn’t enough, he then played and won the doubles semifinal and final with Max Purcell to see Thompson match the effort of Nick Kyrgios at Washington a few years…
Read MoreIntroduction to the Wilson Ultra 100 v4
The Wilson Ultra 100 v4 is the latest iteration in the Ultra series, renowned for its exceptional blend of power, control, and versatility. As one of Wilson’s flagship tennis racquets, the Ultra 100 v4 continues to attract players of all skill levels with its impressive performance on the court. Alicia got her Ultra 100 v4…
Read MoreA Game-Changer on the Court: Babolat Pure Drive Tennis Racquet Review
As a seasoned tennis player always on the lookout for equipment that can enhance my performance, I recently had the opportunity to try out the Babolat Pure Drive tennis racquet, and it has truly left a lasting impression. Here’s my in-depth review of this exceptional racquet. Design: The Babolat Pure Drive boasts a sleek and…
Read MoreBirthday boy de Minaur charges into Rotterdam final
Australia’s Alex de Minaur celebrated his 25th brithday in style as he got revenge on Grigor Dmitrov after a year ago the Bulgarian ruined the Australians birthday. Embed from Getty Images A year ago de Minaur failed to convert two match points before Dmitrov took the win, also on a birthday match. After gaining revenge…
Read MoreArina Rodionova breaks record as she enters top-100
Australia’s Arina Rodionova will enter the top-100 for the first time when the rankings are updated next week. At 34, she becomes the oldest player to reach that level for the first time. This follows a good performance in Hua Hin where she is now into the quarterfinals. It is just the second time that…
Read MoreSinner fights back to give Medvedev an unwanted record
Italy’s Jannik Sinner has fought back from two sets down to claim his first Grand Slam singles title. Embed from Getty Images In doing so his opponent Daniil Medvedev became the first person to lose two grand slam finals after being two sets to nil ahead. Medvedev played at a high level for the first…
Read MoreSabalenka cruises to her second Australian Open title
Back in 2012 and 2013 Victoria Azarenka won back-to-back Australian Open titles. Embed from Getty Images 2023-24 has seen her countrywoman repeat the achievement. Aryna Sabalenka defeating China’s Zheng Qingwen 6-3, 6-2. Azarenka was the last to win 2 straight titles. Like back in 2013 it was a Chinese player that took on the defending…
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