Google Play App Download

Tennis News

From around the world

Around The Grounds In Cincinnati

Around The Grounds In Cincinnati

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
Simona Halep addressed the media before the start of the Western & Southern Open. The No.3 seed is on a 10 match winning streak after back to back titles in Bucharest and Montréal.

Simona Halep addressed the media before the start of the Western & Southern Open. The No.3 seed is on a 10 match winning streak after back to back titles in Bucharest and Montréal.

Garbiñe Muguruza, the No.4 seed, is looking to get back to her winning ways after her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

Garbiñe Muguruza, the No.4 seed, is looking to get back to her winning ways after her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

Meanwhile, Madrid Open semifinalist Louisa Chirico fielded questions at the Western & Southern Open’s High School Day.

Meanwhile, Madrid Open semifinalist Louisa Chirico fielded questions at the Western & Southern Open’s High School Day.

She was joined by ATP player Taylor Fritz and they handed out signed tennis balls to all the fans.

She was joined by ATP player Taylor Fritz and they handed out signed tennis balls to all the fans.

Belinda Bencic was popular at Kids Day, signing autographs for young fans. She’s hoping to make a deep run here in Cincinnati, her first tournament back from injury since Wimbledon.

Belinda Bencic was popular at Kids Day, signing autographs for young fans. She’s hoping to make a deep run here in Cincinnati, her first tournament back from injury since Wimbledon.

Karolina Pliskova also made sure to leave young fans happy with some signed tennis balls.

Karolina Pliskova also made sure to leave young fans happy with some signed tennis balls.

But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows in Cincinnati. Clouds rolled in on Monday and the inclement weather stopped play for a couple of hours in the afternoon.

But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows in Cincinnati. Clouds rolled in on Monday and the inclement weather stopped play for a couple of hours in the afternoon.

Once the sky cleared, Cincy’s tireless ballkids were out in full force to make sure the courts were dry and ready for play.

Once the sky cleared, Cincy’s tireless ballkids were out in full force to make sure the courts were dry and ready for play.

They got a sweet reward for their hard work, in the form of a visit from No.9 seed Carla Suárez Navarro.

They got a sweet reward for their hard work, in the form of a visit from No.9 seed Carla Suárez Navarro.

One lucky ball girl even won a hat autographed by Suárez Navarro, too!

One lucky ball girl even won a hat autographed by Suárez Navarro, too!

Not to be outdone, Halep took over the tournament’s autograph booth and doled out signed card after card.

Not to be outdone, Halep took over the tournament’s autograph booth and doled out signed card after card.

With 15 of the WTA’s Top 20 all vying for the title at the Western & Southern Open, there’s sure to be a lot more action in store at the last big event before the US Open!

With 15 of the WTA’s Top 20 all vying for the title at the Western & Southern Open, there’s sure to be a lot more action in store at the last big event before the US Open!

Source link

Strycova Dampens Bouchard's Spirits

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

CINCINNATI, OH, USA – Barbora Strycova maintained her composure to defeat Eugenie Bouchard in their rain-affected first-round encounter at the Western & Southern Open.

Watch live action from Cincinnati this week on WTA Live powered by TennisTV!

A match scheduled second on the order of play eventually finished under the floodlights, Strycova making light of several interruptions from the weather to complete a 6-4, 6-0 victory.

“I’m not sure how I stayed focused through all of it. I think the first set was the deciding point – I was holding serve all the time and then I broke her at 3-3. I believed in myself and I’m happy that I did it,” Strycova said in her on-court interview.

Despite defeating Bouchard handily in Rome earlier in the season, there was no danger of complacency on Strycova’s part; the Canadian is a different proposition on hard as proved by impressively qualifying for the main draw.

And she started their rematch confidently enough, firing a forehand into the corner to carve out the first break point. Strycova, though, managed to repel this early danger and was soon presented with a chance of her own. Bouchard fired wide and it proved a costly error as the Czech hung onto this slender advantage to take the set.

As the clouds began to gather menacingly overhead, Strycova hurtled towards the finishing line, playing the tidier tennis to open a 5-0 lead in the second set. Another lengthy downpour halted her progress temporarily before returning to rattle off the final four points of the match.

“I felt good today and Eugenie is such a good player that you always have to stay focused,” Strycova, who finished with 15 winners and 19 unforced errors, said. “That’s what I did today and I think that was the key.”

Strycova turned 30 earlier this year but is arguably playing the best tennis of her career; finals in Dubai and Birmingham have helped propelled her back into the Top 20, while in doubles she teamed up with Lucie Safarova to win Olympic bronze.

In the next round she will play another of the tour’s elder stateswomen, former US Open champion and No.14 seed Samantha Stosur.

Source link

Zvonareva Ties The Knot

Zvonareva Ties The Knot

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

Vera Zvonareva broke her social media silence to make a big announcement – a couple of big announcements, actually. The former WTA World No.2 has been busy in her year away from the tennis courts.

Zvonareva announced via her Instagram that she’d recently tied the knot and became a mother.

Vera Zvonareva

But that’s not all: Zvonareva had a few more announcements in store for her fans, including a return to tennis (of sorts). She’s set to join the Eurosport team and take on a commentating role during this year’s US Open.

Congratulations Vera!

Source link

Dubai: The Player Party

Dubai: The Player Party

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
Ana Ivanovic, a Dubai Duty Free brand ambassador, glammed up for the event.

Ana Ivanovic, a Dubai Duty Free brand ambassador, glammed up for the event.

No.4 seed Petra Kvitova, who took a wildcard into the event, was also in attendance.

No.4 seed Petra Kvitova, who took a wildcard into the event, was also in attendance.

She joined Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, on the red carpet. DDF has been an ambassador for women’s tennis in the Middle East since 2004.

She joined Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, on the red carpet. DDF has been an ambassador for women’s tennis in the Middle East since 2004.

Doubles players Nichole Melichar and Darja Jurak donned some Emirati dresses for the party…

Doubles players Nichole Melichar and Darja Jurak donned some Emirati dresses for the party…

…and they made a new friend, too!

…and they made a new friend, too!

Defending champion Simona Halep also befriended the falcon.

Defending champion Simona Halep also befriended the falcon.

Ivanovic finds time to snap a quick selfie…

Ivanovic finds time to snap a quick selfie…

…as Kvitova enjoys the best of Emirati hospitality.

…as Kvitova enjoys the best of Emirati hospitality.

Source link

CNN Open Court: US Open Roof

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

This year the US Open is looking to make rain delays a thing of the past, having finally unveiled a retractable roof over the world’s largest tennis venue, Arthur Ashe Stadium.

It was a massive undertaking requiring two years under construction, and it was inaugurated a few weeks ago just in time for this year’s final Grand Slam.

CNN Open Court gives you some fast facts on everything you need to know about Arthur Ashe Stadium’s new retractable roof.

Source link