Casper Ruud avenged his Monte-Carlo finals loss in style sweeping Stefanos Tsitsipas for the biggest title of his life in Barcelona. MORE: tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Red-Reversal-Ruud-Stops-Tsitsipas-for-Biggest-Tit.aspx
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
Rafa Nadal's final match may well come at 2024 Laver Cup. Will we see a final Rafa-Roger reunion? More: tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Commits-to-Laver-Cup.aspx
Elena Rybakina rolls past Marta Kostyuk to capture her 8th title in Stuttgart, including 3rd title of 2024. Recap: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Rybakina-Rolls-To-Eighth-Career-Title-in-Stuttgart.aspx
Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
Zendaya shares Serena Williams' honest review of her tennis-themed movie Challengers. Serena keeps it real here: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Zendaya-Serena-s-Reaction-to-Challengers.aspx
"I've made my story, it's been fantastic," said Garbiñe Muguruza announcing her retirement. Spanish stars pay tribute to the former world No ... Show more tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Former-World-No-1-Garbine-Muguruza-Retires.aspx
Elena Rybakina tops Iga Swiatek snapping Iga's 10-match Stuttgart winning streak for her WTA-best 5th final of 2024. Recap: tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/The-Closer-Rybakina-Snaps-Swiatek-s-Streak-to-Rea.aspx
Rafa Nadal gears up his game in today's practice ahead of his Madrid opener Tuesday. MORE: tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Gears-Up-Game-in-Madrid-Practice.aspx
Iga Swiatek stops Emma Raducanu, improving to 10-0 in Stuttgart, and setting up a blockbuster SF vs. Elena Rybakina. Details: tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Swiatek-Stops-Raducanu,-Sets-Up-Stuttgart-SF-vs-R.aspx
Alex De Minaur takes out Rafael Nadal in Barcelona becoming the first Aussie to ever defeat Nadal on clay! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/De-Minaur-Defeats-Nadal-in-Barcelona.aspx
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
In a battle of former champs, 106th-ranked Cristian Garin upset top-seeded Alexander Zverev to reach the Munich SF. More: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Gritty-Garin-Upsets-Top-Seeded-Zverev,-Into-Munich.aspx
Stunning! Iga Swiatek is the new face of Lancome! 🤩
SEE MORE: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Meet-Iga-Swiatek,-New-Brand-Ambassador-for-Lancome.aspx
Yes, it really is the King of Clay, back on his favorite surface for the first time since 2022!www.tennisnow.com/Live-Tennis-Scores.aspx
Rybakina: I Can Succeed on Clay (Rybakina is now 12-2 on clay since the start of 2023) www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Rybakina-I-Can-Succeed-on-Clay.aspx
The King of Clay returns to his beloved clay TOMORROW in Barcelona. Here's what he is saying about it... www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-on-Barcelona-Return-I-m-Treating-It-As-My-L.aspx
Nadal Hopeful For Better Days After Barcelona Losswww.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Hopeful-For-Better-Days-After-Barcelona-Loss.aspx
Bravo Ons! Jabeur snaps a five-match losing streak and tells reporters her knee is feeling much better on the clay! www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/-Just-a-Matter-of-Matches-Jabeur-Upbeat-After-S.aspx
No surgery for Andy Murray, and the rehab continues. Here's an update on the three-time major champion: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Murray-Forgoes-Ankle-Surgery,-Continues-Rehab.aspx
Who are the greatest men's clay-court players of all-time? www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/The-Greatest-Men-Clay-Court-Players-of-All-Time.aspx
THREE-TIME Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas! He defeats Ruud 6-1, 6-4 to become just the fifth player with three or more Monte-Carlo titles ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Redvival-Tsitsipas-Sweeps-Ruud-for-Third-Monte-Ca.aspx
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
11 career titles, and three of them at Monte-Carlo. Also: 74-17 on clay since the start of 2020! Bravo, Stefanos Tsitsipas! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Redvival-Tsitsipas-Sweeps-Ruud-for-Third-Monte-Ca.aspx
Another record for the all-time legend! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Djokovic-Downs-de-Minaur,-Becoming-Oldest-Monte-Ca.aspx
Surprise, surprise! Tsitsipas stuns Jannik Sinner to reach his THIRD Monte-Carlo final! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Tsitsipas-Stuns-Sinner-to-Reach-Third-Monte-Carlo.aspx
Another week another milestone for Iga Świątek! Find out who else is on the rise in this week's WTA ranking report: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/WTA-Rankings,-April-8,-2024-Collins-Returns-to-To.aspx
Jumping into his TENTH Monte-Carlo quarterfinal 🤩
Find out who Nole will face tomorrow and read about his victory over Lorenzo Musetti ⬇️ www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Avenging-Djokovic-Tops-Musetti-for-10th-Monte-Carl.aspx
This Year on the Clay, It's Ruud with Attitude 🤩www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/This-Year-on-the-Clay,-It-s-Ruud-with-Attitude.aspx
CELEBRATE 🤩 Matteo Berrettini wins his first title since 2022 Queens Club, and his first on clay since 2021! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Berrettini-Dethrones-Carballes-Baena-for-Eighth-Ti.aspx
Bit of drama for Daniil Medvedev today, but in the end a routine win over Lamonf. Defending champion Andrey Rublev, however, was not so lucky 👇www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Defending-Champion-Rublev-Falls,-Medvedev-Tames-Ra.aspx
A WINNING START 🤩 Two-time champion Novak Djokovic is up and running in Monte-Carlo! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Commanding-Comeback-Djokovic-Rolls-in-Monte-Carlo.aspx
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
- Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.
- Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.
- There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.
- Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
DANIMAL DOMINATES - Danielle Collins notches her 13th consecutive win and becomes the first woman to win Miami Open and Credit One Charleston Open back to back ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Lucky-13-Surging-Collins-Claims-Miami-Charleston.aspx
FIRST CLAY TITLE FOR Hubert Hurkacz 🤩www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Pole-Roll-Hurkacz-Sweeps-Maiden-Clay-Crow-in-Esto.aspx
Quick Glance: Hubert Hurkacz Victorious at Estoril Tennis Event
- Polish tennis talent, Hubert Hurkacz, secured a triumph at the esteemed ATP Tour competition hosted on the clay courts of Estoril, Portugal.
- Hurkacz's evident command was notable from the beginning, especially in his serving prowess that posed challenges for Martinez.
- Capitalizing on his first set momentum, Hurkacz maintained his dominance in the second set by promptly breaking Martinez's serve in the opening game to establish an early lead of 1-0.
- In the face of Martinez's brief resurgence, Hurkacz maintained composure, regained the lead, and extended it to 2-0, ultimately securing a 6-4 victory in the second set to claim the championship title.
Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Monte-Carlo. Get well soon Carlitos! Details here: tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Alcaraz-Out-of-Monte-Carlo-with-Arm-Injury.aspx
First clay title for Ben Shelton on a special day for American men's tennis in Houston!www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Shelton-Wins-Maiden-Clay-Title,-Defeating-Tiafoe-i.aspx
Here's the Monte-Carlo draw for next week! Who is gonna take the title at the first Masters event on clay?
More: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/On-Tap-Djokovic-and-Alcaraz-Could-Meet-in-Monte-C.aspx
IT'S OFFICIAL. The WTA are going to Saudi Arabia this season...
Find out more about the new deal and the record prize money www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/WTA-Finals-Heading-to-Riyadh,-Saudi-Arabia.aspx
The King of Clay is out of Monte-Carlo... when will Rafa return to his beloved clay???? www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-Pulls-Out-of-Monte-Carlo-With-No-Official-Pl.aspx
The biggest riser in this week's WTA rankings shoots up from 53 to 22! Is Top 20 next for Danielle Collins.
Rankings report 👉 www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/WTA-Rankings,-April-1,-2024-Collins-Surging,-Care.aspx
The first Italian man to win the Miami Open and the new ATP No.2 -- JANNIK SINNER!!!!! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Sin-Tax-Sinner-Shines-Sweeping-Dimitrov-for-Maide.aspx
Quick Glance: Jannik Sinner triumphs over Dimitrov in Miami
- Jannik Sinner clinches the title in Miami after a convincing victory against Grigor Dimitrov in just 73 minutes.
- The 22-year-old improves his impressive record to 22:1 wins, stating that his game progressed throughout the tournament.
- Sinner displayed a strong performance in the final against Dimitrov, securing the first break in the fifth game and winning the first set 6-3.
- The Miami tournament marked the end of the hardcourt season, with the clay court season commencing in April, featuring the French Open as its pinnacle.
Welcome to the Top 2, Jannik Sinner, and welcome BACK to the Top 10, Grigor Dimitrov!!! This week's ATP ranking risers 👇www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/ATP-Rankings-April-1,-2024-Sinner-No-2,-Dimitrov.aspx
Great snaps from Fayez Sarofim & Co US Men's Clay Court Championship at Houston from Photographer Mark Howardwww.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Pumped-Houston-Photo-Gallery-by-Mark-Howard.aspx
Grigor Dimitrov has a special fan backing him this weekend at Miami Open -- the legend Serena Williams 🤩www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Serena-Williams-in-Miami-Legend-Backs-Dimitrov-Du.aspx
DANIMAL FOR THE WIN! Danielle Collins wins her biggest career title at Miami Open, taking out Elena Rybakina to become the second lowest-ranked champion in ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Danimal-House-Collins-Tops-Rybakina-for-Miami-Ope.aspx
Quick Glance: Collins clinches Miami title in farewell season
- American Danielle Collins defeated fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the Miami Open final 7-5, 6-3 to claim the title on home soil in her farewell season.
- Collins won nearly 75% of her first-serve points and converted three of her seven break points on her way to victory in just over two hours, following a breathtaking second set that captivated the crowd, including former Miami champion Andre Agassi.
- The 30-year-old Collins expressed, 'This is my first WTA 1000 (title) and I worked so hard, it has taken me a bit longer than a lot of the other players.'
- Collins, who announced in January that she would retire from tennis at the end of the season, was the surprise winner at the East Coast tournament, joining the ranks of legendary American champions in claiming the title.
Toughest Big 3 player to face? Find out what Grigor Dimitrov said about it over the weekend in Miami ⬇www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Dimitrov-Toughest-Prime-Big-3-Champion.aspx
Welcome back to the Top-10 Grigor Dimitrov!!! The Bulgarian defeats Zverev to reach the Miami Open final and will return to the Top-10 for the first time since ... Show more
WHAT. A. VICTORY! And after 260 weeks, Grigor Dimitrov will return to the Top-10 on Monday! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Resurgent-Dimitrov-Reaches-Miami-Final-and-Top-10.aspx
WAS THAT THE PERFECT MATCH? Grigor Dimitrov stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach his first semifinal at the Miami Openwww.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/No-Miami-Kryptonite-Dimitrov-Stuns-Alcaraz-to-Rea.aspx
A BEATDOWN 😁 Jannik Sinner crushes Daniil Medvedev to become the youngest player to ever reach three Miami Open finals, 6-1, 6-2! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/SinBurn-Sinner-Destroys-Medvedev,-Rolls-into-Thir.aspx
Quick Glance: Medvedev: Strategic Play for Victories
- Daniil Medvedev seamlessly adapts to game conditions by switching between defence and offence.
- Medvedev is distinguished by his ability to employ defensive or offensive game strategies depending on the situation.
- The Russian player is flexible and adjusts his game to play either defensively or offensively to secure victory.
- Prior to the tournament, Medvedev emphasized the focus on winning and his readiness to adapt to any game situation.
Elena Rybakina tops Victoria Azarenka 64, 06, 76(2) to reach her second Miami final with her 4th 3-set win of the tournament: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Resilient-Rybakina-Edges-Azarenka-for-Second-Miami.aspx
Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Advances to Miami Open Final After Tough Battle with Victoria Azarenka
- Following a grueling second set and a late comeback attempt by Azarenka, Rybakina secures her spot in the championship match for the second consecutive year.
- On Thursday, Rybakina extended her winning record against Azarenka to 4-0 and reached her fourth final of 2024, concluding a two-hour and 36-minute match on Stadium Court with a chance to compete against either Ekaterina Alexandrova or Danielle Collins.
- Facing tough competition, Azarenka, a three-time champion in Miami (2009, 2011, 2016), demonstrated resilience as the No. 27 seed, triumphing over renowned opponents like Australian Open finalist Zheng Qinwen and the impressive Katie Boulter, overcoming challenges including a peculiar Hawkeye Live malfunction in her quarterfinal match against Yulia Putintseva.
DANIMAL IS RUNNING DOWN A DREAM AT Miami Openwww.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Danielle-Collins-Is-On-A-Mission-In-Miami.aspx
He's won his last six Masters quarterfinals. He's 19-1 on the season. He's 16-3 lifetime at Miami. Slice the numbers however you like and Jannik Sinner looks ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Sinner-Sails-into-Third-Miami-Semifinal.aspx
Grigor Dimitrov cracked a big milestone on Tuesday at the Miami Open, next he'll try to crack the code of Carlitos! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Dimitrov-Cracks-Masters-Milestone,-Sets-Sights-on.aspx
Men's semi time at Miami Open! Medvedev and Sinner kick off what should be an amazing day! Who ya got?
Live Scores: www.tennisnow.com/Live-Tennis-Scores.aspx
TOO GOOD 🔥Alexander Zverev reaches his 17th Masters 1000 semifinal -- and second at Miami Open, with a solid win over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan. www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Zverev-Secures-Semifinal-Return-in-Miami.aspx
THIS GIRL IS ON 🔥 Ekaterina Alexandrova records her second consecutive Top-5 win to book her first Miami Open semifinal appearance! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Alexandrova-Powers-Past-Pegula,-into-First-Miami-S.aspx
STUNNED IN MIAMI -- World No.1 Iga Swiatek fell victim tonight against hard-hitting Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Read more: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Swiatek-Stunned-by-Hard-Hitting-Alexandrova-in-Mia.aspx
New coach (es), new perspective: refreshed Pegula Embraces the Change at Miami Openwww.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Refreshed-Pegula-Embraces-the-Change-in-Miami.aspx
Down Goes Coco, as Caro FLIES! First Top-10 win since 2022 for Caroline Garcia as she takes out the No.3 seed at Miami Open www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Elevation-Garcia-Grounds-Gauff-for-Maiden-Miami-Q.aspx
350 wins... and counting! Medvedev keeps his hopes of a title defense alive at #MiamiOpen www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Medvedev-Marches-Into-Miami-Quarterfinals-with-350.aspx
"I think for me it's even better if a legend like Andy say something like this, that he enjoy a lot watching my matches ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Alcaraz-on-Murray-It-s-Crazy.aspx
Wishing the best to Andy Murray, who will miss time with a few injured ligaments in his ankle: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Murray-Out-for-Extended-Period-with-Ankle-Injury.aspx
Check out our latest photo gallery, featuring great snaps from Matthew Calvis at the Miami Openwww.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Game-Faces-Miami-Gallery-by-Matthew-Calvis.aspx
Two out of three ain't bad at all! Caroline Garcia defeats Naomi Osaka for the second time this season to set a round of 16 clash with Coco Gauff at Miami ... Show more www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Garcia-Grounds-Osaka,-Sets-up-Showdown-vs-Gauff.aspx
Was a rough day for American men with Fritz, Tiafoe and Paul all going down early: www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/March/Wild-World-Qualifier-Seyboth-Wild-Stuns-Fritz-in.aspx
Great time to gear up for spring and summer at Tennis Express Some serious deals here 👇www.tennisexpress.com/flash_sale.cfm
The perks of being the World No.1... 🤩
Nice to hear Paula Badosa's kind words for Simona Halep 🙌www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Badosa-Halep-Will-Be-Back-on-Top-Very-Soon.aspx
Quick Glance: Wozniacki criticizes Halep after doping suspension
- Simona Halep receives a warm welcome from fans at the Miami Open in her return from a doping suspension, contrasting Caroline Wozniacki's more critical stance.
- Wozniacki expresses concerns about awarding wildcards to players previously involved in doping scandals.
- Halep maintains her innocence, attributing the suspension to a mistake involving a contaminated supplement.
- Despite Wozniacki's criticism, Halep appreciates the wildcard opportunity and the support of her fans during her comeback to professional tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka has left a message on her IG stories... www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Sabalenka-My-Heart-is-Broken.aspx
Quick Glance: Tennis Star's Tragic Loss: Boyfriend's Suicide Confirmed
- Konstantin Koltsov, boyfriend of tennis world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka, 'died of suicide' after jumping from a hotel balcony in Miami, as confirmed by police.
- The 42-year-old played hockey for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and was announced dead by his former club Salavat Yulaev Ufa on social media.
- Despite the shocking passing of Koltsov, the two-time Australian Open champion still intends to compete in the upcoming Miami Open as the second seed.
- Koltsov's tragic death occurred five years after the world number two lost her father Sergey, who also played professional hockey.
Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Miami Open after her best result of the year in Indian Wells. More: www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March-2024/Raducanu-Withdraws-From-Miami-Open.aspx
Our hearts go out to Aryna Sabalenka and to the family of Konstantin Koltsov as we mourn his passing 💔🙏
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