Wimbledon is just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to talk about the best ever grass court players. This debate comes up around June every year, and is one we’re more than happy to dive into. Who’s the best ever to grace the lawns of tennis? Is it Roger Federer, because of his five straight Wimbledons? Or Pete Sampras with his incredible serve and volley …
Points, race, live ranking & more If you’ve ever watched tennis for more than a few minutes, you’ll likely have noticed something: almost every player has a rank. Who gives out these ranks? How do they work? What does a player do to increase or decrease their rank? As tennisnerds, we want to make it simple to understand for everyone. That’s why we’re digging into the ATP and WTA rankings, …
Usually the biggest event in the tennis calendar is the upcoming Grand Slams. This year, however, there’s something else on the horizon: the Olympics. Tennis will be returning to the clay courts of Paris for the prestigious tournament this July, giving players the opportunity to get their hands on a coveted Olympic medal. Considering the Olympics isn’t a common occurrence in the tennis calendar, you wouldn’t be blamed for wondering …
Turn on the tennis this week, and you’ll probably notice one thing: the court color has changed. Gone is the red dirt of Roland-Garros; instead, it’s the finely cropped grasses of Europe on display now. But hang on, weren’t the courts blue and bouncy just a few months ago? And why are matches starting in the middle of the night all of a sudden? The beauty of the tennis calendar …
Some players are still knocking the red dirt off their shoes after Roland-Garros, but the ATP Tour has already moved on. Five weeks of non-stop grass court action begins this week, with the surface a stark contrast to clay. While clay courts favor those with heavy spin, patience and the cardio to grind out points, grass is all about movement, slicing, big weapons and getting to the net. Who does …
It all comes down to this. 128 women began the French Open 13 days ago, eager to lift the silverware in Paris. Now just two remain–Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini – with one getting crowned champion on Saturday. Will it be two-time defending champion Swiatek? The Pole is on a 20-match winning streak at Roland-Garros, and is the heavy favorite to prevail. Or can underdog Jasmine Paolini cause a huge …
Two weeks ago when the Roland-Garros draw was announced, this was the match everyone mentally circled as a blockbuster. And now it’s happening: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner in the French Open semi-finals. Wimbledon champion vs Australian Open champion. Best two players in the world right now. Head-to-head locked at four each. It doesn’t get any better than this! Can Sinner live up to his newly acquired world No 1 …
We’re at the pointy end of the French Open now, with just four men and four women remaining in Paris. Thursday sees the men take a break, while both women’s semi-finals are contested. First up on Court Philippe-Chatrier are Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Swiatek comes into Roland-Garros as the two-time defending champion, vying for her fourth title in five years. She’s the reigning world No 1, riding a 17-match …
Tuesday at Roland-Garros was a bitter-sweet day. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament injured, yet the mouthwatering semi-final of Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner has been booked. Alcaraz couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming match, and has spoken openly about his rivalry with Sinner ahead of what will be their ninth meeting. “I’m glad to have him in the Tour, to have him at this level,” the Spaniard shared …
Last Sunday, 128 hopefuls took to the courts of Roland-Garros in an attempt to lift the trophy. Now, just eight remain in contention. With four brilliant men’s quarter-finals set up at the French Open this year, who will move through to the semi-finals? Can Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner set up the semi-final that everyone predicted at the start of the tournament? Will Novak Djokovic’s body be able to survive …
