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31
Jul
The National Bank Open is one of the biggest hard-court events of the North American summer, and one of the most-followed non-slam events of the year. The 2026 edition runs from 1 to 13 August. Officially also called the Canadian Open, the event is staged across two cities at once. The men’s ATP Masters 1000 event is held at IGA Stadium in Montreal, while the women’s WTA 1000 event goes on at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. The two cities swap tours each year, and 2026 is Montreal’s turn to host the men.
This tournament is a mandatory Masters 1000 and...
31
Jul
What is a Break in Tennis
A break in tennis, also known as a break of serve, occurs when the receiving player wins a game while their opponent is serving. Because holding serve is generally considered an advantage, breaking serve is often one of the most important moments in a match.
Detailed Explanation
In tennis, players alternate serving each game. Since the server controls the first shot of every point, they are usually more likely to win their service games. When the receiver wins one of those games instead, they are said to have broken serve.
A break in tennis can give a...
31
Jul
What is a Bagel in Tennis
A bagel in tennis is a slang term used when a player wins a set 6–0, meaning their opponent does not win a single game during that set. The name comes from the shape of the number zero, which resembles a bagel.
Detailed Explanation
A bagel in tennis is one of the clearest signs of dominance in a tennis match. Winning a set 6–0 shows that one player controlled every service and return game, leaving their opponent without a game on the scoreboard.
The term is commonly used by players, commentators, and fans at every level of...
29
Jul
As the Glorious Goodwood Festival 2026 is nearing its completion, day four brings forward another eight high class races, making sure that the enthusiasm both on and off the tracks doesn’t fade away after the headline race of the meeting is over. The feature race of the fourth day is the King George Qatar Stakes. This year, it falls on Friday, 31 July.
The King George Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres). The debut edition...
29
Jul
What is Advantage in Tennis
Advantage in tennis is the score awarded to the player who wins the first point after deuce (40–40). If that player wins the following point, they win the game. If they lose the next point, the score returns to deuce.
Detailed Explanation
Advantage in tennis comes into play only after both players reach deuce. Since a tennis game must be won by a two-point margin, winning the point after deuce does not immediately end the game. Instead, it gives one player the advantage.
There are two types of advantage:
Ad In – the server wins the point after...
29
Jul
As one of the highlights of the British summer horse racing calendar that follows a longer, five day format, the Glorious Goodwood couldn’t miss an opportunity to have a dedicated Ladies’ Day. From a prestigious charity race run Magnolia Cup that features influential female amateur jockeys to a display of the finest off-track fashion, the Goodwood Festival Ladies’ Day promises a memorable experience to all visitors.
The Ladies’ Day at the Goodwood Festival typically takes place on the third day of the meeting, usually a Thursday. This year it falls on 30 July and will open at 1:10 pm with...
28
Jul
Day two of the Goodwood Festival 2026, or as it is universally known, the Glorious Goodwood, is packed with seven races, offering the horse racing enthusiasts a day filled with heated rivalries, breathtaking spectacles, and exciting celebrations. The feature race of the second day of the Festival is the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, which also headlines the entire meeting. This year, it falls on Wednesday, 29 July.
The Sussex Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres)....
27
Jul
The first day of the Glorious Goodwood 2026 welcomes the visitors of the Goodwood Racecourse with eight exciting races. The feature race of the day is the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes, which is also the only Group 1 race conducted on day one. This year it falls on Tuesday, 28 July.
The Goodwood Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 2 miles (3,219 metres). In the first several years of its existence since 1808 the race was contested for...
27
Jul
Flat horse racing enthusiasts are marking their calendars once again, as the Qatar Goodwood Festival is getting ready to start their 2026 edition. Universally called the Glorious Goodwood, this year it falls between Tuesday, 28 July and Saturday, 1 August and will traditionally be conducted at the Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester.
The Goodwood Racecourse opened its gates for the first time in 1801. Today it operates in the flat season and hosts a number of notable races, including 3 of Britain’s 36 annual Group 1 flat races, namely, the Sussex Stakes, the Goodwood Cup, and the Nassau Stakes, all of...