Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
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13
Jul
In the annals of Wimbledon, few days have matched the unpredictability of the 2024 Semifinals.
The usual story of favourites easily winning all the odds was nowhere to be seen. Instead, we saw a Czech player drawing strength from a past champion's memory to beat a current star. We marvelled as a pint-sized Italian, all smiles and determination, outplayed an opponent who could have overshadowed her journey.
And just when we thought we had seen it all, the men's draw reminded us why tennis at its peak is a battleground of wills as much as skills. A young Spanish star, moving...
12
Jul
Football's coming home? Not if Spain has anything to say about it. The EURO 2024 final will see two of Europe's most successful football nations face off to get their hands on the trophy.
Spain, winners in 1964, 2008, and 2012, are aiming for their fourth European Championship title. This would make them the most successful team in the tournament's history, surpassing Germany's three titles.
England, despite their football heritage, have only one major trophy to their name — the 1966 World Cup. Their appearance in the EURO 2020 final ended in heartbreak, but they've shown in this semifinal that they've...
11
Jul
One of the most ancient sports known to mankind, horse racing remains a popular sport across the globe. Archeological findings show that horse racing existed in Ancient Greece, Babylon, Egypt, Ancient Rome, and many other ancient civilizations. By the 7th century BCE, both chariot and mounted races became part of the Greek Olympic Games.
While the main premise of the race — determining which one of two or several competing horses is the fastest on the given distance — has largely remained intact throughout most of its existence, formats do vary greatly. Some races include obstacles, they may vary in...
09
Jul
Tour De France 2024: Routes and Stages Explained
Hands down, one of the biggest and most keenly awaited cycling races in the whole world, the Tour de France, wheeled off on June 29. This unique race will create history this year as it’s set to end outside Paris for the first time ever because of the Olympics that Paris will be focusing on. Another first for this race is that it will start in Italy, Florence this year.
Compared to last year’s single time trial of 22km, the Tour de France 2024 route will feature two time trials, totalling 59km, to...
09
Jul
Like every year, Wimbledon has delivered some high-octane action on the grass courts. The game now continues with quarter-final rounds scheduled for today and tomorrow. Two American players, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz, have advanced to the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinals. The last time two Americans reached the quarterfinals of this Grand Slam was in 2000.
Defending Wimbledon champion and No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to compete against American No. 12 seed Tommy Paul on Tuesday. On the other side of the bracket, American Taylor Fritz (No. 13) is set to play against No. 25 Lorenzo Musetti on the...
08
Jul
Gear up fellas, Wimbledon 2024 began last week and we are in for two weeks of epic grass court battles. As the top contenders are making strategies to dominate the court, why don’t you take some time to build strategies off the court?
Every year, the bet amount on tennis goes up by one notch. Unlike earlier betting methods, online betting platforms have allowed new punters to bet on the game while still in play.
Follow these tennis betting strategies to maximise your chance of winning.
Tennis Betting is More Skill than Chance
Staking your money on tennis games means you also need...