Tennis world news
07
Aug
The stage is set for an electrifying final at the ATP Toronto Masters as Karen Khachanov faces off against Ben Shelton. With both players in top form and gunning for a major title, this promises to be a match loaded with intensity, athleticism, and drama. In this Khachanov vs Shelton betting preview, we’ll break down the matchup and explore the odds, key stats, and wagering angles for this high-stakes encounter.
Match Preview: Khachanov vs Shelton
Karen Khachanov, the seasoned Russian powerhouse, has been a model of consistency throughout the tournament. Known for his heavy groundstrokes and experience in big matches, Khachanov...
20
Jun
Wimbledon isn’t just the oldest Grand Slam tournament. It’s also one of the most prestigious sporting events of the year, anchored firmly in the June-July stretch of the tennis calendar. Also called ‘The Championships’ will start June 30 and are set to culminate on July 13. Wimbledon always captivates the attention of sports fans from all over the world.
Starting with the qualifying rounds at Roehampton (June 23-26), the main tournament is set to feature draws of 128 best Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ singles with 64 doubles in various categories, too. It’s the third Grand Slam event of the year and...
29
Jan
For every tennis professional and fan, the arrival of mid-January means one thing: the start of the new round of the Grand Slam events. Every year, the Australian Open launches at Melbourne Park, Melbourne and lasts for two weeks packed with spectacular, fast paced games from some of the planet’s best tennis players.
This year the qualifying rounds were conducted between 6 and 9 January, with the main tournament kicking off the following Sunday, 12 January. Like any Grand Slam event, the Australian Open lasted for two weeks, from 12 January to 26 January, traditionally finishing with the men’s singles...
16
Dec
The Australian Open returns to Melbourne Park with a fascinating premise: can 2024's champions withstand the pressure and keep the crown on their heads?
Jannik Sinner's victory last year marked an incredible achievement for the young Italian (one of many in the last couple of years), while Aryna Sabalenka's win over Zheng Qinwen re-confirmed her as a force in the women's game. It will be interesting to see if Sabalenka can achieve a historic third consecutive win.
Let's take a look at what awaits us at the 2025 Australian Open, where you can watch the event in the UK, and the...
18
Sep
The 2024 Laver Cup, one of the most exciting upcoming events on the tennis calendar, is set to take place in Berlin this weekend (September 20-22). The tournament, named after the legendary Rod Laver, has quickly become a fan and player favourite, pitting the best of Europe against the rest of the world in a unique team competition format.
The question on everyone's mind is whether Team Europe, led by the iconic Bjorn Borg, can reassert their dominance after back-to-back losses in London and Vancouver. Or will John McEnroe's Team World continue their winning streak and claim a historic third...
27
Aug
Many fans and athletes are still celebrating the outcomes of the tennis tournament during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, and there is already a new event knocking on the door. Having finished its preliminary rounds in the period between 19 and 22 August, the US Open in tennis started its actual tournament on Monday, 26 August.
Conducted as part of the 2024 ATP Tour and 2024 WTA Tour, the US Open is chronologically the last Grand Slam event of the year. The other three events preceding it are the Australian Open (starting in the middle of January), French Open...
20
Aug
It's the last day of the tournament, and the Cincinnati Open is about to crown its champions. After a week of great matches, we've finally arrived at the grand finale of this prestigious ATP 1000 event. With the US Open looming on the horizon, the tournament serves as the last test for those harbouring Grand Slam ambitions.
Our coverage delves into the tournament's past, its recent transformation, and the players who've made their mark this week. We'll also break down what's at stake for the finalists, both in prize money and crucial ATP points.
125 Years of Tennis Excellence: The Cincinnati...
25
Jul
Tennis was part of the Olympic programme right from the first modern Olympics in Athens (1896) and remained part of the Games till 1924. Following several showcase events, it made a comeback at the Seoul Olympics 1988 with a feature in every Summer Olympic programme ever since.
Now, it has become one of the most sought-after titles in global tennis tournaments. The tennis format in Paris will involve straight knockout matches for every event. 64 competitors will clash in both men's and women's singles draws, while 32 teams will feature in the men's and women's doubles draws. Lastly, 16 mixed...
16
Jul
If the semifinals left us breathless, the finals had us checking our pulse and pinching ourselves in disbelief. Wimbledon 2024 closed with a crescendo that even the most imaginative scriptwriter wouldn't dare pen.
Barbora Krejcikova, the Czech with a penchant for doubles, squared off against Jasmine Paolini, Italy's newfound tennis darling. The men's final saw Carlos Alcaraz, tennis' boy wonder, facing off against the sport's ultimate final boss, Novak Djokovic.
We're about to revisit a weekend that turned the tennis world on its head and left us all wondering: what glorious madness will Wimbledon serve up these next few years?
Krejcikova's Cinderella...