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‘Tarnishing my legacy? Do me a favour’: Andy Murray fires back after winless start to 2024, says ‘I won’t quit’
ByHT Sports Desk Jan 31, 2024 06:57 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Andy Murray faced yet another first round defeat to Benoit Paire in Montpellier, raising concerns over his tennis future. Former world number one Andy Murray faced another early exit from the ATP event in Montpellier as Benoit Paire defeated him in the…
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Andy Murray hits back at BBC reporter after ‘tarnishing’ legacy claims
Andy Murray remains winless in 2024 and has suffered three punishing defeats A reporter praised his achievements but questioned his choice to keep playing Murray hit back on social media and vowed he would not quit despite his form By Calum Crowe For The Scottish Daily Mail Published: 19:55 EST, 30 January 2024 | Updated:…
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Meet Renata Zarazua, the Mexican tennis star
Renata Zarazua is a 26 year old Mexican tennis player that should be on your radar. This year, Zarazua represented her country at the Australian Open, a tournament that she worked hard to qualify for. Her hard work paid off, making Zarazua the first Mexican female player to qualify in the tournament in 24 years.…
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Saudi official: Evert, Navratilova op-ed ‘outdated’
Associated Press Jan 30, 2024, 06:58 PM ET WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States said Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova relied on “outdated stereotypes and western-centric views of our culture” in urging the women’s tennis tour to avoid holding its season-ending tournament in the kingdom. “These champions have turned…
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Spokane Public Schools plans to convert tennis courts into pickleball courts
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Public Schools (SPS) is set to convert existing tennis courts to pickleball courts across the city in response to community members’ growing passion for the sport. A total of 14 courts will be converted, six on the north side of the city and eight on the south side. Accommodations of tennis…
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Spokane Public Schools plans convert tennis courts into pickleball courts
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Public Schools (SPS) is set to add 14 new pickleball courts across the city in response to community members’ growing passion for the sport. A total of six courts will be created on the north side of the city by revamping existing tennis courts at Rogers, Shadle Park, and North Central…
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Ambassador responds to call by Evert and Navratilova to keep women’s tennis out of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States said Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova relied on “outdated stereotypes and western-centric views of our culture” in urging the women’s tennis tour to avoid holding its season-ending tournament in the kingdom. “These champions have turned their back on the very same women…
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Women’s Tennis Blanks Georgia State, 7-0
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s tennis cruised to a 7-0 victory over Georgia State on Tuesday to open its home slate. The Yellow Jackets did not drop a set in the win at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex. DoublesGeorgia Tech clinched the doubles point with victories on courts one and two to gain the…
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Men’s tennis wins tight home opener
Sophomore Alejandro Jacome delivers a shot in his singles match on Jan. 26. Jacome won his doubles and singles matchups. In the echoey confines of Genesis Health Clubs, where each grunt, shout and batted ball reverberated around the court, the Wichita State men’s tennis team squeaked out a win in their home opener on Friday…
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Chrobak is Summit League Women’s Tennis Peak Performer of the Week
(Kansas City) — Kansas City’s Catherine Chrobak has been picked as the Summit League Women’s Tennis Peak Performer of the Week. Chrobak won her first-ever match from the No. 1 singles spot this past week, beating St. Mary’s by a 6-2, 6-0 score. View the complete release from UMKC athletics linked here. Thank you for…