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UH tennis takes down Louisiana in spring season opener
The Houston Cougars opened their 2024 season with a win over Louisiana on Sunday afternoon. | Courtesy of Joe Buvid The UH tennis team kicked off its spring schedule with a 4-3 win over Louisiana on Sunday. A Houston duo composed of sophomores Sophie Schouten and Sonya Kovalenko took the first match by a score…
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Cocciaretto thrashes Stefanini to make second round
Elisabetta Cocciaretto beat qualifier Lucrezia Stefanini 6-2, 6-0 to reach the second round of the Upper Austria Ladies at the TipsArena in Linz. Cocciaretto, ranked No 60, will play the winner of the match between Russian Anastasia Potapova, the No 5 seed, and Italian qualifier Sara Errani next. Linz WTA 500, other first-round results (TipsArena, hard,…
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Oak Ridge High School tennis tryouts begin Feb. 12 after school
Tryouts for Oak Ridge High School Wildcat and Lady Wildcat tennis teams begin at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 on the courts after school. Spring season in TSSAA District 4 begins with a scrimmage against Grace Christian on Feb. 23. Students’ medical documentation must be on file in the Athletic Office by Feb. 7, coaches…
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Saudi Arabia ambassador takes swipe at Navratilova and Evert
It has been suggested that Saudi Arabia could host the WTA Finals in Riyadh Any potential move has been criticised by Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert Now, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States has responded to the pair By Pa Sport Staff Published: 11:03 EST, 30 January 2024 | Updated: 11:03 EST, 30 January 2024
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ODU Tennis Teams To Celebrate Darryl Cummings Day Sunday
Story Links NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion men’s and women’s tennis teams will be at home this weekend with Sunday being a doubleheader honoring a former head coach with Darryl Cummings Day. A special presentation will occur prior to the start of both matches honoring the memory of Cummings. The men’s team will start the…
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“Best of both worlds” – Caroline Wozniacki’s daughter Olivia uniquely combines tennis & golf to showcase her swing as Dane & her father Piotr cheer her on
Caroline Wozniacki’s daughter Olivia has been building on her golfing skills in recent months. The Dane recently shared an adorable video of the youngster having the time of her life showcasing her golf prowess in a unique setting. Wozniacki married former NBA player David Lee in 2019. The couple has since welcomed two children together,…
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EKU Men’s Tennis Host A Doubleheader Against Union College – Eastern Kentucky University Athletics
EKU Men’s Tennis Host A Doubleheader Against Union College RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s tennis team (2-3, 0-0 ASUN) hosts a doubleheader against Union College (Ky.) (0-0, 0-0 AAC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Greg Adams Tennis Center. Story Links RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern…
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Rohan Bopanna’s triumph can’t hide the fact that Indian tennis is gasping for breath
ByPrateek Srivastava Jan 30, 2024 09:00 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Rohan Bopanna’s historic Grand Slam win will go down in history but it also throws open a plethora of questions. Rohan Bopanna had created a stir in India following his Australian Open doubles glory last weekend. Rohan Bopanna will not play the mixed…
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Extraordinary tennis coach inspires wheelchair athletes
Candy Pegram teaches able-bodied and wheelchair athletes how to excel in tennis, and she makes them feel great in the process. 46 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Her name is Candy, but don’t let the sweet connotation fool you. This seasoned tennis coach can be salty when she needs to be! “If you come…
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Torben Ulrich, tennis player and jazz musician who set his son Lars on the heavy metal road
Torben Ulrich, who has died aged 95, could certainly be said to have had a varied career. The father of Lars Ulrich, drummer with Metallica, gods of heavy metal, he was a writer, jazz clarinettist, artist and avant-garde filmmaker – and a tennis player who appeared in 102 Davis Cup matches for Denmark. He was…