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Men’s Tennis to Finish Opening Week at Jackson State – University of New Orleans Athletics
Story Links NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Privateers men’s tennis team will wrap up what was slated to be a busy week on Sunday when they head to Jackson State to face the Tigers on Sunday. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. The men’s team had three matches scheduled this week. Their bout against…
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Down on the knees to top of the world: How yoga and a serving tip from Bob Brett turned Rohan Bopanna’s career around
ByAkshay Sawai Jan 27, 2024 06:16 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The doubles world No. 1 contemplated retirement in 2019 due to worn-out knees. Then he discovered Iyengar yoga during the Covid lockdown and his life changed Rohan Bopanna has had many nicknames in his 20-year career. Bopanna is set to become the oldest…
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From Air Force to Tennis court: S. Sundaram looks to follow Richards Williams’ way to help Tamil Nadu youngsters
Sanjai Sundaram, an Overseas Citizen of India, is crystal clear in his role and goal as High Performance Coach for tennis. Appointed by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) on a 11-month contract, Sanjai, born to parents hailing from Tamil Nadu, is eager to make the under-12 and under-14 kids raise their standards. “I…
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Wheelchair tennis star De Groot wins 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
Wheelchair tennis star De Groot wins 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open | NL Times Skip to main content Main navigation
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How Aryna Sabalenka won her second Australian Open title in a row
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 27, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions…
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Watch: Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final disrupted by protestors screaming ‘Free Palestine’; security intervenes
ByHT Sports Desk Jan 27, 2024 04:48 PM IST Share Via Copy Link A second protest struck the Australian Open on one of its main showcourts as a few spectators began shouting ‘Free Palestine’ during the women’s singles final Aryna Sabalenka’s route to a second consecutive title at the Australian Open was briefly interrupted on…
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Qinwen Zheng immediately drug tested after emphatic Aus Open final defeat
Qinwen Zheng faced another tough hour after losing the Australian Open final to Aryna Sabalenka, as Laura Robson noticed that the No. 12 seed had been called for drug testing following her disappointing defeat. Competing in her first Grand Slam final, Zheng suffered an emphatic 6-3 6-2 defeat in just 76 minutes. Zheng enjoyed the…
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Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Season Sunday with South Texas Showdown
Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s tennis team is opening the spring season with a bang, taking on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the South Texas Showdown, presented by Rally Credit Union, in the home opener. The Vaqueros will be in action at 11 a.m. Sunday at the…
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ESPN Tennis Analyst Faces the Wrath of Fans for His Tepid Commentary at the Australian Open
The WTA finals between Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng were being viewed by millions around the world as they anticipated the winner of the tournament. Sabalenka dominated the match and lifted the Australian Open trophy for the second time in her career. While fans celebrated her victory, one aspect of the match left them wanting more. America’s Favorite Video…
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Most Sports Have Started Punishing Accused Domestic Abusers. Tennis Is Still Protecting Its Own.
Starting a decade ago, the major North American sports leagues changed their approach to domestic violence allegations. Although there are some exceptions, the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball now tend to move quickly when a player stands accused of abuse, with leagues and teams handing out stiff punishments. Professional tennis has taken a very…
