Category: Tennis

  • Waves Make Quick Work of Aztecs

    Waves Make Quick Work of Aztecs

    Story Links MALIBU, Calif. — The #6 Pepperdine women’s tennis team wasted no time in the season-opening match against San Diego State, as it swept the Aztecs 4-0 in the first round of the ITA Kickoff Weekend, held at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on Friday. In the brisk two-hour match, the Waves (1-0) had convincing leads…

  • Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Slate at Penn

    Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Slate at Penn

    Story Links PHILADELPHIA – The Saint Joseph’s women’s tennis team opened its spring slate on Friday afternoon, falling to Penn by a 4-0 score. HOW IT HAPPENED• Penn (5-0) claimed straight-sets wins in the first, second, fifth, and sixth singles sets to earn the points on the afternoon.  No doubles matches were played. • Charlotte…

  • Kenneth Myers explains the rising interest in tennis

    Kenneth Myers explains the rising interest in tennis

    Posted: Jan 26, 2024 / 10:32 AM CST Updated: Jan 26, 2024 / 10:32 AM CST (KTAL/KMSS) – The United States Tennis Association is recommending tennis as a workout for those looking to get active. 23.6 Million people play tennis across the country largely for the benefits of the full-body workout the sport provides, according…

  • Feature: With “dream seed” planted by Li, China’s tennis star Zheng creates own identity

    Feature: With “dream seed” planted by Li, China’s tennis star Zheng creates own identity

    Zheng Qinwen hits a return during her women’s singles semifinal win against Dayana Yastremska at Australian Open in Melbourne, Jan. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Ma Ping) China’s biggest tennis star Zheng Qinwen will enter Rod Laver Arena on Saturday attempting to emulate her idol Li Na and become a Grand Slam winner, but the formidable presence of…

  • Men’s tennis notches dominant home victories

    Men’s tennis notches dominant home victories

    The Jackets’ men’s tennis team showcased its prowess on the courts of the Ken Byers Tennis Complex, cruising to dominating victories over Presbyterian College on Jan. 19 and Samford and Wofford on Jan. 21.  The Jackets’ performance was a masterclass in both singles and doubles play, underscoring their depth and skill as they continue their…

  • Medvedev earns chance to play slam final against a young gun

    Medvedev earns chance to play slam final against a young gun

    In his press conference after beating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open on Friday, Jannik Sinner was asked why he thought his generation (himself, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune) were finding a way to beat the very best player in the world on the biggest stages. Sinner’s answer was effectively that they have belief in…

  • Women’s tennis takes on familiar opponent in UCF

    Women’s tennis takes on familiar opponent in UCF

    Tech’s women’s tennis team opened the dual season against the University of Central Florida Golden Knights this past Saturday, Jan. 20. The two teams have history. Last spring, Tech took a 4-3 match in Atlanta and  eliminated the Knights from the NCAA Tournament in the first round, ending UCF’s season. The Jackets took the courts…

  • Who will win the Australian Open women’s title?

    Jan 26, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Can defending champ Aryna Sabalenka win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday? Or will first-time major finalist Zheng Qinwen complete the ultimate upset? Our experts make their predictions for Saturday’s Australian Open women’s final (3:30 a.m. ET; ESPN and ESPN+). What can Sabalenka do to…

  • Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen sparks Chinese tennis hopes going into final

    Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen sparks Chinese tennis hopes going into final

    By Frances MaoBBC News Getty Images Zheng Qinwen has reached her first Grand Slam final but can the rising Chinese star repeat Li Na’s success a decade on? On paper, it sounds like a fairy tale penned by a Chinese tennis fan. Almost exactly 10 years since Li Na won the Australian Open to become…

  • Men’s Tennis Looks Ahead to ITA Kickoff Weekend in Boston – Ole Miss Athletics

    Men’s Tennis Looks Ahead to ITA Kickoff Weekend in Boston – Ole Miss Athletics

    OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss men’s tennis (4-0, 0-0 SEC) will take their talents to Boston, Massachusetts, this weekend for the annual ITA Kickoff Weekend hosted by Harvard University from Jan. 27-28. The Rebels will open their weekend against Northwestern (0-3, 0-0 Big 10) at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday. They will the play the winner of…