Category: Tennis

  • Paul vs Van de Zandschulp Prediction (R2): 2023 ATP Paris Tennis

    Paul vs Van de Zandschulp Prediction (R2): 2023 ATP Paris Tennis

    Tommy Paul faced a test in the first round against a talented veteran at the 2023 Paris Masters. Next, the American will face Botic Van De Zandschulp in a second-round match. Paul enters the match as the more proven player, however, you have to wonder if he will be tired following the three-setter against Richard…

  • Rybakina eliminates Sakkari; sets must-win match vs. No.1 Sabalenka

    Rybakina eliminates Sakkari; sets must-win match vs. No.1 Sabalenka

    CANCUN, Mexico — No.4 Elena Rybakina kept her chances alive of advancing out of the Bacalar Group after defeating No.9 Maria Sakkari 6-0, 6-7(4), 7-6(2) at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun.  WTA Finals: Scores | Draws | Order of play With a 1-1 record, Rybakina’s victory moved her into a tie with No.1 Aryna Sabalenka for second place in…

  • Pegula upsets top seed Sabalenka at WTA Finals

    Pegula upsets top seed Sabalenka at WTA Finals

    Oct 31 (Reuters) – Jessica Pegula upset world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3 to win her second group stage match at the WTA Finals in Cancun on Tuesday and advanced to the semi-finals after Elena Rybakina edged Maria Sakkari 6-0 6-7(4-7) 7-6(7-2) in the evening match. Pegula, who came into the contest with a…

  • Photos: 5A Upper State Championship, TL Hanna at Spartanburg

    Photos: 5A Upper State Championship, TL Hanna at Spartanburg

    Spartanburg High doubles teammates Sophie Clayton celebrates match point with Ti’Arri Watkins playing TL Hanna High Ally Jones and Sarah Yaekoub, during the Class 5A Girls’ Tennis Upper State Championship in Spartanburg, SC Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Spartanburg High won the tie breaking doubles match, 6-2, 6-0, clinched the championship, sending them to the 5A…

  • Pegula gets past No. 1 Sabalenka at WTA Finals

    Pegula gets past No. 1 Sabalenka at WTA Finals

    Associated Press Oct 31, 2023, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CANCUN, Mexico — As match point after match point came and went — there were six in all she didn’t convert — Jessica Pegula made sure she stayed calm and didn’t, as she put it, “freak out” against No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the…

  • Pegula handles top-ranked Sabalenka; advances to semifinals in Cancun

    Pegula handles top-ranked Sabalenka; advances to semifinals in Cancun

    CANCUN, Mexico — Jessica Pegula scored her third victory over a No.1 player this year with a definitive 6-4, 6-3 win against World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun. The victory, combined with Elena Rybakina’s win over Maria Sakkari, means Pegula will win the Bacalar Group and advance to…

  • Fall Finales on Deck

    Fall Finales on Deck

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Vanderbilt women’s tennis falls season will wrap up after the Commodores compete in a pair of events this weekend. At the ITA National Fall Championship—which will get underway Wednesday in San Diego—Célia-Belle Mohr will play her first-round singles match against California’s Jessica Alsola at 11 a.m. CT while Bridget Stammel is…

  • Alcaraz: ‘A Lot Of Things To Improve’ | ATP Tour

    Carlos Alcaraz had few complaints about how he struck the ball during his surprise opening-round loss to Roman Safiullin at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday night. But his movement?That’s another story. “I just didn’t feel well on the court,” the World No. 2 said. “A lot of things to improve, a lot of things…

  • Women’s Tennis Sends Velaga to Fall Nationals on Thursday – University of Pennsylvania Athletics

    Women’s Tennis Sends Velaga to Fall Nationals on Thursday – University of Pennsylvania Athletics

    Story Links Women’s Tennis Sends Velaga to Fall Nationals This Thursday PHILADELPHIA – Freshman Esha Velaga will represent the University of Pennsylvania women’s tennis team at the ITA Falls Nationals starting on Thursday in San Diego. ITA Fall NationalsThursday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 5 | San Diego, Calif. Watch on Cracked Racquets | Watch on Track Tennis |…

  • UCLA, Men’s Tennis Program Mourn Loss of Bob Perry

    UCLA, Men’s Tennis Program Mourn Loss of Bob Perry

    Story Links Former UCLA men’s tennis standout Bob Perry, who starred for three NCAA championship-winning teams and was part of two doubles tandems that earned the nation’s top prize, passed away Oct. 23. Perry grew up near UCLA’s campus, attending Emerson Junior High School and University High School before enrolling at the college in 1952.…