Competing in a major for the first time as a major champion, American Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Russia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova to begin her Australian Open campaign. “I was a little nervous in the first set,” Gauff, who struggled on serve in the match, admitted afterwards. “I think I did…
The 2024 tennis season begins where it always does, on the other side of the world in Australia. While it isn’t the first tournament to be played this year, the 2024 Australian Open represents the birth of a new season on the pro tours, and is the first pivotal event of the tennis calendar. The…
They say all good things must come to an end. In life, unfortunately, we know that ultimately nothing lasts forever, and whether we like it or not, that is inevitable. And that brings us to 2024 and a fresh year on the tennis tours. But for one of the sport’s legendary players, it will unfortunately…
Delray Beach Open defending champion Taylor Fritz and Palm Beach County resident Tommy Paul, who are returning for the 2024 event Feb. 9-18, are the top two Americans in the ATP Tour world rankings at No. 12 and 14, respectively. Paul, however, could overtake Fritz to become the top-ranked American for the first time by…
The ATP and WTA Tours will collaborate on new scheduling rules, a major announcement in professional tennis revealed on Tuesday. The changes aim to reduce the number of matches that finish late on both tours, and are a result of player input and feedback. The announcement also indicated there will a strategic review on the…
One of the year’s biggest storylines has already hit its first speed bump, as the comeback of Rafael Nadal has been interrupted after the Spaniard suffered an injury at the Brisbane International last week. Nadal played his first competitive event since last year’s Australian Open in Brisbane and won his first couple of matches to…
The first title winner on the WTA Tour in 2024 is Elena Rybakina, as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-0, 6-3 to capture the Brisbane International in what was a rematch of last year’s Australian Open final. In a battle between two of the biggest hitters on the women’s tour, Rybakina seized control of the match…
Playing in what could possibly be the last year of his career, Rafael Nadal got off to a good start as he is competing in the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal advanced to the second-round as he defeated Austria’s Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-1, marking his first tour win since the opening round of the 2023…
Delray Beach Open reigning champion Taylor Fritz will begin his title defense on Wednesday night, Feb. 14, while American compatriot Tommy Paul will open play on Thursday night, Feb. 15. Fritz and Paul are the top two Americans on the ATP Tour, world-ranked No. 10 and 13, respectively. Night sessions start at 6 p.m., with Fritz and Paul scheduled to…
A third player ranked among the world’s Top 20 has committed to play the Delray Beach Open, Feb. 9-18, as organizers announced the return of No. 18 Cameron Norrie, the 2022 champion from Great Britain. He joins defending champion and world No. 10 Taylor Fritz and No. 13 Tommy Paul, the top two Americans in the rankings. Norrie became…