The decorated career of Spaniard David Ferrer came to a close this week as he competed in his final tournament at the Mutua Madrid Open. Ferrer had announced earlier this year that Madrid would be the last tournament of his career, and it ended at the hands of third-seeded German Alexander Zverev, who won…
You probably won’t hear about it on the Tennis Channel or in the mainstream media, but there is a boiling controversy that is shaking up the lower tier (Futures and Challengers) pro circuit. Beginning in January 2019, the ITF implemented a new structure to the circuit, introducing a new ranking system, smaller draw sizes…
In an interview with Christopher Clarey of the New York Times on Wednesday, Justin Gimelstob said he will be resigning from his position on the ATP Board of Directors rather than seeking another term. The election was set for May 14 in Rome. “I’m stepping down because my job is to work on the sport’s behalf…
For the first time in 2019, we have a two-time champion on the WTA Tour. Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova became the first player to win multiple titles this season as she defeated Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 6-3, 7-6(2) in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix finals on Sunday. “I’m so glad that I reached the final,…
Dominic Thiem captured the title at the Barcelona Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday. Thiem fell behind an early break in the first set but rallied to win 12 of the final 13 games to complete the straight-set victory. “Winning this means a lot to me because it’s such a traditional…
The qualifying tournament of the 2019 U.S. Open will be expanded from four days to five later this summer, beginning on Monday, August 19 and running through Friday, August 23 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The move allows more flexibility in scheduling as well as more windows to play matches…
Rafael Nadal won his 60th career match on the clay courts of Barcelona as he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Barcelona Open quarterfinals. “This match was important for me,” said Nadal. “Yesterday I had a tough match. I took a setp forward and was able to play with more energy.”…
Sofia Kenin notched one of the biggest victories of her young career as the American pushed the United States into the 2020 World Group Draw of the Fed Cup at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday. Kenin defeated Timea Bacskinsky 6-3, 7-6(4) in the fourth rubber of the World Group playoff…
The Fed Cup World Group Playoffs will be played from Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, and on Wednesday, the United States announced its roster. The United States will take on Switzerland in a couple of weeks in San Antonio, Texas, and will be led by Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens at the…
American Madison Keys won her first title since August of 2017 on Sunday, defeating fifth-seed Caroline Wozniacki 7-6(5), 6-3 to win the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina. “It means so much,” said Keys. “I’ve always loved Charleston. It’s always been one of my favorite tournaments, so to now be able to say…