The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of watching sports and hunkering down for another storm. 10. Sorry, but my goosebumps have goosebumps after watching a Gator set a world record in what they are saying has been a slow pool. (How is water slow?) Bobby Finke won …
Read More »Ben Shelton Faces Toughest Test Against Novak Djokovic in US Open Semifinal
One of the most experienced players in the men’s draw and one of the least experienced will go head-to-head in the semifinals of the US Open Friday. Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton face off at 3 p.m. with Shelton looking to pull of a major upset. Djokovic, ranked No. 2 …
Read More »Ben Shelton Moves on to US Open Semifinal
At just 20 years of age, Ben Shelton has picked up the phone and has put the whole tennis world on notice. BEN SHELTON ANSWERED THE CALL ☎️ #USOpen pic.twitter.com/3CZmrsVUtM — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 6, 2023 After a grueling four sets (6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2), the former Florida national …
Read More »Novak Djokovic wins his Historic 23rd Major
Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam and his 10th Australian Open Sunday. Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. He now ties Rafael Nadal for the most major tournament wins in a career. His night. His court. His trophy. His legacy.@DjokerNole • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/1tC4Foanm1 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) …
Read More »Roger Federer to retire
Roger Federer has announced his upcoming retirement from professional tennis at the age of 41, citing injuries. While he says that he will continue to play tennis, next week’s Laver Cup om London will be his final ATP event. Federer has not played a competitive match since reaching the 2021 …
Read More »2022 Wimbledon Wrapped Up
2022 Wimbledon Tournament Summary As of Sunday, this year’s Wimbledon Games have concluded. Matches began in London on June 27th. All four Championship titles were announced July 10th. Both the men’s and women’s singles have thirty-two seeds, leaving all doubles’ teams with sixteen seeds. The first place seed for the …
Read More »Rafael Nadal Pauses Retirement Talks After Historic Win
There is no denying that Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest male tennis players of all time, but Sunday’s Australian Open Final might have solidified that he truly is the best (for now). In a match that took five hours and 24 minutes, Nadal was victorious, taking down the …
Read More »Djokovic, Barty Win Wimbledon Single’s Titles
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty have reached the top of the mountain. Djokovic rallied against Matteo Berrettini to take the Men’s Single crown. Meanwhile, Barty edged out Karolina Pliskova to be the Women’s Singles champion. This is Djokovic’s sixth Wimbledon title, giving him 20 Grand Slam Men’s Singles …
Read More »Novak Djokovic Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The No. 1 tennis player in the world Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 following an exhibition event in Croatia. He is now the fourth member involved in the Adria Tour to test positive for the virus. World No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov and No. 33 Borna Coric both announced they …
Read More »Djokovic Plans Relief Fund For Players
Novak Djokovic, the reigning world No. 1 player, hasn’t forgotten about the little guys. Djokovic, who is also the current Association of Tennis Professionals president, proposed a relief fund for lower ranked players on Friday. Novak Djokovic Speaking Out On Relief Fund Djokovic outlined a $4 million dollar plan with …
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