(July 31, 2021) No. 9 seed Belinda Bencic accomplished a feat that her Swiss compatriots Roger Federer, Martina Hingis or Stan Wawrinka had never done – win an Olympic gold medal in singles on Saturday in Tokyo. The world No. 12 defeated Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 for the gold and her Olympics are not over yet. Bencic in in the gold medal … [Read more...] about Belinda Bencic Captures Gold in Women’s Singles at the Olympic Games, Novak Djokovic Loses in Match for Bronze
Archives for July 2021
Friday Quarterfinals at the Atlanta Open
By Herman Wood (July 30, 2021) ATLANTA - On another hot day at the Atlanta Open, the quarterfinals wrapped up on Friday. Play began at high noon with nineteen year old American Brandon Nakashima versus the veteran Australian Jordan Thompson. This was the second tournament in a row that the two players have met in the quarterfinals. In Los Cabos, Nakashima won in three tight … [Read more...] about Friday Quarterfinals at the Atlanta Open
Western & Southern Open Wild Cards Awarded To Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams
CINCINNATI, Ohio (July 29, 2021) - Seven-time Major champion Venus Williams and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens have been awarded wild cards for the 2021 Western & Southern Open. Stephens and Williams join a field that includes the Top 20 players in the WTA Rankings. The full WTA field, which was announced July 21, includes five former Western & Southern Open … [Read more...] about Western & Southern Open Wild Cards Awarded To Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams
Rafael Nadal to Make Citi Open Debut on Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Tournament to Showcase Nadal Open Practices for Fans on Stadium Court During Qualifying Weekend, Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 WASHINGTON D.C. (July 29, 2021) -- A month short of a 20-year anniversary marking the professional debut of one of tennis’ most decorated and storied champions, Rafael Nadal is set to descend on our nation’s capital this week to make his … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal to Make Citi Open Debut on Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Quarterfinals Set at Atlanta Open
ATLANTA, July 29, 2021 – At the Atlanta Open, the No. 2 seed, Jannik Sinner was making his Atlanta debut in the Day Session. Sinner's stay in singles in Atlanta wouldn't last long. After Milos Raonic’s defeat last night, the 19-year-old Italian was the highest seeded player left. His opponent, Australian Christopher O'Connell, played his way into the main draw through … [Read more...] about Quarterfinals Set at Atlanta Open