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Filipina teenager Alex Eala gets biggest win of her career at …
WEBApr 23, 2024 · 18-year-old Filipina tennis player Alex Eala, ranked 170th in the world, came from a set down to defeat Lesia Tsurkeno in the biggest win of her career 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Mutura Madrid Open. Eala turned pro in 2020 and previously trained at Rafael Nadal's academy.. Tsurenko, 34, is a veteran of the WTA Tour with four career titles, a US Open quarterfinal appearance in 2018 ...
Emma Navarro drops brutal truth about what she said to Zheng …
WEBBy Lee Vowell | Aug 1, 2024. The match was a long one for any event. In a bit over three hours, China's Zheng Qinwen defeated American Emma Navarro 6-7 (9) 7-6 (4) 6-1 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Navarro just seemed to run out of proverbial gas at the end, but we also learned she had a growing rage toward Qinwen by the time the match ended.
Tennis News: Karolina Muchova and Diego Schwartzman
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · This Friday tennis update consists of two pieces of unfortunate news involving two of the most liked and admired players on the WTA and ATP tours. Karolina Muchova and Diego Schwartzman are the players involved. 27-year-old Muchova, riddled with injuries during the early part of her career, has …
3 things we learned from Pickleball Slam 2 - lobandsmash.com
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The immediate difference noted from last year to this year is that Andre Agassi improved his game considerably. Andy Roddick, his partner in the Inaugural Pickleball Slam who was a commentator this year, noticed his enhanced skills immediately. Agassi joked that he had a better partner, but his movement and ability to …
Bianca Andreescu plans 2024 comeback - Lob and Smash
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · What we can expect from Bianca Andreescu's WTA comeback. Andreescu's best surface is the hard court. It is where she won her Grand Slam. Conversely, hard courts are arguably the hardest on the body. For a player recuperating from injuries, the pounding could be a jolt to the joints. She has not played in six months.
Simona Halep's Miami Open preparations are underway - Lob and …
WEBBy Wendi Oliveros | Mar 13, 2024. We are one week away from Simona Halep's return to professional tennis at the 2024 Miami Open. Halep received a wildcard from tournament director James Blake to participate in the Miami Open days after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her suspension to time already served.
Karolina Pliskova wins 7th match in a row - lobandsmash.com
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · fullscreen. Last week, former world number one Karolina Pliskova won her 17th career singles title on the WTA tour. Pliskova rolled through the draw without losing a set in five matches. The title was Pliskova's first in four years. Pliskova has now extended her win streak to seven after winning back-to-back three-set matches in Doha.
Peyton Stearns' crazy and unforgettable comeback in Rabat
WEBMay 24, 2024 · That was probably the case when Peyton Stearns mounted an epic comeback in Rabat to reach the semifinals. Stearns was playing defending champion Lucia Bronzetti. Each player won a set with Stearns taking the first and Bronzetti the second. In the third set, Bronzetti jumped out to a 5-0 lead with …
Tennis News: Paula Badosa and Jelena Ostapenko - Lob and Smash
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · In tennis news, Paula Badosa will participate in a good tournament in a great city and Jelena Ostapenko hates the respect.