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• Alcaraz: Pain-Free but Unwilling to Hit Forehand with 100 Percent Intensity 26. April 2024
  The Spaniard opens up about the state of his right arm after an impressive win in Madrid. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 26, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz’s first match since the Miami Open was a success on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, though there is still some worry about his injured right […]
• HJTEP 52nd Annual Gala Set for NYC, Tickets on Sale Now 26. April 2024
  Stan Smith, Michelle Blake-Wilson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech to be recognized at annual Gala on May 13 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York.   By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Friday, April 26, 2024 Tennis champions, celebrity fans and philanthropists will come together next month to celebrate the work of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education […]
• Sabalenka: Watching Men's Tennis More Fun 26. April 2024
  World No. 2 clarifies her comments on her tennis TV viewing habits.   By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, April 26, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka's Madrid matches have become must-see TV. Today, defending Madrid champion Sabalenka survived a three-set test from Maga Linette in her Madrid opener and clarified her tennis television viewing habits. Rafa Nadal: Not Fully […]
• Nadal: Trying to Give Best, It's Not Always There 25. April 2024
  "I try to play at my 100%, but I can't give my 100% every day," says Rafael Nadal.   By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024 Suffering has been a pathway to Slam salvation in the past for Rafael Nadal. After sweeping 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch in Madrid today, Nadal discussed physical stumbling blocks. […]
• Vondrousova Shares Heartbreak of Divorce 25. April 2024
  Marketa Vondrousova on the pain of losing her marriage and beloved pet cat Frankie.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024   Less than a year after ascending to a professional peak, Marketa Vondrousova is enduring personal anguish. The Wimbledon winner announced she and husband Stepan Simek are in the process of divorcing—and her […]
• Lenglen Gets a Makeover: New Roof Set to Debut on May 26 25. April 2024
  Court Suzanne-Lenglen will have a roof over its head in 2024. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday April 25, 2024 One of the grand dames of tennis has a new look. Court Suzanne-Lenglen, the No.2 showcourt at Roland-Garros, named after the iconic, brandy-sipping eight-time Grand Slam champion whose bronze statue anchors the east side […]
• BJK Finals Adopt Knockout Format 25. April 2024
  ITF announces a format change for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024   The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are embracing the knockout. The International Tennis Federation announced today the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup finals will be staged over nine days and will replace the round-robin […]
• Mauresmo: Nadal Seed at Roland Garros Not on the Table 25. April 2024
  "For the moment, it's not on the table," Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said when asked about seeding king of clay.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 25, 2024   The King of Clay likely won't receive seeded status in his Roland Garros return. There are no discussions to grant 14-time Roland Garros champion […]
• Sinner: Improvement Inspires More than Quest for No. 1 24. April 2024
  "He's the best player in the world right now," Carlos Alcaraz says of Madrid top seed Jannik Sinner.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 24, 2024   Jannik Sinner has reached the top of the line, but insists he's inspired by improvement rather than rising to a historic first. Australian Open champion Sinner is top […]
• It's a Girl! Bencic Announces Birth of Baby Bella 24. April 2024
  The Swiss and her longtime partner shared the news on social media. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 24, 2024 Belinda Bencic announced the birth of baby girl Bella, her first child. The reigning Olympic singles gold medalist and longtime boyfriend Martin Hromkovic welcomed the child on April 23rd. “Bella , 23.4.2024, Our […]