North American stars participated in a photoshoot for Vanity Fair, including Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, and Ben Shelton. Just a few weeks before the start of the 2023 US Open, Vanity Fair magazine published a series of photos showing American tennis players from the ATP and WTA participating in an elegant photoshoot. Against an abstract… Continue reading “These are the kinds of things that make sports grow”: Unanimous praise for Vanity Fair photo shoot featuring Pegula, Tiafoe, Shelton and more
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Novak Djokovic Extends Gael Monfils’ Domination To Reach Cincinnati QFs | ATP Tour
Nineteen Lexus ATP Head2Head meetings. Nineteen wins for Novak Djokovic against Gael Monfils. The Serbian extended his dominance of the competition into historic territory on Thursday at the Western & Southern Open. After his 6-3, 6-2 victory, Djokovic now owns the most wins without a loss in any Lexus ATP Head2Head matchup — breaking the… Continue reading Novak Djokovic Extends Gael Monfils’ Domination To Reach Cincinnati QFs | ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz Leads Tommy Paul With Game Suspended In Cincinnati | ATP Tour
The latest exciting chapter of Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul’s new rivalry was interrupted by rain Thursday at the Western & Southern Open where World No. 1 topped the American 7-6(6), 6-7(0), 4-3 in Cincinnati. The rain came where Alcaraz took the lead in the third set after three hours and two minutes of absorbing… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz Leads Tommy Paul With Game Suspended In Cincinnati | ATP Tour
Hear Me: Pickleball Eschaton
Pickleball! It swept the country, with its plinks and plunks, at an unequaled speed. The smaller, slower, lamer version of tennis is everywhere you look. It has been taken basketball courts. It has been taken the rink. It has been taken the old Bed Bath & Beyond. It expands at a parabolic rate and maybe… Continue reading Hear Me: Pickleball Eschaton
Donna Vekic vs. Victoria Azarenka | 2023 Cincinnati Round 2 | WTA Match Highlights – WTA
Donna Vekic vs. Victoria Azarenka | 2023 Cincinnati Round 2 | WTA Match HighlightsWTA Victoria Azarenka sounds late starts and late finishes in tennisTennis World USA Cincinnati 2023: Victoria Azarenka vs. Donna Vekic preview, head-to-head, predictions, odds, and picks | Western & Southern OpenSportskeeda (VIDEO) “It’s 30 seconds Barbora”: Krejcikova argues with umpire over windy… Continue reading Donna Vekic vs. Victoria Azarenka | 2023 Cincinnati Round 2 | WTA Match Highlights – WTA
Wednesday results of the 2023 Western & Southern Open
The WTA and ATP fields are starting to thin out Western & Southern Open as players start punching their tickets to the Round of 16. More:By Damar Hamlin, Bills, Jessica Pegula has a special relationship with Cincinnati at the W&S Open More:Tuesday results of the 2023 Western & Southern Open | Wednesday schedule More:Coric begins… Continue reading Wednesday results of the 2023 Western & Southern Open
Dusan Lajovic Defeats Jannik Sinner In Cincinnati | ATP Tour
Dusan Lajovic brought a stark reminder of the highs and lows of ATP Tour tennis on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open. Just three days after Jannik Sinner lifted his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto, Lajovic defeated the Italian 6-4, 7-6(4) in Cincinnati. The Serbian produced a stunning display of clean hitting… Continue reading Dusan Lajovic Defeats Jannik Sinner In Cincinnati | ATP Tour
Djokovic against Davidovich Fokina, Medvedev against Musetti
Getty Images Novak Djokovic returned to North America for the first time since the lifting of the restrictions on the COVID vaccine. He has a tough opener against in-form Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Daniil Medvedev will also be in action against Lorenzo Musetti. (2) Novak Djokovic vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Novak Djokovic’s quest for a… Continue reading Djokovic against Davidovich Fokina, Medvedev against Musetti
Novak Djokovic falls in Cincy doubles in 1st US match since 2021
Associated PressAug 16, 2023, 11:08 AM1 Minute Reading MASON, Ohio — Novak Djokovic dropped in his first match in the United States since 2021, losing in doubles on Tuesday at the Western & Southern Open. Djokovic and Nikola Cacic lost 6-4, 6-2 to Jamie Murray and Michael Venus on the return of the Serbian star… Continue reading Novak Djokovic falls in Cincy doubles in 1st US match since 2021
Carlos Alcaraz Takes 50th Victory, But It’s Not All Plain Sailing | ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz earned his 50th match win of the year in personal-best time after defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in his opening match at the Western & Southern Open Wednesday night. But the time’s rapid march to the half-century mark was in stark contrast to a generally flat performance in the first two sets… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz Takes 50th Victory, But It’s Not All Plain Sailing | ATP Tour