Tag: Olympics
Ben Shelton explains why he was happy not to play the Olympics ahead of the US Open
Ben Shelton is convinced that skipping the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in favour of the US Open was the right decision.
In what was the biggest match of Shelton's career to date, he lost 3-6, 2-6, 6-7 to eventual champion Novak Djokovic after advancing...
Zheng Qinwen to Navarro: “If she’s not happy about my behavior, she can come and tell me.”
In the third round of the women's singles, Emma Navarro, one of numerous American women's tennis players competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, was defeated in three sets by Qinwen Zheng of China.
However, the events that surrounded the game on Tuesday at...
Emma Navarro after losing to Zheng Qinwen: “I do not respect her”
In the third round of the women's singles, Emma Navarro, one of numerous American women's tennis players competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, was defeated in three sets by Qinwen Zheng of China.
However, the events that followed the game on Tuesday at...
NO RETIREMENT? Nadal talks about his future
Rafael Nadal, the famous tennis player from Spain, turned 38 this past month. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion has seen significant injury setbacks recently, which fuelled speculation that he will soon retire from the sport he has dominated for such a long period.
Nevertheless,...
Alcaraz on playing with Nadal: “I am not used to play doubles”
After defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-1, 7-6(3) on Monday, Carlos Alcaraz continued his blazing form and advanced to the third round of the Paris Olympics.
The Spanish player, who is 35-6 this season and has won major trophies at Wimbledon and Roland Garros this year, has...
Frances Tiafoe confesses he was devastated not being part of the Olympic team
For all athletes, regardless of their sport, the Olympics are a unique occasion. Still, only a small number of competitors are able to participate in the event. America's Frances Tiafoe expressed his dismay over the Paris Olympics yet he was still a little happy...
Djokovic withdraws from Montreal
Tennis Canada announced on Monday that Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Canadian Open in Montreal, which takes place next week.
After defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain, the 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia advanced to the third round of the Olympics in Paris.
Although...
Bianca Andreescu talks about her injury scare at the Olympics
Bianca Andreescu has given an update regarding the injury that caused her to burst into tears during her 2024 Paris Olympics performance. Andreescu debuted at the Olympics this year.
In the opening round, Andreescu defeated Denmark's Clara Tauson 6-2, 6-3 to begin her Olympic career...
Gauff highlights living conditions at the Olympics in a TikTok video after her teammates left for hotel
After her teammates left for a hotel, Coco Gauff disclosed that she is the only American women's tennis team member who is still residing at the Olympic Village.
Ten women share just two restrooms in the brand-new $1.6 billion facility, according to a video that...
Andy Murray reacts after winning an impossible match in Olympic doubles
In the Olympic men's doubles opening round, Andy Murray and Dan Evans staged an incredible comeback from five match points down to preserve Murray's career. They ultimately defeated Japan's Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori 2-6, 7-6 (5), 11-9.
Murray and Evans were down 2-6, 2-4...