World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Spain’s Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, to win a record-breaking seventh Australian Open title on Sunday. Making History The World No.1 became the first man to win the Australian Open main prize seven times. Djokovic now passes Roger Federer and Roy Emerson who respectively …
Read More »USTA Takes Over Gainesville Tennis Facilities
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) finalized a contract back in mid-November with the City of Gainesville to deliver a ton of tennis programs for all ages. USTA Florida officially took over four public tennis courts back on January 7. The “Play Tennis Gainesville” program will update equipment and re-open courts …
Read More »U.S. Open: Osaka, Djokovic Capture Grand Slam Glory in New York
The U.S. Open was the last Grand Slam of the 2018 calendar, but in terms of drama, it certainly wasn’t the least. On the women’s draw, a 20-year old from Japan showed signs of stardom in taking down an American legend on her home soil in a match riddled with …
Read More »Wimbledon Recap: Anderson Defeats Isner in Historically Long Match
The 8th ranked player in the world Kevin Anderson defeated the 9th ranked John Isner in the second-longest match in Major history. Kevin Anderon’s Hot Streak The 32-year-old native of South Africa has had quite the run in the 2018 Wimbledon. In the first four rounds, Anderson only lost two …
Read More »Serena Williams Reaches Finals, Seeks Eighth Wimbledon Title of Career
Just ten months after having a child, Serena Williams advanced to her to tenth Wimbledon final with a chance to win her 24th grand slam title. She defeated Julia Goerges 6-2 and 6-4 in two sets. Williams had five aces on the day and her top speed was 119 MPH. She …
Read More »Wimbledon: Nadal Through, Federer Crashes Out in Quarterfinals
And then there were four. Over the last 16 days, what began as a field of 128 hopefuls in the Wimbledon men’s singles classification, has been whittled down to nothing. And after a quarterfinal round filled defined by close matches, two more matches stand between Rafael Nadal, Kevin Anderson, Novak …
Read More »Men’s Round Of 16 Comes To A Close At Wimbledon
All but one spot in the men’s Wimbledon quarterfinals has been set after Monday’s Round of 16, and many of the top names are still alive. The only match that has yet to come to a conclusion is the one between Juan Martin del Potro and Gilles Simon. After more …
Read More »Serena Williams Fights Back to Reach Wimbledon Semi-Finals
As Wimbledon 2018 enters its last days, Serena Williams was put to the test against Italy’s Camila Giorgi. The seven-time champion dropped her first set 6-3 to Giorgi but came back to win the remaining two 6-3 and 6-4, which will send her to the semi-finals for the 11th time. Giorgi …
Read More »French Open Victors: Rafael Nadal Wins 11th French Open, Simona Halep Gets First
The 2018 French Open concluded last weekend, with a veteran extending his record of wins in the tournament, and a newcomer winning her first Grand Slam of her career. Rafael Nadal Nadal continued his unparalleled success at Stade Roland Garros by winning his 11th French Open title, extending his all-time …
Read More »NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament Day 3 Recap: Florida
The completion of Day 3 in the NCAA Men’s tennis tournament has been revealed for men’s tennis. Here’s all the recap news for you down below. Singles The Florida team finished strong in team play but just short of making it to the semifinals. They swept South Carolina State in …
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