The big news this week on the ITF Women’s Tour, is that Junior Roland Garros champion, Lilli Tagger, has gone back-to-back, winning 2 W75 events in successive weeks. At age 17, the future looks extremely bright for the girl with the single-handed backhand. Here are all the other winners onContinue Reading
Alina Korneeva is on her way back. The 18-year-old Russian prodigy has had her fair share of setbacks in the last couple of years, but recent results suggest she’s getting back to where she should be – in the top echelon of the sport. Junior Success Korneeva’s ascent began earlyContinue Reading
Here are all the ITF Men’s results from last week. Dane Sweeny continues his great form, taking the win over compatriot Marc Polmans, while Britain’s Ryan Peniston goes under to Remy Bertola. Pozzuoli 25, Hard: Remy Bertola (SUI) def. Ryan Peniston (GBR), 7-6(5), 7-5 Bali 25, Hard: Max Basing (GBR)Continue Reading
Plenty of winners on the ITF Women’s Tour last week, including Greet Minnen, and Alina Korneeva, who has now won back-to-back titles, moving up to 163 in the WTA rankings. Here are all the other results from the Women’s Tour. Le Neubourg 75, Hard: Greet Minnen (BEL) def. Petra MarcinkoContinue Reading
Some big names reaching the finals of ATP Challenger events last week. None bigger than Stan Wawrinka, who, unfortunately for him, went down to Hugo Gaston. Here are all the other winners from the Challenger Tour. Szczecin 125, Clay: Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG) def. Pablo Llamas Ruiz (ESP), 6–3, 6–2Continue Reading
As the Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel prepares to get underway in Halifax this weekend, the spotlight sadly, isn’t just on the court. It’s on the controversies – and if we’re honest, the characteristic ‘Anti-Israel’ idiots – that have forced the matches behind closed doors.Continue Reading
A week of big events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. Here are the winners from all 6 tournaments across the globe. Seville 125, Clay: Ignacio Buse (PER) def. Genaro Alberto Olivieri (ARG), 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 Genoa 125, Clay: Luciano Darderi (ITA) def. Andrea Pellegrino (ITA), 6–1, 6–3 TullnContinue Reading
The ITF Men’s Tour rolls on, with events covering the world. Here are the winners from last week: Nakhon Pathom 25, Hard: Dominik Palan (CZE) def. Sasikumar Mukund (IND), 6-4, 6-2 Meerbusch 25, Clay: Gilles Arnaud Bailly (BEL) def. Max Houkes (NED), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) Bagnères-de-Bigorre 25, Hard: Alexis GautierContinue Reading
Some interesting names in the ITF Women’s Tour finals last week, with Alina Korneeva and Linda Fruhvirtova facing off in Leiria. Alice Tubello continues her successful comeback from injury with a 50K win. Here are all the winners: Vienna 75, Clay: Sinja Kraus (AUT) def. Miriam Bianca Bulgaru (ROU), 3-6,Continue Reading
Four big 75 level events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. While the US Open took centre stage, there were some great matches at the Challenger level. Here are the winners from last week. Como 75, Clay: Luka Mikrut (CRO) def. Duje Ajduković (CRO), 6–3, 7–5 Manacor 75, Hard:Continue Reading
