World No.1 Quad wheelchair tennis player Dylan Alcott has become the first man in tennis to win a Golden Slam, comprising all four major tournaments and a Paralympic gold medal in a calendar year. The 15-time Grand Slam singles champion defeated world No.4 and Paralympic bronze medalist Niels Vink of the Netherlands 7-5 6-2 to win the US Open title and seal the historic feat in … [Read more...] about Tennis Australia • Dylan Alcott wins Historic Golden Slam
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Djokovic’s Path to Calendar-year Grand Slam at U.S. Open is Laced With Familiar Foes
By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic may see some recognizable faces on the other side of the net when he tries to secure the calendar-year Grand Slam this coming fortnight at the U.S. Open. After Djokovic presumably makes quick work over teenager Holger Rune in the opening round, the world No. 1 will likely run into Jan-Lennard Struff immediately thereafter. He is sweeping that … [Read more...] about Djokovic’s Path to Calendar-year Grand Slam at U.S. Open is Laced With Familiar Foes
Wimbledon Tickets On Sale for UK Residents
Wimbledon tickets went on sale today—for UK residents only—and as you can imagine demand is insanely high. Wimbledon begins on June 28th. The return of the grass-court Grand Slam, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, may well be the hottest tennis ticket in years. Ticket sales are limited to one pair per customer. To view the 2021 Wimbledon public ticket … [Read more...] about Wimbledon Tickets On Sale for UK Residents
Roland Garros • French Open Tennis Updated Draws and Order of Play for 6/3/21
Roland Garros Paris, France May 24 - June 13, 2021 Tennis Heroes Grace Roland Garros Clay CourtsRoland Garros was the first Grand Slam tournament to join the "Open" era in 1968, and since then many tennis greats have graced the famous clay courts, including Björn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Gustavo Kuerten, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Home fans will … [Read more...] about Roland Garros • French Open Tennis Updated Draws and Order of Play for 6/3/21
Federer: One Last Huge Opportunity
Arriving in the stretch run of his glorious career, Roger Federer says he's not thinking about the finish line. Instead the 39-year-old Swiss superstar is energized by “one last big, huge opportunity" to win a Grand Slam title. In a new interview with GQ Magazine to promote his role as ambassador for Swiss tourism, Federer reflected on his "relaxed" state of mind ahead … [Read more...] about Federer: One Last Huge Opportunity