Iga Swiatek slides through clay-court opener, defeats Elise Mertens in StuttgartThe world No. 1 kicked off her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title defense with a decisive victory over Mertens to reach her fourth quarterfinal of the season.Read the story
ATP Munich, GermanyHolger Rune makes it through rain, snow, hail, Galán in Munich returnThe two-time BMW Open champion had everything thrown at him to kick off his title defense but overcame the strange conditions to defeat Daniel Elahi Galán in straight sets.By David Kane Apr 18, 2024
Style PointsAs inseams get higher, Aryna Sabalenka, Stefanos Tsitsipas lead the Great Shorts Debate 🩳While Sabalenka is all for the cheeky style for which players like Holger Rune has become known, Tsitsipas and others are taking a more “wait and see” approach on the trend.By David Kane Apr 18, 2024
WTA Stuttgart, GermanyAryna Sabalenka wins bestie battle against injured Paula Badosa in late-night Stuttgart matchThe reigning Australian Open champion outlasted a tearful "tennis soulmate," who retired with a leg injury at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.By David Kane Apr 17, 2024
WTA Stuttgart, GermanyCoco Gauff rallies in first clay match of 2024, defeats Sachia Vickery in StuttgartGauff roared back from a break down in the decider to defeat her countrywoman in three sets at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.By David Kane Apr 17, 2024
ATP Barcelona, SpainRafael Nadal bows out of 2024 Barcelona, loses second round to Alex de MinaurThe 12-time champion couldn’t back up his form from his opening-round victory, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.By David Kane Apr 17, 2024
WTA Rouen, FranceNaomi Osaka bows out of first clay-court match of 2024, loses to Trevisan in RouenThe former No. 1 accepted a wild card into the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole, but was ultimately outdone by a more experienced dirtballer in Italy’s Martina Trevisan.By David Kane Apr 17, 2024
