24-Match WTA Losing Streak Ends For Shaui Zhang In Beijing

by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Shuai Zhang of China ended her 24-match singles losing streak beating American McCartney Kessler 7-6(5), 7-6(1) in the opening round of the Beijing Open . The losing streak in singles was believed to be the longest in the history of pro tennis. However, according to WTA Insider, a player named Madeleine […]

U.S. Open Hints At Tweeking Doubles Competition – For Fans’ Betterment

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher The U.S. Open doubles competition has become barely an afterthought in recent years. That might be about to change. Speaking with Andy Roddick on his “Served” podcast, U.S. Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster discussed a way that might be entertained to ensure more singles stars play in the doubles competition, enhancing […]

How To Try To Prevent More Late-Night U.S. Open Matches

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher New York Is known as the “City That Never Sleeps” and that certainly was the case at the 2024 U.S. Open…again. Despite verbalizing some efforts to help prevent matches running late, the U.S. Tennis Association, unfortunately, experienced another year where matches extended passed 1 am and 2 am. The 2024 tournament […]