Djokovic and Alcaraz Bid for US Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to get past 3rd seed Dannil Medvedev to reach the US Open final. If successful he will have the chance to defend the title he won 12 months ago. The Spaniard will face the winner of the other semi-final, either Novak Djokovic, or the last remaining home hope in the men’s singles, Ben Shelton.
Alcaraz and Djokovic are overwhelming favorites in their respective match ups, although as a past US Open champion Dannil Medvedev has the pedigree to cause an upset, while Shelton will have home support against Djokovic.
It seems likely we will see a repeat of the French Open and Wimbledon finals however, with the two men battling to be top of the world’s ranking all year facing off again in the showpiece event.
Guaff Becomes First Teenage American in US Open Final since Serena
After a shock exit for Iga Swiatek, two of the other favorites for the Women’s US Open title have made it through to the final on Saturday.
Teenager Coco Gauff has been in excellent form throughout the US hard court swing and it is no surprise to see her reach another final here.
She will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final who has had a magnificent year and reached many important finals and secured some impressive titles along the way. The Belarusian had reclaimed her world number 1 ranking during the event and is the slight favorite going into the title match.
Must-See Tennis Destinations: Domaine des Etangs, Massignac, France
Domaine des Etangs is a 13th century chateau converted into a luxury hotel in south west France. The retreat sits within 2,500 acres of peaceful countryside, and it offers a unique tennis experience you won’t find anywhere else.
The property offers a tennis court that floats on water on one of the many lakes and ponds in the grounds of the hotel. The floating court is surrounded by nature and the chateau, and a small chapel which can all be seen from the court while you are playing, adding to the picturesque and surreal experience.
Guests can enjoy a match with friends or have the option to take on professional instruction to improve their game.
Grand Slam Gossip: The Hottest Headlines in Tennis
During his US Open semi final match with good friend Andrey Rublev, Dannil Medvedev spoke directly to the television camera as he was using his towel between points.
The Russian made his feelings clear on playing 5 set matches during the intense heat and humidity in New York. Medvedev could be heard saying ‘One player is going to die, and then they’ll see’ as he was clearly referring to the officials and organisers of the tournament.
Game Tips
Check Your Grip
Your grip in tennis is important and has a major impact on how you play.
There are three established ways to hold a racket – with a western, eastern, or continental grip.
If you are starting out with tennis it is worth trying out which feels most comfortable for you. There is no single grip that works for everyone and many professional players use grip variations.
The most common grip is eastern forehand grip used by Roger Federer, and many other professional tennis players. To use an eastern grip, take your dominant hand and place the index knuckle on the third bevel, in line with the string face.
The backhand can be tricky, because most players will change their grip slightly. If you have an eastern forehand grip, then most likely your backhand will change to a continental grip.
Wrapping it Up
There you have it, the latest devs in tennis, travel, and your game. Will the US Open see an American winner in the Men’s or Women’s finals? Let us know your predictions!
Remember: If you are starting tennis try out the 3 main grip variations to find which one works best for you – western, eastern, or continental!
Happy Hitting!
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