It’s June and the sun is shining (well almost) and that means there is less than one month to go until Wimbledon. We thought it was about time we took a look at this year’s contenders for the men’s singles title. Men’s Singles Novak Djokovic Djokavic loves Wimbledon and has won the grass tournament 4 times during his career. He is the current Champion of the men’s singles game and will always be there or thereabouts. Tennis at Wimbledon suits…
When comparing calories spent per hour, playing tennis is at the very top, alongside sports like jogging and cycling. Besides this, there are many other benefits of playing tennis and we have singled out 4 of the best ones. Brain and Coordination Development Tennis is a game based on angles and geometry, and as a research from Active.com found out, it can have the same influence on your brain development as much as playing chess. Since a big part of…
Many people wonder how Grand slams get fund for the prize money given to the eventual champions in each category played. For example, let us take a look at the 4 major Grand Slams and the money they offer based on current statistics. Australian Open pooled around 37 million dollars (USD) in prize money in 2017. French Open offered about 39.2 million dollars (USD) in prize money in 2017 Wimbledon too pooled a whopping 79 million dollars in prize money…
Davis Cup has been labeled the World cup of tennis because it is a men’s tennis tournament played between International teams. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and it is contested by 16 competing countries in a knockout format. History In 1899, four members of a tennis team from Harvard University in the United States wished to challenge the Brits tennis players to a competition. After contacting the Brits and they agreed, the Harvard tennis player drafted…
Tennis players, just like every other athlete make lots of money. But their income is just limited to their winnings and prize money from grand slams or other ATP tournaments. It includes endorsements, grants, and commercials. Sometimes, their opportunities are boosted by their fame in the sport as well as how good they are on the court. We examine below the 10 richest male tennis players according to current statistics. Roger Federer The ‘swizz magician’ as some call him, is…