Tennis
I Got You Sis: Naomi Osaka Defends Taylor Townsend Following Sore Loser Jelena Ostapenko’s Comments
Naomi Osaka is currently trying to return to her championship-winning ways at the US Open. Still, she also had time to defend Taylor Townsend following some ridiculous remarks from sore loser Jelena Ostapenko.
Let That Racket Talk: Who Is Tennis Star Taylor Townsend?
Taylor Townsend made headlines at the US Open this week by defeating a top-30 WTA-ranked player in Jelena Ostapenko
Sachia Vickery Supplements Pro Tennis Career With OnlyFans Page
Sachia Vickery, a professional tennis player ranked No. 509 in the world, supplements her income via a popular OnlyFans account.
evian Partners With Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace For Tennis Collection
Pharrell Williams continues to create with purpose. His Humanrace brand has partnered with evian for a tennis collection. As reported by Blavity, the Virginia Beach native has yet another co-branded effort to add to this resume. This week, his Humanrace brand announced a limited-edition drop inspired by tennis with evian, the official water of the US […] The post evian Partners With Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace For Tennis Collection appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Australian Open 2023 Prize Money: Over 3% Increase Will See Players Earn More Than Ever Before in Melbourne
The first Grand Slam is well underway in Melbourne as the second round matches conclude on Thursday, and with even first round losers earning over $70,000, we are taking a closer look at the staggering prize money for this year’s Australian Open. What is The Overall Australian Open 2023 Prize Money? Novak Djokovic, who heads into this year’s tournament as the undeniable favourite across tennis betting sites, leads the ATP World Tour’s all-time prize money charts having claimed $159 million across his career. The Serbian, who was deported from last year’s tournament for not having the correct COVID-19 vaccination status, will be vying to extend his Australian Open titles record to 10 titles, while adding a cool $1,998,278 in prize moms to his eye-watering total. The total combined prize poo...
Australian Open 2023 Predictions: Who Are The Big Hitters in Melbourne?
The first major of the year is here and the Australian Open typically serves as a clear indicator as to who will be the main Grand Slam competitors throughout the season. With the action kicking off in Melbourne this week, we are putting the tournament under the microscope and taking a look at who the likely candidates are for both the men’s and women’s singles titles. Novak Djokovic’s return to Australia is perhaps the biggest narrative surrounding this year’s Australian Open. The Serbian was famously deported last year after his COVID-19 vaccination status failed to align with the nation’s own policy, and subsequently lost a 10-day battle with the Australian government to try and compete. The 35-year-old has won this tournament more than anyone else throughout his illustrious career, win...
Nifty News: ‘Degen’ season returns with feet NFTs, disappointing Game of Thrones NFTs and more
‘Degen’ season smells like pixelated feet Feetpix.wtf’s newly launched nonfungible token (NFT) collection, “Feetpix,” has seemingly taken the NFT community by storm with surging trading volumes, prompting some to suggest the return of “degen” season. Feetpix.wtf’s collection soared ahead of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) on Jan. 11 with the fifth-highest trading volume recorded on NFT marketplace OpenSea. Feetpix NFTs come in different skin tones, nail colors, shoes and backgrounds. Image: OpenSea. The project — which released 10,000 Feetpix NFTs — has traded over 825 Ether (ETH) ($1,157,000) across nearly 18,000 transactions since its release on Jan. 8. Crypto Twitter is still split on what inspired the surge in foot fetish-NFT trading volumes. However, Feetpix noted the absence of a roadmap...
Wimbledon Tennis Balls Find New Life as Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Tennis fans can now share in the sounds and spirit of Wimbledon right from their own home. Heroes of the sport darted around the court in 2022, chasing and striking Wimbledon’s highlighter-yellow balls to hoist one of the most storied trophies in all of sports. Now, the Slazenger-emblazoned balls that defined Wimbledon’s high-stakes gameplay are finding new life as novelty speakers. The company has made their mark creating a sustainable path forward for tennis balls after they’re “retired” from tournament play. Produced by hearO, the units are one-touch bluetooth speakers embedded in the shell of an actual tennis ball used on the iconic grass courts of the All England Club at the 2022 Wimbledon tournament. The hearO 3.0 bluetooth speaker is made with an ...
Serena Williams Is Definitely Still Retired Despite Recent Chatter Of A Comeback
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kimberly White / Getty Serena Williams will go down in the annals of sports history as one of the greatest athletes of her generation. Now that she is no longer in competition, it appears that folks misheard a recent comment from the legendary tennis star that suggested she was making a comeback to the game. Serena Williams sat down for a conversation with TechCrunch deputy editor Jordan Crook at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco last week (Oct. 19). During the chat, Williams told Crook that there was a chance that she’d return to the court albeit not in the way her legions of fans might hope. “What are the chances that we get to see you play again?” Crook asked Williams, digging into the retirement discussion more. Williams fired back saying,...
Serena Williams Hailed For Iconic Career After US Open Victory
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frey/TPN / Getty In the opening match of what has been billed as her final tennis tournament, Serena Williams powered her way to a win at the U.S. Open and was honored by luminaries afterward. Serena Williams began her opening round match on Monday night against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in a rocky fashion, committing double faults and nearly being down 4-2 in the first set. But a sterling backhand return by the tennis legend, set the scene for a tremendous comeback which saw her win the match, 6-3, 6-3, straight sets. The win added more luster to Williams’ career, making it the 40th time she won an opening match at the U.S. Open. Her win over the 80th-ranked Kovinic also extended her number of Grand Slam victories to 366 – the most for a woman player. ...
GOAT: Sports Legend Serena Williams To Retire From The Game Of Tennis
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 21 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Tennis Spread Betting: How to Bet on Wimbledon 2022 with Spreadex
If you are unfamiliar with spread betting, it can be a fantastic way to make your money go that little bit further. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive run through of just how successful spread betting can be, and with Wimbledon in full swing, exploring the various tennis markets to sink your teeth into. Bet £25 on Fixed Odds Get £36 in Free Bets Visit Spreadex 18+ begambleaware.org. Place a £25 fixed odds bet at minimum odds of 1/2 and get 5 x £5 fixed odds bets, 2 x £5 Winning Favs spread bets + a £1 Race Index spread bet. Ts&Cs Apply. What is Spread Betting? Rather than betting an a traditional fixed odds selection where you are counting on a particular outcome, spread betting allows you to ‘short’, or in other words, sell a particular market. Taking...
