https://lobandsmash.comhttps://lobandsmash.com/nick-kyrgios-cocaine-admission-sadly-wont-surprise-some-tennis-fans?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0czx57vvjNick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but the reason why might not shock some followers of tennis.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-delivers-brutal-lesson-young-daniel-merida-cincinnati?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0aztt88qxTaylor Fritz is moving forward at the Cincinnati Open as if he owns the tournament. By the end of it, he just might.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:54 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/nuno-borges-delivered-cincinnati-open-stunner-against-andrey-rublev?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0atdmpv40Andrey Rublev was the more accomplished player in his career, but Nuno Borges wasn't going to make things easy for him at the Cincinnati Open.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:19 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/joao-fonseca-joins-worrying-injury-trend-tennis-young-stars?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0agq5pdbrGreat young tennis players are missing or withdrawing from events at an alarming pace. Joao Fonseca is the latest to join the list.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/arthur-fery-suddenly-forcing-way-into-britain-tennis-elite?utm_source=RSSAaron Zacharias01m08jrtb083Arthur Fery's rise on the ATP Tour, despite the Cincinnati Open, and he just got higher after Great Britain named him to their Davis Cup team over Jack Draper.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/iga-swiatek-turns-maria-sakkari-beautiful-start-tennis-nightmare?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0876d22bdIga Swiatek was trying to build on her Canadian Open title in the third round of the Cincinnati Open against Maria Sakkari. The match wasn't easy, though.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:09:59 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-facing-rival-he-never-beat?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m05mxgcagyNovak Djokovic is hoping to play for a couple of more years, possibly, but his greatest rival might have arrived to knock him out of the sport.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-made-sure-no-drama-against-taylor-townsend?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m05jdb3s6sElena Rybakina is trying to reach one lofty goal, and she wasn't going to let Taylor Townsend stop her at the Cincinnati Open.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:28:10 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-another-statement-dominant-cincinnati-showing?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m031nec0haAlex Eala was back to business to start the Cincinnati Open, and it was Elena-Gabriela Ruse who brutally paid the price.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:42:28 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-headlines-saturday-must-see-cincinnati-open-matches?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m0136esyh5The Cincinnati Open begins its second round on Saturday, but tennis fans will have a lot to watch, beginning (literally) with Alex Eala.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/grigor-dimitrov-cincinnati-open-takes-brutal-turn-sebastian-baez?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m00pcmepzwGrigor Dimitrov keeps striving for tennis greatness, but Sebastian Baez wasn't going to make it easy in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:25:27 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-starts-cincinnati-open-run-statement-making-fashion?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01m00jkm1gbjStefanos Tsitsipas is trying to prove he can be a great player again at the Cincinnati Open, but Valentin Royer tried to stand in his way.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:18:40 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/naomi-osaka-latest-player-prove-tennis-real-problem?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzvwfa2w84Naomi Osaka dropping out of the Cincinnati Open could be the start of a future trend until tennis fixes an obvious issue.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/iga-swiatek-leaves-no-doubt-ruthless-cincinnati-open-statement?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzyne532gfIga Swiatek is proving she is ready to retake WTA No. 1 after the Cincinnati Open, and if any doubts exist, just ask Elena Rybakina.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-manny-pacquiao-connection-real-there-catch?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzydhbjeyeAlex Eala recently threw out some appreciation for boxer Manny Pacquiao ahead of the Cincinnati Open, but what came after is notable.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/cam-norrie-rises-ashes-stunning-cincinnati-turnaround?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzy8zs7x17Cam Norrie is still trying to grind through his tennis career (thankfully), but in the Cincinnati Open first round, he had to try to get past Dino Prizmic.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:43:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jack-draper-suffered-brutal-fate-martin-landaluce-cincinnati?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzxwjdj14tJack Draper was trying to mount another tennis return at the Cincinnati Open against Martin Landaluce. The match didn't go as the Brit would have hoped.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:16:10 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/bold-cincinnati-open-predictions-sinner-alcaraz-out-way?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzvbc1bwfjThe main draw of the Cincinnati Open gets underway on Thursday, and here are five things that could happen in the latest 1000 event.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-cincinnati-open-draw-couldnt-much-worse?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kztv81yf87Alex Eala is obviously a rising star on the WTA Tour, but making an inroads at the Cincinnati Open is going to be a massive challenge.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:06 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/rafael-jodar-sends-scary-message-atp-field-against-arthur-fils?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzs9dtztgcRafael Jodar's ATP rise has been astonishing, and Arthur Fils just learned what a force the Spaniard can be at the Canadian Open.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:12:14 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/brandon-nakashima-colossal-step-canadian-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzryw5cq7rBrandon Nakashima was trying to keep creating career-firsts at the Canadian Open, but he first needed to get past Luciano Darderi.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:15:02 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/canadian-open-biggest-failure-almost-entirely-self-inflicted?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzpe7cn9gzThe Canadian Open in 2026 has mostly been a dud. Unfortunately, a lot of the problem has been with how the tournament is structured.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/cincinnati-open-withdrawal-list-becoming-painfully-familiar?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzm2v5j6tvThe Cincinnati Open withdrawal list continues to grow. The sad part is that tennis fans are becoming used to that kind of thing.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-schedule-after-canadian-open-keeps-her-foot-gas?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzm366mz23Alex Eala has been trending upward for most of 2026, but what comes next after the Canadian Open could help set the tone for 2027.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-injury-update-will-leave-tennis-fans-beyond-frustrated?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzkpr7p8cwJannik Sinner made an announcement on Sunday about his future, but that is just the latest in a frustrating summer for tennis fans.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:05:39 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-path-canadian-open-glory-couldnt-clearer?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzh70hywnzAlex Eala is becoming a rising WTA star right in front of tennis fans' eyes. This is what she needs to do to win the Canadian Open.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/iga-swiatek-pulls-off-stunning-turnaround-marta-kostyuk?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzh4mqadkjThe Canadian Open round of 16 match between Marta Kostyuk and Iga Swiatek started off strangely, but took a different turn after that.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:51:48 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-de-minaur-dare-coach-said-everything-loss-cam-norrie?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzek3gw46qDuring Alex de Minaur third-round loss to Cam Norrie at the Canadian Open, he made an offer that his coach simply had to refuse.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elena-rybakina-survives-toronto-toughest-tests-yet?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzep2gtmbdElena Rybakina was trying to make the race for WTA No. 1 even tighter at the 2026 Canadian Open, but she first had to get past Ann Li in the third round.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:22:18 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alina-korneeva-leaves-iva-jovic-reeling-canadian-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzeg3595b0In a battle of rising teenage players at the Canadian Open, Iva Jovic and Alina Korneeva played an unusual match in the third round.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:39:55 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-rescue-canadian-open-when-needs-her-most?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz9zp9bhm6Things have not gone as planned for the 2026 version of the Canadian Open. Alex Eala might be forced to come to the rescue, but there's a catch.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/cam-norrie-pulled-off-comeback-alex-de-minaur-wont-soon-forget?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzce7nkxzkCam Norrie was trying to continue on his path to winning his second-ever Masters 1000, but Alex de Minaur was trying to win his first at the Canadian Open.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:31:59 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-latest-development-tennis-fans-edge?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kzbzzp91ekThe tennis season has been somewhat brutal in terms of injuries, and fans might have good reason to worry about a new Jannik Sinner development.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-earns-andy-roddick-backing-right-reasons?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz9std8cwdAlex Eala has to be feeling her best now after winning the Citi Open, but her importance to the sport goes well beyond that victory, according to Andy Roddick.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-canadian-open-ends-abruptly-tallon-griekspoor?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz9w8gk5raAlexander Zverev was hoping to sweep to a Canadian Open title without playing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Tallon Griekspoor stood in his way, though.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:51 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/joao-fonseca-takes-another-step-toward-greatness-against-stefanos-tsitsipas?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz9c81r2xvJoao Fonseca was trying to continue on a path to his first Masters 1000 final, but he first needed to get past Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Canadian Open.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:04:52 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-latest-setback-raises-the-question-tennis-fans-feared?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz8vk5kz0aFor those hoping Carlos Alcaraz would make his expected return at the Cincinnati Open, things have changed. What comes next could be worse.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:45 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-delivers-brutal-truth-novak-djokovic-player-bonuses?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz71xq3g66Alexander Zverev was recently asked a simple question about potential player bonuses, and his answer included an honest assessment of Novak Djokovic.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/elina-svitolina-survived-scare-nobody-saw-coming-against-jessica-bouzas-maneiro?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz6xeff7q1Elina Svitolina was expected to easily sweep past Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at the Canadian Open. That didn't happen, but here is what did.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:45 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-made-another-statement-win-martin-damm?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz6rfxvsg7Stefanos Tsitsipas is still trying to rebuild his career, and a victory against Martin Damm at the Canadian Open would help. This is what unfolded.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:32 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/emma-raducanu-season-slipping-away-faster-expected?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz4k755c01Emma Raducanu hasn't played since the HSBC Championships in June, and she is likely on the cusp of missing the rest of the tennis year.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-leaves-no-doubt-citi-open-victory-rafael-jodar?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz4fk7g3mzTaylor Fritz was trying to win his first title of 2026 by winning the Citi Open, but he needed to defeat the rising Rafael Jodar to do it.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:38:28 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-jessica-pegula-said-filipino-fans-says-all?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz4aws58w6The crowd at the Citi Open final between Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula was rightfully enthusiastic, but after the match, the players knew where to give thanks.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-just-pulled-off-biggest-win-her-career-jessica-pegula?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kz1y7ng2dtAlex Eala was hoping to win her first WTA Tour title in the final of the Citi Open, but Jessica Pegula was trying to stand in her way.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:02:21 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-zverev-found-rafael-nadal-edge-he-needed?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyze9ga2dpAlexander Zverev is in many ways having his best year on tour, and he is getting a little help from one of the best players to ever pick up a racket.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-stuns-naomi-osaka-get-one-step-closer-greatness?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyzgx723t3Alex Eala was trying to put herself in a position to win her first WTA title, but she first had to get through Naomi Osaka in the semifinals of the Citi Open.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:13:21 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jessica-pegula-overcame-one-huge-obstacle-beating-diana-shnaider?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyzbmp4vygJessica Pegula started her match at the Citi Open against Diana Shnaider horribly. That was not how the match ended, however.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:36:45 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-compared-herself-bad-bunny-tennis-fans-understand-why?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kywqj1kvdyAlex Eala is a rising Filipino star on the verge of becoming a global phenom, but what does she have in common with Bad Bunny? She will tell you.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/naomi-osaka-survived-elisabetta-cocciaretto-citi-open-scare?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kywt1dmb27In a battle of contrasts, Naomi Osaka took on Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Citi Open. This is what unfolded.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:25:16 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jessica-pegula-sent-anna-kalinskaya-home-dominant-citi-open-performance?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kywjbhzezdJessica Pegula was trying to push through to the semifinals at the Citi Open, but Anna Kalinskaya wasn't going to quit easily.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:30:30 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-receives-warning-meant-help-prolong-his-tennis-career?utm_source=RSSAaron Zacharias01kyspwr976gA rush back to the tennis court could hurt Carlos Alcaraz's future more than it would help. But how soon is he expected to come back?Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-de-minaur-just-handed-cruz-hewitt-lesson-hell-never-forget?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyt3202yc8One day, Cruz Hewitt might become a superstar in tennis. That day wasn't going to happen against Alex de Minaur in the 2026 Citi Open.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:53:52 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/brandon-nakashima-found-way-jakub-mensik-refused-quit?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyszyjqcpaJakub Mensik and Brandon Nakashima faced off in the second round of the 2026 Citi Open in a battle of two young players. The match became a great one.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:25 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-just-gave-cincinnati-masters-fans-exactly-what-they-wanted?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kysq0nb4y5If you were going to the Cincinnati Open in hopes of seeing Novak Djokovic, you just got some good news for your Thursday.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:01 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/former-world-no1-just-raised-concerns-jannik-sinner?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyqw7qktp9Jannik Sinner decided to skip the Canadian Open and return for the Cincinnati Masters. Kim Clijsters thinks there might be a serious reason for that.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-refused-let-kamil-majchrzak-spoil-his-citi-open-run?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyqsfr3pcvTaylor Fritz can be elite on hard courts, and Kamil Majchrzak learned that fact the hard way in the second round of the 2026 Citi Open.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:56 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-de-minaur-survives-stefanos-tsitsipas-scare-citi-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyqm6ds09kAlex de Minaur was trying to defend his 2025 Citi Open title, but Stefanos Tsitsipas was in no mood to make the task easy in round one of the 2026 version.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:24:58 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-refused-back-down-against-leylah-fernandez-citi-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyq838rjagAlex Eala was trying to keep on a path to winning her first WTA title, but first she had to defeat Leylah Fernandez in the second round of the Citi Open.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:05:07 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/us-open-just-got-whole-lot-more-compelling-tennis-fans?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kymh3n6vz8Tennis fans are going to watch the US Open either way, of course, but one underrated feature of the event just got a lot more interesting.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/zheng-qinwen-never-saw-what-alex-eala-had-store-citi-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyn07w3tzcIn a Citi Open battle between a proven star and a hopefully ascending one, Zheng Qinwen started well against Alex Eala, but this is how the match unfolded.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:50 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/tommy-paul-wont-be-happy-what-just-happened-citi-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kymt8hnwhmTommy Paul was trying to sneak past Kamil Majchrzak in the opening round of the Citi Open to face good friend Taylor Fritz. But the match unfolded unexpectedly.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:21:53 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jack-draper-citi-open-withdrawal-dealt-everyone-painful-blow?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyjj5agm9aJack Draper was forced to withdraw from the Citi Open due to an arm injury. The loss of playing not only cost the player but the tournament too.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/taylor-fritz-gave-zizou-bergs-brutal-lesson-elite-serving?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyjh2d417pZizou Bergs re-learned a challenging lesson against Taylor Fritz at the Citi Open, and that is when the American is in top form, he is elite.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:12 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/lorenzo-musetti-looked-like-he-never-left-brilliant-return?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyjfetvhz0Lorenzo Musetti made his return to tennis after several months. Anyone watching his Citi Open match against Matteo Arnaldi would think he hadn't missed a day.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:26:53 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alex-eala-fans-wont-like-what-one-tennis-expert-just-endorsed?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyfjjpav5mLilli Tagger's victory at the Prague Open appeared to set off a side debate about Alex Eala. One negative narrative was endorsed by Jon Wertheim.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/tennis-fans-just-watched-lilli-tagger-take-biggest-step-her-young-career?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyf9kn1bbkTennis is filled with rising young stars, and Lilli Tagger just fully joined that group against Daria Snigur in the Prague Open final.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:44:10 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/quentin-halys-just-became-feel-good-story-tennis-summer?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kycn8b6r62Quentin Halys just proved that if one works hard enough at a specific thing, then good things might follow. After 14 years, he earned it.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:06:54 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/aryna-sabalenka-following-novak-djokovic-path-fans-know-well?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky87q07vmdAryna Sabalenka has reached the top of the WTA, but she could get better. What more efficient way that to ask arguably the best player ever how to do that.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jannik-sinner-novak-djokovic-deliver-brutal-blow-canadian-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyav5ah9ynOne might think that the Canadian Open isn't overly important based on the players who have withdrawn. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are simply the latest.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/luca-van-assche-pulled-off-stunning-upset-over-andrey-rublev?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kyaap2tbtfAndrey Rublev was hoping to take his second straight title, but Luca van Assche had other plans in the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:31:10 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/mayar-sherif-just-stunned-paula-badosa-hamburg-thriller?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kya2fy9g62In a rematch of the final of the Iasi Open, Paula Badosa took on Mayar Sherif in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open. The match didn't go as fans expected.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:43:44 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-had-no-argument-andre-agassi-blunt-prediction?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky7stjd2n8Novak Djokovic is still trying for Grand Slam titles, and he isn't pushing back on Andre Agassi's prediction of when retirement might come.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/rest-of-wta-should-be-worried-about-paula-badosa-again?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky7qg47psdPaula Badosa is back to playing exceptional tennis, and Panna Udvardy learned that in the second round of the Hamburg Open.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13:50 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/jaime-faria-made-unexpected-erling-haaland-comparison-that-fans-will-love?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky5fddjktnRising tennis player Jaime Faria was asked what the source of his skill was, and in response, he made a surprising Erling Haaland comparison.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/alexander-bublik-barely-broke-sweat-in-round-two-of-generali-open?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky557c3wbwAlexander Bublik brought his special brand of tennis entertainment to the 2026 Generali Open, and here are how things went in his second round match.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:44:11 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/paula-badosa-faces-blunt-criticism-over-her-emotions-from-former-wta-star?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky37ejbgqdAt the Iasi Open last week, Paula Badosa did something she shouldn't have. Now, she is receiving the pushback she deserves from the event.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/citi-open-cant-seem-to-catch-break-before-opening-day?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01ky358whevpThe Citi Open will bring the tennis community again at the end of July, but the issue is that some of the most talented players won't be taking part.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stan-wawrinka-portugal-exit-feels-like-the-end-of-unforgettable-era?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxxfht5sbbStan Wawrinka was playing in his final run at the Estoril Open, but whether he could make it out of the first round against Roman Andres Burruchaga was unknown.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:57:43 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/canadian-open-keeps-taking-brutal-hits-before-tournament-begins?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxxehezy1yThe 2026 Canadian Open begins on August 1, but the tournament is already suffering the losses of some key players before a match is even played.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/carlos-alcaraz-fans-likely-all-thinking-same-thing-watching-world-cup-final?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxznmbgpqeCarlos Alcaraz watched his home nation, Spain, defeat Argentina in the World Cup final, but his fans were probably holding their breath while watching him.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/paula-badosa-apologizes-to-tennis-fans-after-heartbreaking-defeat?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxzkyxb4pmPaula Badosa was trying to win her fifth WTA title by defeating Mayar Sherif in the final of the Iasi Open. Unfortunately, the Spaniard was left apologizing.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-just-left-fans-stunned-with-his-latest-hidden-talent?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxxb5aavqjNovak Djokovic has been a bit of everywhere in the past week, but something he did athletically off the tennis court was extremely impressive.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/andrey-rublev-finally-has-his-breakthrough-moment-2026?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxx7qrat95Two excellent clay-court players faced off in the final of the Nordea Open, and this is what happened between Andrey Rublev and Luciano Darderi.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:30:08 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/novak-djokovic-latest-statement-getting-attention-for-all-wrong-reasons?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxttk1fy7sNovak Djokovic gave a short interview to ESPN ahead of Fanatics Fest, but one part of a sentence is getting far too much buzz. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/andrey-rublev-refused-let-another-golden-opportunity-slip-away?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxtxb6gfzmAndrey Rublev was trying to reach his second final of 2026, but he first needed to get by Alejandro Tabilo in the semifinals of the Nordea Open.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:52 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-may-have-finally-found-spark-he-desperately-needed?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxtn0cv9qnStefanos Tsitsipas was trying to reach his first final of 2026, but he first needed to defeat Aleksandr Shevchenko in the Swiss Open semifinals.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:58:58 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/serena-williams-former-coach-drops-brutal-truth-about-jannik-sinner-and-tennis?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxrtamq5szJannik Sinner just won his second straight Wimbledon title, but Serena Williams' former coach wasn't overly impressed, and for a logical reason.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/barbora-krejcikova-survives-zheng-qinwen-in-match-nobody-deserved-to-win?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxrd4hkgkqIn a match between two players capable of winning Grand Slams, Zheng Qinwen and Barbora Krejcikova traded bouts of mediocrity at the Athens Open.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:30:56 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/andrey-rublev-win-over-sebastian-baez-delivered-unexpected-twist?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxr6r0fwzbFollowing a difficult round-of-16 match, Andrey Rublev swept through the quarterfinals in Bastad, but his semifinal match might have gotten more difficult.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:33:47 +0000enhttps://lobandsmash.com/casper-ruud-suffers-nightmare-twist-just-when-gstaad-looked-comfortable?utm_source=RSSLee Vowell01kxr4ydf6nnCasper Ruud was trying to get revenge on Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the Swiss Open for what happened in 2025. A good start soon changed, though.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:57 +0000en