On the first day of action in the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters main draw, H.S.H. Prince Albert II wished to be present at the Monte-Carlo Country Club to pay tribute to Baroness Elizabeth-Ann de Massy, the former president of the Monagasque Tennis Federation and the Monte-Carlo Country Club.
It is one of the oldest and most glamorous tennis venues in the calendar—more than 110 years and counting. And the self-styled “Gem of the Mediterranean” affords a backdrop like no other. Its tanned courts overlook the sea to the south and rugged peaks to the north.
Lorenzo Sonego became the first Italian in 15 years to capture an ATP Tour title on home soil on Sunday at the Sardegna Open.
RAMONA, Calif. – After two closely contested matches in a row, the No. 12 SDCC women's tennis team was able to breathe a little easier after Friday's match with Arizona Christian with the Hawks winning 7-0.
RAMONA, Calif. – Looking to keep their streak against GSAC opponents going, the No. 13 SDCC men's tennis team did just that as they rolled Arizona Christian on Friday, 7-0.
Lorenzo Sonego is one step away from becoming the first Italian for 15 years to capture an ATP tour clay-court title on home soil after beating second-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States on Saturday to reach the final of the Sardegna Open.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev will lead the way this week at the season's first clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Lindsborg, Kan. – The Friends University Women's Tennis Falcons defeated the Bethany College Swedes 5-2, while the Falcon Men were tripped up by Bethany 4-3.
Editor's note: A version of this story was first published on 15 April 2020
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