Tennis Man

Author: Mark

  • ESTHER the Tennis-Playing Robot

    The tennis-playing robot ESTHER was developed over a span of two years by Dr. Matthew Gombolay and his team at Georgia Tech.

  • The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament held at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, near Monaco. It’s part of the ATP Masters 1000 series, which features some of the most prestigious events on the ATP Tour. The tournament is played on outdoor clay courts and typically takes place in April.

    This event has a rich history, with legendary players like Rafael Nadal, who has won the title a record 11 times, including eight consecutive victories. It’s a favourite among players and fans alike, thanks to its stunning location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and its competitive atmosphere.

  • Miami Open Winners (30th March 2025)

    Men’s Singles:

    • Winner: Jakub Menšík
    • Runner-up: Novak Djokovic
    • Score: 7–6, 7–6

    This was Menšík’s first ATP Tour title and a Masters 1000 victory. At world No. 54, he became the lowest-ranked champion in the tournament’s history.

    Women’s Singles:

    • Winner: Aryna Sabalenka
    • Runner-up: Jessica Pegula
    • Score: 7–5, 6–2

    This was Sabalenka’s first Miami Open title, her eighth WTA 1000 title, and the 19th WTA Tour title of her career. She did not lose a set throughout the tournament.

  • Miami Open (28th March 2025)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    Doubles
    K. Siniakova (Czech), T. Townsend (American): 6 – 5 – 2
    C. Busca (Spanish), M. Kato (Japanese): 2 – 7 – 10

    J. Mensik (Czech): 7 – 4 – 7
    T. Fritz (American): 6 – 6 – 6

    N. Djokovic (Serbian): 6 – 6
    G. Dimitrov (Bulgarian): 2 – 3

    Doubles
    M. Andreeva (Russian), D. Shnaider (Russian): 6 – 7
    X. Jiang (Chinese), F. Wu (Taiwanese): 0 – 5

  • Miami Open (27th March 2025)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    J. Mensik (Czech): 7 – 6
    A. Fils (French): 6 – 1

    N. Djokovic (Serbian): 6 – 7
    S. Korda (American): 3 – 6

    J. Pegula (American): 7 – 5 – 6
    A. Eala (Filipino): 6 – 7 – 3

    A. Sabalenka (Belarusian): 6 – 6
    J. Paolina (Italian): 2 – 2

    T. Fritz (American): 7 – 6 – 7
    M. Berrettini (Italian): 5 – 7 – 5

  • Miami Open (26th March 2025)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    A. Eala (Filipino): 6 – 7
    I. Swiatek (Polish): 2 – 5

    G. Dimitrov (Bulgarian): 6 – 6 – 7
    F. Cerundolo (Argentinian): 7 – 4 – 6

    A. Fils (French): 3 – 6 – 6
    A. Zverev (German): 6 – 3 – 4

    E. Raducanu (British): 4 – 7 – 2
    J. Pegula (American): 6 – 6 – 6

  • Miami Open (25th March 2025)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    S. Korda (American): 6 – 2 – 6
    G. Monfils (French): 4 – 6 – 4

    A. Sabalenka (Belarusian): 6 – 7
    Q. Zheng (Chinese): 2 – 5

    N. Djokovic (Serbian): 6 – 6
    L. Musetti (Italian): 2 – 2

  • Miami Open (24th March 2025)

    General Campus view from Gondola at Miami Open presented by Itau Tennis tournament on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Carlos Goldman/ South Florida Stadium)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    A. Zverev (German): 7 – 6
    J. Thompson (Australian): 5 – 4

    C. Cauff (American): 4 – 4
    M. Linette (Polish): 6 – 6

    E. Svitolina (Ukranian): 6 – 3
    I. Swiatek (Polish): 7 – 6

    A. Sabalenka (Belarusian): 6 – 6
    D. Collins (American): 4 – 4

    A. Minaur (Australian): 5 – 7 – 6
    J. Fonseca (Brazilian): 7 – 5 – 3

  • Miami Open (23rd March 2025)

    Tournament Scores (Stadium Court)

    E. Mertens (Belgian): 6 – 1
    I. Swiatek (Polish): 7 – 6

    C. Ugo Carabelli (Argentinian): 1 – 6
    N. Djokovic (Serbian): 6 – 7

    F. Cerundolo (Argentinian): 6 – 7
    T. Paul (American): 2 – 4

    S. Korda (American): 7 – 6
    S. Tsitsipas (Greek): 6 – 3

    A. Anisimova (American): 7 – 2 – 6
    M. Andreeva (Russian): 6 – 6 – 3

  • The City of Tanis (tennis)

    The connection between the City of Tanis and the Ark of the Covenant is primarily rooted in popular culture, specifically the film “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” However, there are also some historical points to consider:

    Raiders of the Lost Ark portrays Tanis as the location where the Ark of the Covenant was hidden after the Egyptian Pharaoh Shishak allegedly took it from Jerusalem. This fictional depiction significantly increased the recognition of Tanis in popular culture.

    Historically, there are accounts of the Egyptian Pharaoh Shishak (Sheshonq I) invading Jerusalem and taking treasures from the Temple of Solomon.

    But just where is the City of Tennis located?