Grass-court season begins with value in Ugo Humbert and Ben Shelton after Roland Garros epic
After witnessing arguably the greatest-ever Grand Slam final on Sunday, June 8, there is a slightly more sedate pace to the ATP Tour this week as the action moves to the grass courts with a couple of ATP 250 events.
The Libema Open, on the outskirts of the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, is always a decent watch.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be resting and refuelling after their titanic battle that lasted for five hours and 29 minutes at Roland Garros, but there are still some big names in action in Europe this week.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher breaks down the key contenders and value picks at both the Libema Open and the Boss Open as the grass-court season gets underway.
French Open news: Coco Gauff is a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros - five years in a row
Coco Gauff is set to go up against fellow American, Madison Keys in her fifth quarterfinal in five years.
The current second seed reached her first Grand Slam singles final back in the 2022 French Open, where she lost the title to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire comments on the intriguing stories coming out of the WTA French Open.
French Open betting tips: 11/4 Elina Svitolina looks worth rowing in with to stun reigning champ
From its sun-dappled quays along the Seine to its riotous neighbourhoods, Paris has always been a city apart.
PSG are the champions of Europe for the first time but while Les Parisiens are basking in the glory of that thumping 5-0 win over Inter, things are ramping up at Roland Garros.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher shares his predictions and betting tips ahead of the action.
French Open news: Stars are aligning for Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka to light up Roland Garros
The French Open, quite simply one of the most iconic and visually stunning tournaments on the international sporting calendar, kicks off on Sunday and the bookies feel the men’s event is a two-horse race.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher trades football tips for tennis this fine weekend.
Tennis news: Jasmine Paolini’s Italian Open win improves French Open hopes
Jasmine Paolini became the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American star Coco Gauff - with the victory improving her position for the French Open.
Paolini secured her win at the Foro Italico in Rome, cheered on by Italian president Sergio Mattarella as she defeated Gauff 6-4, 6-2, writes Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
French Open news: Roland Garros king Rafa Nadal not ready to close door on career
The French Open kicks off a huge summer of sport for France, with the Olympics taking place in Paris, and Rafael Nadal has given an update on his future plans.