Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, we’re diving into some exciting news and trends from the world of tennis.
Alps Tour Qualifying School 2024
First off, let’s talk about something that’s not exactly tennis but is still super relevant for all sports enthusiasts: the Alps Tour Qualifying School 2024. This event is happening from November 13 to 15 on the Golf Nazionale courses in Sutri (VT) and the Terre dei Consoli Golf Club & Resort in Monterosi (VT). Here’s a breakdown:
- 156 Players Competing: The tournament will feature 156 players, including 75 admitted by right and 81 from Stage 1. Among them are 41 Italians, representing 23 nations.
- 54 Holes: The competition will be over 54 holes, with competitors alternating between the two courses in the first two rounds.
- Final Round: The first 65 classified and those tied in 65th position will move on to the final round on the Golf Nazionale course.
- Category Cards: The top 35 players and those tied for 35th place will receive a category 6 ‘card,’ which means they’ll have full-time status on the Alps Tour 2025. Others will get category 8 or 9 cards based on their performance.
Among the Italian players are Giovanni Manzoni, the winner of last year’s event, Alessandro Nodari, and Riccardo Bregoli. There are also international participants like Victor Veyret and Tom Colombel from France, Xavier Poncelet from Belgium, and Manuel Ballesteros and Victor Garcia Broto from Spain[1].
Tennis Trends and News
Now, let’s get back to tennis One of the trending topics right now is the solidarity effort by Carlos Alcaraz and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero amidst the recent DANA flood in southern Spain. The flood has left many people devastated, with over 200 deaths and over 2,000 people missing. In response to this tragedy, Juan Carlos Ferrero Academy has organized a charity auction to raise funds for relief efforts. Both Carlos Alcaraz and his coach have participated by winning their own t-shirts during the auction[3].
This gesture of solidarity from these sports personalities is truly heartwarming. It’s amazing to see how sports can come together to make a difference in times of need.
College Tennis Updates
If you’re into college tennis, you might be interested in the latest news about Kent Hunter, who was recently named an assistant coach by Grant Chen following SMU’s 2023-24 season. Hunter grew up playing tennis in Compton, CA, and had an impressive collegiate career at various institutions, including a junior college in California and LSU, where he earned All-SEC honors in both singles and doubles[1].
NBA Season Preview
While we’re not strictly talking about tennis here, it’s always interesting to see how other sports are trending. The NBA season preview is generating a lot of buzz, with teams like the Thunder and Nuggets being highlighted for their potential performances this season. For example, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Thunder is projected to have an incredible season with high scoring averages[5].
Conclusion
That’s all for today’s update If you want to stay in the loop with the latest tennis trends and news, be sure to follow us here at Mia Tennis PRO. And if you want, you can check out the news where I found it here.
Yours truly,
Mia
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