Alex Sharp

London

Freelance Sports Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

A year after first practice, Shnaider and Boulter meet for Hong Kong title

Nov 1, 2024 | wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp

Last September in Ningbo, China, Diana Shnaider and Katie Boulter practiced together for the very first time. First impressions were mutually very positive, impressed by each other's game and work ethic. Fourteen months on, they are the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 top two seeds, ready to do battle in Sunday's final. This will be their first meeting on tour.
Looking ahead in Hong Kong: Kenin, Fernandez aim for quarterfinal spots

Oct 29, 2024 | wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp

The business end is fast approaching at Victoria Park, with the quarterfinal roster set to be completed on Thursday at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024. Defending champion Leylah Fernandez will hope to march on, and Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin is also still in contention. Who can join the Elite Eight at Causeway Bay?
How multi-sport talent Shnaider is making her presence felt on the WTA Tour

Oct 12, 2024 | wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp

Inspired by figure skating, with a background in dancing, boxing and chess, combined with an outstanding season-long stint in college tennis, it’s easy to see why Diana Shnaider is one of the most exciting and explosive prospects on the WTA Tour. "I was doing a lot of other activities when I was young until I moved to Moscow to train and play tournaments around eight years old," Shnaider told The Hong Kong Open.
Shnaider to meet Fernandez, Boulter to face Yuan in Hong Kong semis

Oct 12, 2024 | wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp

The silverware showdown is well within reach at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with a stellar semifinals Saturday on offer at Victoria Park. Hong Kong: Scores | Order of Play | DrawsIt doesn't get much better than this at any level. Top seed Diana Shnaider, one of the players of the season, takes on the defending champion Leylah Fernandez. On top of that, No.2 seed Katie Boulter will look to continue her rich vein of form in a final four bout with world No.45 Yuan Yue.
Shnaider rolls to fourth title of the season in Hong Kong

Oct 12, 2024 | wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp

Diana Shnaider's trophy-laden breakout season has been gilded in glory as the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 champion on Sunday. A simply sensational 6-1, 6-2 showing over No.2 seed Katie Boulter means the 20-year-old has lifted a fourth Hologic WTA title this season. It's a fitting note for Shnaider, who revealed earlier in the week that four just so happens to be her favorite number. "Well, I was born second of April and I just love those combinations with two and four.
AO 2024 – Day 13: "Flawless" Sinner dethrones Djokovic - Roland-Garros - The official site

Jan 25, 2024 | rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp

The Italian ventured into his first Grand Slam final, where he'll meet 'never say die' Daniil Medvedev at Melbourne Park. 128 men have been whittled down to two supreme athletes in the men's draw at Australian Open 2024. The defending champion is out, a new name will be written onto the Roll of Honour.
AO 2024 – Day 11: Medvedev and Zverev to lock horns - Roland-Garros - The official site

Jan 23, 2024 | rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev edge through, Dayana Yastremska and Zheng Qinwen also continued their dream runs Down Under. Two stars who have been there and done it, two youngsters propelling themselves into the unknown. Australian Open 2024 continues to serve up milestone moments and standout performances. Here are the key headlines from Melbourne Park… 2021-22 finalist Daniil Medvedev is pushing himself to the limit to extend his stay this fortnight.
AO 2024 – Day 4: Andreeva dazzles, Djokovic escapes - Roland-Garros - The official site

Jan 16, 2024 | rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp

Plenty of top seeds advanced as well as a series of shocks kept fans on the edge of their seats in Melbourne. Wednesday was a whirlwind of action down at Melbourne Park. Defending champions, teenage superstars, five-set marathons, you name it. Here are the key headlines from Day 4 at the Australian Open… At just 16-years-old, in just her fourth major main draw, Mirra Andreeva keeps posting career milestones at a rapid rate.
Australian Open 2024: Draw promises electric start

Jan 10, 2024 | rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp

The first Grand Slam of the 2024 season starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday. With a few matches under their belt, maybe an extended break, the build-up and preparation is done and dusted. It's time for the return of Grand Slam tennis with the Australian Open draw taking place on Thursday ahead of main draw action this Sunday. Legends, NextGen stars, comebacks, the names have been allocated into the 128 slots. Here are the key storylines from Down Under… Where else to start?
2024 vision: What the ATP season could bring

Jan 2, 2024 | rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp

The 2023 calendar was packed with milestone memories, but what can this upcoming campaign serve up? Last season was an absolute cracker. Simply put, 2024 has a lot to live up to. History is on the line, legacies are out to be bolstered, young guns want to keep firing. Here's a flavour of what to expect over the next 12 months on the men's side of the sport.