Ripunjay Gaba

Jun 28, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Ripunjay Gaba

Being the oldest grand slam is not the only reason the Wimbledon Championships is considered the most prestigious slam. To play on the grass courts of SW19 is the dream of many players, and to cover the tournament is the dream of several veterans. However, not all tennis commentators and analysts get the role. As the tournament is right around the corner, here are the handful who managed to make it into the team. ESPN is ready to cover the tournament for the Americas.

Jun 18, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Ripunjay Gaba

Jack Draper is a young gun from Britain who recently earned his first ATP title at the Stuttgart Open. With the victory, he has earned $2,513,182 from his time on the court. Draper’s primary source of income is the prize money he receives from playing on the ATP Tour. However, he makes a sizable bag from sponsorships as well. With several streams of income, Draper has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2024. Nike sponsors Draper’s clothes and shoes, while Dunlop sponsors his rackets.

Jun 14, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Ripunjay Gaba

The 2024 Stuttgart Open has yielded us with surprising results. Brandon Nakashima and Jack Draper have found their way to each other in the semifinal, and are now set to face each other. While Draper has played in a final this year on the ATP Tour, Nakashima is yet to taste the experience. Both entered the grass ATP 250 after disappointing results in the clay swing.

Jun 8, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Ripunjay Gaba

Iga Swiatek looked “perfect on the court” in the 2024 French Open final. The Polish player won her fourth title in the slam with a quick 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jasmine Paolini. Her grasp of clay has improved as Paolini proved to be a minor obstacle. Swiatek’s dominance showed during the match, which evoked a Rafael Nadal comparison from the former coach of Novak Djokovic. No tennis fan is a stranger to Nadal’s absolute dominance at the French Open.

Jun 8, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Ripunjay Gaba

Iga Swiatek made quick work of Jasmine Paolini in the French Open final. The Polish player managed to win her fourth Roland-Garros, and her trophy presentation included two legends to help her celebrate, although one was not scheduled to appear. Swiatek’s trophy presentation saw Martina Navratilova inviting Chris Evert to celebrate an anniversary for Evert. While only Navratilova was supposed to present the trophy, she could not leave out her close friend on the special occasion.