Pete Borkowski, Author at Tennis Canada

Chris Burr and Tim Griffin stand atop the podium at the Masters World Championships. They won gold this week as Thomas Venos won a wheelchair ITF title.

Professional Men and Women

Monday Digest: More Victories for Masters, Wheelchair Athletes

March 25, 2024

Across all levels of professional tennis last week, Canadians were scoring big wins, including at Masters and wheelchair events. While the focus may have been on the Miami Open,...

Denis Shapovalov pumps his fist. He won his opening match at the Miami Open on Wednesday.

Professional Men and Women

Shapovalov Grinds to Set Tsitsipas Clash at Miami Open

March 20, 2024

Denis Shapovalov had to keep his cool on Wednesday to kick off his campaign at the Miami Open, outlasting Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Masters 1000 event...

Wheelchair

Wheelchair Update: Canadians Comes Close at World Team Cup Qualifying

March 20, 2024

Tennis may be a primarily individual sport, but some team tennis is always a nice treat. The qualifying rounds for the wheelchair World Team Cup took place last week...

Canada's over 75 team holds up their trophy after winning gold at the ITF Masters World Team Championships

Professional Men and Women

Monday Digest: Canada Strikes Gold at Masters World Team Championships

March 18, 2024

It was a big weekend for Canada as they claimed gold at the ITF Masters World Team Championships. A decade had passed since any Canadians walked away with the...

Jessica Failla (right) and Jessie Aney hold up their plaques at the ITF event in Montreal.

Canadian Events

Failla Denies Aney in All-American ITF Montreal Final

March 18, 2024

For the second week in a row, an ITF event in Quebec saw an all-American final as Jessica Failla claimed the title, beating countrywoman Jessie Aney in straight sets...