Toth about Marchenko after beating Ferrer: High Tatras helped him

First week in the new season is very successful for foreign players of our Slovakian coaches. Illya Marchenko (28) is a good example. With residence in Bratislava, preparing under the supervision of Tibor Toth (47), Marchenko made fantastic result in Doha, at ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open, beating World Number 7, David Ferrer (33) in the first round. “Ilya was very well prepared for the match with Ferrer. He knew exactly what to expect from David. He did everything I have asked him...

Sujova great in Israel, she is third best junior in Slovakia

LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy member Dominik Sujova (17) has played at two tournaments in Israel, in Haifa and Kiryat Shmona. Erik Csarnakovics joined her in Israel and he praises Dominika not only for her results and performances but also for her dedication for the game. Dominika reached third round in first junior tournament (Grade 3) and also made doubles quarterfinals, in her second tournament she was even better to make the singles final and doubles quarterfinals. In the combined ITF ranking,...

Marchenko in the semi-final of Slovak Open challenger in Bratislava

Ukrainian Illya Marchenko, who plays under coach Tibor Toth in LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy in Bratislava reached the semi-finals of Peugeot Slovak Open challenger, where he was beaten by Lukas Lacko. Marchenko first beat experienced Czech Stepanek, former APT World Number 8 after three sets 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals. "I played my best tennis today. I was surprised myself, how I played, but it was equal match. Radek is great player, one is always nervous when plays against someone of...

Mikhail Youzhny, former TOP 10 player was in LOVE 4 Tennis Academy together with his nephew Andrey

One of the best Russian players of the recent past Mikhail Youzhny (33) visited LOVE 4 TENNIS club. He returned to Bratislava and Slovakia after 15 years. In 2001, he was member of the Davis Cup team, winning against Slovakia, however he did not play a single match. Safin and Kafelnikov won three points then. Youzhny came to Bratislava to play at challenger together with his 22-years old nephew Andrey Yuzhnyy, who used to train in L4T, but now has become...

Kalenichenko made the main draw of challenger

Danylo Kalenichenko, member of LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy, should not have played at Peugeot Slovak Open in Bratislava, but in the end he joined the qualifying and made his way through into the main draw of this indoor tournament. Danylo Kalenichenko, member of LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy, should not have played at Peugeot Slovak Open in Bratislava, but in the end he joined the qualifying and made his way through into the main draw of this indoor tournament. Danylo beat Slovakian...

Sujova together with Csarnakovics in Israel

Third best Slovakian in the combined Junior ITF ranking Dominika Sujova and member of LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy left for Israel together with headcoach Erik Csarnakovics. She will play in Haifa and in Kiryat Shmona. Sujova will first play at International Juniors Tournament in Memory of Adam Bergman, played on outside hard courts from 9th to 14th November. After that, she will play at Marshall Open in honour of Ronnie Sender from 16th to 21st November. Both tournaments are category 3...

Vanda Lukacs won her first ITF title after practising in LOVE 4 TENNIS

Hungarian tennis player Vanda Lukacs, No. 580 in the WTA singles rankings, practised in our club before going to play at two ITF events in Italy in October. According to her own words, she was satisfied with the preparations and results suggest no difference. Reaching the singles semi-final at one of the tournaments and won both singles and doubles title at the other tournament. Vanda Lukacs is 22 years old and before joining LOVE 4 TENNIS academy, Peter Kisantal used to...

Kristina Kucova won ITF title in Ukraine

Kristina Kucova (25) from LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy did well at ITF tournament in Ukrainian Bucha. Her final win against Alexandra Cadantu from Romania 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-0 means, and this title is her third 25K triumph this season. Overall, this is her tenth ITF singles title. Women’s ITF tournament in Ukrainian Bucha was played outdoors on clay with total prize money 25K USD between 21st and 27th September in Campa Tennis club. Kristina was first seeded in the main draw and...

American Millie Nichols: I would recommend to study and play tennis in the USA

The tennis player Millie Nichols is from Austin, Texas, USA and she was born in Amarillo city. She was practicing in the LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy in the summer so we interviewed her about her tennis career, university studies, scholarship, tournaments and much more. If you are hesitating to play and study in the USA, Millie Nichols has a piece of advice for you... How do you feel in Slovakia and how did you get here? "My teammate Monika Sirilova is from...

Lenka Jurikova from LOVE 4 TENNIS Academy wins ITF title in Prague

Member of LOVE 4 Tennis Academy in Bratislava and TC EMPIRE in Trnava Lenka Jurikova won her first singles title after five years at 10K USD clay tournament LIVESPORT Prague Open. Her last triumph is old more than five years old, when she triumphed in August 2010 in German Bad Saulgau at the 25K tournament, also played on clay. Together she owns six singles ITF titles. In the Prague final, she beat Katharina Lehnert from Phillipines in straigh sets 6-3, 6-4. "I...