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February 21st, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz Rolls Right Ankle In Scary Tumble In Rio [Video]

Carlos Alcaraz injured again in Rio.

Posted by Staff @ 11:37 am in Latin Swing, Rio, Videos | No Comments »

February 26th, 2023

Norrie Rebounds, Stuns Alcaraz In Dramatic Fashion For Rio Title

Cameron Norrie avenged a loss in the final last week to Carlos Alcaraz in the Buenos Aires. Better to win a 500 than a 250!

Posted by Staff @ 8:33 pm in Rio | 1 Comment »

February 25th, 2023

Alcaraz, Norrie To Meet Again, This Time In Rio Final

Cameron Norrie will try again to hand Carlos Alcaraz a first loss of 2023.

Posted by Staff @ 11:52 pm in Rio | Comments Off on Alcaraz, Norrie To Meet Again, This Time In Rio Final

February 23rd, 2023

Alcaraz Overcomes Fognini To Make Rio QFs

Carlos Alcaraz stays perfect in 2023.

Posted by Staff @ 8:42 pm in Rio | Comments Off on Alcaraz Overcomes Fognini To Make Rio QFs

February 22nd, 2023

Norrie Reaches Rio QFs; Alcaraz v Fognini Thurs.

Carlos Alcaraz finished off his rain-delayed match Wednesday in Rio.

Posted by Staff @ 11:50 pm in Rio | Comments Off on Norrie Reaches Rio QFs; Alcaraz v Fognini Thurs.

February 19th, 2023

Alcaraz Returns To Rio For Title Defense, Norrie Seeded No. 2

It’s the same Top 3 seeds in Rio that were in Buenos Aires!

Posted by Staff @ 4:45 pm in Rio | Comments Off on Alcaraz Returns To Rio For Title Defense, Norrie Seeded No. 2

February 21st, 2022

Teen Alcaraz Tops Schwartzman In Rio For Biggest Career Title

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first ATP 500 level event.

Posted by Staff @ 8:55 am in Rio | Comments Off on Teen Alcaraz Tops Schwartzman In Rio For Biggest Career Title

February 13th, 2022

Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Shapovalov Top Seeds This Week On ATP Tour

There are four events this week on the ATP.

Posted by Staff @ 10:03 pm in Doha, Marseille, Rio | Comments Off on Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Shapovalov Top Seeds This Week On ATP Tour

February 24th, 2019

Djere Spoils Auger-Aliassime Title Bid In Rio Final

A new ATP champion was crowned in Rio.

Posted by Staff @ 5:55 pm in Rio | 8 Comments »

February 17th, 2019

Former Champions Thiem, Schwartzman Headline ATP Rio

The last three champions are in the Rio this field this week.

Posted by Staff @ 12:53 pm in Rio | Comments Off on Former Champions Thiem, Schwartzman Headline ATP Rio

February 27th, 2017

Thiem Beats Carreno Busta To Win ATP Rio Title

“This is the best feeling you can have, winning a title,” Thiem said afterwards. “It’s all you practice for. I played five very good matches, especially in the semis and final against amazing players.”

Posted by Staff @ 12:35 am in Rio | Comments Off on Thiem Beats Carreno Busta To Win ATP Rio Title

February 25th, 2017

Del Potro v Raonic Tonight In Delray Beach; 18-Year-Old Casper Ruud Reaches Rio SFs

It’s a big man clash in the semifinals of Delray Beach tonight.

Posted by Staff @ 10:26 am in Rio | Comments Off on Del Potro v Raonic Tonight In Delray Beach; 18-Year-Old Casper Ruud Reaches Rio SFs

February 22nd, 2017

Kei Nishikori Knocked Out Of Rio In Racquet-Smashing Loss [Video]

Kei Nishikori suffered a first round loss for the first time in over a year.

Posted by Staff @ 9:16 am in Rio, Videos | Comments Off on Kei Nishikori Knocked Out Of Rio In Racquet-Smashing Loss [Video]

August 8th, 2016

Serena Saves Set Points at Rio Olympics; Tues. Packed Line-Up

“It was really big for me just to win that first set,” said Serena after saving two set points. “We’ve had so many tough matches in the past, so I couldn’t let the elements get into my head. I hadn’t played great against Alize in the past…so I thought how I at least wanted to get a win.”

Posted by Staff @ 11:44 pm in Rio, Tennis | 3 Comments »

February 21st, 2016

Rafael Nadal Rocked Out Of Rio; Juan Martin Del Potro’s Comeback Stopped Short In Delray

Four semifinal matches on Saturday in Delray and Rio and four upsets as favorites Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro both lost.

Posted by Staff @ 1:17 am in Rio | 63 Comments »