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November 26th, 2023

Sinner Leads Italy Past Australia For Their Second Davis Cup Title

Jannik Sinner ends his 2023 season on top leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title in 47 years.

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October 30th, 2023

Thiem Wins Morning Thriller Over Wawrinka, Paul Saves 3 MPs At Paris Masters; Alcaraz Tues.

Three players saved match points to win on opening day at the Paris Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 11:02 pm in Paris | Comments Off on Thiem Wins Morning Thriller Over Wawrinka, Paul Saves 3 MPs At Paris Masters; Alcaraz Tues.

October 5th, 2023

Rune, Ruud, Zverev Headline First Day Of Seeds At Shanghai Masters

Seeds are on court Friday in Shanghai.

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July 30th, 2023

Popyrin Edges Wawrinka In Umag Final For Second Career Title

Stan Wawrinka came up just short in his bid to win his first title in over six years.

Posted by Staff @ 6:36 pm in Clay Season | Comments Off on Popyrin Edges Wawrinka In Umag Final For Second Career Title

July 29th, 2023

Wawrinka Eyes First Title In 6 Years, Faces Popyrin In Umag

Italian men went 0-2 on semifinal Saturday in Umag.

Posted by Staff @ 11:18 pm in Clay Season | Comments Off on Wawrinka Eyes First Title In 6 Years, Faces Popyrin In Umag

June 15th, 2023

Medvedev Falls In Den Bosch Opener To Mannarino, Roanic Out; Sinner Fri

Daniil Medvedev hasn’t won a match since winning Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 7:09 pm in Grass season | 1 Comment »

June 13th, 2023

Home Hope Griekspoor Wins In Den Bosch; Sinner Opens Grass Season Tomorrow

Jannik Sinner makes his grass debut tomorrow in Den Bosch.

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May 16th, 2023

Angry Djokovic Knocks Out Norrie At Rome Masters, Rune Next Wed; Sinner Out

The scoreline was straightforward but Novak Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Rome Masters was anything but. Djokovic was not pleased with Norrie’s on-court conduct. The match was delayed as the Serb was finishing up some undisclosed medical treatment and then Norrie started right off with the “come ons”. Later, on a […]

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May 12th, 2023

Djokovic Overcomes Etcheverry At Rome Masters, Rune, Sinner Win; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

Novak Djokovic made a good start to his Rome Masters. Carlos Alcaraz makes his Rome debut on Saturday.

Posted by Staff @ 10:11 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic Overcomes Etcheverry At Rome Masters, Rune, Sinner Win; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

April 10th, 2023

Murray Out, Wawrinka, Thiem Win At Monte Carlo Masters; Djokovic, Tsitsipas Tues

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas open their 2023 clay seasons on Tuesday.

Posted by Staff @ 11:09 pm in Monte Carlo | 1 Comment »

March 22nd, 2023

Murray, Isner, Monfils Out Of Miami Masters; Thiem Thursday

Two former champions lost on the first day of the Miami Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 11:31 pm in Miami | Comments Off on Murray, Isner, Monfils Out Of Miami Masters; Thiem Thursday

March 10th, 2023

Murray, Shelton Indian Wells Winners; Medvedev, Zverev, Rublev Today

Andy Murray’s last nine wins have all been in deciding sets.

Posted by Staff @ 10:07 am in Indian Wells | Comments Off on Murray, Shelton Indian Wells Winners; Medvedev, Zverev, Rublev Today

February 27th, 2023

Defending Champ Rublev Advances In Dubai, Zverev Wins, Murray Withdraws; Djokovic Tues.

Novak Djokovic returns to action Tuesday in Dubai. He’s a perfect 12-0 this season.

Posted by Staff @ 4:09 pm in Dubai | 1 Comment »

January 19th, 2023

Murray Outlasts Kokkinakis In Early Morning Australian Open Thriller, Djokovic Survives

Andy Murray did it again.

Posted by Staff @ 3:03 pm in Australian Open | 23 Comments »

June 1st, 2021

Djokovic Dominates French Opener, Nadal Ups Streak, Rublev Out; Medvedev Gets Night Billing

The Big 3 didn’t drop a set in the first round at the French Open.S

Posted by Staff @ 10:19 pm in French Open | 1 Comment »