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November 6th, 2021

Novak Djokovic Clinches 2021 Year-End No. 1, Sets Record

Novak Djokovic sets a record Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won’t touch.

Posted by Staff @ 3:27 pm in 2021 Season, Year-End No. 1 | 4 Comments »

October 31st, 2021

Kontaveit Continues Hot Run, Handles Halep For Cluj-Napoca Crown And WTA Finals Berth

Anett Kontaveit is 26-2 in last her last 28 matches.

Posted by Staff @ 7:02 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Kontaveit Continues Hot Run, Handles Halep For Cluj-Napoca Crown And WTA Finals Berth

October 31st, 2021

Zverev Topples Tiafoe, Adds Vienna To List Of Titles

No one born in the 90s has more titles than Alexander Zverev.

Posted by Staff @ 6:52 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Zverev Topples Tiafoe, Adds Vienna To List Of Titles

October 31st, 2021

Cilic Wins 20th Title, Foils Fritz In St. Petersburg

Marin Cilic becomes the 6th active man with 20 career titles.

Posted by Staff @ 6:41 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Cilic Wins 20th Title, Foils Fritz In St. Petersburg

October 29th, 2021

Tiafoe Comes Up Big Again, Upsets Schwartzman; Zverev v Alcaraz

Frances Tiafoe is into his first ATP semifinal of 2021.

Posted by Staff @ 11:18 pm in 2021 Season | 3 Comments »

October 25th, 2021

Murray Overcomes Hurkacz In Vienna; Berrettini Gets Into Turin

Andy Murray collected a huge win Monday in Vienna.

Posted by Staff @ 10:35 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Murray Overcomes Hurkacz In Vienna; Berrettini Gets Into Turin

October 24th, 2021

Sinner Sacks Schwartzman For Antwerp Title

Jannik Sinner is the youngest to win five titles since…

Posted by Staff @ 11:10 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Sinner Sacks Schwartzman For Antwerp Title

October 23rd, 2021

Sinner, Schwartzman Advance To Antwerp Final

Diego Schwartzman will face his third straight 20-year-old, this time for the title.

Posted by Staff @ 11:49 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Sinner, Schwartzman Advance To Antwerp Final

October 22nd, 2021

Top Seeds Sinner, Schwartzman Charge Into Antwerp SFs

Three seeds and an American qualifier made the semifinals in Antwerp.

Posted by Staff @ 9:16 pm in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Top Seeds Sinner, Schwartzman Charge Into Antwerp SFs

October 4th, 2021

Dominic Thiem Won’t Need Wrist Surgery!

Dominic Thiem has avoided wrist surgery.

Posted by Staff @ 10:05 pm in 2021 Season, Injuries | Comments Off on Dominic Thiem Won’t Need Wrist Surgery!

September 30th, 2021

After Laver Cup, Nick Kyrgios Will Not Play Again In 2021

Nick Kyrgios is back in Australia.

Posted by Staff @ 9:34 am in 2021 Season | Comments Off on After Laver Cup, Nick Kyrgios Will Not Play Again In 2021

August 20th, 2021

Rafael Nadal’s Shuts Down 2021 Season, No US Open

Rafael Nadal’s 2021 season is over.

Posted by Staff @ 12:06 pm in 2021 Season, US Open | 3 Comments »

August 8th, 2021

Happy 40th Birthday To Roger Federer

The great Roger Federer hit 40.

Posted by Staff @ 9:30 am in 2021 Season | 6 Comments »

August 1st, 2021

Ruud Wins Third Straight Title, Captures Final Clay Event In 2021 At Kitzbuhel

Casper Ruud wins the summer clay hat-trick.

Posted by Staff @ 12:05 am in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Ruud Wins Third Straight Title, Captures Final Clay Event In 2021 At Kitzbuhel

July 26th, 2021

Collins Collects First WTA Title In Palermo, Stops Ruse Run

In her fourth full year on the tour, Danielle Collins finally reached her first final, and she made the most of it.

Posted by Staff @ 12:25 am in 2021 Season | Comments Off on Collins Collects First WTA Title In Palermo, Stops Ruse Run