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October 29th, 2018

With Eye On No. 1, Novak Djokovic Opens Play Tuesday In Paris

After ranking 22 in June, next Monday Novak Djokovic could be No. 1.

Posted by Staff @ 9:53 pm in No. 1 ranking, Paris | 8 Comments »

October 28th, 2018

Ridiculous 1st Rd Tests for Nadal, Federer, Seeds at ATP Paris Masters

Did You Know? Only Novak Djokovic has been able to successfully defend the long-standing Paris Masters title, winning three years in a row (2015-13). Winning then losing in the following year’s final were six players: Stan Smith (1972-73), Boris Becker (1989-90), Guy Forget (1991-92), Pete Sampras (1997-98), David Nalbandian (2007-08), and David Ferrer (2012-13).

Posted by Staff @ 4:33 pm in Paris, Tennis | 11 Comments »

November 4th, 2017

Sock Seeks Paris Title And London Berth Sunday Against Cinderella Krajinovic

A new Masters champion will be crowned Sunday in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 7:05 pm in Paris | 22 Comments »

November 3rd, 2017

Nadal Out Of Paris, New Masters Champ Confirmed Sunday; Americans Isner, Sock Bid For Last London Spot

A new Masters champion will be crowned on Sunday

Posted by Staff @ 10:46 pm in Paris | 19 Comments »

November 3rd, 2017

Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Paris Due To Right Knee Issue, Won’t Commit To ATP Finals

Rafael Nadal’s right knee is bad.

Posted by Staff @ 10:08 am in Paris | 52 Comments »

November 2nd, 2017

Nadal Gets No. 1; Del Potro Makes London Push, Goffin A Win From Qualifying

Rafael Nadal wrapped up No. 1.

Posted by Staff @ 12:54 am in Paris | 120 Comments »

November 1st, 2017

Rafael Nadal Clinches 2017 ATP Year-End No. 1 Ranking

The ATP No. 1 race is over, it’s Rafael Nadal’s.

Posted by Staff @ 1:45 pm in Paris | 36 Comments »

October 31st, 2017

London Hopefuls Querrey, PCB Fall In Paris; Nadal Can Wrap Up No. 1 Wednesday

Sam Querrey is out of the London ATP Finals.

Posted by Staff @ 10:07 pm in Paris | 49 Comments »

November 6th, 2016

Murray Outlasts Isner for 1st Paris Indoors Title as New No. 1

“I’m happy that I managed to get there,” said Murray. “I was pleased. I felt really nervous before the match and I didn’t feel flat or anything like that, which that was the most pleasing thing about today for me.”

Posted by Staff @ 6:43 pm in Paris, Tennis | 11 Comments »

November 5th, 2016

New No. 1 Andy Murray To Meet John Isner In Paris Indoors Final

Andy Murray has one and only one goal Sunday in the Paris final. Guess what it is?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:19 pm in Paris | 9 Comments »

November 5th, 2016

Andy Murray Is Your New ATP No. 1!

Andy Murray becomes the 26th player in ATP history to rank No. 1.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:16 pm in Paris, Year-End No. 1 | 135 Comments »

November 4th, 2016

Novak Djokovic Falls And Now Andy Murray Is A Saturday Win In Paris From The No. 1 Ranking

Andy Murray is two sets from the No. 1 ranking.

Posted by Staff @ 8:13 pm in Paris | 59 Comments »

November 3rd, 2016

Djokovic Denies Dimitrov, Murray Dominates Pouille In Paris; Tsonga v Raonic Friday

The battle

Posted by Staff @ 11:31 pm in Paris | 171 Comments »

November 1st, 2016

Djokovic, Murray Open Play Wednesday At Paris Indoors; Berdych Escapes ATP Finals Elimination

The final push for No. 1 begins Wednesday!

Posted by Staff @ 11:08 pm in Paris | 61 Comments »

October 31st, 2016

Berdych, Raonic, Gasquet And Isner In Action Tuesday At Paris Indoors; Djokovic Falls In Doubles

Tomas Berdych is behind in the race for the final spot in the ATP year-end event.

Posted by Staff @ 11:19 pm in Paris | Comments Off on Berdych, Raonic, Gasquet And Isner In Action Tuesday At Paris Indoors; Djokovic Falls In Doubles