Medvedev, Sinner Out Of Rotterdam; Tsitsipas, Murray Headline
Posted by Staff on February 7th, 2022 @ 8:11 pm
While the Rotterdam even lost two of its stars in Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner, the tournament still has 2009 champion Andy Murray along with top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and defending champion Andrey Rublev.
Tsitsipas returns for a sixth straight year but has just four wins to show for it, though he made the semifinals last year when he lost to eventual champion Rublev.
In the draw, Tsitsipas wouldn’t meet Rublev until …
Del Potro Set For Return In Buenos Aires; Ruud, Schwartzman Top 2 Seeds
Posted by Staff on February 6th, 2022 @ 5:45 pm
Juan Martin Del Potro is set to make a return to tennis, though it may not be for long.
The likeable Argentine will be on court in Buenos Aires where he will play his first match since 2019 Queen’s.
Now 33, Del Potro has battled wrist and recently knee issues, requiring multiple surgeries, and each return was marked with a soon-after setback.
Now, during teary press conference yesterday, it sounds like Del Potro …
Zverev Stunned By Bublik In Montpellier Final
Posted by Staff on February 6th, 2022 @ 5:24 pm
Alexander Zverev’s hopes for a first title of 2022 were dashed in stunning fashion by the entertaining and often unpredictable Alexander Bublik who collected his crown with a 6-4, 6-3 triumph over the German.
The heavily favored Zverev couldn’t handle the Kazakh’s serve as Bublik cracked eight aces and lost just four points on first serve. He also got no rhythm from the drop-shotting Bublik.
Zverev had four aces to go …
8 Things I Think I Thought About Rafael Nadal, The GOAT And The Australian Open
Posted by Sean Randall on February 1st, 2022 @ 8:51 pm
It’s never too late to wrap up what was an incredible finish to the 2022 Australian Open.
1. RAFA THE GOAT
It’s undeniable. Rafael Nadal is now the GOAT (Great of All Time). There’s no debate.
He’s at 21, he’s got two career Slams.
Novak Djokovic is 20.
21 > 20.
You can argue Djokovic has more weeks at No. 1 or more non-clay Slams, etc. But 21 > 20 and since the next …
Novak Djokovic on Rafael Nadal: Amazing Achievement, Always Impressive Fighting Spirit
Posted by Staff on January 30th, 2022 @ 5:56 pm
Among the many taking to social media to give congratulations to Rafael Nadal for his incredible win was Novak Djokovic.
The embattled World No. 1 who was deported from Australia, perhaps paving the way for Nadal’s title, offered his
“Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for 21st GS. Amazing achievement. Always impressive fighting spirit that prevailed another time. Enhorabuena 👏🏆👍 @Medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the …
Roger Federer: Never Underestimate A Great Champion Like Rafael Nadal
Posted by Staff on January 30th, 2022 @ 5:47 pm
Roger Federer took to instagram to congratulate Rafael Nadal on his incredible comeback win at the Australian Open today.
“What a match! To my friend and great rival Rafael Nadal. Heartfelt congratulations on becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. A few months ago we were joking about both being on crutches. Amazing. Never underestimate a great champion.
“Your incredible work ethic, dedication and fighting spirit are …
Nadal Makes Historic Comeback Against Medvedev, Wins 21st Grand Slam!
Posted by Staff on January 30th, 2022 @ 5:35 pm
Rafael Nadal is now the leader in terms of most Grand Slam titles all time with 21!
The Spaniard authored one of the greatest wins of his lengthy career coming back from bring to beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in a 5 hour, 24 minute pulse-pounding thriller.
“It was one of the most emotional matches of my career,” Nadal told the crowd. “To share the court with Daniil was …
Rafael Nadal v Daniil Medvedev For The Australian Open Title, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on January 29th, 2022 @ 2:16 pm
So once again Daniil Medvedev is facing a tennis great trying to make more history. Just over four months ago, in a performance for the ages he emphatically denied Novak Djokovic’s quest for a Calendar Slam and a record-smashing 21st Slam.
Now, Medvedev can play spoiler again. He meets Rafael Nadal. Nadal doesn’t have as much at stake as the Serb did, but again he does have a 21st Slam …
Barty Battles Back To Beat Collins And Win Australian Open; Become First Home Champ Since 1978
Posted by Staff on January 29th, 2022 @ 1:17 pm
Ash Barty made history Saturday night in Melbourne becoming the first home singles champion since 1978 after topping Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6(2).
Barty’s third Grand Slam title was her first at this level on hard court, and first for any female or male Australian in singles since Chris O’Neil won the women’s singles unseeded in 1978.
“This is just a dream come true for me and I’m so proud to be an …
Nadal Beats Berrettini, Medvedev Outwits Tsitsipas In Australian Open SFs
Posted by Staff on January 28th, 2022 @ 5:27 pm
Rafael Nadal hung on to upend Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Friday at the Australian Open to reach his sixth final at the first Grand Slam of the season.
Using his forehand-to-backhand attack, Nadal dominated the Italian early on. Off his backhand wing, Berrettini had no answer for Nadal’s heavy forehand, and he struggled on his second serve.
Up two sets in full command, things got tight. Berrettini found a grove …
Nadal v Berrettini, Medvedev v Tsitsipas; Australian Open SF Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on January 27th, 2022 @ 2:44 pm
After 11 days or so of battle, we have a final four in the men’s field at the Australian Open.
The all-Top 10 semifinal is nothing terribly surprising. There’s no Aslan Karatsev, or Lucas Pouille or Hyeong Chung, etc, crashing the party. With Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini, it’s all chalk.
When Novak Djokovic got deported, Berrettini became the man in that quarter and he took advantage.
Tsitsipas’s …
Barty, Collins Cruise Into Australian Open Final
Posted by Staff on January 27th, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
It was an evening of blowouts on women’s semifinal night at the Australian Open.
Ash Barty continued her dominant 2022 season, pounding former Top 10 Madison Keys 6-1, 6-3 in just 62 minutes. The 25-year-old Barty becomes the first Australian woman to make the final in 42 years since Wendy Turnbull in 1980.
“It’s unreal. It’s just incredible,” Barty said on court. “I love this tournament and love competing out here …
Medvedev Saves Matchpoint vs Auger-Aliassime In Australian Open QF Thriller; Tsitsipas Soars
Posted by Staff on January 26th, 2022 @ 11:38 am
Daniil Medvedev simply refuses to lose. The World No. 2 called upon all his championship reserves to overcome Felix Auger Aliassime in a thrilling come-from-behind 6-7(4), 3-6, 7-6(2), 7-5, 6-4 victory.
The 4 hour, 41 minute affair saw the Canadian jump out early. At the US Open, Medvedev dominated the youngster in the semifinals, but Auger Aliassime was the aggressor off the ground at the start.
Auger Alisiassme would fail to serve …
Swiatek Outlasts Kanepi, Sets Collins Australian SF Showdown; Barty v Keys
Posted by Staff on January 26th, 2022 @ 11:14 am
The semifinals are set at the Australian Open. Wednesday in Melbourne saw Danielle Collins and Iga Swiatek make the last four, but in different ways.
The boisterous American Collins overwhelmed Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-1 in 88 minutes. Collins and her powerful backhand couldn’t sustain a 5-2 first set led, but from 5-all the match turned for good in Collins’s favor.
“I think my serving has gotten a lot stronger,” said Collins who …
Barty Dominant Again At Australian Open, Keys Next; Swiatek Seeks SF
Posted by Staff on January 25th, 2022 @ 10:54 am
Ash Barty has a surprisingly easy night thumping American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-0 in just 63 minutes to reach her second Australian Open semifinal.
The Australian favorite is now just two sets from a first Slam title in her homeland. She’s lost just 17 games in her five matches thus far.
“I’m just having fun, to be honest,” said Barty. “I’m having fun trying to problem solve out on the court, …