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Djokovic Downs De Minaur At Monte Carlo Masters, Faces Ruud In SF; Sinner v Tsitsipas

Posted by Staff on April 12th, 2024 @ 7:53 pm

It’s a loaded men’s semifinal line-up at the Monte Carlo Masters led by 2-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Today in the quarterfinals, Djokovic returned to the Monte Carlo semifinals for the first time since his last title run in 2015 by dispatching Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4.

Djokovic got a late break to …

Shaky Djokovic Gets His Revenge On Musetti, Gets De Minaur Next; Sinner v Rune

Posted by Staff on April 11th, 2024 @ 9:19 pm

Novak Djokovic was struggling early against the man who beat him at the Monte Carlo Masters a year ago, Lorenzo Musetti. But this time, Djokovic was able to turn the tables.

Down a break in the opener 4-2, Djokovic capitalized on Musetti’s inexperience to win it 7-5, 6-3.

Djokovic went up a …

Sinner Clobbers Korda At Monte Carlo Masters; Djokovic v Musetti, Tsitsipas v Zverev

Posted by Staff on April 10th, 2024 @ 7:06 pm

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner kept rolling in his clay debut, crushing Sebastian Korda 6-1, 6-2 in his Monte Carlo Masters opener.

Sinner, who comes in off his second career Masters title in Miami last two weeks ago, improves to 23-1 on the season. He came in as the betting favorite to win Monte Carlo.

“I’m very happy …

Djokovic Wins In Clay Debut At Monte Carlo Masters; Sinner v Korda, Medvedev v Monfils Wed.

Posted by Staff on April 9th, 2024 @ 10:22 pm

Novak Djokovic enjoyed about as good of a clay opener as he could have hoped Tuesday rolling Roman Safiullin 6-1, 6-2.

The Serb was dominant losing just six total points on serve breaking five times in the win. The world No. 1 was naturally thrilled with the performance.

“My feeling was great,” Djokovic …

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Carlos Alcaraz Pulls Out Of Monte Carlo Masters With Right Arm Injury

Posted by Staff on April 9th, 2024 @ 10:27 am

Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 European clay debut has been put on hold. The 20-year-old withdrew today from the Monte Carlo Masters with a right arm injury.

He tweeted, “I have been working in Monte Carlo and trying to recover until the last minute from an injured pronator teres in my right arm, but it was not possible and I cannot play! 🥲 I was really looking forward to playing… See …

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Novak Djokovic Opens Clay Season Tuesday At Monte Carlo Masters

Posted by Staff on April 9th, 2024 @ 12:46 am

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will open his 2024 clay season Tuesday at the Monte Carlo Masters.

The 36-year-old Djokovic will take on the upset-minded Roman Safiullin in the second round.

Djokovic is a 2-time Monte Carlo champion but hasn’t won since 2015. In fact, 2015 is the last time Djokovic has …

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Collins Continues Hot Streak, Wins Charleston Over Kasatkina

Posted by Staff on April 8th, 2024 @ 12:05 am

There’s no slowing Danielle Collins down. With her in-your-face nature, the American is an acquired taste, one that few have actually acquired. But Collins doesn’t care. She does her job and does it well.

Today, the 30-year-old kept her career run going dominating Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 to capture to 500 level title in …

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Shelton Eases Past Tiafoe For Houston Title, First On Clay

Posted by Staff on April 7th, 2024 @ 11:55 pm

The first all-Black men’s American final in the Open Era on the ATP Tour went to Ben Shelton Sunday on the clay in Houston. The 21-year-old Shelton powered past Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.

Shelton, who will rise to a new career-high No. 14 Monday, won three three setters during the week, two from a set behind. But today, the …

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Jannik Sinner: I Feel More Comfortable On Hard Courts Than Clay

Posted by Staff on April 7th, 2024 @ 11:18 am

Jannik Sinner has already been installed as the betting favorite to win the Monte Carlo Masters this upcoming week, that despite the fact the Italian has 13 career titles with just one on clay. And in 17 finals, just one has come on clay, that being his 2022 win over Carlos Alcaraz in Umag.

Sinner, though, has made strides …

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Carlos Alcaraz: It’s A Shame Rafael Nadal Is Not Playing Monte Carlo

Posted by Staff on April 7th, 2024 @ 10:57 am

Carlos Alcaraz came to bloom just as his Spanish hero Rafael Nadal began to fade. The 20-year-old has played just a handful of events with Nadal when both are Grand Slam winners, and of course they won’t be together this week at the Monte Carlo Masters as Nadal has already …

Novak Djokovic: I Keep My Expectations Low In Monte Carlo

Posted by Staff on April 6th, 2024 @ 4:06 pm

Novak Djokovic met the press in his second home in Monte Carlo where the Monte Carlo Masters opens up Sunday.

The Serb has had a tough season by his standards with an 8-3 record and no titles and no finals. And he’s hasn’t won Monte Carlo since 2015. With that, he …

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Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic Looks To Get On Track Against Sinner, Alcaraz

Posted by Staff on April 6th, 2024 @ 3:46 pm

Rafael Nadal will miss the Monte Carlo Masters but 18 of the Top 20 men will be in Monaco next week for the first big test of the 2024 European red clay season.

Novak Djokovic comes in coachless and titleless on the season and will look to hold the Monte Carlo trophy for the first time in nine years.

But …

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Monte Carlo Masters

Posted by Staff on April 4th, 2024 @ 5:41 pm

Rafael Nadal’s return to tennis has been put on hold. After missing the U.S. Masters swing in March, the King of Clay was expected back at the Monte Carlo Masters, an event he’s won 11 times.

But today, Nadal announced his withdrawal.

“Hi all, these are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise. Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. …

WTA Takes The Money, Will Hold Year-End Finals In Riyadh

Posted by Staff on April 4th, 2024 @ 5:30 pm

When push comes to shove, money wins almost every time. Today, money won again as the cash-strapped women’s tour announced it would hold its year-end WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2024 through 2026.

After much discussion and deliberation, the tour finally got the deal done which will mean big cash for the WTA and its players.

According to the WTA, Saudi Arabia shined over other bids because:
– The ability to …

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Jannik Sinner: Being Ranked No. 2 Means A lot

Posted by Staff on April 2nd, 2024 @ 10:02 am

Following his second Masters title Sunday at the Miami Open, Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to rank No. 2 in the world. The 22-year-old was thrilled to reach that mark.

“For sure it means a lot to me, but more importantly, it was a great performance for me, especially …