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May 27th, 2024

Alcaraz Rolls In Opener At French Open, Wawrinka Ousts Murray, Jarry Upset

Carlos Alcaraz played like the tournament favorite.

Posted by Staff @ 12:33 am in French Open | Comments Off on Alcaraz Rolls In Opener At French Open, Wawrinka Ousts Murray, Jarry Upset

May 25th, 2024

2024 French Open Day 1: Alcaraz, Osaka, Murray v Wawrinka Headline

Three former champions open play Sunday at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 11:11 pm in French Open | Comments Off on 2024 French Open Day 1: Alcaraz, Osaka, Murray v Wawrinka Headline

August 8th, 2023

Murray Sound vs Sonego, Shelton Sets Alcaraz Showdown In Toronto; Auger-Aliassime Out

Some good matches Wednesday in Canada with Carlos Alcaraz v Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner v Matteo Berrettini.

Posted by Staff @ 11:41 pm in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Murray Sound vs Sonego, Shelton Sets Alcaraz Showdown In Toronto; Auger-Aliassime Out

August 6th, 2023

Alcaraz Open Hard Court Summer As ATP Canadian Open Favorite; Former Champs Medvedev, Zverev In Chase

18 of the Top 20 men are in Toronto this week for the Canadian Masters, and there’s a good chance there will be a new champion crowned.

Posted by Staff @ 8:56 pm in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Alcaraz Open Hard Court Summer As ATP Canadian Open Favorite; Former Champs Medvedev, Zverev In Chase

July 30th, 2023

Tsitsipas Makes Debut At ATP Los Cabos, Former Champion Norrie Returns

Cameron Norrie will try to reach the Los Cabos final for a third straight year.

Posted by Staff @ 6:18 pm in Summer Swing | Comments Off on Tsitsipas Makes Debut At ATP Los Cabos, Former Champion Norrie Returns

June 30th, 2023

Wimbledon Men’s Preview: Djokovic With Nice Road To 24, Alcaraz Faced With Many Landmines

Novak Djokovic should be really happy with his draw.

Posted by Staff @ 1:29 pm in Wimbledon | 1 Comment »

June 20th, 2023

Zverev Tops Thiem, Rublev Wins In Halle; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Back Tomorrow

The favorites all won in Halle on Tuesday.

Posted by Staff @ 4:35 pm in Halle | Comments Off on Zverev Tops Thiem, Rublev Wins In Halle; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Back Tomorrow

June 18th, 2023

Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Kyrgios, Zverev Headline ATP Halle Grass Stop

Who’s the favorite in Halle?

Posted by Staff @ 12:17 pm in Halle | Comments Off on Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Kyrgios, Zverev Headline ATP Halle Grass Stop

June 14th, 2023

Sinner Solid In Grass Opener; Medvedev, Raonic Thu. In Den Bosch

After a disappointing French Open, Jannik Sinner got off to a good start on the Grass in Den Bosch thumping the dangerous Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2. Sinner hit eight aces, dropped just five points on first serve and never was broken. “Against him it is never easy to play,” Sinner said to the ATP. “He […]

Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:30 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Sinner Solid In Grass Opener; Medvedev, Raonic Thu. In Den Bosch

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.

Posted by Staff @ 7:15 pm in Grass season | Comments Off on Home Hope Griekspoor Wins In Den Bosch; Sinner Opens Grass Season Tomorrow

June 3rd, 2023

Zverev Ousts Tiafoe, Ruud, Rune Advance; Djokovic, Alcaraz v Musetti At French Open

Carlos Alcaraz gets a rematch with Lorenzo Musetti, the man who handed him his first ever loss in a final.

Posted by Staff @ 9:57 pm in French Open | 1 Comment »

June 1st, 2023

Sinner Out, Ruud, Zverev, Top Americans Win; Djokovic, Alcaraz v Shapovalov Ahead

Another Top 10 seed fell at the French Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:05 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sinner Out, Ruud, Zverev, Top Americans Win; Djokovic, Alcaraz v Shapovalov Ahead

May 25th, 2023

French Open Men’s Draw Preview: Djokovic Lands With Alcaraz; Sinner, Rune Bottom Half Picks

There’s a very good chance a first time men’s champion this year at the French Open!

Posted by Staff @ 11:36 am in French Open | 2 Comments »

May 18th, 2023

Tsitsipas, Medvedev Cruise Into Rome Masters SFs

A spicy final four is set in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 7:25 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Tsitsipas, Medvedev Cruise Into Rome Masters SFs

May 17th, 2023

Rune Upsets Djokovic Again, Ruud Back In Rome Masters SF; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Thurs.

Holger Rune proves Paris was no fluke.

Posted by Staff @ 5:51 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Rune Upsets Djokovic Again, Ruud Back In Rome Masters SF; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Thurs.