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October 9th, 2023

Alcaraz Advances Past Evans; Tsitsipas, Fritz Fall In Shanghai; Sinner v Shelton Tues.

Two more seeds lost Monday at the Shanghai Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 5:48 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Alcaraz Advances Past Evans; Tsitsipas, Fritz Fall In Shanghai; Sinner v Shelton Tues.

October 8th, 2023

Sinner Wins, Korda Knocks Out Medvedev, Tiafoe Upset; Alcaraz v Evans Monday

Sebastian Korda upset Daniil Medvedev for his first career Top 5 win.

Posted by Staff @ 3:55 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Sinner Wins, Korda Knocks Out Medvedev, Tiafoe Upset; Alcaraz v Evans Monday

October 6th, 2023

Shanghai Surprises: Zverev, Rune, De Minaur, Musetti, FAA Lose Openers; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

It was a tough day for seeds in Shanghai on Friday as seven lost their opening matches.

Posted by Staff @ 2:41 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Shanghai Surprises: Zverev, Rune, De Minaur, Musetti, FAA Lose Openers; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

September 27th, 2023

Alcaraz, Medvedev, Sinner Lead Stacked Beijing 500 Field

15 of the Top 20 men will be at the 500-level Beijing event.

Posted by Staff @ 2:55 pm in beijing | 1 Comment »

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

Fritz Fades Against Griekspoor, Evans Ousts Dimitrov In Washington SFs

A surprising final in Washington will see Tallon Grieskspoor and Dan Evans try to win their biggest career title.

Posted by Staff @ 1:07 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz Fades Against Griekspoor, Evans Ousts Dimitrov In Washington SFs

August 5th, 2023

Fritz Beats Murray, Thompson To Make Washington SFs; Evans Upsets Tiafoe

Taylor Fritz won two in Washington, Frances Tiafoe couldn’t.

Posted by Staff @ 1:37 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz Beats Murray, Thompson To Make Washington SFs; Evans Upsets Tiafoe

August 3rd, 2023

Fritz, Murray Set Third Round Date In Washington D.C.; Eubanks, Monfils Advance

Felix Auger-Aliassime has now lost his last four matches, and 7 of his last 8.

Posted by Staff @ 9:38 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz, Murray Set Third Round Date In Washington D.C.; Eubanks, Monfils Advance

July 30th, 2023

Americans Fritz, Tiafoe Top Seeds At ATP Washington; Nishikori, Anderson, Murray In Field

Nine of the Top 10 American men are playing in Washington, D.C. this week.

Posted by Staff @ 6:03 pm in Washington | Comments Off on Americans Fritz, Tiafoe Top Seeds At ATP Washington; Nishikori, Anderson, Murray In Field

July 24th, 2023

Fritz Top Seed In Atlanta, But Eyes On Eubanks And Return Of Nishikori

Many familiar names are in Atlanta this week.

Posted by Staff @ 12:06 am in Atlanta | Comments Off on Fritz Top Seed In Atlanta, But Eyes On Eubanks And Return Of Nishikori

July 4th, 2023

Alcaraz, Murray, Rybakina Star On Wet Tuesday At Wimbledon; 87 Matches Wednesday

Just 8 matches were completed at Wimbledon on a very wet Tuesday.

Posted by Staff @ 5:09 pm in Wimbledon | 2 Comments »

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 »

May 28th, 2023

Tsitsipas Survives Vesely Challenge At French Open; Alcaraz, Djokovic Mon.

Tournament favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic take the court Monday at Roland Garros.

Posted by Staff @ 6:44 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Tsitsipas Survives Vesely Challenge At French Open; Alcaraz, Djokovic Mon.

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 13th, 2023

Alcaraz Wins In Rome Masters Debut, Rublev Advances; Djokovic, Sinner Sunday

Rain spoiled play at the Rome Masters Saturday.

Posted by Staff @ 7:59 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »