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October 29th, 2024

2024 Paris Masters Day 3: Fritz v Draper; Alcaraz Wins, Turin Hopefuls Ruud, Rublev Out

Andre Rublev and Casper Ruud are already out of the Paris Masters.

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June 4th, 2024

Djokovic Rallies Again, Gets Ruud Rematch At French Open; Zverev Wins In 5 Over Rune

Will Novak Djokovic be okay for his Wednesday quarterfinal against Casper Ruud.

Posted by Staff @ 12:33 am in French Open | 1 Comment »

June 2nd, 2024

2024 French Open Day 9: Djokovic Recovery? Zverev v Rune, Ruud v Fritz

Monday will set the quarterfinal line-up at the French Open. Will we see more chalk?

Posted by Staff @ 12:29 pm in French Open | Comments Off on 2024 French Open Day 9: Djokovic Recovery? Zverev v Rune, Ruud v Fritz

June 1st, 2024

Djokovic Downs Musetti In Latest Finish Ever At French Open; Ruud, Fritz Advance, Zverev Wins Thriller

Novak Djokovic set more records Saturday, er, Sunday morning at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 10:01 pm in French Open | 2 Comments »

May 30th, 2024

Djokovic Easy Into Round 3 At French Open, Gets Musetti; Medvedev, Zverev Advance

We are down to 32 men left at the French Open!

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May 1st, 2024

Rublev Rises To Alcaraz Challenge With Stunner, Fritz Wins; Sinner Withdraws From Madrid Masters

There will be a new men’s Madrid Masters champion.

Posted by Staff @ 6:38 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Rublev Rises To Alcaraz Challenge With Stunner, Fritz Wins; Sinner Withdraws From Madrid Masters

April 30th, 2024

Nadal Goes Down To Lehecka While Alcaraz, Sinner Win In 3; Wed. QFs At Madrid Masters

Rafael Nadal may have just played his last match in Madrid.

Posted by Staff @ 11:13 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Nadal Goes Down To Lehecka While Alcaraz, Sinner Win In 3; Wed. QFs At Madrid Masters

April 29th, 2024

Nadal Powers Past Cachin In 3, No Rest With Lehecka 4R Tues At Madrid Masters; Alcaraz v Struff

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play on the same day Tuesday in Madrid.

Posted by Staff @ 7:36 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Nadal Powers Past Cachin In 3, No Rest With Lehecka 4R Tues At Madrid Masters; Alcaraz v Struff

April 28th, 2024

Alcaraz Cruises, Set Struff Rematch At Madrid Masters; Nadal, Medvedev v Korda Mon.

Rafael Nadal returns Monday at the Madrid Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 7:11 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Alcaraz Cruises, Set Struff Rematch At Madrid Masters; Nadal, Medvedev v Korda Mon.

January 13th, 2024

Australian Open Men’s Preview: Can Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic?

The first Grand Slam of 2023 opens Sunday in Australia.

Posted by Staff @ 6:44 pm in Australian Open | 19 Comments »

November 2nd, 2023

Djokovic Stomachs Griekspoor, Gets Rune Rematch In Paris; Sinner Needs Sleeps, Tsitsipas d Zverev

Novak Djokovic has got a stomach virus.

Posted by Staff @ 11:40 pm in Paris | Comments Off on Djokovic Stomachs Griekspoor, Gets Rune Rematch In Paris; Sinner Needs Sleeps, Tsitsipas d Zverev

November 1st, 2023

Djokovic Cruises In Opener, Medvedev Goes Down To Dimitrov; Tsitsipas v Zverev

Novak Djokovic has won his last 14 matches.

Posted by Staff @ 11:04 pm in Paris | Comments Off on Djokovic Cruises In Opener, Medvedev Goes Down To Dimitrov; Tsitsipas v Zverev

October 31st, 2023

Alcaraz Goes Down To Safiullin At Paris Masters; Djokovic, Medvedev Wednesday

Carlos Alcaraz chance at finishing No. 1 could end this week.

Posted by Staff @ 11:19 pm in Paris | 1 Comment »

October 22nd, 2023

Top Seeds Medvedev (v Fils), Sinner (v Shelton) Face Tough Openers In Vienna

Five Top 10 men are in Vienna this week.

Posted by Staff @ 11:31 pm in Vienna | Comments Off on Top Seeds Medvedev (v Fils), Sinner (v Shelton) Face Tough Openers In Vienna

October 10th, 2023

Shelton Stops Sinner At Shanghai Masters; Alcaraz v Dimitrov, Rublev v Paul

An American will be in the Shanghai semifinals for the first time in tournament history.

Posted by Staff @ 3:36 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Shelton Stops Sinner At Shanghai Masters; Alcaraz v Dimitrov, Rublev v Paul