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October 25th, 2023

Ruud, Fritz Wednesday Winners In Basel, Murray Falls In Three

The stars are in Austria, but the ATP Race to Turin is in Basel.

Posted by Staff @ 9:21 pm in Basel | No Comments »

October 22nd, 2023

Rune, Fritz, Ruud, Hurkacz Continue Battle For ATP Finals Berth In Basel

The ATP Finals race shifts to Basel.

Posted by Staff @ 11:15 pm in Basel | No Comments »

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 »

June 21st, 2023

Tsitsipas Sent Out Of Halle, Medvedev Wins; Sinner, Rublev Thursday

Stefanos Tsitsipas has lost three of his last four matches.

Posted by Staff @ 6:43 pm in Halle | Comments Off on Tsitsipas Sent Out Of Halle, Medvedev Wins; Sinner, Rublev Thursday

June 18th, 2023

Tiafoe Saves Matchpoint, Takes Stuttgart Over Struff, Will Crack Top 10

Frances Tiafoe has now won titles on all three surfaces.

Posted by Staff @ 1:48 pm in Stuttgart | 1 Comment »

June 17th, 2023

Tiafoe Avoids 3, Foils Fucsovics In Stuttgart, Will Face Struff

Someone will win their first career grass title Sunday in Stuttgart.

Posted by Staff @ 8:22 pm in Stuttgart | Comments Off on Tiafoe Avoids 3, Foils Fucsovics In Stuttgart, Will Face Struff

June 16th, 2023

Tiafoe Tops Musetti, Fritz Out In Stuttgart QFs

Frances Tiafoe got revenge on Lorenzo Musetti.

Posted by Staff @ 6:16 pm in Stuttgart | Comments Off on Tiafoe Tops Musetti, Fritz Out In Stuttgart QFs

June 15th, 2023

Gasquet Gets 600th Win Beating Tsitsipas In Stuttgart; Musetti v Tiafoe QF

Richard Gasquet joins an exclusive club.

Posted by Staff @ 7:21 pm in Stuttgart | 1 Comment »

June 13th, 2023

Kyrgios Falters In Comeback At Stuttgart; Musetti, Tiafoe Wednesday

Nick Kyrgios made his 2023 debut on Tuesday in Germany.

Posted by Staff @ 7:05 pm in Stuttgart | Comments Off on Kyrgios Falters In Comeback At Stuttgart; Musetti, Tiafoe Wednesday

May 29th, 2023

Favorites Djokovic, Alcaraz Open With 3 Set Wins; Rune, Ruud Medvedev Tues At French Open

Novak Djokovic had no elbow issues today, he looks good but can he win 6 more?

Posted by Staff @ 5:50 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Favorites Djokovic, Alcaraz Open With 3 Set Wins; Rune, Ruud Medvedev Tues At French Open

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 7th, 2023

Alcaraz Toughs Out Struff For Repeat Madrid Masters Title

Carlos Alcaraz has won his last 21 matches in Spain.

Posted by Staff @ 10:06 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Alcaraz Toughs Out Struff For Repeat Madrid Masters Title

May 5th, 2023

Birthday Boy Alcaraz Back In Madrid Masters Final, Lucky Loser Struff Upends Karatsev

Carlos Alcaraz is no longer a teen, but he’s still winning. Though he’s 1-1 against Jan-Lennard Struff, 0-1 on clay!

Posted by Staff @ 5:53 pm in Madrid | 3 Comments »

May 4th, 2023

Tsitsipas Shocked By Struff, Sets Unlikely LL-Q Madrid Masters SF v Karatsev; Alcaraz Clear Favorite

Just like we thought, Aslan Karatsev and Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid semifinals.

Posted by Staff @ 7:14 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Tsitsipas Shocked By Struff, Sets Unlikely LL-Q Madrid Masters SF v Karatsev; Alcaraz Clear Favorite

May 3rd, 2023

Alcaraz Rallies To Beat Khachanov At Madrid Masters, Coric Next; Tsitsipas Thurs.

Carlos Alcaraz remains on track for a Madrid title defense.

Posted by Staff @ 5:26 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Alcaraz Rallies To Beat Khachanov At Madrid Masters, Coric Next; Tsitsipas Thurs.