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November 25th, 2023

Sinner Sinks Djokovic Not Once But Twice, Sends Italy To Davis Cup Finals vs Australia

Italy will to win their second Davis Cup title, first since 1976.

Posted by Staff @ 7:44 pm in Davis Cup | No Comments »

October 30th, 2023

Thiem Wins Morning Thriller Over Wawrinka, Paul Saves 3 MPs At Paris Masters; Alcaraz Tues.

Three players saved match points to win on opening day at the Paris Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 11:02 pm in Paris | No Comments »

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 | No Comments »

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 | No Comments »

October 3rd, 2023

No Djokovic, But 19 Of Top 20 In Shanghai Led By Alcaraz, Medvedev, Sinner, Zverev

The Asian swing wraps up with the return of the Shanghai Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 11:51 pm in Shanghai | No Comments »

October 1st, 2023

Alcaraz Blows Past Musetti In Beijing, Will Face Ruud In QFs; Dimitrov Downs Rune

Casper Ruud is 0-3 against Carlos Alcaraz.

Posted by Staff @ 1:23 pm in beijing | No Comments »

September 30th, 2023

Zverev Wins Late-Night Decider In Beijing, Rublev Out; Alcaraz v Musetti Sun.

Carlos Alcaraz is back in action Sunday in Beijing.

Posted by Staff @ 6:29 pm in beijing | No Comments »

September 29th, 2023

Alcaraz, Medvedev Cruise In Beijing Openers, Tsitsipas Stumbles Out

Carlos Alcaraz made a good debut in China on Friday

Posted by Staff @ 11:10 am in beijing | 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 »

August 10th, 2023

Alcaraz Holds Off Hurkacz, Murray Withdraws; QFs Fri In Toronto

Do all roads lead to a Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner semifinal with the winner to face Daniil Medvedev for the title?

Posted by Staff @ 11:31 pm in Canadian Open | 1 Comment »

August 10th, 2023

Alcaraz Slays Shelton, Will Face Hurkacz In Toronto; Murray v Sinner, Medvedev v Musetti

Seeds 1-3 won today but seeds 4-6 all lost. Go figure.

Posted by Staff @ 12:40 am in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Alcaraz Slays Shelton, Will Face Hurkacz In Toronto; Murray v Sinner, Medvedev v Musetti

August 7th, 2023

Raonic Rolls Back The Clock In Toronto, Stuns Tiafoe; Former Champs Murray, Zverev Tues.

Blacked-out Milos Raonic cracked 37 aces in a solid win over Frances Tiafoe. Will he be healthy for Wednesday?

Posted by Staff @ 11:33 pm in Canadian Open | 1 Comment »

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 29th, 2023

Fils Stuns Ruud To Reach Hamburg SFs, Faces Zverev Saturday

Just 19, Arthur Fils is now a perfect 4-0 in ATP level quarterfinals.

Posted by Staff @ 12:05 am in Hamburg | Comments Off on Fils Stuns Ruud To Reach Hamburg SFs, Faces Zverev Saturday

July 24th, 2023

Rublev, Ruud, Zverev Lead On Clay In Hamburg

Alexander Zverev has never been past the semifinals at the Hamburg clay event.

Posted by Staff @ 12:29 am in Hamburg | Comments Off on Rublev, Ruud, Zverev Lead On Clay In Hamburg