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July 5th, 2024

2024 Wimbledon Day 5: Third Round Is Here, So Too Are Alcaraz, Sinner And Gauff

Despite the weather earlier in the week, the third round at Wimbledon will start at time with just 16 matches scheduled Friday in London. The forecast isn’t great but we know there will be play indoors on Centre Court and Court 1. Carlos Alcaraz headlines once again as he takes on his friend Frances Tiafoe. […]

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:07 am in Wimbledon | Comments Off on 2024 Wimbledon Day 5: Third Round Is Here, So Too Are Alcaraz, Sinner And Gauff

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!

Posted by Staff @ 6:36 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Djokovic Easy Into Round 3 At French Open, Gets Musetti; Medvedev, Zverev Advance

May 29th, 2024

2024 French Open Day 5: Monfils v Musetti, Djokovic, Sabalenka Headline

Let’s hope for better weather Thursday at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 5:18 pm in French Open | Comments Off on 2024 French Open Day 5: Monfils v Musetti, Djokovic, Sabalenka Headline

May 10th, 2024

Djokovic Whacked On Head, Zverev Wins, Ruud Out At Rome; Nadal v Hurakcz

Rafael Nadal is back on court Saturday with a tough test against Hubert Hurkacz.

Posted by Staff @ 6:53 pm in Rome | 2 Comments »

May 9th, 2024

Nadal Rallies Past Qualifier Bergs At Rome Masters; Djokovic, Zverev Fri.

Rafael Nadal wins from a set down, Novak Djokovic in action Friday at the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 9:54 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Nadal Rallies Past Qualifier Bergs At Rome Masters; Djokovic, Zverev Fri.

April 27th, 2024

Nadal Gets Revenge On De Minaur At Madrid Masters; Sinner, Swiatek, Gauff Win, Alcaraz Sun

Rafael Nadal enjoyed his best win in years today in Madrid.

Posted by Staff @ 5:16 pm in Madrid | 21 Comments »

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

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 30th, 2023

Djokovic, Alcaraz Race For No. 1 Resumes At Paris Masters; Last Turin Spots At Stake

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are back together for the first time since the US Open.

Posted by Staff @ 12:31 am in Paris | Comments Off on Djokovic, Alcaraz Race For No. 1 Resumes At Paris Masters; Last Turin Spots At Stake

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 | Comments Off on Rune, Fritz, Ruud, Hurkacz Continue Battle For ATP Finals Berth In Basel

October 4th, 2023

Former Champ Murray Goes Down To Safiullin In Shanghai, Lajovic Defeats Wawrinka

Andy Murray finishes Asia on a 3-match losing skid.

Posted by Staff @ 3:11 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Former Champ Murray Goes Down To Safiullin In Shanghai, Lajovic Defeats Wawrinka

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 »

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

June 25th, 2023

Fritz, Paul, Jarry, Cerundolo And Etcheverry Lead The Americas In Eastbourne

Taylor Fritz will seek a third title in Eastbourne.

Posted by Staff @ 2:56 pm in Eastbourne | Comments Off on Fritz, Paul, Jarry, Cerundolo And Etcheverry Lead The Americas In Eastbourne