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March 9th, 2023

Former Finalist Isner Out At Indian Wells, Monfils Fall; Murray, Shelton-Fognini Today

Fabio Fognini and Ben Shelton meet Thursday at Indian Wells.

Posted by Staff @ 9:20 am in Indian Wells | No Comments »

February 21st, 2023

Bautista Agut Wins In Title Defense Opener In Doha; Murray To Meet Zverev

Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray and Andrey Rublev are all in action Wednesday in Doha.

Posted by Staff @ 6:59 pm in Doha | 3 Comments »

May 23rd, 2022

Nadal, Djokovic Roll In French Openers; Tsitsipas, Ruud v Tsonga Tuesday

It was a great start for Novak and Rafa!

Posted by Staff @ 8:27 pm in French Open | 2 Comments »

April 24th, 2022

Two-Time Champion Zverev, Ruud Headline Munich Field

Alexander Zverev hopes home cooking with bring him his first title of 2022.

Posted by Staff @ 10:02 pm in Clay Season, Munich | Comments Off on Two-Time Champion Zverev, Ruud Headline Munich Field

January 18th, 2022

Murray Survives In Five In Australian Open Comeback, Medvedev Wins; Nadal Back Wed.

Daniil Medvedev will meet Nick Kyrgios Thursday night in Melbourne!

Posted by Staff @ 11:40 am in Australian Open | Comments Off on Murray Survives In Five In Australian Open Comeback, Medvedev Wins; Nadal Back Wed.

January 17th, 2022

Nadal Dominates In Slam Return, Zverev, Berrettini Win; Medvedev, Murray Tues at Australian Open

Get ready for Nick at Night!

Posted by Staff @ 2:06 pm in Australian Open | Comments Off on Nadal Dominates In Slam Return, Zverev, Berrettini Win; Medvedev, Murray Tues at Australian Open

October 15th, 2021

Zverev Chokes, Put Fritz Into First Masters SF At Indian Wells; Tsitsipas Upset

The lowest ranked Masters semifinal ever takes place tomorrow at Indian Wells.

Posted by Staff @ 11:27 pm in Indian Wells | 1 Comment »

June 27th, 2021

Djokovic, Murray, Kvitova-Stephens Open Day 1 At Wimbledon

Are you ready for the first day of play at Wimbledon in two years?

Posted by Staff @ 12:47 am in Wimbledon | 13 Comments »

June 25th, 2021

Wimbledon Men’s Preview: Djokovic Favored, Federer Gets Good Draw

Sean Randall previews the Wimbledon men’s draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:47 pm in Wimbledon | 4 Comments »

July 28th, 2019

Basilashvili Takes Down Rublev For Second Straight Hamburg Title

All three of Nikolaz Basilashvili’s career titles have come at the ATP 500 level.

Posted by Staff @ 5:50 pm in Hamburg | Comments Off on Basilashvili Takes Down Rublev For Second Straight Hamburg Title

July 26th, 2019

Zverev Makes Comeback On Krajinovic At Hamburg, Thiem Ousted

Filip Krajinovic failed to serve out a straight set win over Alexander Zverev in Hamburg.

Posted by Staff @ 11:52 pm in Hamburg | Comments Off on Zverev Makes Comeback On Krajinovic At Hamburg, Thiem Ousted

July 21st, 2019

Zverev Returns To Clay In Hamburg, Thiem Top Seed

Alexander Zverev will have a tough opener in Hamburg against Nicolas Jarry.

Posted by Staff @ 9:07 pm in Hamburg | 7 Comments »

October 7th, 2018

Basilashvili Downs Del Potro To Win Second ATP Title In Beijing

Nikolaz Basilishvili collected his first career Top 5 victory.

Posted by Staff @ 12:03 pm in beijing | Comments Off on Basilashvili Downs Del Potro To Win Second ATP Title In Beijing

September 16th, 2018

Nishikori Leads Seeds at Moselle Open in Metz; ATP Preview

Rising youngsters Stefanos Tsitsipas and former champ Lucas Pouille will contend, along with a few unseeded floaters giving the seeds some early challenges.

Posted by Staff @ 2:40 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Nishikori Leads Seeds at Moselle Open in Metz; ATP Preview

April 28th, 2018

Cilic Defending Champion, Tomic Back Next Week at ATP Istanbul; Preview

Cilic is the lone former champion in the field, in last year’s final defeating Milos Raonic.

Posted by Staff @ 5:06 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Cilic Defending Champion, Tomic Back Next Week at ATP Istanbul; Preview