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May 28th, 2023

Tsitsipas Survives Vesely Challenge At French Open; Alcaraz, Djokovic Mon.

Tournament favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic take the court Monday at Roland Garros.

Posted by Staff @ 6:44 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Tsitsipas Survives Vesely Challenge At French Open; Alcaraz, Djokovic Mon.

May 27th, 2023

Rafa-Less Roland Garros Begins Djokovic’s Summer Of History; French Open Picks & Pans

Sean Randall makes his pick for the French Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:17 pm in French Open | 3 Comments »

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 23rd, 2023

2023 French Open Seedings – Men: Alcaraz Set For Debut As Grand Slam Top Seed

Carlos Alcaraz leads the men’s seedings in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 11:21 pm in French Open | Comments Off on 2023 French Open Seedings – Men: Alcaraz Set For Debut As Grand Slam Top Seed

May 17th, 2023

Rune Upsets Djokovic Again, Ruud Back In Rome Masters SF; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Thurs.

Holger Rune proves Paris was no fluke.

Posted by Staff @ 5:51 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Rune Upsets Djokovic Again, Ruud Back In Rome Masters SF; Medvedev, Tsitsipas Thurs.

May 16th, 2023

Angry Djokovic Knocks Out Norrie At Rome Masters, Rune Next Wed; Sinner Out

The scoreline was straightforward but Novak Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Rome Masters was anything but. Djokovic was not pleased with Norrie’s on-court conduct. The match was delayed as the Serb was finishing up some undisclosed medical treatment and then Norrie started right off with the “come ons”. Later, on a […]

Posted by Staff @ 8:05 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Angry Djokovic Knocks Out Norrie At Rome Masters, Rune Next Wed; Sinner Out

May 15th, 2023

Marozsan Stuns Alcaraz At Rome Masters; Russians Advance; Djokovic v Norrie Tues.

The rains returned to Rome but not before another shocker hit the draw. Today, it was world No. 1 suffering one of the biggest upsets in recent memory going down to the 135th-ranked qualifier Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-6(7-4). “It’s not easy to say something, I’m very, very happy,” said Marozsan to the ATP. “I couldn’t […]

Posted by Staff @ 5:37 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Marozsan Stuns Alcaraz At Rome Masters; Russians Advance; Djokovic v Norrie Tues.

May 14th, 2023

Djokovic, Sinner, Ruud All Need 3 At Rome Masters; Alcaraz, Tsitsipas Tomorrow

Novak Djokovic has won 1050 career matches, and 11 of them against Grigor Dimitrov.

Posted by Staff @ 6:16 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »

May 12th, 2023

Djokovic Overcomes Etcheverry At Rome Masters, Rune, Sinner Win; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

Novak Djokovic made a good start to his Rome Masters. Carlos Alcaraz makes his Rome debut on Saturday.

Posted by Staff @ 10:11 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic Overcomes Etcheverry At Rome Masters, Rune, Sinner Win; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

May 11th, 2023

Djokovic, Sinner In Action Friday At Rome Masters

Novak Djokovic is back on court Friday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 9:40 pm in Rome | 8 Comments »

May 8th, 2023

Djokovic, Alcaraz Together Again For First Time All Year At ATP Rome Masters

Are we headed for a second Alcaraz-Djokovic meeting?

Posted by Staff @ 9:41 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic, Alcaraz Together Again For First Time All Year At ATP Rome Masters

May 2nd, 2023

Novak Djokovic Set For U.S. Return

Welcome back to the U.S., Novak Djokovic.

Posted by Staff @ 7:05 pm in US Open | Comments Off on Novak Djokovic Set For U.S. Return

April 22nd, 2023

Novak Djokovic Pulls Out Of Madrid Masters, Elbow Issues?

There will be no Big 3 at the Madrid Masters this year.

Posted by Staff @ 11:18 am in Madrid | Comments Off on Novak Djokovic Pulls Out Of Madrid Masters, Elbow Issues?

April 21st, 2023

Djokovic Crashes Out Of Banja Luka To Lajovic; Rublev Thru To SFs

Djokovic was 1-for-16 in break chances in a shock quarterfinal loss in Banja Luka.

Posted by Staff @ 5:14 pm in Clay Season | Comments Off on Djokovic Crashes Out Of Banja Luka To Lajovic; Rublev Thru To SFs

April 20th, 2023

Rublev Wins In Banja Luka, Djokovic Back Friday

Novak Djokovic is back in action Friday.

Posted by Staff @ 7:25 pm in Clay Season | Comments Off on Rublev Wins In Banja Luka, Djokovic Back Friday