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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 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 | No Comments »

October 26th, 2023

Ruud, Fritz Fall In Final Set Breakers In Basel; Rune, Hurkacz In QFs

Holger Rune has won two matches in a row for the first time since Wimbledon.

Posted by Staff @ 11:34 pm in Basel | No Comments »

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 »

October 15th, 2023

Zverev, Hurkacz And Americans Fritz, Tiafoe, Shelton Lead Tokyo 500

10 of the Top 17 men are in Tokyo this week.

Posted by Staff @ 9:23 pm in Tokyo | 6 Comments »

October 9th, 2023

Alcaraz Advances Past Evans; Tsitsipas, Fritz Fall In Shanghai; Sinner v Shelton Tues.

Two more seeds lost Monday at the Shanghai Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 5:48 pm in Shanghai | No Comments »

October 7th, 2023

Alcaraz, Medvedev, Sinner Advance As Seeds Back On Track in Rainy Shanghai;

Rains hit the Shanghai Masters hard on Saturday, but the top seeds got through.

Posted by Staff @ 1:43 pm in Shanghai | 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 »

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 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

August 6th, 2023

Fritz Fades Against Griekspoor, Evans Ousts Dimitrov In Washington SFs

A surprising final in Washington will see Tallon Grieskspoor and Dan Evans try to win their biggest career title.

Posted by Staff @ 1:07 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz Fades Against Griekspoor, Evans Ousts Dimitrov In Washington SFs

August 5th, 2023

Fritz Beats Murray, Thompson To Make Washington SFs; Evans Upsets Tiafoe

Taylor Fritz won two in Washington, Frances Tiafoe couldn’t.

Posted by Staff @ 1:37 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz Beats Murray, Thompson To Make Washington SFs; Evans Upsets Tiafoe