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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 | Comments Off on Shanghai Surprises: Zverev, Rune, De Minaur, Musetti, FAA Lose Openers; Alcaraz, Medvedev Sat.

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 »

August 3rd, 2023

Fritz, Murray Set Third Round Date In Washington D.C.; Eubanks, Monfils Advance

Felix Auger-Aliassime has now lost his last four matches, and 7 of his last 8.

Posted by Staff @ 9:38 am in Washington | Comments Off on Fritz, Murray Set Third Round Date In Washington D.C.; Eubanks, Monfils Advance

August 2nd, 2023

Tiafoe, Mmoh Winners Tuesday In Washington As Korda, Shelton Fall; Murray, Fritz Wed.

It was a mixed day for the American men in Washington. Wednesday it’s Taylor Fritz and Andy Murray.

Posted by Staff @ 1:15 am in Washington | Comments Off on Tiafoe, Mmoh Winners Tuesday In Washington As Korda, Shelton Fall; Murray, Fritz Wed.

June 2nd, 2023

Djokovic Too Tough For Davidovich Fokina At French Open, Alcaraz Rolls, Rublev Out; Zverev v Tiafoe

Who is the favorite to come out of an upset-hit bottom men’s quarter?

Posted by Staff @ 7:02 pm in French Open | 1 Comment »

May 31st, 2023

Djokovic Pulls Away From Fucsovics, Alcaraz Wins Again At French Open; Monfils Withdraws

Novak Djokovic is now the lone former men’s champion in the field.

Posted by Staff @ 7:33 pm in French Open | 3 Comments »

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 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 »

March 26th, 2023

Medvedev Rolls In Miami Masters Opener While Hurkacz Survives, Shelton Out; Fritz v Shapo Sun.

Nine seeds fell Saturday at the Miami Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 12:39 am in Miami | Comments Off on Medvedev Rolls In Miami Masters Opener While Hurkacz Survives, Shelton Out; Fritz v Shapo Sun.

March 23rd, 2023

Thiem Tumbles; Alcaraz, Zverev, Ruud, Fritz Open Play Fri. At Miami Masters

Both finalists from last year open play Friday in Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 11:42 pm in Miami | Comments Off on Thiem Tumbles; Alcaraz, Zverev, Ruud, Fritz Open Play Fri. At Miami Masters

March 12th, 2023

Healthy Alcaraz Makes Strong Start At Indian Wells Masters; Medvedev, Ruud Today

Carlos Alcaraz says his injury woes are behind him.

Posted by Staff @ 8:30 am in Indian Wells | 1 Comment »

March 11th, 2023

Tsitsipas Tshocked By Thompson At Indian Wells; Medvedev Streaks; Alcaraz, Fritz v Shelton Sat.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is already out of Indian Wells.

Posted by Staff @ 10:14 am in Indian Wells | 1 Comment »