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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.

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 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

October 1st, 2023

Alcaraz Blows Past Musetti In Beijing, Will Face Ruud In QFs; Dimitrov Downs Rune

Casper Ruud is 0-3 against Carlos Alcaraz.

Posted by Staff @ 1:23 pm in beijing | Comments Off on Alcaraz Blows Past Musetti In Beijing, Will Face Ruud In QFs; Dimitrov Downs Rune

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 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.

July 30th, 2023

Americans Fritz, Tiafoe Top Seeds At ATP Washington; Nishikori, Anderson, Murray In Field

Nine of the Top 10 American men are playing in Washington, D.C. this week.

Posted by Staff @ 6:03 pm in Washington | Comments Off on Americans Fritz, Tiafoe Top Seeds At ATP Washington; Nishikori, Anderson, Murray In Field

July 24th, 2023

Fritz Top Seed In Atlanta, But Eyes On Eubanks And Return Of Nishikori

Many familiar names are in Atlanta this week.

Posted by Staff @ 12:06 am in Atlanta | Comments Off on Fritz Top Seed In Atlanta, But Eyes On Eubanks And Return Of Nishikori

June 30th, 2023

Wimbledon Men’s Preview: Djokovic With Nice Road To 24, Alcaraz Faced With Many Landmines

Novak Djokovic should be really happy with his draw.

Posted by Staff @ 1:29 pm in Wimbledon | 1 Comment »

June 5th, 2023

Rune Ruins Cerundolo In 5, Gets Ruud At French Open; Djokovic, Alcaraz Tue. Favorites

Some familiar names have returned to the French Open quarterfinals.

Posted by Staff @ 6:54 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Rune Ruins Cerundolo In 5, Gets Ruud At French Open; Djokovic, Alcaraz Tue. Favorites

June 3rd, 2023

Zverev Ousts Tiafoe, Ruud, Rune Advance; Djokovic, Alcaraz v Musetti At French Open

Carlos Alcaraz gets a rematch with Lorenzo Musetti, the man who handed him his first ever loss in a final.

Posted by Staff @ 9:57 pm in French Open | 1 Comment »

May 30th, 2023

Magical Monfils Wins Thriller Over Baez, Medvedev Upset; Alcaraz, Djokovic Back Tomm.

For the first time since 2000, a men’s top 2 seed lost in the first round at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 8:48 pm in French Open | 7 Comments »

May 13th, 2023

Alcaraz Wins In Rome Masters Debut, Rublev Advances; Djokovic, Sinner Sunday

Rain spoiled play at the Rome Masters Saturday.

Posted by Staff @ 7:59 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »