Rafael Nadal once again proved that his level is more than good, beating Jason Kubler at the 2024 Brisbane International.
When the Spaniard was coming back to the Atp Tour, one thing was clear. As a player who needs more matches to get back into the rhythm, a lot would depend on the draws that he would receive.
As an unseeded player, due to using his protected ranking, Nadal could have been drawn against the top seed, Holger Rune, in Brisbane, and the same can occur at the Australian Open, where he can meet even his main rival, Novak Djokovic.
That would likely result in two losses for not-in-form Nadal, but in the Brisbane International draw, he saw a qualifier next to his name in the first round, which certainly made him happy.
What probably made the 22-time Grand Slam winner less happy, was the fact that he had to take on Dominic Thiem,...
When the Spaniard was coming back to the Atp Tour, one thing was clear. As a player who needs more matches to get back into the rhythm, a lot would depend on the draws that he would receive.
As an unseeded player, due to using his protected ranking, Nadal could have been drawn against the top seed, Holger Rune, in Brisbane, and the same can occur at the Australian Open, where he can meet even his main rival, Novak Djokovic.
That would likely result in two losses for not-in-form Nadal, but in the Brisbane International draw, he saw a qualifier next to his name in the first round, which certainly made him happy.
What probably made the 22-time Grand Slam winner less happy, was the fact that he had to take on Dominic Thiem,...
- 1/4/2024
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The 2024 Brisbane International will be held from December 31st, 2023, to January 7th, 2024, and the draw for the Atp 250 tournament has been released.
The tournament in Brisbane has been highly anticipated due to multiple reasons. One of them is the season start, but the other one is the fact that the 22-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, is returning to the tennis courts.
The Spaniard doesn't have high expectations ahead of his comeback, but he'll have a chance to ease into the tournament, as he'll face one of the qualifiers in the first round of the tournament, with his possible second-round opponent being the winner of the match between the eighth-seeded Aslan Karatsev and home wild card Jason Kubler.
The top seed at the tournament is the Danish prodigy Holger Rune, who will take on Max Purcell on his return to the courts, with the winner of the match meeting either...
The tournament in Brisbane has been highly anticipated due to multiple reasons. One of them is the season start, but the other one is the fact that the 22-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, is returning to the tennis courts.
The Spaniard doesn't have high expectations ahead of his comeback, but he'll have a chance to ease into the tournament, as he'll face one of the qualifiers in the first round of the tournament, with his possible second-round opponent being the winner of the match between the eighth-seeded Aslan Karatsev and home wild card Jason Kubler.
The top seed at the tournament is the Danish prodigy Holger Rune, who will take on Max Purcell on his return to the courts, with the winner of the match meeting either...
- 12/30/2023
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Rafael Nadal won't be playing in one, but two events on his return to tennis at the 2024 Brisbane International, making sure he gets enough match practice.
One of the most important things for tennis players, or any athletes, when coming to competition is getting competitive action. The competitive spirit of a real match is not replicable in practice, and that's why the 22-time Grand Slam champion also seeks as many matches as possible early in 2024.
He signed up for the Atp 250 tournament in Brisbane, where he will compete in singles thanks to receiving a wild card, alongside home players Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler, who are the other two wild card recipients, but now, it was revealed, that Nadal will play also in doubles.
The Spaniard, who is already in Brisbane, is simply looking to get as many matches behind his belt as possible, and playing doubles should certainly help him do that.
One of the most important things for tennis players, or any athletes, when coming to competition is getting competitive action. The competitive spirit of a real match is not replicable in practice, and that's why the 22-time Grand Slam champion also seeks as many matches as possible early in 2024.
He signed up for the Atp 250 tournament in Brisbane, where he will compete in singles thanks to receiving a wild card, alongside home players Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler, who are the other two wild card recipients, but now, it was revealed, that Nadal will play also in doubles.
The Spaniard, who is already in Brisbane, is simply looking to get as many matches behind his belt as possible, and playing doubles should certainly help him do that.
- 12/29/2023
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Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev gained the most points throughout the 2023 season.
Djokovic, who began the year ranked 5th in the standings and with 4,820 points in the first week of 2023, gained 6,425 points - a figure that no player on the Atp Tour could match last season.
The Serb put together one of the finest seasons of his career, winning seven singles titles, including three Grand Slams. Djokovic was triumphant at the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open, taking his Grand Slam tally to 24 - a men's record.
Djokovic was also victorious in two Masters tournaments - Cincinnati and Paris-Bercy - becoming the first man to win 40 Masters 1000 titles. As a result of his dominance and gaining over 6,000 points, he was the only male player who finished with five-digit ranking points.
The 36-year-old became the oldest year-end No. 1 after sealing that landmark at the Atp Finals in Turin,...
Djokovic, who began the year ranked 5th in the standings and with 4,820 points in the first week of 2023, gained 6,425 points - a figure that no player on the Atp Tour could match last season.
The Serb put together one of the finest seasons of his career, winning seven singles titles, including three Grand Slams. Djokovic was triumphant at the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open, taking his Grand Slam tally to 24 - a men's record.
Djokovic was also victorious in two Masters tournaments - Cincinnati and Paris-Bercy - becoming the first man to win 40 Masters 1000 titles. As a result of his dominance and gaining over 6,000 points, he was the only male player who finished with five-digit ranking points.
The 36-year-old became the oldest year-end No. 1 after sealing that landmark at the Atp Finals in Turin,...
- 12/27/2023
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The new tennis season is getting closer, and there are players on the fringes of the Top 10 on the Atp Tour, looking to make a breakthrough.
Many of the names in the Top 10 have become consistent. Novak Djokovic is the most obvious example, but players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have all become regulars in the Top 10.
Some players have briefly entered the Top 10, such as Frances Tiafoe, who recently parted ways with his coach, but others are hoping to make that breakthrough for the first time.
This article gives five players who have a chance of reaching the Top 10 in the Atp Rankings for the first time if they find their best tennis in 2024.
5. Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul had a remarkably consistent season in 2023. The highlights were an excellent semifinal run at the Australian Open, another semifinal at the Canadian Open, and two runner-ups in Acapulco and Eastbourne.
Many of the names in the Top 10 have become consistent. Novak Djokovic is the most obvious example, but players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner have all become regulars in the Top 10.
Some players have briefly entered the Top 10, such as Frances Tiafoe, who recently parted ways with his coach, but others are hoping to make that breakthrough for the first time.
This article gives five players who have a chance of reaching the Top 10 in the Atp Rankings for the first time if they find their best tennis in 2024.
5. Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul had a remarkably consistent season in 2023. The highlights were an excellent semifinal run at the Australian Open, another semifinal at the Canadian Open, and two runner-ups in Acapulco and Eastbourne.
- 12/25/2023
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The new season is only a little over a week away, and we have our first interesting doubles pairing as Holger Rune and Andy Murray will play at the 2024 Brisbane International together.
The start of the new season is a very interesting time as a lot of players are aiming to play as many matches as possible before the Australian Open. There are only two weeks before the event, so a lot of them resort to all sorts of tricks to get into match shape.
Obviously, some of the better ones expect to win at least a few matches, which helps them get ready. Those who aren't as lucky usually have to settle for one or two, depending on how well they perform.
Due to that, some of the players opt to play doubles as well, as it's a pretty decent way of playing yourself into fitness. It's not as demanding as singles tennis,...
The start of the new season is a very interesting time as a lot of players are aiming to play as many matches as possible before the Australian Open. There are only two weeks before the event, so a lot of them resort to all sorts of tricks to get into match shape.
Obviously, some of the better ones expect to win at least a few matches, which helps them get ready. Those who aren't as lucky usually have to settle for one or two, depending on how well they perform.
Due to that, some of the players opt to play doubles as well, as it's a pretty decent way of playing yourself into fitness. It's not as demanding as singles tennis,...
- 12/19/2023
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The 2024 Adelaide International will run from January 8th to 13th, 2024 and the entry list for the Atp 250 tournament features multiple Top 30 players.
As one of the first tournaments of the 2024 season, it's not a surprise that the Atp 250 event in Adelaide attracted a strong field of players, as there are only a couple of tournaments before players head to the Australian Open.
In 2023, there were two events held in Adelaide, as Novak Djokovic won the first tournament before Soonwoo Kwon triumphed at the second event, but in 2024, neither of them will play in Adelaide.
Yet, the field for the 2024 Adelaide International is still very strong. World no. 13 Tommy Paul leads the field, as the American needs to prepare well for the Australian Open, where he defends last year's semifinal.
Joining him in Adelaide will be fellow American Sebastian Korda, who played in the final against Djokovic last year, but fell...
As one of the first tournaments of the 2024 season, it's not a surprise that the Atp 250 event in Adelaide attracted a strong field of players, as there are only a couple of tournaments before players head to the Australian Open.
In 2023, there were two events held in Adelaide, as Novak Djokovic won the first tournament before Soonwoo Kwon triumphed at the second event, but in 2024, neither of them will play in Adelaide.
Yet, the field for the 2024 Adelaide International is still very strong. World no. 13 Tommy Paul leads the field, as the American needs to prepare well for the Australian Open, where he defends last year's semifinal.
Joining him in Adelaide will be fellow American Sebastian Korda, who played in the final against Djokovic last year, but fell...
- 12/12/2023
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The 2024 Brisbane International will act as the official curtain raiser of the men's tennis season, running from December 31, 2023, till January 7, 2024.
The Brisbane International will be played on outdoor hard courts and feature a 32-player singles draw. Twenty-one players have qualified based on actual ranking, while three players (one of whom is confirmed) will enter as wild cards. Six players will join from the qualifying rounds.
After a four-year absence, tennis action returns to Queensland state, which will boast a star-studded lineup in its 12th edition, with the acquisition of several of the world's best tennis players. Based on prestige, charisma, and accomplishment, no active players can match Rafael Nadal.
The Spaniard will emotionally return after a long-term injury at the Brisbane International, and he'll undoubtedly be the headline act. Despite his expected rankings drop, Nadal has been offered a wild card to play the event as he targets getting in shape before the Australian Open.
The Brisbane International will be played on outdoor hard courts and feature a 32-player singles draw. Twenty-one players have qualified based on actual ranking, while three players (one of whom is confirmed) will enter as wild cards. Six players will join from the qualifying rounds.
After a four-year absence, tennis action returns to Queensland state, which will boast a star-studded lineup in its 12th edition, with the acquisition of several of the world's best tennis players. Based on prestige, charisma, and accomplishment, no active players can match Rafael Nadal.
The Spaniard will emotionally return after a long-term injury at the Brisbane International, and he'll undoubtedly be the headline act. Despite his expected rankings drop, Nadal has been offered a wild card to play the event as he targets getting in shape before the Australian Open.
- 12/6/2023
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Novak Djokovic will finish the 2023 season as the year-end No. 1 for the eighth time in his career, while there are notable changes in the world's Top 10.
The men's tennis season drew to a close on Sunday, with Djokovic lifting his 7th Atp Finals title with a resounding victory over Jannik Sinner in the final. Djokovic brings the curtain down to an incredible year with a five-digit points tally.
With 11,245 points, Djokovic finished top, and clear of second-placed Carlos Alcaraz who earned 8,855 points. The Top 10 places did not change during the week in Turin. That means Daniil Medvedev finished third ahead of Atp Finals runner-up Sinner in fourth.
Taylor Fritz will end 2023 as the top-ranked American man and inside the world's Top 10. But Casper Ruud exits that exclusive club. It's the first time since 2020 that Ruud will have a double-digit year-end ranking after failing to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Aside from Fritz,...
The men's tennis season drew to a close on Sunday, with Djokovic lifting his 7th Atp Finals title with a resounding victory over Jannik Sinner in the final. Djokovic brings the curtain down to an incredible year with a five-digit points tally.
With 11,245 points, Djokovic finished top, and clear of second-placed Carlos Alcaraz who earned 8,855 points. The Top 10 places did not change during the week in Turin. That means Daniil Medvedev finished third ahead of Atp Finals runner-up Sinner in fourth.
Taylor Fritz will end 2023 as the top-ranked American man and inside the world's Top 10. But Casper Ruud exits that exclusive club. It's the first time since 2020 that Ruud will have a double-digit year-end ranking after failing to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Aside from Fritz,...
- 11/20/2023
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For the 399th week, Novak Djokovic will start as the Atp's No. 1 player, while the Atp's regular season ended with two Frenchmen hoisting titles in Sofia and Metz, respectively.
This past week, the top eight players contesting for the year-end championships in Turin elected to give their bones some much-needed rest, hence the high number of withdrawals at the last two Atp 250s running concurrently in Bulgaria and France.
It wasn't until Sunday when the Atp Finals officially kicked off, and Djokovic put the final touch of another record-setting season by locking the year-end No. 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz ran him close in one of the tightest finishes to an Atp race.
The Spaniard needs at least one round-robin to be certain of finishing the year as the World No. 2. He leads Daniil Medvedev by 1,255 points. The current Top 10 will remain as it is, which means Casper Ruud can't trespass...
This past week, the top eight players contesting for the year-end championships in Turin elected to give their bones some much-needed rest, hence the high number of withdrawals at the last two Atp 250s running concurrently in Bulgaria and France.
It wasn't until Sunday when the Atp Finals officially kicked off, and Djokovic put the final touch of another record-setting season by locking the year-end No. 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz ran him close in one of the tightest finishes to an Atp race.
The Spaniard needs at least one round-robin to be certain of finishing the year as the World No. 2. He leads Daniil Medvedev by 1,255 points. The current Top 10 will remain as it is, which means Casper Ruud can't trespass...
- 11/13/2023
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Novak Djokovic will reign supreme at the top of the men's rankings for the 398th week and has virtually sealed the year-end No. 1 ranking.
The Serbian superstar won the Paris Masters for an unprecedented seventh time in his career, beating Grigor Dimitrov in Sunday's final. Djokovic added 600 points from winning the title, stretching his lead over Alcaraz to 2,990 points.
Djokovic is now guaranteed to clinch the year-end No. 1 ranking, either by winning one round-robin match at the Atp Finals or Alcaraz losing at least one round-robin match. The world's Top 3 will not have a new entrant by the end of the year, so Jannik Sinner cannot improve beyond fourth in the rankings.
But Russia's Daniil Medvedev can swap places with Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard will need at least two wins on his Turin debut to be sure of remaining the No. 2 player. Holger Rune drops to 10th after losing in...
The Serbian superstar won the Paris Masters for an unprecedented seventh time in his career, beating Grigor Dimitrov in Sunday's final. Djokovic added 600 points from winning the title, stretching his lead over Alcaraz to 2,990 points.
Djokovic is now guaranteed to clinch the year-end No. 1 ranking, either by winning one round-robin match at the Atp Finals or Alcaraz losing at least one round-robin match. The world's Top 3 will not have a new entrant by the end of the year, so Jannik Sinner cannot improve beyond fourth in the rankings.
But Russia's Daniil Medvedev can swap places with Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard will need at least two wins on his Turin debut to be sure of remaining the No. 2 player. Holger Rune drops to 10th after losing in...
- 11/6/2023
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The 2023 Moselle Open will be the final Atp tournament of the regular tennis season, and the draw for this year's event has been released.
Main draw action begins on Sunday, November 5, where a 28-player singles field will have the opportunity to fight for the right to become Atp champion. Some of the Atp's big names are not resting on their laurels and still have their eyes on the prize.
One of them is top seed Holger Rune , a surprise entrant in Metz. The Dane will be encouraged by his form at his last two tournaments, notably at the Paris Masters where he ran Novak Djokovic very close in the quarterfinal.
Rune will get the chance to bounce back in the second round against one of Fabio Fognini or Brazilian clay court specialist Thiago Seyboth Wild. The 20-year-old sealed his qualification for the Atp Finals and should play without any added pressure.
Main draw action begins on Sunday, November 5, where a 28-player singles field will have the opportunity to fight for the right to become Atp champion. Some of the Atp's big names are not resting on their laurels and still have their eyes on the prize.
One of them is top seed Holger Rune , a surprise entrant in Metz. The Dane will be encouraged by his form at his last two tournaments, notably at the Paris Masters where he ran Novak Djokovic very close in the quarterfinal.
Rune will get the chance to bounce back in the second round against one of Fabio Fognini or Brazilian clay court specialist Thiago Seyboth Wild. The 20-year-old sealed his qualification for the Atp Finals and should play without any added pressure.
- 11/4/2023
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Alexander Zverev did not categorically blame the tournament's scheduling but stated that he was far from his peak physical level during his third-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The German tennis star was ousted in straight sets by the Greek despite his best efforts in a closely contested match that lasted almost two hours. Zverev finished the match with 28 winners to just nine unforced errors and did not fire a single double fault.
But those numbers were not enough to secure him the win against a rejuvenated Tsitsipas who played with swagger and composure to win the first set in a tiebreak and garner the lone break of the second set early on en route to victory and a place in the quarterfinal of the Paris Masters .
Zverev was on the court for his third-round match less than 17 hours after his marathon win over home player Ugo Humbert the previous night.
The German tennis star was ousted in straight sets by the Greek despite his best efforts in a closely contested match that lasted almost two hours. Zverev finished the match with 28 winners to just nine unforced errors and did not fire a single double fault.
But those numbers were not enough to secure him the win against a rejuvenated Tsitsipas who played with swagger and composure to win the first set in a tiebreak and garner the lone break of the second set early on en route to victory and a place in the quarterfinal of the Paris Masters .
Zverev was on the court for his third-round match less than 17 hours after his marathon win over home player Ugo Humbert the previous night.
- 11/3/2023
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Tennis fans waiting for the turnstiles to open at the Paris Masters during Wednesday's night session were forced to gather outside the premises for more than two and a half hours.
The Paris Masters usually has two sessions on its main court. Wednesday's schedule featured six matches, of which four were to be played during the day session, and two matches slated for the night session, which ought to have started at 7:30 pm local time.
But because of an elongated day of play in the afternoon's matches, one which extended close to three hours ( that saw Grigor Dimitrov defeat Daniil Medvedev ) and the other lasting the full three and half hours ( Alexander Zverev beating Ugo Humbert ), the night session did not begin at the scheduled time.
The clock ticked past 10 pm when the first match of the night session got underway, pitting defending champion Holger Rune up against 2020 US Open winner Dominic Thiem.
The Paris Masters usually has two sessions on its main court. Wednesday's schedule featured six matches, of which four were to be played during the day session, and two matches slated for the night session, which ought to have started at 7:30 pm local time.
But because of an elongated day of play in the afternoon's matches, one which extended close to three hours ( that saw Grigor Dimitrov defeat Daniil Medvedev ) and the other lasting the full three and half hours ( Alexander Zverev beating Ugo Humbert ), the night session did not begin at the scheduled time.
The clock ticked past 10 pm when the first match of the night session got underway, pitting defending champion Holger Rune up against 2020 US Open winner Dominic Thiem.
- 11/3/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas continued playing some solid tennis by beating Alexander Zverev at the 2023 Paris Masters in straight sets.
This was an interesting matchup, which has delivered some really interesting matches in the past. This one was pretty decent too, but Tsitsipas played better for much of it.
It's not a huge surprise because Zverev looked quite shaky since the start of the event, barely pulling off wins in either of his two matches. The one against Ugo Humbert was particularly tough , and he simply didn't have enough bounce to challenge today.
Tsitsipas jumped out to an early break, which kind of set the tone for the rest of the match. Zverev would break back a bit later as Tsitsipas dealt with some knee discomfort, but it still wasn't enough.
The opening set finished in a tiebreak, which Tsitsipas won thanks to his better shot-making. He was simply better in rallies,...
This was an interesting matchup, which has delivered some really interesting matches in the past. This one was pretty decent too, but Tsitsipas played better for much of it.
It's not a huge surprise because Zverev looked quite shaky since the start of the event, barely pulling off wins in either of his two matches. The one against Ugo Humbert was particularly tough , and he simply didn't have enough bounce to challenge today.
Tsitsipas jumped out to an early break, which kind of set the tone for the rest of the match. Zverev would break back a bit later as Tsitsipas dealt with some knee discomfort, but it still wasn't enough.
The opening set finished in a tiebreak, which Tsitsipas won thanks to his better shot-making. He was simply better in rallies,...
- 11/2/2023
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Alexander Zverev said what he thinks about the fine that he recently got for supposedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, and mother of his child, Brenda Patea.
The 26-year-old German is having a great time on the Atp Tour, likely securing his spot at the Atp Finals despite having a really difficult start to the season, but his life outside of it is quite challenging.
Earlier this year, Zverev was accused of an assault on his ex-girlfriend . Back then, he was quick to "completely reject" the allegations and refused to comment on the matter any further.
Now, he has received a 450,000€ fine following a criminal order, and according to The Times , Zverev talked about the fine for the assault and the whole process, which he called a "complete bulls**t," and suggested that the accuser might have impure intentions.
"I’m going against it. I think it’s complete bulls**t. Anybody...
The 26-year-old German is having a great time on the Atp Tour, likely securing his spot at the Atp Finals despite having a really difficult start to the season, but his life outside of it is quite challenging.
Earlier this year, Zverev was accused of an assault on his ex-girlfriend . Back then, he was quick to "completely reject" the allegations and refused to comment on the matter any further.
Now, he has received a 450,000€ fine following a criminal order, and according to The Times , Zverev talked about the fine for the assault and the whole process, which he called a "complete bulls**t," and suggested that the accuser might have impure intentions.
"I’m going against it. I think it’s complete bulls**t. Anybody...
- 11/2/2023
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Alexander Zverev added another good win this week at the 2023 Paris Masters , defeating Ugo Humbert after barely overcoming Marton Fucsovics previously.
This one comes against the native player, and if you know anything about French players, then it's their love of playing on home soil. Humbert played a very good match overall but was simply not sharp enough for Zverev when it really came down to it.
The German opted for a more reserved approach initially, allowing Humbert to take the initiative in most rallies. It didn't work out so well for the French player as he struggled to keep his errors on the lower side, which was necessary.
Zverev's tactics paid off because he had his serve working well enough to escape some of the tricky situations he faced. On return, Zverev did just enough to create several chances, hoping that one of them would be converted.
He had...
This one comes against the native player, and if you know anything about French players, then it's their love of playing on home soil. Humbert played a very good match overall but was simply not sharp enough for Zverev when it really came down to it.
The German opted for a more reserved approach initially, allowing Humbert to take the initiative in most rallies. It didn't work out so well for the French player as he struggled to keep his errors on the lower side, which was necessary.
Zverev's tactics paid off because he had his serve working well enough to escape some of the tricky situations he faced. On return, Zverev did just enough to create several chances, hoping that one of them would be converted.
He had...
- 11/1/2023
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The Swiss Indoors Basel final is an interesting one between Hubert Hurkacz and Felix Auger-Aliassime , so who will win?
It's a tricky question to answer because both players have actually played really well. The court does play into the strengths of each player, but somehow, it seems to me like Hurkacz is closer to winning.
He's been really strong lately with the Shanghai Masters win and has the more reliable serve, which will likely help. Auger-Aliassime's win over Holger Rune was impressive , but it mostly came because Rune played below his level.
Hurkacz had plenty of issues against Ugo Humbert but endured a tough match. Neither is playing at their peak, but they don't need to in order to win the Atp 500 in Basel.
Head-to-head:
The two have played three times so far, and Auger-Aliassime leads the H2H 2-1. The most recent match happened last year in Halle, and Hurkacz won it.
It's a tricky question to answer because both players have actually played really well. The court does play into the strengths of each player, but somehow, it seems to me like Hurkacz is closer to winning.
He's been really strong lately with the Shanghai Masters win and has the more reliable serve, which will likely help. Auger-Aliassime's win over Holger Rune was impressive , but it mostly came because Rune played below his level.
Hurkacz had plenty of issues against Ugo Humbert but endured a tough match. Neither is playing at their peak, but they don't need to in order to win the Atp 500 in Basel.
Head-to-head:
The two have played three times so far, and Auger-Aliassime leads the H2H 2-1. The most recent match happened last year in Halle, and Hurkacz won it.
- 10/29/2023
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The Moselle Open will have an unusual start date this year as it is set to be one of two Atp tournaments to herald the start of the Atp Finals in the preceding week before the season finale.
The Moselle Open is usually contested on indoor hard courts at the Arènes de Metz. The tournament will mark its 20th year on the Atp Tour since its inception in 2003 and will welcome a 28-player singles field, headlined by eight of the world's Top 20 players.
The main draw action will run from November 5th to 11th. The top seed at the tournament will be Holger Rune , an aspirant for the 2023 Atp Finals . The young Dane will need a strong showing in the tournaments leading up to Metz to cement his place in the world's Top 8 in the Atp Race. If he stumbles before then, he's unlikely to make the cut when he arrives at the Moselle Open.
The Moselle Open is usually contested on indoor hard courts at the Arènes de Metz. The tournament will mark its 20th year on the Atp Tour since its inception in 2003 and will welcome a 28-player singles field, headlined by eight of the world's Top 20 players.
The main draw action will run from November 5th to 11th. The top seed at the tournament will be Holger Rune , an aspirant for the 2023 Atp Finals . The young Dane will need a strong showing in the tournaments leading up to Metz to cement his place in the world's Top 8 in the Atp Race. If he stumbles before then, he's unlikely to make the cut when he arrives at the Moselle Open.
- 10/18/2023
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Despite his absence at this year's Asian swing, Novak Djokovic will remain as the Atp 's No. 1 ahead of rival Carlos Alcaraz , who only partially reduced the arrears in the latest Atp rankings.
The Serbian lost 500 points this past week, which he earned from winning the Astana Open last year. His points total stands at 11,045. Alcaraz added 90 points to his tally, bringing the difference between them to 2,240 points.
The Spaniard will need a minor miracle to overhaul that deficit, especially with reports that he could potentially withdraw from Basel . There are also changes with the other Top 10 players. Russia's Andrey Rublev rises to fifth - his previous career-best ranking after a runner-up finish in Shanghai.
That means Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas each drop down a spot to sixth and seventh respectively. While American Taylor Fritz falls to 10th after his winner's points from last year's Atp 500 in Tokyo were wiped off.
The Serbian lost 500 points this past week, which he earned from winning the Astana Open last year. His points total stands at 11,045. Alcaraz added 90 points to his tally, bringing the difference between them to 2,240 points.
The Spaniard will need a minor miracle to overhaul that deficit, especially with reports that he could potentially withdraw from Basel . There are also changes with the other Top 10 players. Russia's Andrey Rublev rises to fifth - his previous career-best ranking after a runner-up finish in Shanghai.
That means Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas each drop down a spot to sixth and seventh respectively. While American Taylor Fritz falls to 10th after his winner's points from last year's Atp 500 in Tokyo were wiped off.
- 10/16/2023
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Roger Federer was named the Icon Athlete of the Shanghai Masters days ago, and he was on hand to receive the award during the on-curt ceremony on Friday.
The Swiss tennis legend had just come back from a sightseeing trip in Japan this past week and jetted in China and in one of the cities he reigned supreme on two occasions during his playing career. Federer won the title in Shanghai in 2014 and 2017.
Federer's on-court presentation happened just before the second quarterfinal of the day between Andrey Rublev and Ugo Humbert and was live-streamed on the tournament's official YouTube channel. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was joined on stage by Chinese stars of past and present.
International Tennis Hall of Famer and retired Wta star Li Na and current China's No. 1 on the men's tour Zhang Zhizhen made their way onto the court. Federer was quick to acknowledge the overwhelming...
The Swiss tennis legend had just come back from a sightseeing trip in Japan this past week and jetted in China and in one of the cities he reigned supreme on two occasions during his playing career. Federer won the title in Shanghai in 2014 and 2017.
Federer's on-court presentation happened just before the second quarterfinal of the day between Andrey Rublev and Ugo Humbert and was live-streamed on the tournament's official YouTube channel. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was joined on stage by Chinese stars of past and present.
International Tennis Hall of Famer and retired Wta star Li Na and current China's No. 1 on the men's tour Zhang Zhizhen made their way onto the court. Federer was quick to acknowledge the overwhelming...
- 10/14/2023
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Grigor Dimitrov seemingly can't lose at the 2023 Shanghai Masters , but Andrey Rublev will put that to the test in the semi-final on Saturday.
Grigor Dimitrov's runs at the Shanghai Masters didn't stop as he bested Nicolas Jarry to advance to the semi-final. His opponent's run didn't stop either, and Rublev added a win over Ugo Humbert to set up this clash, so what exactly will happen here?
Well, many things can happen here because both players are playing really solid tennis right now, with the conditions in Shanghai suiting both styles. Dimitrov kind of looked a bit more impressive, but that's a halo effect from his win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Rublev was no less impressive however, it's really tough to top beating Alcaraz. He doesn't have a lead in the H2H either, which means that this one will likely end up being a really close match, kind of like their matchup went so far.
Grigor Dimitrov's runs at the Shanghai Masters didn't stop as he bested Nicolas Jarry to advance to the semi-final. His opponent's run didn't stop either, and Rublev added a win over Ugo Humbert to set up this clash, so what exactly will happen here?
Well, many things can happen here because both players are playing really solid tennis right now, with the conditions in Shanghai suiting both styles. Dimitrov kind of looked a bit more impressive, but that's a halo effect from his win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Rublev was no less impressive however, it's really tough to top beating Alcaraz. He doesn't have a lead in the H2H either, which means that this one will likely end up being a really close match, kind of like their matchup went so far.
- 10/13/2023
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Grigor Dimitrov is having the best season since 2017, and he's proving it also at the 2023 Shanghai Masters , as he bested Chile's Nicolas Jarry .
The Bulgarian seemingly peaked back in 2017, when he managed to win the Atp Finals, and despite always hovering around the Top 20 since then, Dimitrov never managed to win another title.
It may seem incredible and unbelievable, but it's true, and the six-year streak may end now, at the 2023 Shanghai Masters, a tournament, where Dimitrov managed to stun Carlos Alcaraz .
After beating the young Spaniard, and previously ousting Karen Khachanov and Aleksandar Vukic, the Bulgarian took on Nicolas Jarry, who was also having a great week after beating the likes of Lorenzo Sonego and Diego Schwartzman.
But it's difficult to face someone in such for that the Bulgarian has right now. After winning 49 matches in 2017, Dimitrov never managed to get the number in the wins column past 26, yet,...
The Bulgarian seemingly peaked back in 2017, when he managed to win the Atp Finals, and despite always hovering around the Top 20 since then, Dimitrov never managed to win another title.
It may seem incredible and unbelievable, but it's true, and the six-year streak may end now, at the 2023 Shanghai Masters, a tournament, where Dimitrov managed to stun Carlos Alcaraz .
After beating the young Spaniard, and previously ousting Karen Khachanov and Aleksandar Vukic, the Bulgarian took on Nicolas Jarry, who was also having a great week after beating the likes of Lorenzo Sonego and Diego Schwartzman.
But it's difficult to face someone in such for that the Bulgarian has right now. After winning 49 matches in 2017, Dimitrov never managed to get the number in the wins column past 26, yet,...
- 10/13/2023
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Andrey Rublev is keeping his Shanghai Masters campaign going as the Russian bested Tommy Paul in two sets.
The Russian has had an up-and-down season, which didn't feature many Atp trophies compared to previous years. He's generally been a player who won a couple of trophies each year but missed out on the big ones.
That trend continued this year as he still couldn't break the quarterfinal barrier at the Grand Slam level despite winning two trophies. Even with the up and down form, Rubev played in a couple of finals, winning the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this year.
He'd like to add another big trophy in Shanghai, and so far, it's been looking really good. He took on Tommy Paul for a spot in the quarter-final and bested the American in a very close and competitive match.
The first set was a complicated one for Rublev as Paul brought...
The Russian has had an up-and-down season, which didn't feature many Atp trophies compared to previous years. He's generally been a player who won a couple of trophies each year but missed out on the big ones.
That trend continued this year as he still couldn't break the quarterfinal barrier at the Grand Slam level despite winning two trophies. Even with the up and down form, Rubev played in a couple of finals, winning the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this year.
He'd like to add another big trophy in Shanghai, and so far, it's been looking really good. He took on Tommy Paul for a spot in the quarter-final and bested the American in a very close and competitive match.
The first set was a complicated one for Rublev as Paul brought...
- 10/11/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas is not enjoying tennis right now as he suffered yet another tough loss, crashing out of the 2023 Shanghai Masters .
Tsitsipas has been struggling with his tennis for a long time, as his last good results came leading up to the US Open in Los Cabos . He won the event there but, since then, failed to really do anything, struggling at multiple events.
That didn't change last week in Beijing, and not much changed in Shanghai either. He won a match to get the campaign underway properly but suffered a loss in only his second match.
Ugo Humbert is a tricky player, especially in such conditions, so Tsitsipas losing is not a huge surprise. He's susceptible to attacking players like Humbert, which we saw in this match.
The opening set started with an early break by the French player, who was striking the ball really well. He had more...
Tsitsipas has been struggling with his tennis for a long time, as his last good results came leading up to the US Open in Los Cabos . He won the event there but, since then, failed to really do anything, struggling at multiple events.
That didn't change last week in Beijing, and not much changed in Shanghai either. He won a match to get the campaign underway properly but suffered a loss in only his second match.
Ugo Humbert is a tricky player, especially in such conditions, so Tsitsipas losing is not a huge surprise. He's susceptible to attacking players like Humbert, which we saw in this match.
The opening set started with an early break by the French player, who was striking the ball really well. He had more...
- 10/9/2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas made a winning start at the 2023 Shanghai Masters , and now he'd like to keep it going against Ugo Humbert .
Tsitsipas hasn't had much luck in tennis lately, suffering a couple of big disappointments. He first disappointed in the Davis Cup, where he was unable to power Greece past Slovakia. He then crashed out early at the China Open by losing to Nicolas Jarry .
Shanghai has been a bit different as he started off with a win , and now he's looking to make it two. The opponent is Ugo Humbert, a really tricky player who is good enough to beat this version of Tsitsipas, especially in these conditions.
Head-to-head:
Tsitsipas and Humbert played a few of times so far on the Atp Tour, and the French player leads 2-1. That just shows how tricky this matchup is for Tsitsipas, as all three matches happened on hard courts, and he only won one.
Tsitsipas hasn't had much luck in tennis lately, suffering a couple of big disappointments. He first disappointed in the Davis Cup, where he was unable to power Greece past Slovakia. He then crashed out early at the China Open by losing to Nicolas Jarry .
Shanghai has been a bit different as he started off with a win , and now he's looking to make it two. The opponent is Ugo Humbert, a really tricky player who is good enough to beat this version of Tsitsipas, especially in these conditions.
Head-to-head:
Tsitsipas and Humbert played a few of times so far on the Atp Tour, and the French player leads 2-1. That just shows how tricky this matchup is for Tsitsipas, as all three matches happened on hard courts, and he only won one.
- 10/8/2023
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After crashing out early at the 2023 China Open last week, Stefanos Tsitsipas made sure not to do the same thing at the 2023 Shanghai Masters .
The Greek player has had a few very rough weeks on the Atp Tour, losing multiple matches he could have won. It all started way back at the US Open, where Dominic Stricker beat him to end his run there early.
He then travelled to Greece for some Davis Cup action but failed to power the country past Slovakia. The China Open didn't go any better as Nicolas Jarry beat him in his first match , which meant that he touched down in Shanghai with a losing streak.
The streak is no more because Tsitsipas bested Rinky Hijikata in his first match there. The matchup is a good one for Tsitsipas, as their first match earlier this year showed.
The Australian had no chance, and it was similar this time.
The Greek player has had a few very rough weeks on the Atp Tour, losing multiple matches he could have won. It all started way back at the US Open, where Dominic Stricker beat him to end his run there early.
He then travelled to Greece for some Davis Cup action but failed to power the country past Slovakia. The China Open didn't go any better as Nicolas Jarry beat him in his first match , which meant that he touched down in Shanghai with a losing streak.
The streak is no more because Tsitsipas bested Rinky Hijikata in his first match there. The matchup is a good one for Tsitsipas, as their first match earlier this year showed.
The Australian had no chance, and it was similar this time.
- 10/7/2023
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Daniil Medvedev continued his good play in Beijing cruising to the semi-final of the 2023 China Open over Ugo Humbert .
Humbert bested Medvedev's good friend Andrey Rublev in the previous round, and the Russian avenged that loss with an excellent performance. Just like against Alex de Minaur , the match wasn't a perfect one, but it doesn't need to be as long you pick up the win.
There are some reasons why his matches kind of drag out, and it's the tennis balls which make it very hard to hit a winner. He talked a bit about that at this event , complaining about it, but it also helped him. His defence is really tough to break down in a situation where you can't really hit a winner often.
Both players struggled with that in the opening set as Medvedev took an early break but gave it right back. We saw the same...
Humbert bested Medvedev's good friend Andrey Rublev in the previous round, and the Russian avenged that loss with an excellent performance. Just like against Alex de Minaur , the match wasn't a perfect one, but it doesn't need to be as long you pick up the win.
There are some reasons why his matches kind of drag out, and it's the tennis balls which make it very hard to hit a winner. He talked a bit about that at this event , complaining about it, but it also helped him. His defence is really tough to break down in a situation where you can't really hit a winner often.
Both players struggled with that in the opening set as Medvedev took an early break but gave it right back. We saw the same...
- 10/2/2023
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World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev replied to a fan's comment criticizing his match-winning shot almost hitting Alex de Minaur in the second round of the China Open .
The second-seeded Russian finished off his opponent with a powerfully struck drive volley after de Minaur had dug out one of his drop shots. But Medvedev's point-ending shot was arrowing straight at the Australian's body before he moved out of the way in a flash.
Medvedev could be seen immediately raising his hand to apologize and de Minaur didn't make a big deal of it, as the two players shook hands at the net. It was Medvedev's 40th win on hard courts, the most of any Atp player this season and keeps up his slim hopes of finishing as the year-end No. 1 for the first time.
One fan was not going to let Medvedev off the hook for that shot that almost hit his opponent,...
The second-seeded Russian finished off his opponent with a powerfully struck drive volley after de Minaur had dug out one of his drop shots. But Medvedev's point-ending shot was arrowing straight at the Australian's body before he moved out of the way in a flash.
Medvedev could be seen immediately raising his hand to apologize and de Minaur didn't make a big deal of it, as the two players shook hands at the net. It was Medvedev's 40th win on hard courts, the most of any Atp player this season and keeps up his slim hopes of finishing as the year-end No. 1 for the first time.
One fan was not going to let Medvedev off the hook for that shot that almost hit his opponent,...
- 10/2/2023
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The 2023 China Open will be held in Beijing from September 28th to October 4th, and it has one of the strongest Atp 500 draw s of the season.
Although Novak Djokovic didn't sign up for the tournament, the event is still full of talented youngsters and Top 10 players. The leading player is Carlos Alcaraz , who is the top seed at the tournament, and he will start against one of the qualifiers in the first round of the event.
On the other side of the draw is the second-seeded Daniil Medvedev , who defeated the young Spaniard at the US Open , and in Beijing, the Russian will start his journey against Tommy Paul from the United States.
The winner of this match will also face a challenging second-round clash, as the winner of the match will await either Andy Murray or Alex de Minaur . Another interesting matchup in this quarter will see the...
Although Novak Djokovic didn't sign up for the tournament, the event is still full of talented youngsters and Top 10 players. The leading player is Carlos Alcaraz , who is the top seed at the tournament, and he will start against one of the qualifiers in the first round of the event.
On the other side of the draw is the second-seeded Daniil Medvedev , who defeated the young Spaniard at the US Open , and in Beijing, the Russian will start his journey against Tommy Paul from the United States.
The winner of this match will also face a challenging second-round clash, as the winner of the match will await either Andy Murray or Alex de Minaur . Another interesting matchup in this quarter will see the...
- 9/26/2023
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The Atp Tour will make its one and only stop in Belgium for the eighth edition of the European Open in Antwerp.
It will be held in the port city of Antwerp from October 16th to 22nd, with 250 rankings points on offer. 28 singles players will compete for a fair share of the prize money purse €673,630 - the highest in the tournament's history.
The tournament will welcome a star-studded lineup for the 2023 edition, each with additional objectives outside of winning the title. The likes of Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas have an excellent opportunity to enhance their chances of qualifying for the Atp Finals .
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov , famed for his indoor prowess, has not won an Atp title since 2017. So he'll be watchful of any slip-ups from the top two seeds. Jan-Lennard Struff has put together the season of his life, and he'll be in the hunt for his first Atp title.
It will be held in the port city of Antwerp from October 16th to 22nd, with 250 rankings points on offer. 28 singles players will compete for a fair share of the prize money purse €673,630 - the highest in the tournament's history.
The tournament will welcome a star-studded lineup for the 2023 edition, each with additional objectives outside of winning the title. The likes of Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas have an excellent opportunity to enhance their chances of qualifying for the Atp Finals .
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov , famed for his indoor prowess, has not won an Atp title since 2017. So he'll be watchful of any slip-ups from the top two seeds. Jan-Lennard Struff has put together the season of his life, and he'll be in the hunt for his first Atp title.
- 9/22/2023
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The 2023 European Open will take place from October 16th to 22nd in Antwerp, Belgium and this year's entry list has been released.
It will be another seven-day spectacle of indoor hard-court tennis in Belgium's only Atp Tour event. With its great track record of welcoming the best players in the world, the tournament organizers took on the mantle to bring two of the world's Top 10 in this year's 28-man singles field.
Since its inception in 2016, the European Open has crowned a new champion each year. Last year's winner Felix Auger-Aliassime doesn't feature in this year's entry list, so we won't have a successful title defense for the sixth year in a row.
The top seed has been confirmed to be Stefanos Tsitsipas who will play in this tournament for the first time since 2017 when he reached the semifinal. Tsitsipas is looking to qualify for the Atp Finals , so this could...
It will be another seven-day spectacle of indoor hard-court tennis in Belgium's only Atp Tour event. With its great track record of welcoming the best players in the world, the tournament organizers took on the mantle to bring two of the world's Top 10 in this year's 28-man singles field.
Since its inception in 2016, the European Open has crowned a new champion each year. Last year's winner Felix Auger-Aliassime doesn't feature in this year's entry list, so we won't have a successful title defense for the sixth year in a row.
The top seed has been confirmed to be Stefanos Tsitsipas who will play in this tournament for the first time since 2017 when he reached the semifinal. Tsitsipas is looking to qualify for the Atp Finals , so this could...
- 9/20/2023
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Despite starting the day undefeated in their group in the 2023 Davis Cup Finals, Great Britain barely survived, having to save 4 match points in a crucial doubles match.
Great Britain defeated both Australia and Switzerland ahead of their final clash with France but still wasn't safe as they needed to beat France on the final day due to how the other results turned out. France would be secure with a win against Great Britain, and they nearly pulled it off.
The first match of the day saw Daniel Evans come back from a set and break down to defeat rising star Arthur Fils , giving Great Britain the lead. Cameron Norrie was nominated for the second match in spite of being in terrible form for a very long time.
Some questioned whether Jack Draper should have gotten the nod, and when Ugo Humbert bested Norrie, it certainly looked like the wrong decision.
Great Britain defeated both Australia and Switzerland ahead of their final clash with France but still wasn't safe as they needed to beat France on the final day due to how the other results turned out. France would be secure with a win against Great Britain, and they nearly pulled it off.
The first match of the day saw Daniel Evans come back from a set and break down to defeat rising star Arthur Fils , giving Great Britain the lead. Cameron Norrie was nominated for the second match in spite of being in terrible form for a very long time.
Some questioned whether Jack Draper should have gotten the nod, and when Ugo Humbert bested Norrie, it certainly looked like the wrong decision.
- 9/17/2023
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Holger Rune and Casper Ruud have signed up to play at the 2023 Moselle Open in November alongside some other notable players.
The Atp 250 event in Metz will be a solid one, with an exciting group of players already signed up for the event. We have a local man, Ugo Humbert, who was born in Metz and will try to win the event for the first time in his career.
We have Lorenzo Sonego, who is always dangerous on indoor hard courts, as well as Karen Khachanov. The Russian missed a lot of time this summer due to injuries but was always a good player indoors, having won his biggest trophy at the Paris Masters indoors.
They're not the only ones as of recently, we have some Scandinavian power in the house. Holger Rune also won the Paris Masters last year , proving himself as a force indoors. He has really good...
The Atp 250 event in Metz will be a solid one, with an exciting group of players already signed up for the event. We have a local man, Ugo Humbert, who was born in Metz and will try to win the event for the first time in his career.
We have Lorenzo Sonego, who is always dangerous on indoor hard courts, as well as Karen Khachanov. The Russian missed a lot of time this summer due to injuries but was always a good player indoors, having won his biggest trophy at the Paris Masters indoors.
They're not the only ones as of recently, we have some Scandinavian power in the house. Holger Rune also won the Paris Masters last year , proving himself as a force indoors. He has really good...
- 9/9/2023
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2023 has not been a kind year for Matteo Berrettini , who struggled with injuries for much of it, and it's not getting better.
There are many ways to illustrate how poor of a season this has been for Matteo Berretini. A player who consistently played 50-60 matches a year notched only 26 matches so far in 2023 as he continues to struggle with injuries.
He missed two months after the Australian Open with injuries, only to miss a month more after the Sunshine Double in March. He then missed almost three months after picking up an injury in Monte-Carlo but managed to remain sort of healthy since returning during the grass season.
The Wimbledon run was a positive one for him, but it was pretty clear that his tennis was not where it needed to be with all the stop-and-go he endured this year. It's a very momentum-based sport, and being unable to play consistently will hurt you.
There are many ways to illustrate how poor of a season this has been for Matteo Berretini. A player who consistently played 50-60 matches a year notched only 26 matches so far in 2023 as he continues to struggle with injuries.
He missed two months after the Australian Open with injuries, only to miss a month more after the Sunshine Double in March. He then missed almost three months after picking up an injury in Monte-Carlo but managed to remain sort of healthy since returning during the grass season.
The Wimbledon run was a positive one for him, but it was pretty clear that his tennis was not where it needed to be with all the stop-and-go he endured this year. It's a very momentum-based sport, and being unable to play consistently will hurt you.
- 9/1/2023
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New York, Aug 29 (Ians) Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev hardly broke any sweat in reaching the second round at the US Open, dispatching Hungarian Attila Balazs 6-1, 6-1, 6-0, here on Tuesday.
This was the third-seed Russian player’s 50th tour-level win of the season. He now holds a 24-5 record at the US Open, earning more wins at the hard-court event than the three other majors.
He will next take on the winner of an Australian match between Max Purcell and Christopher O’Connell.
Medvedev, who is chasing his second Slam crown this fortnight, has lifted four tour-level trophies on hard courts this year.
In other action, Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised past Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to enter the second round. He will next meet Daniel Altmaier or Constant Lestienne.
The 26-year-old, who reached the final in New York in 2020, won 86 per cent (50/58) of his first-serve points...
This was the third-seed Russian player’s 50th tour-level win of the season. He now holds a 24-5 record at the US Open, earning more wins at the hard-court event than the three other majors.
He will next take on the winner of an Australian match between Max Purcell and Christopher O’Connell.
Medvedev, who is chasing his second Slam crown this fortnight, has lifted four tour-level trophies on hard courts this year.
In other action, Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised past Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to enter the second round. He will next meet Daniel Altmaier or Constant Lestienne.
The 26-year-old, who reached the final in New York in 2020, won 86 per cent (50/58) of his first-serve points...
- 8/29/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz spent a fraction of a 20-minute mid-match rain break to join in on a Mexican wave with an exuberant Cincinnati crowd during his battling victory over Jordan Thompson .
Alcaraz was seeking to win his 50th match of the season on Tuesday evening , but multiple rain delays meant that the match spilled over into the early hours of Wednesday, finishing after 1 am local time. The first set of the second-round match at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters was certainly eventful and lasted an hour and 39 minutes.
Just three games into the match, rain halted proceedings with the first set on serve. Both players were advised by the chair umpire to stay put under the umbrellas on the court as it was predicted to be a passing shower. And Alcaraz warmed to the crowd and raised his arms three times for the popular Mexican wave.
The TV cameras didn't miss the moment,...
Alcaraz was seeking to win his 50th match of the season on Tuesday evening , but multiple rain delays meant that the match spilled over into the early hours of Wednesday, finishing after 1 am local time. The first set of the second-round match at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters was certainly eventful and lasted an hour and 39 minutes.
Just three games into the match, rain halted proceedings with the first set on serve. Both players were advised by the chair umpire to stay put under the umbrellas on the court as it was predicted to be a passing shower. And Alcaraz warmed to the crowd and raised his arms three times for the popular Mexican wave.
The TV cameras didn't miss the moment,...
- 8/16/2023
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Cincinnati (US), Aug 16 (Ians) Carlos Alcaraz has captured his 50th match win of the year in personal-best time after defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters, an Atp 1000 event.
Alcaraz awaits a third-round showdown with the winner of Frenchman Ugo Humbert and American Tommy Paul, who upset the reigning US Open champion last week in Toronto.
The Spaniard, who improved to 12-0 in his opening-round matches this year, reached the 50-wins milestone in his 12th tournament of the year on Tuesday night. Last season his 50th match win came in the semi-finals of the US Open, his 14th tournament of the season.
The 20-year-old, who improved to 50-5 on the year, is looking for his seventh title of 2023 to add to crowns won in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, Queen’s and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz must reach the final this week to be...
Alcaraz awaits a third-round showdown with the winner of Frenchman Ugo Humbert and American Tommy Paul, who upset the reigning US Open champion last week in Toronto.
The Spaniard, who improved to 12-0 in his opening-round matches this year, reached the 50-wins milestone in his 12th tournament of the year on Tuesday night. Last season his 50th match win came in the semi-finals of the US Open, his 14th tournament of the season.
The 20-year-old, who improved to 50-5 on the year, is looking for his seventh title of 2023 to add to crowns won in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, Queen’s and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz must reach the final this week to be...
- 8/16/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz 's Cincinnati Masters campaign got off to a great start, but the Spaniard was pushed to his limits by the indefatigable Jordan Thompson .
World No. 1 Alcaraz came from a break down the first set and needed the full three sets to beat Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted 12 minutes shy of three hours. Alcaraz's momentum in the match was stalled multiple times by rain showers in unusually chilly conditions in Ohio.
Playing at the Western & Southern Open for just the third time in his career, Alcaraz is fully aware that anything less than a runner-up finish in Cincinnati could keep Novak Djokovic interested in the race to become the Atp 's No. 1 for the 2023 US Open.
While the performance was far from convincing, it is pertinent to note Thomspon has been a real thorn for the top players this season and has played some of...
World No. 1 Alcaraz came from a break down the first set and needed the full three sets to beat Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted 12 minutes shy of three hours. Alcaraz's momentum in the match was stalled multiple times by rain showers in unusually chilly conditions in Ohio.
Playing at the Western & Southern Open for just the third time in his career, Alcaraz is fully aware that anything less than a runner-up finish in Cincinnati could keep Novak Djokovic interested in the race to become the Atp 's No. 1 for the 2023 US Open.
While the performance was far from convincing, it is pertinent to note Thomspon has been a real thorn for the top players this season and has played some of...
- 8/16/2023
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The 2023 Cincinnati Masters , held from August 13th to 20th, is here, and so is the draw for the Atp 1000 tournament.
After the Atp Masters 1000 event held in Canada, players traditionally move to Cincinnati to complete the doubleheader. The tournament is also called the Western & Southern Open, and last year, it was sensationally won by Borna Coric .
And while the Croat managed to stun everybody in 2022, this year, the focus will once again shift to the big names. The top seed at the tournament is none other than Carlos Alcaraz , who will want to translate his form from the Canadian Open also to Cincinnati.
As with all the top-eight-seeded players, the Spaniard has a bye in the first round, and in the second round of the competition, he'll start against one of the qualifiers, or John Isner , who received a wild card for the tournament.
And even though the 20-year-old is...
After the Atp Masters 1000 event held in Canada, players traditionally move to Cincinnati to complete the doubleheader. The tournament is also called the Western & Southern Open, and last year, it was sensationally won by Borna Coric .
And while the Croat managed to stun everybody in 2022, this year, the focus will once again shift to the big names. The top seed at the tournament is none other than Carlos Alcaraz , who will want to translate his form from the Canadian Open also to Cincinnati.
As with all the top-eight-seeded players, the Spaniard has a bye in the first round, and in the second round of the competition, he'll start against one of the qualifiers, or John Isner , who received a wild card for the tournament.
And even though the 20-year-old is...
- 8/11/2023
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Felix Auger-Aliassime made a return to tennis by playing at the Citi Open in Washington, but it wasn't a winning return.
The great news for Auger-Aliassime is that he played a match, but the bad news is that he lost the match. The Canadian didn't play since Wimbledon took some time to get his knee back into shape after dealing with injury problems for a while. It was very much needed because it was pretty clear that he forced himself to play Wimbledon.
Auger-Aliassime declared before this North American stretch that he was fine and ready to play again, which he did in Washington, but it wasn't a very good match for him. Yes, Watanuki is a solid player, one with a great serve that can trouble opponents, but the Canadian wasted chances in both tie-breaks, and that indicates that he's got a long way to go.
The score itself was pretty close,...
The great news for Auger-Aliassime is that he played a match, but the bad news is that he lost the match. The Canadian didn't play since Wimbledon took some time to get his knee back into shape after dealing with injury problems for a while. It was very much needed because it was pretty clear that he forced himself to play Wimbledon.
Auger-Aliassime declared before this North American stretch that he was fine and ready to play again, which he did in Washington, but it wasn't a very good match for him. Yes, Watanuki is a solid player, one with a great serve that can trouble opponents, but the Canadian wasted chances in both tie-breaks, and that indicates that he's got a long way to go.
The score itself was pretty close,...
- 8/2/2023
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Thanasi Kokkinakis lost the opening set of his Citi Open clash against Taro Daniel , but the Australian came back to win in three sets.
Kokkinakis has been in North America for a while now, having played at the Granby Atp Challenger event in Canada before making his way to the United States. He was in Atlanta as well, stunning Gael Monfils with a superb comeback, and now he's done the same thing to Taro Daniel.
The Australian isn't playing perfect tennis at the moment, but he's winning, and that's what ultimately counts. The first set wasn't very good as Daniel proved quite capable, taking it 6-2. The Japanese player has shown a lot of solid tennis on hard courts this year, so this wasn't that surprising.
Kokkinakis struggled with his serve and couldn't do much with his return. The second set saw that change as the Australian exerted much more...
Kokkinakis has been in North America for a while now, having played at the Granby Atp Challenger event in Canada before making his way to the United States. He was in Atlanta as well, stunning Gael Monfils with a superb comeback, and now he's done the same thing to Taro Daniel.
The Australian isn't playing perfect tennis at the moment, but he's winning, and that's what ultimately counts. The first set wasn't very good as Daniel proved quite capable, taking it 6-2. The Japanese player has shown a lot of solid tennis on hard courts this year, so this wasn't that surprising.
Kokkinakis struggled with his serve and couldn't do much with his return. The second set saw that change as the Australian exerted much more...
- 8/1/2023
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Taylor Fritz is in the Atlanta Open final after beating compatriot Jeffrey John Wolf in straight sets.
The highest-ranked American on the Atp Tour has had a fair season so far, but we haven't seen his best often this year. It's been somewhat disappointing as Fritz didn't really make a huge step forward though there is still a chance for him to do so.
It's the North American stretch, and the Americans are expected to do some damage, with the Atlanta Open being the first event on Fritz's calendar. It's going well for him as a win over Kei Nishikori sent him into the semi-final , and now a win over Wolf sees him going to the final.
The win over Wolf was a solid one. He was expected to win that as the more experienced and more talented player. The first set was a fair one with an ordinarily looking...
The highest-ranked American on the Atp Tour has had a fair season so far, but we haven't seen his best often this year. It's been somewhat disappointing as Fritz didn't really make a huge step forward though there is still a chance for him to do so.
It's the North American stretch, and the Americans are expected to do some damage, with the Atlanta Open being the first event on Fritz's calendar. It's going well for him as a win over Kei Nishikori sent him into the semi-final , and now a win over Wolf sees him going to the final.
The win over Wolf was a solid one. He was expected to win that as the more experienced and more talented player. The first set was a fair one with an ordinarily looking...
- 7/29/2023
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The draw for the 2023 Atlanta Open has been released and it's a star-studded field, especially for an Atp 250 tournament.
Running from July 24th to 30th, some of the best players on the Atp Tour will meet in Hotlanta as it was called last year by Alex de Minaur , who is the defending champion, and he'll enter the 2023 tournament as the second seed.
Before the men's event begins, Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez are set to meet in an exhibition match , but players competing at the Atp 250 tournament will focus on their competition, and so will the second-seeded Australian, who will play against Thanasi Kokkinakis or Gael Monfils in the second round after having a bye in the opening round.
The top seed at the tournament is Taylor Fritz , who will start his tournament against the winner of the match between Yibing Wu and Corentin Moutet , and home fans will be...
Running from July 24th to 30th, some of the best players on the Atp Tour will meet in Hotlanta as it was called last year by Alex de Minaur , who is the defending champion, and he'll enter the 2023 tournament as the second seed.
Before the men's event begins, Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez are set to meet in an exhibition match , but players competing at the Atp 250 tournament will focus on their competition, and so will the second-seeded Australian, who will play against Thanasi Kokkinakis or Gael Monfils in the second round after having a bye in the opening round.
The top seed at the tournament is Taylor Fritz , who will start his tournament against the winner of the match between Yibing Wu and Corentin Moutet , and home fans will be...
- 7/22/2023
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The 2023 Newport Open will run from July 17th to 23rd, and the draw has been revealed for the Atp 250 tournament.
Also called the Hall of Fame Open, the tournament in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, is the last grass-court tournament in the calendar, and the only tournament played on the grass surface after the conclusion of the third Grand Slam of the season.
Last year saw Maxime Cressy and Alexander Bublik battle it out in the final, after which the Kazakhstani player hilariously told his opponent that he was lucky . This year, the runner-up won't play in Newport, while the defending champion will be present at the event.
Cressy is the fifth seed, and in the first round of the tournament, he will play against fellow American Alex Michelsen. But the main storyline of the tournament will certainly be the shocking comeback of Kevin Anderson who retired only a couple of years ago.
Also called the Hall of Fame Open, the tournament in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, is the last grass-court tournament in the calendar, and the only tournament played on the grass surface after the conclusion of the third Grand Slam of the season.
Last year saw Maxime Cressy and Alexander Bublik battle it out in the final, after which the Kazakhstani player hilariously told his opponent that he was lucky . This year, the runner-up won't play in Newport, while the defending champion will be present at the event.
Cressy is the fifth seed, and in the first round of the tournament, he will play against fellow American Alex Michelsen. But the main storyline of the tournament will certainly be the shocking comeback of Kevin Anderson who retired only a couple of years ago.
- 7/15/2023
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The 2023 Newport Open is the last grass-court tournament in the Atp calendar and it will be played from July 17th to 23rd.
The Atp 250 event in Newport, also called the Hall of Fame Open offers $718,245 in prize money , and it will welcome a competitive field of players looking to prolong their grass-court season, which is in general very short.
The entry list in 2023 promises to be as interesting as ever and that's thanks to multiple reasons. Kevin Anderson is making a surprising return to tennis and it can't be anywhere else than on the grass court.
But the field will be very competitive with the likes of Tommy Paul , Maxime Cressy , Ugo Humbert , and Max Purcell signing up for the tournament which is the last grass-court event in the calendar, held immediately after Wimbledon.
The total prize money distributed at the tournament equals to $718,245 and the distribution starts at $6,895 and...
The Atp 250 event in Newport, also called the Hall of Fame Open offers $718,245 in prize money , and it will welcome a competitive field of players looking to prolong their grass-court season, which is in general very short.
The entry list in 2023 promises to be as interesting as ever and that's thanks to multiple reasons. Kevin Anderson is making a surprising return to tennis and it can't be anywhere else than on the grass court.
But the field will be very competitive with the likes of Tommy Paul , Maxime Cressy , Ugo Humbert , and Max Purcell signing up for the tournament which is the last grass-court event in the calendar, held immediately after Wimbledon.
The total prize money distributed at the tournament equals to $718,245 and the distribution starts at $6,895 and...
- 7/13/2023
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The 2023 Wimbledon will run from July 3rd to 16th and the Atp draw for the tournament is already known.
Without a doubt, the third Grand Slam of the season is the most prestigious one, and one where history was made in the past. Novak Djokovic was certainly part of that history, and he may write another chapter of his book in 2023.
Last year, the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam title and fourth consecutive Wimbledon trophy , and he will be on his quest to defend it this year and tie all-time Grand Slam record by winning his 24th major.
But he won't be the top seed in the draw. The second-seeded Djokovic will begin his journey against Pedro Cachin, after playing one warm-up match before the tournament . If there will be someone to challenge the defending champion, it will be the first-seeded Carlos Alcaraz .
The Spaniard will start his tournament against Jeremy Chardy.
Without a doubt, the third Grand Slam of the season is the most prestigious one, and one where history was made in the past. Novak Djokovic was certainly part of that history, and he may write another chapter of his book in 2023.
Last year, the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam title and fourth consecutive Wimbledon trophy , and he will be on his quest to defend it this year and tie all-time Grand Slam record by winning his 24th major.
But he won't be the top seed in the draw. The second-seeded Djokovic will begin his journey against Pedro Cachin, after playing one warm-up match before the tournament . If there will be someone to challenge the defending champion, it will be the first-seeded Carlos Alcaraz .
The Spaniard will start his tournament against Jeremy Chardy.
- 6/30/2023
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The 2023 Atlanta Open once again attracted some of the best players in the world for their Atp 250 event.
The American audience will be delighted to see their best players featured on the entry list for the 2023 Atlanta Open, which runs from July 24th to 30th in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America.
Alex de Minaur won the tournament in 2022 after fighting the heat , and the Australian will be back to defend his title this year. But the field of players that will grace the courts at Atlantic Station will mean a real challenge for the defending champion.
Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will be the two players that will appear on the court , but that's because of an exhibition event. The real Atp 250 tournament will be headlined by the likes of Taylor Fritz , Alexander Bublik , and Yoshihito Nishioka .
Atlanta's own Ben Shelton has been turning heads in the tennis world and now,...
The American audience will be delighted to see their best players featured on the entry list for the 2023 Atlanta Open, which runs from July 24th to 30th in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America.
Alex de Minaur won the tournament in 2022 after fighting the heat , and the Australian will be back to defend his title this year. But the field of players that will grace the courts at Atlantic Station will mean a real challenge for the defending champion.
Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will be the two players that will appear on the court , but that's because of an exhibition event. The real Atp 250 tournament will be headlined by the likes of Taylor Fritz , Alexander Bublik , and Yoshihito Nishioka .
Atlanta's own Ben Shelton has been turning heads in the tennis world and now,...
- 6/28/2023
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Alexander Bublik is facing a rather odd prospect of potentially losing in the first round of Wimbledon , that is if the Halle Open curse continues.
Bublik is a very polarizing tennis player. An undeniable talent whose best tennis is really good but whose motivation and more importantly focus can be all over the place. The top-ranked player from Kazakhstan hasn't had a very good year so far with multiple early exits.
It's left him very frustrated more than once but the tables have turned once he returned to grass. It's by far his favourite surface and it's been reflected in the results as well. His only loss this year on the surface came against Sinner at the Libema Open recently but he put together a sensational run in Halle to advance to the final of the Atp 500 event.
He played Andrey Rublev in the final and proved better than the...
Bublik is a very polarizing tennis player. An undeniable talent whose best tennis is really good but whose motivation and more importantly focus can be all over the place. The top-ranked player from Kazakhstan hasn't had a very good year so far with multiple early exits.
It's left him very frustrated more than once but the tables have turned once he returned to grass. It's by far his favourite surface and it's been reflected in the results as well. His only loss this year on the surface came against Sinner at the Libema Open recently but he put together a sensational run in Halle to advance to the final of the Atp 500 event.
He played Andrey Rublev in the final and proved better than the...
- 6/25/2023
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Andrey Rublev could do something this week that players like Novak Djokovic , Rafael Nadal , and Roger Federer never did before.
The Russian is yet to fully unleash his potential and reach the 'top top' of tennis but he's close. Rublev has won trophies in the past, quite a few actually, especially Atp 500 ones but never a Grand Slam one. It's something that he aspires to do with many expecting him to get it done in the future.
He's become somewhat known for doing really well at the 500s playing in 8 finals so far. He won five of those which means that nearly 40 % of his trophies are Atp 500 ones (5 of 13). 2020 was particularly impressive as he strung together a run that saw him win three that year; he added another one early next year.
He was basically unbeatable when he had a deep run at one of those events and that put...
The Russian is yet to fully unleash his potential and reach the 'top top' of tennis but he's close. Rublev has won trophies in the past, quite a few actually, especially Atp 500 ones but never a Grand Slam one. It's something that he aspires to do with many expecting him to get it done in the future.
He's become somewhat known for doing really well at the 500s playing in 8 finals so far. He won five of those which means that nearly 40 % of his trophies are Atp 500 ones (5 of 13). 2020 was particularly impressive as he strung together a run that saw him win three that year; he added another one early next year.
He was basically unbeatable when he had a deep run at one of those events and that put...
- 6/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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