Thiem and Medvedev set up fascinating ATP Finals decider
DOMINIC Thiem and Daniil Medvedev have set up a mouth-watering ATP Finals decider with strong victories over superstars of the game this morning. Thiem had a thrilling three-set victory over world number one Novak Djokovic, while Medvedev came from a set down to beat 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Both men have beaten Nadal […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Carla Suarez Navarro
A WTA Tour mainstay known for her consistency and adaptability, Carla Suarez Navarro departed the Tour this year with 2020 announced to be her final season, prior to the tennis world being hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spaniard was then dealt the cruel blow of a cancer diagnosis in September, which effectively cut her […]
Djokovic joins Medvedev, Nadal and Thiem in ATP Finals semis
WORLD number one Novak Djokovic has clinched the final available spot in the final four of the ATP Finals with a straight sets win over German Alexander Zverev. Daniil Medvedev is the other member of the Tokyo group advancing to the semi-finals. He concluded his round robin matches with a straight sets victory over Argentine […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Maria Sharapova
A CHAMPION both on and off the tennis court, there is no doubt Maria Sharapova left her mark on the WTA tennis world throughout her illustrious elite career, which spanned almost 20 years. While she encountered her fair share of setbacks, including ongoing injuries and a doping suspension, the Russian 33-year-old was a consistent force […]
Nadal progresses to the semis, Rublev finishes strong at ATP Finals
RAFAEL Nadal has booked his ticket to the semis of the ATP Finals with an impressive three-set victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Dominic Thiem is the other player progressing from the group, but he lost his final round robin matchup to Andrey Rublev in straight sets. Rublev had already been eliminated from the tournament following losses […]
2020 WTA Tour Retirees: Caroline Wozniacki
A FORMER world number one, Carolina Wozniacki retires from top-level tennis with a heap of accolades spanning her elite 15 year career. The Danish superstar retired from tennis early on in 2020, and fittingly finished off on her own terms following the Australian Open and prior to when the tennis world was brought to a […]
Medvedev secures semis spot as Zverev wins to set up chance against Djoker
DANIIL Medvedev has booked a semi-finals spot at the ATP Finals competition after winning his second straight match of the tournament, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The victory meant he had defeated his two rivals for the final four spot in Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, whilst Zverev knocked off Diego Schwartzman in three sets. […]
WTA Tour hypothetical: What if they had WTA Finals this year?
THE ATP Finals event is one of the top competitions of the ATP Tour each season, featuring the top talent from across the world and playing a round robin pooled between the top eight seeds. The WTA Tour itself does not have the same style of competition to pit the top talent against each other, […]
Thiem books semi-finals spot as Tsitsipas keeps back-to-back title hopes alive
LAST year’s ATP Finalists in Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem have set up tantalising final round robin matches after the pair secured wins in their second matches of the London 2020 group. Thiem needed two epic tiebreakers to shake off second seed Rafael Nadal in straight sets, while Tsitsipas survived an almighty scare from Andrey […]
Djokovic and Medvedev breeze through Day 2 of ATP Finals
DAY 2 of the Nitto ATP Finals saw the second half of the field get out on court for the first time, with both Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev coming away with wins. Novak Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman 6-3 6-2 Djokovic came away with the opening win of Day 2 at the ATP Finals, downing Diego Schwartzman and […]
