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Qatar Open: Day 3 wrap – Tsonga, Raonic knocked out of contention

SEEDED players dropped like flies in Day 3 of the Qatar Open, with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Milos Raonic among those knocked out in only the second round of the tournament. Qualifier, Corentin Moutet put up a spectacular performance against Raonic to head into the fourth day of competition, collecting a debut win against the fourth […]

ATP Cup: Day 6 – Spain continues dominant form

DAY 6 of the ATP Cup saw plenty of intensity and pressure to boot, with nations fighting for purchase. Another 177 aces were hit throughout the day, taking the total money raised for the bushfire appeal up to $110,000. Group A Serbia 2 defeated Chile 1 Dusan Lajovic (SRB) defeated Nicolas Jarry (CHI) 6-2 7-6 […]

ASB Classic: Day 6 wrap – Second seed Martic out before quarter finals

ASB Classic Day 6 saw four matches play out to finish off the Round of 16, knocking out second and eighth seed in the process. The victors of these matches will all take each other on in the quarter finals. Alize Cornet had a slow start against second seed, Petra Martic before prevailing in the […]

Brisbane International: Day 5 – Keys storms into quarter finals

DAY 5 of the Brisbane International saw only three Round of 16 matches play out, with three Americans taking on their respective opposition. The USA had a successful day on court with all three proceeding to the quarter finals in straight sets. Australian Sam Stosur stunned former number one Angelique Kerber in the first round […]

Shenzhen Open: Day 5 wrap – Fourth, fifth and sixth seed head into quarter finals

DAY 5 of the Shenzhen Open saw only four matches take place ahead of the quarter finals. The first of the day saw Shelby Rogers have a slow start against Spaniard, Garbine Muguruza, going down 1-6 6-7. Despite a disappointing first set, Rogers fought her way back into contention, but fell at the final hurdle […]

ASB Classic: Day 2 wrap – Top 5 seeds show who’s boss

FOUR of eight Americans won through to the next round after a mammoth Day 2 of proceedings in the 2020 ASB Classic. The top five seeds in the tournament took the court on the day, with all five reigning supreme to head into the next round of the competition. Top and third seed Americans Serena […]

Brisbane International: Day 2 wrap – Sharapova bundled out in shock loss

DAY 2 of the Brisbane International delivered the goods once again, providing some surprise losses and high intensity matches. With 30 degree weather to contend with, the players fought it out in hot and humid conditions with majority of matches lasting three sets showcasing their skill, durability and stamina. Maria Sharapova was knocked out of […]

Shenzhen Open: Day 4 wrap – First seed Bencic sent packing in first round

DAY 4 of the Shenzhen Open saw plenty of key matchups, with four matches in the Round of 16 taking place while the final two matches saw two players proceed to the second round, knocking first seed Belinda Bencic out in the process. Meanwhile, China did not have a good day, with four players sent […]

Brisbane International: Day 1 – Stosur through to Round 2 after exceptional performance

THREE Australians took the court in the official first day of the Brisbane International on Monday after two days of qualifiers. Only two seeded players competed in the round though both went down to their respective opponents. The highlight of Day 3 saw Sam Stosur manage a shock win over Angelique Kerber in a tough […]

Qatar Open: Day 1 wrap- Krajinovic holds strong after slow start

FOLLOWING two days of qualifiers the Qatar Open started with plenty of intensity with every player hoping to get their campaign off to a hot start. Only three of the seven matches went to three sets, with players making quick work of their opposition. Sixth seed Filip Krajinovic was put to the test, forced to […]

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