ATP Cup: Semi-finals – Top two clash to highlight ATP Cup final
THE world’s top two ATP Tour players will face off in the ATP Cup final tonight when Serbia takes on Spain at Ken Rosewall Arena. Both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had to overcome challenges from Daniil Medvedev‘s Russia and Alex de Minaur‘s Australia, but the two teams predicted to be there reached the final […]
Brisbane International: Semi-finals – Pliskova and Keys come from behind to book finals spot
A TWO hour come-from behind win against fifth seed Petra Kvitova helped eighth seed American Madison Keys to book a spot in the Brisbane International final. In doing so, she stopped an all-Czech Republic final with her last opponent being world number two, Karolina Pliskova. Keys’ triumph took right on two hours to complete, dropping […]
Shenzhen Open: Final – Alexandrova wins maiden WTA Tour title
EKATERINA Alexandrova has won her maiden WTA Tour title, claiming her first victory outside of her three Limoges’ 125K event triumphs. In her best tournament to-date, Alexandrova took out the Shenzhen Open, making it 84 days undefeated in singles. In the final, the fifth seed Russian defeated Kazahkstan seventh seed Elena Rybakina, of whom had […]
ASB Classic: Semi-finals – Williams makes statement-defining win
GRAND Slam champion and legend, Serena Williams might have been warming up for the Australian Open at the lower ranked tournament in Auckland, but the American certainly made a statement in the semi-finals. Williams wasted no time in completely dismantling countrywoman and third seed, Amanda Anisimova 6-1 6-1. Now only little known fellow American, Jessica […]
2020 ASB Classic Men’s preview: Will youth or experience prevail?
LAST year’s ASB Classic was one of the hardest to predict, with a strong field and upsets left, right and centre making it an entertaining contest leading up to the Australian Open. It was won by American, Tennys Sandgren who toppled wildcard Brit, Cameron Norrie in the final. FAVOURITE: Denis Shapovalov A player who bowed […]
Qatar Open: Day 7/8 – Moutet upsets Wawrinka to face Rublev
NUMBER TWO seed Andrey Rublev will face Frenchman Corentin Moutet in the Qatar Open final after the two players overcame rain delays to complete both quarter finals and semi-finals on the same day. Rublev moved through thanks to a straight sets win over Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic who had more rest than any of the other […]
Brisbane International: Day 5 – Stars shine as semi-finalists are decided
THE four semi-finalists at the Brisbane International have been decided, with three top five players winning through to the final four on Day 5 of the tournament. Third seed Naomi Osaka, fifth seed Petra Kvitova and second seed Karolina Pliskova are all set for a huge semi-finals day, joining fellow winner, eighth seed Madison Keys […]
ATP Cup: Day 8 – Top two players advance to ATP Cup semis
THE world’s top two male tennis players will compete in the ATP Cup semi-finals after both Novak Djokovic’s Serbia and Rafael Nadal‘s Spain emerged victorious on Day 8 of the ATP Cup. Serbia and Spain join Russia and Australia in the semi-finals – as predicted by Draft Central‘s tournament preview – though the two semi-finals […]
ASB Classic: Day 8 – Americans dominate semis
THREE of the four ASB Classic semi-finalists hail from the United States after favourable results in today’s quarter finals. Number one seed, Serena Williams led the charge for her nation, joined in the semi-finals by Amanda Anisimova, and Jessica Pegula. The remaining player making it through to the final four was fifth seed, Denmark’s Caroline […]
Shenzhen Open: Day 7 – Alexandrova looks to continue winning form in final
IN-FORM Russian, Ekaterina Alexandrova will hope to remain unbeaten from the past month, securing a spot in the Shenzhen Open final after victory in the semi-finals earlier today. Having completed a third title in four years at Limoges just prior to the new year, the 25-year-old world number 34 showed she could do some serious […]
