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 […]
Shenzhen Open – Day 3: Belarus continues strong form
IT was another big day of interesting clashes and hard fought battles with Day 3 of the Shenzhen International once again living up to the hype. Some of the usuals moved through to the next stage with Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka making light work of her opponent while the clash between the two Americans provided plenty […]
ATP Cup- Day 3 Wrap: Aussies dominate while Tsitsipas and Zverev face off
DAY 3 of the ATP Cup brought plenty of interest and close encounters with Australia the only country to claim all three games. Group F: Australia 3 defeated Canada 0 John Millman (AUS) defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 6-4 6-2 Alex de Minaur (AUS) defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-2 Guccione/Peers (AUS) defeated Auger Aliassime/Shamasdin […]
Shenzhen Open – Day 2: Round of 32 begins
DAY 2 of the Shenzhen opened with a bang, with qualifiers taking the court ahead of the Round of 32 competitors. Number three seed, Elise Mertens took on Ukrainian, Lesia Tsurenko on centre court, defeating Tsurenko in straight sets. With a number of key matchups hitting the court on Day 2, it was hard to […]
ATP Cup – Day 2 Wrap: Nations continue their clean sweeps in Brisbane
THE round-robin stage of the ATP Cup continued on Saturday in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. In the first two days 426 aces have been served, meaning $42,600 has been raised so far from the ATP Tour alone for bushfire relief. Group A: France 2 defeated Chile 1 Benoit Paire (FRA) defeated Nicolas Jarry (CHI) 6-7 […]
