2021 ATP Finals wrap: Zverev sets up Medvedev rematch
GERMAN third seed Alexander Zverev has set up an ATP Finals decider with second seed Russian Daniil Medvedev after upsetting world number one Novak Djokovic in the night semi-final. Zverev fought through three sets to turn the tables against Djokovic for the second time in a major semi-final, having defeated him at the Tokyo Olympics. […]
2021 Davis Cup Finals Group B preview
AFTER previewing each of the 18 Davis Cup Finals nations, Rookie Me Central will now preview each of the six groups to determine how the early stages of the tournament might go. We continue by taking a look at Group B, with Canada far and away the clear standout against two lower ranked nations. >> […]
2021 ATP Finals wrap: Round 3 – Zverev, Ruud complete final four
NORWEGIAN Casper Ruud has stunned fifth seed Russian Andrey Rublev in the deciding match to reach the ATP Finals semi-finals, completing the four successful qualifiers to the knockout stage. Ruud joined world number one Novak Djokovic from Green Group, while German Alexander Zverev secured his spot alongside Daniil Medvedev. Red Group Russian second seed Mededev […]
What’s left on the WTA Tour run home?
FOR all intents and purposes, the WTA Tour season is now over. The WTA Finals have been run and won, and the Billie Jean King Cup marked the last event for many of the world’s top players. Mid-November has traditionally been the close of business for many Top 100 players – and indeed the majority […]
2021 Davis Cup Finals Group A preview
AFTER previewing each of the 18 Davis Cup Finals nations, Rookie Me Central will now preview each of the six groups to determine how the early stages of the tournament might go. We begin taking a look at Group A, with two title contenders featuring alongside the rank underdog for the tournament. >> SPAIN DAVIS […]
WTA Finals title wrap: Muguruza named 2021 WTA Finals champion
A HUGE week of WTA Finals action in Guadalajara, Mexico has come to a close, with Garbine Muguruza named the 2021 WTA Finals champion following a 6-3 7-5 victory against Anett Kontaveit. The only player to beat Kontaveit throughout her rapid rise over the past month, it was a milestone 10th title win for Muguruza, […]
2021 Davis Cup Finals nation preview: France
IN November, the 2021 Davis Cup takes place across three cities in Europe as 18 teams aim to lift the ultimate international men’s team prize. Six groups of three sees the group winner automatically advancing to the knockout quarter finals, with the two next best nations also moving through. In the lead-up to the event, […]
2021 ATP Finals wrap: Round 2 – Djoker, Daniil secure semis spots
TWO of the ATP Finals semi-finalists have been determined after two rounds of action, with the top two in the world qualifying through to the last four in Turin, Italy. World number one Novak Djokovic and world number two Daniil Medvedev have already booked their spots in the next stage with a round to go, […]
WTA Finals wrap: Day 7 – Muguruza and Kontaveit the last two standing
DAY 7 of the WTA Tour Finals saw the competition move to the semi final stage, with two mouth-watering clashes on the cards to see who would make the final and potentially take home the first WTA Tour Finals championship for their respective countries. Paula Badosa (ESP) vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) Game one of the […]
2021 Davis Cup Finals nation preview: Croatia
IN November, the 2021 Davis Cup takes place across three cities in Europe as 18 teams aim to lift the ultimate international men’s team prize. Six groups of three sees the group winner automatically advancing to the knockout quarter finals, with the two next best nations also moving through. In the lead-up to the event, […]
