Nadal wins marathon to set up duel with Djokovic
FRENCH Open specialist Rafael Nadal is through to the Quarter Finals of this year’s edition, after the Spaniard beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five set marathon 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. It was the Canadian who broke first in the opening set of their encounter, breaking Nadal twice on the way to a 5-1 lead. […]
Teichmann ousts Azarenka in three-hour epic
SWISS talent Jil Teichmann flew the flag for her nation, becoming the sole player into the Roland Garros fourth round after defeating Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in an epic three-set match lasting more than three hours. On the same day that her higher ranked compatriot Belinda Bencic fell to US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, Teichmann was […]
Fans treated to escape from Alcaraz
A FOUR and a half hour epic battle saw an escape from Carlos Alcaraz, who fought back from a two sets to one deficit against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round of Roland Garros yesterday. The rising star and sixth seed is one of the favourites at the tournament, and a player seemingly […]
Not Ons song, Jabeur’s shock loss in Paris
IT was the result no one saw coming, but world number 56 Magda Linette pulled off a massive day one upset in Roland Garros, defeating tournament second favourite Ons Jabeur in three nail-biting sets. Jabeur was heavy favourite in the contest, having won more clay court matches this season than anyone else, and reached finals […]
King Kyrgios runs ragged over Rublev
AUSTRALIAN Nick Kyrgios has one again shone a light on his potential by crushing fifth seed and Top 10 talent Andrey Rublev in a dominant 6-3 6-0 win to reach the third round of the Miami Open. The world number 102 used all the tricks in his kit bag to completely tear apart the Russian […]
Korda blows away Davidovich Fokina in huge Miami win
AMERICAN Sebastian Korda has obliterated Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the opening round of the ATP Miami Masters 1000 on the way to the Round of 64. The local hope only dropped two games in 71 minutes to storm to a 6-1 6-1 victory as he eyes off entering the Top 30 for the first […]
2022 Indian Wells ATP scores: Round of 32
AS part of the Indian Wells ATP 1000 Masters coverage, we will be compiling the Round of 32 scores all in one place, as well as some highlighted matches from the day. KYRGIOS GIVES CASPER RUUD AWAKENING Australian wildcard Nick Kyrgios has walked the walk after talking the talk, by defeating nemesis Casper Ruud in […]
2022 Indian Wells ATP scores: Round of 64
AS part of the Indian Wells ATP 1000 Masters coverage, we’ll be adding the Round of 64 scores all in one place. BOTIC BOILOVER FELLS FENIX The second biggest upset of the men’s second round action at Indian Wells was unseeded Dutchman and US Open quarter finalist, Botic van de Zandschulp who fought past ninth […]
Indian Wells set for bumper ATP event
DESPITE not featuring world number two Novak Djokovic – who remained in the draw despite being at home in Serbia due to vaccination restrictions entering United States – the remaining Top 20 players all committed to the 2022 BNP Paribas Open. The Indian Wells Masters 1000 event is stacked full of talent, with plenty of […]
Davis Cup Qualifiers preview III: Argentina seeks redemption
DAVIS Cup qualifiers are set to get underway this weekend, with the traditional format – reverse singles and one doubles – in place for the matches. Over the next three days, we will preview the 12 World Group clashes, with the winners advancing to the Davis Cup Finals in November. NORWAY vs. [9] KAZAKHSTAN Oslo […]
