Spain closes in on ATP Cup semi-finals spot
SPAIN is closing in on being the first nation through to the ATP Cup semi-finals following yet another 3-0 victory in the group stage. The always-strong European nation disposed of Norway this time, and kept its unbeaten streak following its flushing win over Chile two days prior. With Chile defeating Serbia, it left Spain as […]
No Djoke, Serbia edge past Norway
DESPITE missing world number one Novak Djokovic, Serbia did enough to get past its first ATP Cup opponent on the opening day of the tournament yesterday. The Serbs, led by Filip Krajinovic defeated Norway 2-1 in easily the closest tie of the day. In fact, the Group A clash was the only one of the […]
2022 ATP Cup: Group D preview
WITH the exception of Argentina, Group D of the 2022 ATP Cup features nations with a star player, but no other Top 100 talents. Even the South American nation has not had its strongest side in recent years, with just one Top 40 player, and the remaining two singles players between 40th and 70th. Regardless, […]
2022 ATP Cup Argentina preview
ARGENTINA has landed in a favourable ATP Cup group to likely defy its odds of qualifying for the next stage. Though ranked third in Group D, the South American nation has the most depth of any of the four sides, so if the second singles and doubles can hold up, then they could well set […]
2021 ATP Tour weekly title wrap: Cilic achieves rare feats as Zverev rolls on in Vienna
GERMAN Alexander Zverev ended the run of remarkable qualifier Frances Tiafoe in the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open event in Vienna, Austria. The second seed triumphed in a tight one 7-5 6-4 to finally snuff out the plucky Tiafoe, who had defied his ranking to rack up some massive wins in the tournament. Whilst Zverev […]
ATP Tour midweek update: Tsitsipas sent packing amidst stunning upsets
THE goods were delivered over in Russia for the St. Petersburg Open. From 16 names to eight, the competition is so far anyone’s game, as a number of top seeded players were sent packing following shock losses. Fourth-seed Aslan Karatsev’s demise came as a result of a brutal defeat by Australian John Millman. The world […]
ATP Tour Player Focus: Brandon Nakashima
DEVELOPING American prospect Brandon Nakashima is an exciting young talent, steadily making his way up the ATP Tour rankings since his initial senior debut in late 2019 on the Challenger tour. Still only 20-years-old and realistically only completing his second full season on the ATP Tour, the California native and former junior world number three […]
ATP Tour weekly title wrap: Sinner surges as Karatsev stands tall
THE race towards next month’s Nitto ATP Finals has ramped up with the conclusion of two tournaments that saw two superstars bring out explosive performances to take out title wins. It was a day to remember at the office for top-seeded players as Italian powerhouse Jannik Sinner surged through his match at the European Open […]
2021 ATP Tour preview: Big guns return for crack at ATP 500 title in Vienna
A STACKED field takes part in another ATP 500 event, this time in Vienna, Austria which kicks off tonight. It is one of two majors events on the ATP Tour this week, with the other being an ATP 250 event in St. Petersburg, which still features a number of up-and-coming stars. Erste Bank Open ATP […]
ATP Tour Midweek Update: Top seeds stumble at Kremlin Cup and European Open
BIG names were out in full force as the VTB Kremlin Cup continued on its seventh day. The five games played didn’t disappoint with each match putting on a show to remember. Across the pond in Antwerp, Belgium, surprise defeats saw the European Cup tournament heat up. VTB Kremlin Cup Following on from his Kremlin […]
