Fonseca claims maiden ATP Tour title in Buenos Aires
BRAZILIAN wunderkind Joao Fonseca has become the fourth youngest ATP Tour title winner in the 21st century – and 10th youngest in history – after lifting the trophy aloft at the Argentina Open overnight. The 17-year-old won 6-4 7-6, beating local hope Francisco Cerundolo in the Buenos Aires decider to also become the youngest South […]
Daniil disaster as Medjedovic triumphs in Marseille
IT HAS not been a good year for Russian Top 10 talent Daniil Medvedev with the former US Open winner crashing out of the ATP250 event in Marseille. While the top seed did reach the semi-finals, he barely gave a yelp in a frustrating 6-3 6-2 loss to Serbian Hamad Medjedovic. Medjedovic took 73 minutes […]
Foki fires against Fritz in Delray Beach
SPANIARD Alejandro Davidovich Fokina caused the upset of the tournament in Delray Beach, defeating top seed and favourite Taylor Fritz in two tiebreakers to reach the semi-finals. The eighth seed won the tiebreakers 7-4 7-5 respectively to close out the match in two hours and nine minutes. In an evenly fought contest, Fritz actually had […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers
THE FIRST stage of the 2025 Davis Cup gets underway this week with 13 matches taking place to see the winning sides join Netherlands in the second round of the Qualifiers. Italy has already qualified for the Finals later in the year, with the reigning champions to await the seven teams who will win through […]
Mic drop: Djoker digs in heels at Aus Open
NOVAK Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarter finals, adding another complex chapter to his history at Melbourne Park along the way. The 10-time champion, who is searching for his 100th career title, boycotted the customary on-court interview after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. >> SCROLL to see all the day eight results […]
United States and Italy secure knockout places
TWO of the tournament favourites in the United States and Italy both locked in quarter finals spots with victories in their second 2025 United Cup group matches last night. Welcoming in the new year on a high, the United States overcame Croatia and Italy defeated France, both with sweeping 3-0 results. In the United States’ […]
2025 United Cup: Group D preview
A WIDE open group with plenty of storylines is what confronts fans with Group D of the 2025 United Cup. Italy, France and Switzerland all have claims if the competitors play to their best, though Italy – coming off triumphs at Davis Cup and BJK Cup level will be out for more nation success. GROUP […]
Ugo unravelled as Zverev takes Paris crown
THERE was no dream maiden ATP Masters success for local French hope Ugo Humbert, as new world number two Alexander Zverev played the role of party pooper and stormed to a straight sets win in Paris. Winning his first hardcourt title above 250 level since his severe ankle injury two years ago, Zverev won 6-2 […]
From Paris with Love: Humbert’s sweet homecoming
FRENCHMAN Ugo Humbert is in the form of his life and now will face off for the chance to win his first ever ATP Masters 1000 final in his home nation. Winning his semi-final against the equally red-hot but clearly injured Karen Khachanov, Humbert advanced through to the Paris decider against German Alexander Zverev on […]
Homecourt Humbert upsets Alcaraz
A RAUCOUS home crowd got Frenchman Ugo Humbert over the line against world number two Carlos Alcaraz to reach the quarter finals of the Paris ATP 1000 Masters. Humbert produced some lights out tennis, motivated by the fans driving him to a 6-1 3-6 7-5 epic victory. He looked to be doing it easy against […]
