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Germany and Canada square Group C ledger

REMARKABLY, the evenness in Group C was on show following the second round of the ATP Cup’s round robin stage. Following the United States’ first round win over Canada and Great Britain’s victory over Germany, it was the losers that stood tall in the reverse matchups. Germany triumphed over the United States, and Canada got […]

Aussies upset Italy in huge ATP Cup win

AUSTRALIA has stunned one of the ATP Cup favourites in Italy on day two, coming from a match down to win the tie 2-1. Following a withdrawal from James Duckworth, and Max Purcell having to step in, it took a monumental effort from Alex de Minaur and a near-perfect doubles performance from John Peers and […]

2022 ATP Cup predictions: Withdrawals shake up draw

A HOST of late withdrawals has shaken up the 2022 ATP Cup, to the point of where there is a whole new nation competing in the tournament starting tomorrow. The final squad listings occured on Wednesday, and France has come into the tournament replacing Austria after Dennis Novak joined Dominic Thiem as withdrawals from the […]

2021 Davis Cup Finals Group C 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 C, featuring a traditionally-strong nation going through a rebuild, and an inform nation at its […]

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 Davis Cup Finals nation preview: Great Britain

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 Davis Cup Finals nation preview: Czech Republic

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 Davis Cup Finals nominations confirmed

IT is less than a month away until the 2021 Davis Cup Finals kick off with some big names competing in the tournament. Lead by world number one Novak Djokovic and world number two Daniil Medvedev, there are plenty of stars across each line. The tournament is split into six groups of three (18 teams), […]

ATP Tour Player Focus: Felix Auger-Aliassime

SINCE the early days of his career, predictions of greatness have been hot on the tail of Montreal born Felix Auger-Aliassime. A junior career encompassed by a ranking of number two, a French Open final appearance, and a US Open junior title win at the age of 15 ignited discussion of future stardom for Auger-Aliassime. […]

2021 ATP BNP Paribas Open preview: First time winner to be crowned

A NEW ATP BNP Paribas Open title winner will be crowned at Indian Wells this fortnight, with no past winners in the 96-player draw. Missing the ‘Big Three’ – Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – as well as reigning 2019 champion Dominic Thiem due to injury, the field is an open draw led […]

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