Just a couple of weeks ago in Miami the top two remaining seeds left were Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev, the pressure was on to win their first Masters 1000 titles but that didn't pan out for either. This week, day by day we have seen Djokovic, Nadal and Zverev amongst those who stumbled but... Continue Reading →
As the finale on Sunday edges closer we will officially have a new Masters 1000 champion on Sunday but before semi-finals kick off on Saturday, who got there and how? Casper takes out defending champion Fabio After I praised such a strong start to his week and did say he had not been tested but... Continue Reading →
Dan Evans stuns Novak Djokovic Where else do we start? British number one Dan Evans who hadn't won a match on clay before this week in 1448 days but is now through to the final eight of a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career. It was a fascinating match which saw Dan... Continue Reading →
Proceedings in Monte-Carlo may have been delayed on Monday due to persistent rain but a full days schedule was completed ahead of Wednesday which will see Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic kick of their campaigns, but what has happened so far? Rain halts Felix but Garin progresses following delay. On Monday afternoon, Felix Auger Aliassime... Continue Reading →
For Stefanos Tistipas the wait to a first Masters 1000 title goes on. Opportunity knocked this week with a number of profile players not in Miami and early exits for Medvedev and Zverev left the Greek as the top seed remaining at a stage in tournament but his run was ended before the semi-finals by... Continue Reading →
Only twice before has Rafael Nadal lost from two sets up before today. In 2005 against Federer at the Miami Open and in 2015 against Fabio Fognini at the US Open, now Stefanos Tsitsipas has added his name to a very small list with his quarter final win at the Australian Open. Down two sets... Continue Reading →
Daniil survives after a slight scare! Daniil Medvedev who is considered a favourite for the title saw things get tricky for the Russian who has now extended his winning run on the tour to 17 without loss. It was plain sailing for the fourth seed who led 6-3 6-3 against Krajinovic but the Serb struck... Continue Reading →
in any group competition there is a 'group of death' and this one could deliver some incredible and exciting tennis over the week at Melbourne Park. It will see experience and youth clash and some rematches from 2020's edition of the ATP Cup. Group B Spain, Australia & Greece The standout here is of course... Continue Reading →
After an outstanding breakthrough 2019 season the following year was always going to be a bigger test. Even without what he has happened this year and without the usual structure of the season it has felt in 2020 something was missing for Stefanos Tsitsipas. I think back to 2019 and I think of the win... Continue Reading →
There may be no crowds in London this year but the best in mens tennis has delivered day by day in London and as the semi-finals loom some business had to be sorted on Thursday night. Win or bust. Nadal and Tsitsipas for a place in the semi-final. Tsitsipas was last years champion but lost... Continue Reading →
