The No. 1 player in the world squares off against the final American man left in the draw during the 2024 Australian Open quarterfinals. No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic will face off against No. 12 Taylor Fritz in a match that will air on Monday, Jan. 22 no earlier than 10:30 p.m. Et in the United States.
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About 2024 Australian Open Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz
In the Round of 16, Taylor Fritz beat No. 7 Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets after splitting the first two with both requiring seven games to win. The American has dropped a set in every match that he’s played in the tournament thus...
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About 2024 Australian Open Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz
In the Round of 16, Taylor Fritz beat No. 7 Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets after splitting the first two with both requiring seven games to win. The American has dropped a set in every match that he’s played in the tournament thus...
- 1/22/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Poland were the top favourites ahead of the 2024 United Cup, and they are proving that label to be true as Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz sent the country into the event's final
Not many countries were able to field two Top 10 players for their singles matches, as the majority of the countries participating at the 2024 United Cup had one very strong singles player, but not such a big presence on the other Tour.
Take for example Norway, where the world no. 11, Casper Ruud played men's singles matches, while the world no. 544, Malene Helgo, played women's singles matches.
Such a difference is not palpable in the Polish team as the Wta's world no. 1, Iga Swiatek, is nicely joined in her efforts by Atp's world no. 9, Hubert Hurkacz.
In some of the previous ties, Hurkacz struggled a bit, and Swiatek had to pull off double duty to secure her country's win,...
Not many countries were able to field two Top 10 players for their singles matches, as the majority of the countries participating at the 2024 United Cup had one very strong singles player, but not such a big presence on the other Tour.
Take for example Norway, where the world no. 11, Casper Ruud played men's singles matches, while the world no. 544, Malene Helgo, played women's singles matches.
Such a difference is not palpable in the Polish team as the Wta's world no. 1, Iga Swiatek, is nicely joined in her efforts by Atp's world no. 9, Hubert Hurkacz.
In some of the previous ties, Hurkacz struggled a bit, and Swiatek had to pull off double duty to secure her country's win,...
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Casper Ruud ensured that this doubles match counts, but ultimately, he didn't have enough to power Norway past France at the 2024 United Cup.
This was a pretty interesting tie overall between two solid teams. The first match saw Caroline Garcia win a really close one to give France the first point in the tie. Then we saw Casper Ruud come out on top against Adrian Mannarino to make it 1-1, which is why this mixed doubles match mattered.
On paper, the French were heavy favorites because both Garcia and Eduard Roger-Vasselin are very good doubles players, while Ruud isn't known as a good one. He doesn't play it often, and while Ulrikke Eikeri can hold her own in the doubles, she's no Garcia who won Grand Slams in doubles.
The start was actually better for the Norwegian duo as they created some early break points that weren't used. That was...
This was a pretty interesting tie overall between two solid teams. The first match saw Caroline Garcia win a really close one to give France the first point in the tie. Then we saw Casper Ruud come out on top against Adrian Mannarino to make it 1-1, which is why this mixed doubles match mattered.
On paper, the French were heavy favorites because both Garcia and Eduard Roger-Vasselin are very good doubles players, while Ruud isn't known as a good one. He doesn't play it often, and while Ulrikke Eikeri can hold her own in the doubles, she's no Garcia who won Grand Slams in doubles.
The start was actually better for the Norwegian duo as they created some early break points that weren't used. That was...
- 1/4/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Casper Ruud continues to play excellent tennis at the start of 2024 as he keeps Norway alive in the 2024 United Cup quarterfinals with a win over Adrian Mannarino.
The first match of this United Cup tie saw Caroline Garcia give France the first point. That put Ruud in a tricky spot because losing the match would basically ensure that Norway was out.
He needed to win the match, and he stepped up right on time. The Norwegian has generally looked really solid at the start of the year, beating Taylor Fritz in Abu Dhab i easily.
It's a stark contrast to how badly he started last year, and having a proper off-season this year might have something to do with it. Mannarino is not an easy player to beat, but Ruud made it look very easy early in this match, taking a 4-0 lead early.
He would finish off the set...
The first match of this United Cup tie saw Caroline Garcia give France the first point. That put Ruud in a tricky spot because losing the match would basically ensure that Norway was out.
He needed to win the match, and he stepped up right on time. The Norwegian has generally looked really solid at the start of the year, beating Taylor Fritz in Abu Dhab i easily.
It's a stark contrast to how badly he started last year, and having a proper off-season this year might have something to do with it. Mannarino is not an easy player to beat, but Ruud made it look very easy early in this match, taking a 4-0 lead early.
He would finish off the set...
- 1/4/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Bleeding on the tennis court is not something you see often, but Adrian Mannarino made it so in a recent meltdown at the 2024 United Cup.
Tennis is a non-contact sport which generally ensures that fans rarely see any blood. From time to time, players might slip and scrape their knees or do something similar, but most of them know how to fall.
Bleeding does happen, though, as we've seen it recently at the Atp Finals. A very frustrated Andrey Rublev cracked open his knee after hitting himself repeatedly with the racket.
We've gotten used to it from Rublev, but now another player did something similar. Mikhail Youzhny patented this outburst years ago when he hit himself in the head with the racquet, and Adrian Mannarino has done the same now.
He's not known as a player who has many demonstrative outbursts, but in recent years, we've seen him show more...
Tennis is a non-contact sport which generally ensures that fans rarely see any blood. From time to time, players might slip and scrape their knees or do something similar, but most of them know how to fall.
Bleeding does happen, though, as we've seen it recently at the Atp Finals. A very frustrated Andrey Rublev cracked open his knee after hitting himself repeatedly with the racket.
We've gotten used to it from Rublev, but now another player did something similar. Mikhail Youzhny patented this outburst years ago when he hit himself in the head with the racquet, and Adrian Mannarino has done the same now.
He's not known as a player who has many demonstrative outbursts, but in recent years, we've seen him show more...
- 1/3/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 tennis season is in the rearview mirror, and tennis fans are already looking ahead to the new season that is set to kick off in less than a month.
Some of the intriguing talking points include the return to full fitness of Rafael Nadal, the record-chasing Novak Djokovic gunning for the Golden Slam, and the Atp's exciting young trio of Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, and Jannik Sinner possibly causing a regime change at the top.
While those stories take center stage, we cannot completely rule out the potential breakthroughs by youngsters. There are six teenagers in the world's Top 200, and in this article, we shall single out who among them is destined to enjoy a breakthrough in 2024, either making inroads on the Atp Rankings or winning a big title.
5. Jakub Mensik (18 years old)
Jakub Mensik turned 18 in September but may have mastered every shot in the book. We've...
Some of the intriguing talking points include the return to full fitness of Rafael Nadal, the record-chasing Novak Djokovic gunning for the Golden Slam, and the Atp's exciting young trio of Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, and Jannik Sinner possibly causing a regime change at the top.
While those stories take center stage, we cannot completely rule out the potential breakthroughs by youngsters. There are six teenagers in the world's Top 200, and in this article, we shall single out who among them is destined to enjoy a breakthrough in 2024, either making inroads on the Atp Rankings or winning a big title.
5. Jakub Mensik (18 years old)
Jakub Mensik turned 18 in September but may have mastered every shot in the book. We've...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine was supposed to take on Mirra Andreeva from Russia at the 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage, but she refused to play.
During the off-season, tennis players compete in various exhibition or invitational tennis tournaments, in which they prepare for the regular season, which begins already in two weeks.
One of those tournaments is also the Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage in France, where the likes of Alex de Minaur, Adrian Mannarino, and David Goffin competed in the men's tournament, while Mirra Andreeva, Varvara Gracheva, and Donna Vekic signed up for the women's event.
In the semifinal match, Andreeva dominantly bested Gracheva, but she wouldn't play against Vekic in the final, as the Croatian withdrew from the tournament, and the organizers quickly had to find a replacement.
They did, and Vekic was replaced by Marta Kostyuk, however, after finding out that she was set to play a Russian player in the final,...
During the off-season, tennis players compete in various exhibition or invitational tennis tournaments, in which they prepare for the regular season, which begins already in two weeks.
One of those tournaments is also the Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage in France, where the likes of Alex de Minaur, Adrian Mannarino, and David Goffin competed in the men's tournament, while Mirra Andreeva, Varvara Gracheva, and Donna Vekic signed up for the women's event.
In the semifinal match, Andreeva dominantly bested Gracheva, but she wouldn't play against Vekic in the final, as the Croatian withdrew from the tournament, and the organizers quickly had to find a replacement.
They did, and Vekic was replaced by Marta Kostyuk, however, after finding out that she was set to play a Russian player in the final,...
- 12/17/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Mirra Andreeva proved her talent once again, beating yet another higher-ranked opponent in a convincing style.
The 16-year-old prodigy is one of the biggest talents on the Wta Tour, and after a very successful 2023 season, all eyes will be on Andreeva in 2024 as she'll be on a quest to prove her talent.
During the off-season, and in preparation for the 2024 season, the Russian competes at the 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage at Complexe Vercors in Bourg-de-Péage, France.
It's an exhibition tournament, which has both men's and women's events, with players such as Alex de Minaur, Adrian Mannarino, David Goffin, and Lucas Pouille competing in the men's tournament.
In the women's event, only three players were set to take part. In the semifinal match, Andreeva took on France's Varvara Gracheva, who recently accepted French citizenship after previously representing Russia.
Gracheva ranked 43rd in the world, is 14 positions ahead of the teenager, who is ranked 57th,...
The 16-year-old prodigy is one of the biggest talents on the Wta Tour, and after a very successful 2023 season, all eyes will be on Andreeva in 2024 as she'll be on a quest to prove her talent.
During the off-season, and in preparation for the 2024 season, the Russian competes at the 2023 Négométal Open de Bourg-de-Péage at Complexe Vercors in Bourg-de-Péage, France.
It's an exhibition tournament, which has both men's and women's events, with players such as Alex de Minaur, Adrian Mannarino, David Goffin, and Lucas Pouille competing in the men's tournament.
In the women's event, only three players were set to take part. In the semifinal match, Andreeva took on France's Varvara Gracheva, who recently accepted French citizenship after previously representing Russia.
Gracheva ranked 43rd in the world, is 14 positions ahead of the teenager, who is ranked 57th,...
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The entry list for the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland, an Atp 250 tournament running from January 8th to 13th, 2024, was revealed, and it promises a lot of exciting action.
As one of only five tournaments held before the Australian Open, the Asb Classic in Auckland managed to attract a very competitive field with many players that will attract fans.
After a two-year hiatus, the tournament, which is played at the Asb Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, returned to the calendar in 2023, and in 2024, it will be played once again.
Last year, Richard Gasquet proved to be the strongest player in the field, beating Cameron Norrie in the thrilling three-set battle to win the title. However, the Frenchman didn't make the initial cut for the main draw in 2024, and Norrie will return to the tournament only as a second seed.
That's because a young gun from the United States leads the entry list.
As one of only five tournaments held before the Australian Open, the Asb Classic in Auckland managed to attract a very competitive field with many players that will attract fans.
After a two-year hiatus, the tournament, which is played at the Asb Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, returned to the calendar in 2023, and in 2024, it will be played once again.
Last year, Richard Gasquet proved to be the strongest player in the field, beating Cameron Norrie in the thrilling three-set battle to win the title. However, the Frenchman didn't make the initial cut for the main draw in 2024, and Norrie will return to the tournament only as a second seed.
That's because a young gun from the United States leads the entry list.
- 12/12/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
In the 1990s, it was common to see pro players and high level amateur players requesting very high string tensions, with most stringing well above 60lbs or even 70lbs, and some crossing the 75 and 80lbs line.
But today, many professional players request the opposite. It’s common to see pro players with tensions well below 50lbs, with some players like John Isner and Jack Sock stringing at an incredibly low 35lbs. So what’s changed?
Put simply, the string material has evolved. In the 1990s, most pro players used Natural Gut or multifilament strings in their rackets, which had great elastic properties, but poor levels of control. While this was less of an issue for competitive tennis in most of the 20th century, mainstream advancements in racket technology during the 1980s made the game more powerful, and the old- fashioned gut strings simply couldn’t keep up.
By the 1990s,...
But today, many professional players request the opposite. It’s common to see pro players with tensions well below 50lbs, with some players like John Isner and Jack Sock stringing at an incredibly low 35lbs. So what’s changed?
Put simply, the string material has evolved. In the 1990s, most pro players used Natural Gut or multifilament strings in their rackets, which had great elastic properties, but poor levels of control. While this was less of an issue for competitive tennis in most of the 20th century, mainstream advancements in racket technology during the 1980s made the game more powerful, and the old- fashioned gut strings simply couldn’t keep up.
By the 1990s,...
- 12/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The second edition of the United Cup will once again act as the official curtain-raiser for the new tennis season Down Under.
Some of the sport's biggest stars will be in the Australian cities of Perth and Sydney for the 10-day spectacle that will begin in earnest on December 29 and run till January 7. Players participating in this mixed-gender competition can earn a maximum of 500 ranking points.
A total of 18 countries will feature in the second installment of the United Cup, among them the host nation Australia, which will be led by Atp World No. 12 Alex de Minaur. They will also be the source for the services of Ajla Tomljanovic, who recently returned to winning form at the 125 level in November.
Poland, the top-seeded country at the 2024 United Cup, has the most formidable duo on paper. Wta No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Atp No. 9 Hubert Hurkacz are participating for the second consecutive year.
Some of the sport's biggest stars will be in the Australian cities of Perth and Sydney for the 10-day spectacle that will begin in earnest on December 29 and run till January 7. Players participating in this mixed-gender competition can earn a maximum of 500 ranking points.
A total of 18 countries will feature in the second installment of the United Cup, among them the host nation Australia, which will be led by Atp World No. 12 Alex de Minaur. They will also be the source for the services of Ajla Tomljanovic, who recently returned to winning form at the 125 level in November.
Poland, the top-seeded country at the 2024 United Cup, has the most formidable duo on paper. Wta No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Atp No. 9 Hubert Hurkacz are participating for the second consecutive year.
- 12/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Atp and Wta, the central governing bodies of men's and women's tennis, have confirmed that they will not sanction any of the players taking part in an upcoming tennis exhibition in Russia.
The Russian port city, St. Petersburg, is due to host the second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, which begins on December 1st and will run for three days. At least 14 players have signed up for this controversial event, including retired Atp and Wta stars.
Several active tennis players on the Atp Tour who will play in the tournament include Karen Khachanov, Adrian Mannarino, Roberto Bautista Agut, Aleanxder Shevchenko, Dusan Lajovic, and Laslo Djere.
The women's lineup will feature the likes of Veronika Kudermetova, Yulia Putintseva, Anastasia Potapova, Jasmine Paolini, and Diana Shnaider. There has been widespread negativity on social media surrounding the involvement of these players, with some sections calling for them to be penalized.
The Russian port city, St. Petersburg, is due to host the second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, which begins on December 1st and will run for three days. At least 14 players have signed up for this controversial event, including retired Atp and Wta stars.
Several active tennis players on the Atp Tour who will play in the tournament include Karen Khachanov, Adrian Mannarino, Roberto Bautista Agut, Aleanxder Shevchenko, Dusan Lajovic, and Laslo Djere.
The women's lineup will feature the likes of Veronika Kudermetova, Yulia Putintseva, Anastasia Potapova, Jasmine Paolini, and Diana Shnaider. There has been widespread negativity on social media surrounding the involvement of these players, with some sections calling for them to be penalized.
- 11/29/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
At least 14 tennis players have confirmed their participation in an upcoming exhibition tennis tournament to be played in the Russian port city of St. Petersburg.
Obviously, organizing a tennis tournament in Russia in the current climate is subject to controversy from many quarters. One Ukrainian account on X with the name Ukrainian Tennis Btu dug out disturbing information about this tournament and its financiers.
The account alleges that Gazprom (who own private military battalions) are the sponsors of this event and, together with the company CEO and media partners, have been openly supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Several fans have voiced concerns about the number and identity of players who have committed to play at this event, considering that the Atp and Wta have suspended staging tennis tournaments in Russia and Belarus since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.
Billed as the battle between The Lions versus The Sphinxes,...
Obviously, organizing a tennis tournament in Russia in the current climate is subject to controversy from many quarters. One Ukrainian account on X with the name Ukrainian Tennis Btu dug out disturbing information about this tournament and its financiers.
The account alleges that Gazprom (who own private military battalions) are the sponsors of this event and, together with the company CEO and media partners, have been openly supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Several fans have voiced concerns about the number and identity of players who have committed to play at this event, considering that the Atp and Wta have suspended staging tennis tournaments in Russia and Belarus since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.
Billed as the battle between The Lions versus The Sphinxes,...
- 11/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper is not a player who gets too far ahead of himself, but he is ambitious and wants to finish in the Top 20 places next season.
Draper has had a rollercoaster year, to say the least. There have been spasmodic flashes of brilliance, but at the same time, his body dictated his season. The 21-year-old missed vast stretches of 2023 battling injuries and missed a combined six months of the season.
In January, Draper picked up a leg injury in a four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open. That sent him to the treatment room for nearly two months before he returned to the courts in the second week of March.
But Draper wasn't over the hump and sadly had to retire in the fourth round of Indian Wells due to an abdominal tear. The injury came just a day after he defeated his...
Draper has had a rollercoaster year, to say the least. There have been spasmodic flashes of brilliance, but at the same time, his body dictated his season. The 21-year-old missed vast stretches of 2023 battling injuries and missed a combined six months of the season.
In January, Draper picked up a leg injury in a four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open. That sent him to the treatment room for nearly two months before he returned to the courts in the second week of March.
But Draper wasn't over the hump and sadly had to retire in the fourth round of Indian Wells due to an abdominal tear. The injury came just a day after he defeated his...
- 11/14/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
For the 399th week, Novak Djokovic will start as the Atp's No. 1 player, while the Atp's regular season ended with two Frenchmen hoisting titles in Sofia and Metz, respectively.
This past week, the top eight players contesting for the year-end championships in Turin elected to give their bones some much-needed rest, hence the high number of withdrawals at the last two Atp 250s running concurrently in Bulgaria and France.
It wasn't until Sunday when the Atp Finals officially kicked off, and Djokovic put the final touch of another record-setting season by locking the year-end No. 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz ran him close in one of the tightest finishes to an Atp race.
The Spaniard needs at least one round-robin to be certain of finishing the year as the World No. 2. He leads Daniil Medvedev by 1,255 points. The current Top 10 will remain as it is, which means Casper Ruud can't trespass...
This past week, the top eight players contesting for the year-end championships in Turin elected to give their bones some much-needed rest, hence the high number of withdrawals at the last two Atp 250s running concurrently in Bulgaria and France.
It wasn't until Sunday when the Atp Finals officially kicked off, and Djokovic put the final touch of another record-setting season by locking the year-end No. 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz ran him close in one of the tightest finishes to an Atp race.
The Spaniard needs at least one round-robin to be certain of finishing the year as the World No. 2. He leads Daniil Medvedev by 1,255 points. The current Top 10 will remain as it is, which means Casper Ruud can't trespass...
- 11/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Saturday was a landmark day for Jack Draper, who broke new ground on the Atp Tour by reaching his first Atp final at the Sofia Open.
Draper fell short in his title quest, losing to the in-form and experienced 35-year-old Adrian Mannarino in three highly engrossing sets. But he's not going to leave Bulgaria's capital emptyhanded.
Aside from a runner-up trophy, the 21-year-old from Sutton will climb 21 spots and inside the Top 70 (up to 61 in the live rankings). This is a significant improvement by Draper who fell outside the world's Top 100 in August after missing a combined four and half months of the season due to injuries.
Additionally, Draper became the youngest British man to reach an Atp final since 2009 where his childhood hero Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Masters. Murray was 21 at the time, the same age as Draper who reached the final in Sofia this weekend.
Draper fell short in his title quest, losing to the in-form and experienced 35-year-old Adrian Mannarino in three highly engrossing sets. But he's not going to leave Bulgaria's capital emptyhanded.
Aside from a runner-up trophy, the 21-year-old from Sutton will climb 21 spots and inside the Top 70 (up to 61 in the live rankings). This is a significant improvement by Draper who fell outside the world's Top 100 in August after missing a combined four and half months of the season due to injuries.
Additionally, Draper became the youngest British man to reach an Atp final since 2009 where his childhood hero Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Masters. Murray was 21 at the time, the same age as Draper who reached the final in Sofia this weekend.
- 11/12/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper was on the brink of winning his maiden Atp Tour-level title at the 2023 Sofia Open, but Adrian Mannarino proved too strong to overcome.
The 21-year-old Brit struggled with injuries during the 2023 season, but he was finally fit for the end of it, and it was palpable from the way he competed on the court.
First, Draper won his first title of the year at the Atp Challenger tournament in Bergamo, and after that, he entered the last Atp Tour-level tournament of the year, the 2023 Sofia Open.
After beating Maximilian Marterer, he had to face the top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, but he easily overcame the challenge. After that, the Brit recorded two more wins to reach his maiden Atp Tour-level final.
In the final match, Draper took on an experienced Mannarino, who has already won two titles in 2023. Both players traded an early break in the opening set of the match,...
The 21-year-old Brit struggled with injuries during the 2023 season, but he was finally fit for the end of it, and it was palpable from the way he competed on the court.
First, Draper won his first title of the year at the Atp Challenger tournament in Bergamo, and after that, he entered the last Atp Tour-level tournament of the year, the 2023 Sofia Open.
After beating Maximilian Marterer, he had to face the top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, but he easily overcame the challenge. After that, the Brit recorded two more wins to reach his maiden Atp Tour-level final.
In the final match, Draper took on an experienced Mannarino, who has already won two titles in 2023. Both players traded an early break in the opening set of the match,...
- 11/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jack Draper can't stop and won't stop winning indoors as the Brit extended his winning streak to 9 matches after beating Jan Lennard Struff at the 2023 Sofia Open.
The Brit is known as a very good indoor player and he's backing it up with a recent run. He won the Bergamo Atp Challenger comfortably, beating everyone, including David Goffin in the final, and is now continuing his winning streak in Sofia.
It's up to 9 after he bested Struff today, and it's going to be a maiden Atp final for Draper. Jannik Sinner won his maiden trophy in Sofia a few years ago, and he's had some good luck after that.
We'll see if Draper has a similar trajectory, but first, he needs to win it, of course. If he plays the way he did today, that shouldn't be a problem. Struff is a tricky player with a heavy game, but he...
The Brit is known as a very good indoor player and he's backing it up with a recent run. He won the Bergamo Atp Challenger comfortably, beating everyone, including David Goffin in the final, and is now continuing his winning streak in Sofia.
It's up to 9 after he bested Struff today, and it's going to be a maiden Atp final for Draper. Jannik Sinner won his maiden trophy in Sofia a few years ago, and he's had some good luck after that.
We'll see if Draper has a similar trajectory, but first, he needs to win it, of course. If he plays the way he did today, that shouldn't be a problem. Struff is a tricky player with a heavy game, but he...
- 11/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Sebastian Korda won't be playing at the 2023 Sofia Open as they both withdrew to end their season sooner.
It's been a long year for both Korda and Auger-Aliassime and while neither played too many matches, they both want to go on a vacation. To do that, they had to withdraw from the Sofia Open, which will take place next week.
These Atp events in the final week of the season generally are filled with withdrawals as many players elected to rest up instead of play because there is very little to play for.
The draws generally feature a lot of players who are fighting for the Atp Finals in case they need more points; however, most of them drop out once it becomes clear that they're in or can't get in.
That's the case for both Korda and Auger-Aliassime, who technically had a chance to book a...
It's been a long year for both Korda and Auger-Aliassime and while neither played too many matches, they both want to go on a vacation. To do that, they had to withdraw from the Sofia Open, which will take place next week.
These Atp events in the final week of the season generally are filled with withdrawals as many players elected to rest up instead of play because there is very little to play for.
The draws generally feature a lot of players who are fighting for the Atp Finals in case they need more points; however, most of them drop out once it becomes clear that they're in or can't get in.
That's the case for both Korda and Auger-Aliassime, who technically had a chance to book a...
- 11/3/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The groups for the 2024 United Cup have been announced, the tournament which marks the starting point of the upcoming tennis season.
24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and his nation Serbia will be taking part in the mixed-gender team event for the first time. Four-time major winner Iga Swiatek will spearhead Poland's bid in the second edition of the tournament, where they will be the top seeds.
The United Cup will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024, and will be held in two venues in the Australian cities of Perth and Syndey. A player will be able to win a maximum of 500 ranking points. 16 of the 18 teams have been confirmed and placed in their respective groups of three.
Group A - Perth
After a semifinal finish in 2023, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz will return to the United Cup carrying the weight of a nation once again. This time,...
24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and his nation Serbia will be taking part in the mixed-gender team event for the first time. Four-time major winner Iga Swiatek will spearhead Poland's bid in the second edition of the tournament, where they will be the top seeds.
The United Cup will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024, and will be held in two venues in the Australian cities of Perth and Syndey. A player will be able to win a maximum of 500 ranking points. 16 of the 18 teams have been confirmed and placed in their respective groups of three.
Group A - Perth
After a semifinal finish in 2023, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz will return to the United Cup carrying the weight of a nation once again. This time,...
- 10/23/2023
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The 2023 Swiss Indoors will run from October 23 to 29, assembling 32 players in a highly competitive field for the last stop of the Atp 500 events this season.
The draw for this year's tournament has been released and there are a plethora of exciting matches that could have a substantial change in the rankings and the Atp Race. In addition to vying for a huge share of €2,196,000 of prize money , 500 ranking points will be up for grabs.
Holger Rune is the top seed at the event. He has earned a rematch against Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. The Serbian ended Rune's title defense in Stockholm this week , and a repeat of the same result in Basel will be a massive setback in the Dane's quest to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Another Atp Finals aspirant is Taylor Frtiz who is in Rune's half of the draw.
The draw for this year's tournament has been released and there are a plethora of exciting matches that could have a substantial change in the rankings and the Atp Race. In addition to vying for a huge share of €2,196,000 of prize money , 500 ranking points will be up for grabs.
Holger Rune is the top seed at the event. He has earned a rematch against Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. The Serbian ended Rune's title defense in Stockholm this week , and a repeat of the same result in Basel will be a massive setback in the Dane's quest to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Another Atp Finals aspirant is Taylor Frtiz who is in Rune's half of the draw.
- 10/21/2023
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Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will form part of the star-studded United Cup , which will herald the start of the 2024 tennis season in Australia.
24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic will make his debut in the new-look United Cup , which will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024. Djokovic will lead Serbia's bid for a first title in the mixed-gender tennis tournament.
He will be joined by rising star Hamad Medjedovic and doubles specialist Nikola Cacic as part of the squad. Serbia's three Wta players in the field are all ranked outside the Top 100, and they are Olga Danilovic, Natalija Stevanovic, and Dejana Radanovic.
Iga Swiatek and Poland will hope to go all the way next year after a humiliating semifinal exit at the hands of the USA in the inaugural team competition. Swiatek left the court in tears after accounting a singles loss to Jessica Pegula . Poland would lose...
24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic will make his debut in the new-look United Cup , which will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024. Djokovic will lead Serbia's bid for a first title in the mixed-gender tennis tournament.
He will be joined by rising star Hamad Medjedovic and doubles specialist Nikola Cacic as part of the squad. Serbia's three Wta players in the field are all ranked outside the Top 100, and they are Olga Danilovic, Natalija Stevanovic, and Dejana Radanovic.
Iga Swiatek and Poland will hope to go all the way next year after a humiliating semifinal exit at the hands of the USA in the inaugural team competition. Swiatek left the court in tears after accounting a singles loss to Jessica Pegula . Poland would lose...
- 10/20/2023
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Gael Monfils won the Stockholm Open years ago, and he's playing really well this week as well, booking a semi-final.
Monfils hasn't had much success in recent weeks but he hasn't played that much either. He was pretty okay during the North American US Open stretch playing some solid matches and winning a couple of good matches.
He took Toronto champion Jannik Sinner to three sets and that's quite a respectable result. This week in Stockholm has been amazing so far. He bested Marton Fucsovics in his first match, added a win over Filip Misolic and now bested longtime friend Adrian Mannarino as well.
The opening set was a very close one, as Mannarino broke first. He didn't hold the break long enough, allowing Monfils to battle back into the match, and eventually, Monfils outlasted his opponent to take the opening set 7-5. The second set started better for Monfils...
Monfils hasn't had much success in recent weeks but he hasn't played that much either. He was pretty okay during the North American US Open stretch playing some solid matches and winning a couple of good matches.
He took Toronto champion Jannik Sinner to three sets and that's quite a respectable result. This week in Stockholm has been amazing so far. He bested Marton Fucsovics in his first match, added a win over Filip Misolic and now bested longtime friend Adrian Mannarino as well.
The opening set was a very close one, as Mannarino broke first. He didn't hold the break long enough, allowing Monfils to battle back into the match, and eventually, Monfils outlasted his opponent to take the opening set 7-5. The second set started better for Monfils...
- 10/20/2023
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The 2023 Sofia Open will operate on a single-year license as confirmed by the Atp , replacing the Tel Aviv Open which was called off due to the outbreak of war in the region.
This Atp 250 event will take place from November 5th to 11th in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia. A 28-player singles field will have the chance to lift the final tennis tournament of the 2023 season (excluding the Atp and Next Gen Finals).
Most of the storylines will likely be written by then, but there is a slight possibility we might have one more chapter of the Atp Race to Turin still yet to be decided, with a major aspirant for the eight-man field at the season finale scheduled to appear in Sofia.
That man is the top seed, Taylor Fritz . He is in the hunt to clinch a place at the Atp Finals in Turin , which follows this tournament. But...
This Atp 250 event will take place from November 5th to 11th in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia. A 28-player singles field will have the chance to lift the final tennis tournament of the 2023 season (excluding the Atp and Next Gen Finals).
Most of the storylines will likely be written by then, but there is a slight possibility we might have one more chapter of the Atp Race to Turin still yet to be decided, with a major aspirant for the eight-man field at the season finale scheduled to appear in Sofia.
That man is the top seed, Taylor Fritz . He is in the hunt to clinch a place at the Atp Finals in Turin , which follows this tournament. But...
- 10/18/2023
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After playing for three consecutive weeks, Sebastian Korda is taking a break by skipping over the 2023 European Open in Antwerp.
No player played more matches in the past three weeks than Sebastian Korda, who had a really tough schedule as well. He went to Zhuhai first and had a good week of tennis there, losing to Karen Khachanov in the semi-final.
He then went to Astana in Kazakhstan, where he also had a really good week of tennis. He made the final but lost to Adrian Mannarino despite being on the verge of winning the event.
He then went back to China for the Shanghai Masters, where he again produced amazing tennis, downing the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton en route to a semi-final.
He lost to Hubert Hurakaz in the semi-final , narrowly missing out on the biggest final of his career. That was 13 matches in 23 days for Korda,...
No player played more matches in the past three weeks than Sebastian Korda, who had a really tough schedule as well. He went to Zhuhai first and had a good week of tennis there, losing to Karen Khachanov in the semi-final.
He then went to Astana in Kazakhstan, where he also had a really good week of tennis. He made the final but lost to Adrian Mannarino despite being on the verge of winning the event.
He then went back to China for the Shanghai Masters, where he again produced amazing tennis, downing the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton en route to a semi-final.
He lost to Hubert Hurakaz in the semi-final , narrowly missing out on the biggest final of his career. That was 13 matches in 23 days for Korda,...
- 10/15/2023
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The much-anticipated draw for the 2023 Stockholm Open has been released, with a slew of interesting matches on offer right from the first round.
The 28-player draw is led by Holger Rune , the reigning champion and the sole Top 10 player in the field. There is also a Grand Slam winner in the fold, with Wawrinka making a rare foray in Scandinavia - his first visit to Stockholm since 2011.
The three wild cards at the tournament have been awarded to home players including Leo Borg, son of 11-time major champion Bjorn Bjorg. The top four seeds at the tournament will each receive a bye in the first round. On that note, let us take an in-depth look at the draw.
Holger Rune's title defense will begin in the second round against one of Miomir Kecmanovic or home wild card Karl Friberg. After a hard-court summer to forget in North America, Rune will...
The 28-player draw is led by Holger Rune , the reigning champion and the sole Top 10 player in the field. There is also a Grand Slam winner in the fold, with Wawrinka making a rare foray in Scandinavia - his first visit to Stockholm since 2011.
The three wild cards at the tournament have been awarded to home players including Leo Borg, son of 11-time major champion Bjorn Bjorg. The top four seeds at the tournament will each receive a bye in the first round. On that note, let us take an in-depth look at the draw.
Holger Rune's title defense will begin in the second round against one of Miomir Kecmanovic or home wild card Karl Friberg. After a hard-court summer to forget in North America, Rune will...
- 10/14/2023
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Sebastian Korda is backing up his words about being one of the best young players by continually producing superb tennis.
The American spent a good chunk of this year dealing with an injury that always cut his momentum. He never managed to play a couple of consecutive months to rediscover the tennis he had earlier this year when he ousted Medvedev at the Australian Open.
He's slowly getting there as he keeps playing amazing tennis. He made the final in Astana last week, and while he did lose it to Adrian Mannarino , he's bounced back pretty strongly at the 2023 Shanghai Masters by besting Daniil Medvedev, among other things.
He added a win over Francisco Cerundolo today to keep it going as he booked his place in the quarter-final. The match was a very competitive one as two very good players faced off.
Neither player broke through in the opening set despite chances on both sides.
The American spent a good chunk of this year dealing with an injury that always cut his momentum. He never managed to play a couple of consecutive months to rediscover the tennis he had earlier this year when he ousted Medvedev at the Australian Open.
He's slowly getting there as he keeps playing amazing tennis. He made the final in Astana last week, and while he did lose it to Adrian Mannarino , he's bounced back pretty strongly at the 2023 Shanghai Masters by besting Daniil Medvedev, among other things.
He added a win over Francisco Cerundolo today to keep it going as he booked his place in the quarter-final. The match was a very competitive one as two very good players faced off.
Neither player broke through in the opening set despite chances on both sides.
- 10/10/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz reduced the deficit between him and Novak Djokovic at the summit, while Italy's Jannik Sinner rose to a new career-high ranking of World No. 4 after his title win in Beijing.
Djokovic confirmed his absence at this year's Asian swing after a grueling hard-court summer in the United States. His decision to play the Davis Cup just a few days after winning the US Open probably affected his schedule.
Despite missing key events in China and his title defense in Kazakhstan, it was impossible for him to lose the No. 1 ranking . The best-case scenario for Alcaraz was to reduce arrears. He's done so by virtue of reaching the semifinal in Beijing and benefitting from Djokovic dropping points from Tel Aviv where he won the title last year.
For context, Tel Aviv has been moved to the closing weeks of this year's calendar. So the gap between the top two...
Djokovic confirmed his absence at this year's Asian swing after a grueling hard-court summer in the United States. His decision to play the Davis Cup just a few days after winning the US Open probably affected his schedule.
Despite missing key events in China and his title defense in Kazakhstan, it was impossible for him to lose the No. 1 ranking . The best-case scenario for Alcaraz was to reduce arrears. He's done so by virtue of reaching the semifinal in Beijing and benefitting from Djokovic dropping points from Tel Aviv where he won the title last year.
For context, Tel Aviv has been moved to the closing weeks of this year's calendar. So the gap between the top two...
- 10/5/2023
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Sebastian Korda was close to winning a trophy at the 2023 Astana Open , but he was ultimately bested by Adrian Mannarino from France.
Korda played a couple of finals so far, but he didn't really do that well. One of those happened earlier this year in Adelaide, where Novak Djokovic bested him . He got another chance in Astana against Adrian Mannarino, but once again, his opponent proved to be the better player.
This result in Kazakhstan's capital comes after a solid outing last week in Zhuhai, though he didn't book the final there. The conditions here suit Korda well despite being somewhat slow for a hard court. The ball doesn't bounce high, which works well with his flat groundstrokes.
The serve did a lot of damage all week long and did so in the final as well. Mannarino played in a final here before but lost that one easily. This one...
Korda played a couple of finals so far, but he didn't really do that well. One of those happened earlier this year in Adelaide, where Novak Djokovic bested him . He got another chance in Astana against Adrian Mannarino, but once again, his opponent proved to be the better player.
This result in Kazakhstan's capital comes after a solid outing last week in Zhuhai, though he didn't book the final there. The conditions here suit Korda well despite being somewhat slow for a hard court. The ball doesn't bounce high, which works well with his flat groundstrokes.
The serve did a lot of damage all week long and did so in the final as well. Mannarino played in a final here before but lost that one easily. This one...
- 10/3/2023
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Sebastian Korda failed to make the final in Zhuhai last week, but he's in the final at the 2023 Astana Open , hoping to add another trophy to his tally.
Korda played a couple of finals in his career so far, but he doesn't have a really good record in the Atp finals. He has a trophy already, winning the Emilia-Romagna Open in 2021. That was the second final he ever played, with the first coming in Delray Beach, but that was a loss.
He lost the next three as well; Gijon last year, Antwerpn last year, and Adelaide this year. He'll now play another one, hoping to finally win his second one. Adrian Mannarino has had a similar experience so far in his career because he, too, played a couple of finals (13) but lost the majority of them (10).
One of those actually was in Astana in 2020 as he was beaten by John Millman.
Korda played a couple of finals in his career so far, but he doesn't have a really good record in the Atp finals. He has a trophy already, winning the Emilia-Romagna Open in 2021. That was the second final he ever played, with the first coming in Delray Beach, but that was a loss.
He lost the next three as well; Gijon last year, Antwerpn last year, and Adelaide this year. He'll now play another one, hoping to finally win his second one. Adrian Mannarino has had a similar experience so far in his career because he, too, played a couple of finals (13) but lost the majority of them (10).
One of those actually was in Astana in 2020 as he was beaten by John Millman.
- 10/3/2023
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The 2023 Astana Open will run from September 27th to October 3rd and the draw for the event has been released.
The peculiar start dates in Astana are to accommodate the Shanghai Masters which will have an expanded draw size and a prolonged schedule on the calendar. The Astana Open was downgraded to a 250 level for the 2023 edition where a 28 singles field will vie to win the only Tour-level event being held in Kazakhstan.
The top four seeds have a bye in the first round. So, Tallon Griekspoor , Sebastian Baez , Alexander Bublik, and Jiri Lehecka will learn their second-round opponents on Wednesday at the earliest. Griekspoor leads the top half of the draw and is the tournament's top seed. He'll open up against Roberto Carballes Baena or a qualifier.
Second-seeded Baez is in the bottom half in a section containing four French players. Baez could play Gregoire Barrere or a qualifier...
The peculiar start dates in Astana are to accommodate the Shanghai Masters which will have an expanded draw size and a prolonged schedule on the calendar. The Astana Open was downgraded to a 250 level for the 2023 edition where a 28 singles field will vie to win the only Tour-level event being held in Kazakhstan.
The top four seeds have a bye in the first round. So, Tallon Griekspoor , Sebastian Baez , Alexander Bublik, and Jiri Lehecka will learn their second-round opponents on Wednesday at the earliest. Griekspoor leads the top half of the draw and is the tournament's top seed. He'll open up against Roberto Carballes Baena or a qualifier.
Second-seeded Baez is in the bottom half in a section containing four French players. Baez could play Gregoire Barrere or a qualifier...
- 9/25/2023
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The 2023 Stockholm Open promises to be a fabulous spectacle of indoor hard-court tennis and the tournament has committed its highest financial payday.
Running from October 16th to 22nd, this prestigious Atp 250 will bring together 28 singles players to Sweden's capital, Stockholm, preserving the heritage for one of the longest-running tennis tournaments on the Atp Tour.
Denmark's Holger Rune is the top seed and the reigning champion. No player has successfully defended the Stockholm Open crown since 2017, and Rune faces a massive challenge to reprise Juan Martin Del Potro's feat from six years ago.
Rune will likely need to take down second seed Tallon Griekspoor , one of the Atp Tour's biggest movers this season. British one-hander Daniel Evans won an Atp 500 event this year and is a player who thrives in an indoor setting and could be a danger.
The likes of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sebastian Baez have demonstrated their...
Running from October 16th to 22nd, this prestigious Atp 250 will bring together 28 singles players to Sweden's capital, Stockholm, preserving the heritage for one of the longest-running tennis tournaments on the Atp Tour.
Denmark's Holger Rune is the top seed and the reigning champion. No player has successfully defended the Stockholm Open crown since 2017, and Rune faces a massive challenge to reprise Juan Martin Del Potro's feat from six years ago.
Rune will likely need to take down second seed Tallon Griekspoor , one of the Atp Tour's biggest movers this season. British one-hander Daniel Evans won an Atp 500 event this year and is a player who thrives in an indoor setting and could be a danger.
The likes of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sebastian Baez have demonstrated their...
- 9/22/2023
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Running from October 16th to 22nd, the 2023 Stockholm Open will preserve its rich heritage among the oldest tennis tournaments on the Atp calendar.
This year's tournament marks its 54th edition, where 28 players will join the singles field vying to lift one of the most prestigious Atp 250s on the calendar, in addition to 250 rankings points that could be valuable for those players with a lot on the line this season - one of them being Holger Rune fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals .
The 20-year-old made quite the splash in last year's tournament . He ran the gauntlet, beating Cameron Norrie, Alex de Minaur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas to walk away with the title. It was in Stockholm when his late-season surge took off, and just a few weeks after that, he bagged his first Masters 1000 title in Paris.
Rune is the top seed in the entry list , but the formbook makes for grim reading.
This year's tournament marks its 54th edition, where 28 players will join the singles field vying to lift one of the most prestigious Atp 250s on the calendar, in addition to 250 rankings points that could be valuable for those players with a lot on the line this season - one of them being Holger Rune fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals .
The 20-year-old made quite the splash in last year's tournament . He ran the gauntlet, beating Cameron Norrie, Alex de Minaur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas to walk away with the title. It was in Stockholm when his late-season surge took off, and just a few weeks after that, he bagged his first Masters 1000 title in Paris.
Rune is the top seed in the entry list , but the formbook makes for grim reading.
- 9/20/2023
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The 2023 Astana Open will run from September 27th to October 3rd in its fourth edition on the Atp calendar.
The 2023 Astana Open will be downgraded from a 500-level to a 250-level since it only operated on a year license for the higher category last year. It will be held on indoor hard courts at the National Tennis Centre in Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.
This year, the singles playing field has been truncated to 28 players down from 32 last year , as is the prize money which has been sliced by half. The 2023 Astana Open will commit a prize money purse of $1,017,850 in its fourth edition.
There is a massive disparity in the playing field in comparison to last year where as many as five top-10 players entered the event which was won by Serbia's Novak Djokovic . The new World No. 1 will not return to defend his title, prioritizing to play at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
The 2023 Astana Open will be downgraded from a 500-level to a 250-level since it only operated on a year license for the higher category last year. It will be held on indoor hard courts at the National Tennis Centre in Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.
This year, the singles playing field has been truncated to 28 players down from 32 last year , as is the prize money which has been sliced by half. The 2023 Astana Open will commit a prize money purse of $1,017,850 in its fourth edition.
There is a massive disparity in the playing field in comparison to last year where as many as five top-10 players entered the event which was won by Serbia's Novak Djokovic . The new World No. 1 will not return to defend his title, prioritizing to play at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
- 9/9/2023
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Frances Tiafoe has been a name in tennis for years, yet it's only recently that he's been playing at the level many thought he would.
There are many reasons why Tiafoe's ascension to stardom took a while, but most of it comes down to him not really focusing on it entirely. The American always had a bit of a loose style of tennis, but it wasn't until last year that he started to take things really seriously.
Doing that made a ton of difference, and results quickly followed. A US Open semi-final last year, a couple of titles this year, and a Top 10 ranking on the Atp Tour. All that comes from becoming a bit more professional, and he talked about that following his win over Adrian Mannarino at the 2023 US Open.
I think obviously things are just kind of coming together. I've been much more professional for the last two,...
There are many reasons why Tiafoe's ascension to stardom took a while, but most of it comes down to him not really focusing on it entirely. The American always had a bit of a loose style of tennis, but it wasn't until last year that he started to take things really seriously.
Doing that made a ton of difference, and results quickly followed. A US Open semi-final last year, a couple of titles this year, and a Top 10 ranking on the Atp Tour. All that comes from becoming a bit more professional, and he talked about that following his win over Adrian Mannarino at the 2023 US Open.
I think obviously things are just kind of coming together. I've been much more professional for the last two,...
- 9/3/2023
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In its fourth edition, the 2023 Astana Open will run from September 27th till October 3rd and will be held in Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.
After operating on a year license as part of the 500-level category last season, it has reverted to its previous tournament level. This Atp 250 event was the first and remains the only Tour-level event to be held in Kazakhstan.
This year the Astana Open has been whittled down to a 28-player singles draw and while the entry list doesn't quite stack up to last year's field in terms of star power, there are plenty of interesting names who will feature during the tournament which will act as a precursor to a busier end to the season in October.
Novak Djokovic will not return to defend his crown , so the top seed this year will be Croatia's Borna Coric , who is still seeking his first Atp title of the season.
After operating on a year license as part of the 500-level category last season, it has reverted to its previous tournament level. This Atp 250 event was the first and remains the only Tour-level event to be held in Kazakhstan.
This year the Astana Open has been whittled down to a 28-player singles draw and while the entry list doesn't quite stack up to last year's field in terms of star power, there are plenty of interesting names who will feature during the tournament which will act as a precursor to a busier end to the season in October.
Novak Djokovic will not return to defend his crown , so the top seed this year will be Croatia's Borna Coric , who is still seeking his first Atp title of the season.
- 9/2/2023
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Frances Tiafoe will continue in the second week of the US Open after he bested Adrian Mannarino in the 3rd round.
Tiafoe made it to the semi-final last year and famously declared that he would 'win the damn thing one day.' His whole season has basically been all about the US Open, and while he played spectacularly at times this season, he's also had rather bad outings.
It will always be the case with him because he will never be this beacon of consistency. It's just a combination of many different things that contribute to that. Even this match wasn't all that consistent, though he did prove better in the end.
The opening set went to Mannarino, who technically had no business winning that set. He did serve well and played well but was also quite lucky. Tiafoe gave him only one break point, and he converted it while...
Tiafoe made it to the semi-final last year and famously declared that he would 'win the damn thing one day.' His whole season has basically been all about the US Open, and while he played spectacularly at times this season, he's also had rather bad outings.
It will always be the case with him because he will never be this beacon of consistency. It's just a combination of many different things that contribute to that. Even this match wasn't all that consistent, though he did prove better in the end.
The opening set went to Mannarino, who technically had no business winning that set. He did serve well and played well but was also quite lucky. Tiafoe gave him only one break point, and he converted it while...
- 9/1/2023
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The 2023 Zhuhai Championships returns to the Atp calendar, and the tournament managed to attract a very strong entry list .
Running from September 20th to 26th, the Zhuhai Championships will be held only for the second time. It was first held back in 2019, but since there were no tournaments held in China since then, the organizers had to wait for the second edition until 2023.
Now, it's here, and players are seemingly really happy to compete at the Atp 250 tournament in Zhuhai as the entry list is really star-studded. Daniil Medvedev was the first player announced and the Russian also leads the players' field.
In 2019, Alex de Minaur defeated Adrian Mannarino in the final, but this year, neither of the player will make their way to Zhuhai. On the other hand, the likes of Karen Khachanov , Cameron Norrie , and Tallon Griekspoor will all compete at the tournament.
Andy Murray was one of...
Running from September 20th to 26th, the Zhuhai Championships will be held only for the second time. It was first held back in 2019, but since there were no tournaments held in China since then, the organizers had to wait for the second edition until 2023.
Now, it's here, and players are seemingly really happy to compete at the Atp 250 tournament in Zhuhai as the entry list is really star-studded. Daniil Medvedev was the first player announced and the Russian also leads the players' field.
In 2019, Alex de Minaur defeated Adrian Mannarino in the final, but this year, neither of the player will make their way to Zhuhai. On the other hand, the likes of Karen Khachanov , Cameron Norrie , and Tallon Griekspoor will all compete at the tournament.
Andy Murray was one of...
- 8/22/2023
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The 2023 Winston-Salem Open is the last Atp 250 tournament before the last major of the season, and it offers substantial prize money to players competing.
For those that want to compete at one more tournament before heading to New York, the Winston-Salem Open presents a great chance to do so, and also a considerable amount of matches, as it's a rare Atp 250 tournament with a 48-player draw .
After Adrian Mannarino won the tournament last year, we'll certainly see a new champion this year as the Frenchman is not competing in the tournament. On the other hand, the likes of Sebastian Korda , Borna Coric , and Tallon Griekspoor are all set to compete.
They are all seeded players, so they start with their second-round match in an attempt to fight for their share of the $760,390 distributed in prize money. One player that won't fight for it is Dominic Thiem, who withdrew from the...
For those that want to compete at one more tournament before heading to New York, the Winston-Salem Open presents a great chance to do so, and also a considerable amount of matches, as it's a rare Atp 250 tournament with a 48-player draw .
After Adrian Mannarino won the tournament last year, we'll certainly see a new champion this year as the Frenchman is not competing in the tournament. On the other hand, the likes of Sebastian Korda , Borna Coric , and Tallon Griekspoor are all set to compete.
They are all seeded players, so they start with their second-round match in an attempt to fight for their share of the $760,390 distributed in prize money. One player that won't fight for it is Dominic Thiem, who withdrew from the...
- 8/22/2023
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Alexander Zverev continued his Cincinnati Masters run with another solid performance beating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets.
Zverev and Mannarino played several times so far, and the German generally held the upper hand. He did it once more in this match and comfortably so, as he never really faced any sort of issues. He controlled the match from start to finish to extend his winning streak.
It's been a while since Zverev lost a match in Cincinnati. He won the event in 2021 and continued the winning streak this year. The streak survived as he didn't play last year, and it currently stands at nine matches after this one.
The first set saw Zverev dominate with his serve easily, as he lost only a couple of points and obviously didn't face any break points. Mannarino, on the other hand, couldn't hit a serve to save his life, and it gave Zverev...
Zverev and Mannarino played several times so far, and the German generally held the upper hand. He did it once more in this match and comfortably so, as he never really faced any sort of issues. He controlled the match from start to finish to extend his winning streak.
It's been a while since Zverev lost a match in Cincinnati. He won the event in 2021 and continued the winning streak this year. The streak survived as he didn't play last year, and it currently stands at nine matches after this one.
The first set saw Zverev dominate with his serve easily, as he lost only a couple of points and obviously didn't face any break points. Mannarino, on the other hand, couldn't hit a serve to save his life, and it gave Zverev...
- 8/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Cincinnati (US), Aug 17 (Ians) Alexander Zverev earned his first Top 10 win of the season and snapped a four-match losing streak against Daniil Medvedev on Thursday when he moved past his long-running rival to reach the quarter-finals at the Cincinnati Masters, here.
In windy conditions, the German found consistency in the key moments and showed great desire. He saved both break points he faced at 4-4, before he broke Medvedev’s serve in the next game to defeat the World No. 3 Medvedev 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in two hours and 34 minutes.
Zverev has now won his past eight matches in Cincinnati, having triumphed at the hard-court tournament in his previous appearance in 2021.
“It was very difficult conditions against a very difficult opponent. He gives you nothing and you have to win the match yourself and that is what I did today and I am pleased with that,” Zverev said.
“I tried to...
In windy conditions, the German found consistency in the key moments and showed great desire. He saved both break points he faced at 4-4, before he broke Medvedev’s serve in the next game to defeat the World No. 3 Medvedev 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in two hours and 34 minutes.
Zverev has now won his past eight matches in Cincinnati, having triumphed at the hard-court tournament in his previous appearance in 2021.
“It was very difficult conditions against a very difficult opponent. He gives you nothing and you have to win the match yourself and that is what I did today and I am pleased with that,” Zverev said.
“I tried to...
- 8/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After a solid outing in Atlanta, Christopher Eubanks made his way north to play at the 2023 Citi Open in Washington, and he started well.
The American is having the best year of his life on the Atp Tour, and it's mostly due to him finally embracing being able to play on this level. He's had some solid showings in the past, but he never quite figured things out to win consistently.
It's happening this year with a couple of signature runs through the foundations of this emergence that happened last year with a strong finish on the Atp Challenger Tour. His best showing this year was the incredible grass stretch, where he won his maiden trophy in Mallorca, following that up with an impressive showing at Wimbledon.
Now back home the American is putting forward solid performances as well. He won a couple of matches in Atlanta and now started...
The American is having the best year of his life on the Atp Tour, and it's mostly due to him finally embracing being able to play on this level. He's had some solid showings in the past, but he never quite figured things out to win consistently.
It's happening this year with a couple of signature runs through the foundations of this emergence that happened last year with a strong finish on the Atp Challenger Tour. His best showing this year was the incredible grass stretch, where he won his maiden trophy in Mallorca, following that up with an impressive showing at Wimbledon.
Now back home the American is putting forward solid performances as well. He won a couple of matches in Atlanta and now started...
- 8/2/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Citi Open in Washington is one of the Atp 500 tournaments that offers a 64-man draw , and thanks to that also many interesting matchups.
Running from July 31st to August 6th, the 2023 Citi Open in Washington, also called the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open, will be held without the defending champion as Nick Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from the tournament .
He wasn't the only one as projected top seed Daniil Medvedev also pulled out , and Denis Shapovalov also announced his withdrawal . But even despite these withdrawals, the tournament still has a lot to offer.
With many American players in the draw, Taylor Fritz is seeded first, and like all the first sixteen seeded players, he has a Bye in the first round, focusing on his second-round match-up. For the highest-ranked American in the Atp Rankings , that will be a match against either a qualifier or Max Purcell.
On the other side of the draw,...
Running from July 31st to August 6th, the 2023 Citi Open in Washington, also called the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open, will be held without the defending champion as Nick Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from the tournament .
He wasn't the only one as projected top seed Daniil Medvedev also pulled out , and Denis Shapovalov also announced his withdrawal . But even despite these withdrawals, the tournament still has a lot to offer.
With many American players in the draw, Taylor Fritz is seeded first, and like all the first sixteen seeded players, he has a Bye in the first round, focusing on his second-round match-up. For the highest-ranked American in the Atp Rankings , that will be a match against either a qualifier or Max Purcell.
On the other side of the draw,...
- 7/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Winston-Salem Open runs from August 20th to 26th and the entry list for the Atp 250 event promises a lot of thrilling action.
Thanks to being placed right ahead of the US Open in the calendar, the Winston-Salem Open usually attracts many tennis players and fans alike, because it's time of the season when players still want to fine-tune their game ahead of the last major of the season.
Last year, Adrian Mannarino won the title in Winston-Salem, and the Frenchman will be back to defend it in 2023. But the competition will be fierce, led by Borna Coric , who won the Cincinnati Masters last year , and he'll want to make sure to keep some of those points to his name in case he fails to defend his title at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters .
Also a couple of experienced Spaniards will play at the 2023 Winston-Salem Open as Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut...
Thanks to being placed right ahead of the US Open in the calendar, the Winston-Salem Open usually attracts many tennis players and fans alike, because it's time of the season when players still want to fine-tune their game ahead of the last major of the season.
Last year, Adrian Mannarino won the title in Winston-Salem, and the Frenchman will be back to defend it in 2023. But the competition will be fierce, led by Borna Coric , who won the Cincinnati Masters last year , and he'll want to make sure to keep some of those points to his name in case he fails to defend his title at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters .
Also a couple of experienced Spaniards will play at the 2023 Winston-Salem Open as Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut...
- 7/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The World No. 1 ranking is unlikely to change hands before the start of the North American hardcourt swing as Carlos Alcaraz remains in control ahead of Novak Djokovic .
Alcaraz's lead over Djokovic was cut by 300 points, with his runner-up points from last year's Atp 500 event in Hamburg coming off. Hamburg is scheduled a week late this year, but nonetheless, Alcaraz did not count it as part of his schedule after winning Wimbledon.
The Hopman Cup which Alcaraz played in this past week , did not offer ranking points. It means, as the North American hard-court swing rolls around this week in Atlanta, Alcaraz will sit in top spot with 9,375 points, leading Djokovic in second place with 8,795.
The Serbian star will not play at the Canadian Open in the second week of August citing fatigue after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon. Alcaraz will lose 150 points this week (finalist in Umag in 2022) by electing to take more rest time,...
Alcaraz's lead over Djokovic was cut by 300 points, with his runner-up points from last year's Atp 500 event in Hamburg coming off. Hamburg is scheduled a week late this year, but nonetheless, Alcaraz did not count it as part of his schedule after winning Wimbledon.
The Hopman Cup which Alcaraz played in this past week , did not offer ranking points. It means, as the North American hard-court swing rolls around this week in Atlanta, Alcaraz will sit in top spot with 9,375 points, leading Djokovic in second place with 8,795.
The Serbian star will not play at the Canadian Open in the second week of August citing fatigue after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon. Alcaraz will lose 150 points this week (finalist in Umag in 2022) by electing to take more rest time,...
- 7/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Newport Open will run from July 17th to 23rd, and the draw has been revealed for the Atp 250 tournament.
Also called the Hall of Fame Open, the tournament in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, is the last grass-court tournament in the calendar, and the only tournament played on the grass surface after the conclusion of the third Grand Slam of the season.
Last year saw Maxime Cressy and Alexander Bublik battle it out in the final, after which the Kazakhstani player hilariously told his opponent that he was lucky . This year, the runner-up won't play in Newport, while the defending champion will be present at the event.
Cressy is the fifth seed, and in the first round of the tournament, he will play against fellow American Alex Michelsen. But the main storyline of the tournament will certainly be the shocking comeback of Kevin Anderson who retired only a couple of years ago.
Also called the Hall of Fame Open, the tournament in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, is the last grass-court tournament in the calendar, and the only tournament played on the grass surface after the conclusion of the third Grand Slam of the season.
Last year saw Maxime Cressy and Alexander Bublik battle it out in the final, after which the Kazakhstani player hilariously told his opponent that he was lucky . This year, the runner-up won't play in Newport, while the defending champion will be present at the event.
Cressy is the fifth seed, and in the first round of the tournament, he will play against fellow American Alex Michelsen. But the main storyline of the tournament will certainly be the shocking comeback of Kevin Anderson who retired only a couple of years ago.
- 7/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Newport Open is the last grass-court tournament in the Atp calendar and it will be played from July 17th to 23rd.
The Atp 250 event in Newport, also called the Hall of Fame Open offers $718,245 in prize money , and it will welcome a competitive field of players looking to prolong their grass-court season, which is in general very short.
The entry list in 2023 promises to be as interesting as ever and that's thanks to multiple reasons. Kevin Anderson is making a surprising return to tennis and it can't be anywhere else than on the grass court.
But the field will be very competitive with the likes of Tommy Paul , Maxime Cressy , Ugo Humbert , and Max Purcell signing up for the tournament which is the last grass-court event in the calendar, held immediately after Wimbledon.
The total prize money distributed at the tournament equals to $718,245 and the distribution starts at $6,895 and...
The Atp 250 event in Newport, also called the Hall of Fame Open offers $718,245 in prize money , and it will welcome a competitive field of players looking to prolong their grass-court season, which is in general very short.
The entry list in 2023 promises to be as interesting as ever and that's thanks to multiple reasons. Kevin Anderson is making a surprising return to tennis and it can't be anywhere else than on the grass court.
But the field will be very competitive with the likes of Tommy Paul , Maxime Cressy , Ugo Humbert , and Max Purcell signing up for the tournament which is the last grass-court event in the calendar, held immediately after Wimbledon.
The total prize money distributed at the tournament equals to $718,245 and the distribution starts at $6,895 and...
- 7/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
London, July 7 (Ians) Third seed Daniil Medvedev on Friday claimed the third set tie-break against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino to complete a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 win in the second round of Wimbledon, here.
The 2021 US Open champion was earlier locked at 4-4 in the third set with the Frenchman when darkness forced the postponement of the match on Thursday night.
Resuming the match in contrasting warm, sunny conditions on Friday, Medvedev recovered from an early mini-break in the tie-break to book a date with the winner Marton Fucsovics.
The 27-year-old has yet to lose a set this fortnight. He opened his campaign with a straight-sets win against home favourite Arthur Fery on Wednesday and will hope to keep his perfect run alive when he returns to the court for a third round on Saturday.
Wimbledon is the only major where Medvedev has not advanced to at least the quarterfinals. His best...
The 2021 US Open champion was earlier locked at 4-4 in the third set with the Frenchman when darkness forced the postponement of the match on Thursday night.
Resuming the match in contrasting warm, sunny conditions on Friday, Medvedev recovered from an early mini-break in the tie-break to book a date with the winner Marton Fucsovics.
The 27-year-old has yet to lose a set this fortnight. He opened his campaign with a straight-sets win against home favourite Arthur Fery on Wednesday and will hope to keep his perfect run alive when he returns to the court for a third round on Saturday.
Wimbledon is the only major where Medvedev has not advanced to at least the quarterfinals. His best...
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 2023 Atlanta Open once again attracted some of the best players in the world for their Atp 250 event.
The American audience will be delighted to see their best players featured on the entry list for the 2023 Atlanta Open, which runs from July 24th to 30th in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America.
Alex de Minaur won the tournament in 2022 after fighting the heat , and the Australian will be back to defend his title this year. But the field of players that will grace the courts at Atlantic Station will mean a real challenge for the defending champion.
Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will be the two players that will appear on the court , but that's because of an exhibition event. The real Atp 250 tournament will be headlined by the likes of Taylor Fritz , Alexander Bublik , and Yoshihito Nishioka .
Atlanta's own Ben Shelton has been turning heads in the tennis world and now,...
The American audience will be delighted to see their best players featured on the entry list for the 2023 Atlanta Open, which runs from July 24th to 30th in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America.
Alex de Minaur won the tournament in 2022 after fighting the heat , and the Australian will be back to defend his title this year. But the field of players that will grace the courts at Atlantic Station will mean a real challenge for the defending champion.
Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will be the two players that will appear on the court , but that's because of an exhibition event. The real Atp 250 tournament will be headlined by the likes of Taylor Fritz , Alexander Bublik , and Yoshihito Nishioka .
Atlanta's own Ben Shelton has been turning heads in the tennis world and now,...
- 6/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Wimbledon preparations will come to an end at the 2023 Mallorca Championships from June 26th to July 1st.
As one of the last two Atp 250 grass-court tournaments before the third major of the season, the 2023 Mallorca Championships offers players a chance to fine-tune their game before they head to the All England Club.
Last year, Stefanos Tsitsipas won the trophy in Mallorca , becoming the first player in five years to win a title on all surfaces . This year, the Greek will be back thanks to a wild card , and as all top four seeds, he'll start with a bye in the first round.
Already in the second round, the top seed can meet either Yannick Hanfmann or Pedro Cachina. One of the players that fans wanted to see in Mallorca was Nick Kyrgios. And even though the Australian practiced at the event , he had to announce yet another withdrawal as he's still not physically fit.
As one of the last two Atp 250 grass-court tournaments before the third major of the season, the 2023 Mallorca Championships offers players a chance to fine-tune their game before they head to the All England Club.
Last year, Stefanos Tsitsipas won the trophy in Mallorca , becoming the first player in five years to win a title on all surfaces . This year, the Greek will be back thanks to a wild card , and as all top four seeds, he'll start with a bye in the first round.
Already in the second round, the top seed can meet either Yannick Hanfmann or Pedro Cachina. One of the players that fans wanted to see in Mallorca was Nick Kyrgios. And even though the Australian practiced at the event , he had to announce yet another withdrawal as he's still not physically fit.
- 6/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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