Novak Djokovic Has A Rougher Ride Than Carlos Alcaraz
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June 2, 2023
Novak Djokovic faced more testing times at Roland Garros than Carlos Alcaraz, but both eventually progressed in style. That easy ride for Alcaraz may change when the golden boy from Spain faces the in-form Lorenzo Musetti next time out, though. Italian Musetti defeated the last British hope, Cameron Norrie with a dominant 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 […]
Taylor Fritz Weathers Storm, Sinner Out In Classic
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June 1, 2023
Taylor Fritz endured the ferocity of the French crowd and overcame his underdog opponent amid ugly scenes at Roland Garros. Spectators cheered every Fritz fault. And when the umpire tried to silence them, the crowd produced a prolonged “sshhhh” of their own to try and put the American off even more. At the moment of […]
Daniil Medvedev Sent Packing By Unknown Brazilian
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May 30, 2023
Daniil Medvedev can turn his thoughts to grass earlier than expected after his embarrassment at Roland Garros. The stunned Russian came off worst in a five-set fight with an underdog qualifier. And Medvedev had no answer when it really mattered. Thiago Seyboth Wild is the name on everyone’s lips in Paris right now. The Brazilian […]
Cameron Norrie Wins Controversial Thriller In Paris
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Cameron Norrie fought back to win a five-set thriller and maintain a British presence at Roland Garros. There were times when everything seemed to be against him. That’s when the courageous Norrie reminded himself it was better to be out there battling than on the plane home early. Cameron Norrie will doubtless show similar fighting […]
Jessica Pegula Beats Danielle Collins In American Opener
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May 28, 2023
Jessica Pegula defeated her friend and compatriot Danielle Collins in the opening round at Roland Garros. But she’ll have to work on her serve if she’s going to live up to her third-seed billing. Pegula’s second serve was picked off mercilessly by Collins at times. And all too often the first serve wasn’t firing well […]
Murray Focuses On Wimbledon, Medvedev Wins Rome
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May 22, 2023
Murray is convinced he can still be the man. That’s why Andy has withdrawn from the French Open to concentrate on preparing for Wimbledon 2023. Meanwhile Daniil Medvedev has won his first Masters 1000 title on clay. He saw off Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 for his maiden victory in Rome – and will rise to […]
Djokovic Knocked Out of Rome, Rafael Nadal To Miss R.G.
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May 18, 2023
Djokovic and Nadal both in trouble. It’s not often you read that sentence because they are both such superstars. But Novak has been knocked out of Rome as he continues to struggle to find a lasting rhythm. His form has been patchy after an elbow injury – and we warned before he faced Cameron Norrie […]
Carlos Alcaraz Dumped Out In Massive Roman Shock!
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May 15, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz has been defeated in one of the biggest ATP shocks of all time. Fabian Marozsan is a new name to remember as we approach Wimbledon 2023. The Hungarian 23-year-old is number 135 in the world – and no one gave him a chance against the magnificent Alcaraz. And yet Marozsan somehow beat Madrid […]
Cameron Norrie Faces Novak Djokovic In Last Sixteen
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Cameron Norrie has earned a fascinating showdown with Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic in Rome. This is just the kind of contest we’ll want to see in London this summer. The best of British against the best in the world on Centre Court in less than two months. Can you imagine? Cameron Norrie against Novak Djokovic […]
Iga Swiatek Crushes Russian Grand Slam Finalist In Rome
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May 12, 2023
Iga Swiatek made a dramatic statement of intent in the Italian capital as she set out to defend her title. The talented Pole served up a double bagel to Anastasia Pavlyunchenkova with some truly tasty tennis. It’s hard enough to win 6-0, 6-0 against any level of opponent. But Swiatek managed to register the perfect […]