Montpellier, Zagreb, and Quito previews and predictions
In one sense, this is the calm after the storm. On the other hand, this is the beginning of what is by far the busiest month on tour—not in terms of quality, of course, but without question in quantity. There are a whopping 12 ATP tournaments in February, and it all begins on Monday.
Australian Open final previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Murray
A three-team panel previews and picks Sunday’s Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. It is the third final at this event between Djokovic and Murray.
Odesnik and Shabaz blatantly tank doubles match at Maui Challenger
Dimitar Kutrovsky and Dennis Novikov beat Wayne Odesnik and Michael Shabaz 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 in the quarterfinals of the Maui Challenger on Wednesday. But the result was entirely irrelevant to the story.
Highlights of Djokovic vs. Wawrinka: Very short, but very sweet
Another five-setter it was. Another classic it was not. Novak Djokovic beat familiar foe Stan Wawrinka 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday night in an Australian Open quarterfinal that lacked almost all of the quality that had been on display in their 2013 and 2014 Melbourne showdowns.
Australian Open final previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Murray
A three-team panel previews and picks Sunday’s Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. It is the third final at this event between Djokovic and Murray.
Odesnik and Shabaz blatantly tank doubles match at Maui Challenger
Dimitar Kutrovsky and Dennis Novikov beat Wayne Odesnik and Michael Shabaz 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 in the quarterfinals of the Maui Challenger on Wednesday. But the result was entirely irrelevant to the story.
Australian Open final tale of the tape: Djokovic vs. Murray
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will be going head-to-head for the 24th time in their careers when they renew their rivalry in the Australian Open final on Sunday. Djokovic is aiming for his fifth title in Melbourne, while Murray hopes to lift the trophy for the first time.
Highlights of Djokovic vs. Wawrinka: Very short, but very sweet
Another five-setter it was. Another classic it was not. Novak Djokovic beat familiar foe Stan Wawrinka 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday night in an Australian Open quarterfinal that lacked almost all of the quality that had been on display in their 2013 and 2014 Melbourne showdowns.
Berdych fills void of Murray feuds left by Del Potro and Federer
There is never a bad time to come up with an excuse for re-watching the epic Andy Murray vs. Juan Martin Del Potro feud at the 2008 Rome Masters, and now is an especially good time after Murray’s Australian Open quarterfinal match against Tomas Berdych on Thursday invoked obvious memories.
Hewitt targets 2016 Australian Open for retirement
Speculation regarding Lleyton Hewitt’s retirement date has been raging for more than a year. Hewitt finally set a projected date, which he announced on Thursday at Melbourne Park. The target? Not too surprisingly, the 2016 Australian Open.
Australian Open SF preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka
Djoker wins 2The rematch of the rematch is upon us. Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka will be facing each other in a third consecutive Australian Open when they collide during semifinal action Friday. The winner will battle either Andy Murray or Tomas Berdych for the title.
Australian Open SF preview and pick: Murray vs. Berdych
A somewhat surprising semifinal in the season’s first Grand Slam will pit Andy Murray against Tomas Berdych on Thursday. Murray is bidding for a fourth career appearance in the title match of this event.
Wawrinka overpowers Nishikori with flurry of one-handers
The rematch of an epic 2014 U.S. Open semifinal between Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori was no such thriller. Wawrinka’s backhand made sure of that on Wednesday in Melbourne.
Australian Open Day 10 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Raonic and Wawrinka vs. Nishikori
Ricky Dimon of the Grandstand and Steen Kirby of Tennis Atlantic preview and pick the two men’s singles matches on Wednesday at the Australian Open. The seeds held to form in the top half of the draw, with Novak Djokovic now battling Milos Raonic and Stan Wawrinka facing Kei Nishikori.
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