2019 Australian Open draw analysis

January 11, 2019 12

For the most part it looks like a balanced men’s singles draw at the Australian Open. But does a balanced draw translate to a level playing field? Not necessarily. Novak Djokovic was by far the best player in the world throughout the second half of last season and he is already a six-time champion Down Under. […]

The five most surprising ATP final matchups of 2018

December 19, 2018 3

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer may dominate the slams and Masters 1000s for the most part, but the rule at the 250-point level–to which top players in the world rarely stoop–is to expect the unexpected. That was certainly the case this past season. […]

Beijing and Tokyo previews and predictions

September 30, 2018 12

Rafael Nadal may be on the shelf, but Beijing and Tokyo are still traditionally loaded as they kick off an intriguing two weeks of action to conclude the Asian swing. Beijing is home to Juan Martin Del Potro, Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov, Fabio Fognini, and Gael Monfils. […]

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