French Open draw revealed
The 2014 French Open draw ceremony was held on Friday in Paris. Potential semifinals include Rafael Nadal vs. either Stanislas Wawrinka or Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer. […]
May 2014
Nice SF previews and picks: Gulbis vs. Montanes, Simon vs. Delbonis
Defending champion Albert Montanes is the only remaining unseeded player in Nice, where he will contest his semifinal match on Friday against Ernests Gulbis. Gilles Simon and Federico Delbonis are also looking for a place in the final. […]
Throwback Thursday: A look at the 1999 French Open
In anticipation of the upcoming French Open and in celebration of the 1999 installment’s 15th anniversary, let’s take a look back at the tournament that saw Andre Agassi complete his career Grand Slam. […]
Quarterfinal match picks, including Seppi vs. Istomin
With Sunday finishes in the week leading up to a Grand Slam, quarterfinal action will be contested on Thursday in Nice and Dusseldorf. At the latter event, familiar foes Andreas Seppi and Denis Istomin are renewing their rivalry. […]
Nice QF previews and picks: Gulbis vs. Tursunov, Isner vs. Delbonis
Top two seeds John Isner and Ernests Gulbis will continue their Nice campaigns during quarterfinal action on Thursday. Isner is facing Federico Delbonis and Gulbis is going up against Dmitry Tursunov. […]
Isner, Gulbis advance to Nice quarterfinals
John Isner and Ernests Gulbis score respective victories over Jack Sock and Martin Klizan on Wednesday in Nice. They are joined in the quarterfinals by Gilles Simon, a three-set winner over Dominic Thiem. […]
Nice R2 previews and picks: Gulbis vs. Klizan, Simon vs. Thiem
Coach Gunther Bresnik will have another busy day with both Ernests Gulbis and Dominic Thiem in action on Wednesday in Nice. They are set for respective meetings with Martin Klizan and Gilles Simon. […]
Nice and Dusseldorf previews and predictions
It may not have one of the best slots on the ATP schedule—in fact, it has one of the worst—but the Open de Nice Cote d’Azur once again boasts a strong field. With the French Open less than a week away, players like John Isner, Ernests Gulbis, Gael Monfils, and Gilles Simon are looking for match practice as opposed to fine-tuning their games in Paris. […]
French Open qualifying picks
French Open qualifying gets underway on Tuesday in Paris. Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand and Steen Kirby of Tennis East Coast make their predictions for the 16 men who will play their way into the main draw. […]
Nice R1 previews and picks: Thiem vs. Johnson, Klizan vs. Tomic
An enticing Nice first-rounder will be contested on Tuesday between Dominic Thiem and Steve Johnson. Martin Klizan and Bernard Tomic are also taking the court.
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