Toronto Masters preview and predictions
The Toronto Masters is missing seven of the top 20 players in the world due to either injuries or an especially grueling summer schedule because of the Tokyo Olympics. Daniil Medvedev is the top seed. […]
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Washington, D.C. final preview and prediction: Sinner vs. McDonald
Either Jannik Sinner or Mackenzie McDonald will win the biggest title of his career to date when they clash in the Citi Open final on Sunday evening. It is the first ATP final for McDonald.
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Brooksby’s breakout continues into Washington, D.C. semifinals
Jenson Brooksby cruised past John Millman 6-1, 6-2 in just one hour and seven minutes on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Brooksby struck three aces without double-faulting, won 88 percent of his first-serve points, and saved the only break point he faced. […]
Nadal done in D.C. after two matches with loss to Harris
Making his debut appearance at the Citi Open, Rafael Nadal lost to Lloyd Harris 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 during third-round action on Thursday night. Harris needed two hours and 10 minutes to secure the biggest win of his career. […]
Washington R2 previews and predictions: Nadal vs. Sock, Sinner vs. Ruusuvuori
Rafael Nadal is back for the first time since missing Wimbledon and the Olympics. He will take on American Jack Sock in the Washington, D.C. second round on Wednesday, while Jannik Sinner battles young Finnish star Emil Ruusuvuori. […]
Washington R2 previews and predictions: Korda vs. Pospisil, Tiafoe vs. Brooksby
There are plenty of young Americans in action in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday afternoon, with Sebastian Korda taking on Vasek Pospisil and local product Frances Tiafoe battling up-and-comer Jenson Brooksby. […]
Isner returns to winner’s circle with sixth Atlanta title
John Isner returned to Atlanta following last year’s cancellation of the tournament and promptly triumphed again–for the sixth time–at his old stomping grounds, beating Brandon Nakashima on Sunday evening. […]
Citi Open preview and predictions: Will Nadal win in his debut?
The 2021 Citi Open is already being dominated by one headline and one headline only: Rafael Nadal is making his debut appearance in the district. Having skipped the grass-court swing, Nadal could use some match practice with the U.S. Open just four weeks away. […]
Djokovic’s PTPA player’s union fighting a worthy but disorganized battle
Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil’s player’s association calls for more prize money for early round losses, but they may be focusing their attention in the wrong place. Before I say any of this, I would […]
Atlanta final preview and prediction: Isner vs. Nakashima
The Truist Atlanta Open has been played for 11 years. John Isner will be playing in his ninth final on Sunday afternoon. The American will try to add a sixth title at his favorite tournament. […]