Hewitt downs Dodig in Atlanta, Isner edges Blake
Lleyton Hewitt remains in fine form by kicking off quarterfinal action in Atlanta with a three-set defeat of Ivan Dodig on Friday. Next up for Hewitt is John Isner, who held off James Blake in […]
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Troicki suspended 18 months for skipped blood test
Viktor Troicki has been banned 18 months by the International Tennis Federation for skipping a blood test this spring in Monte-Carlo. Troicki claims he was informed by a doctor that he would be allowed to […]
Atlanta Day 6 recap: Isner, Harrison Brothers lead American charge
The Harrison Brothers experienced mixed results on Thursday at the BB&T Atlanta Open, but they had one thing in common: stealing the show. Ryan, 21, opened the Stadium Court action against No. 4 seed Igor […]
Atlanta QF previews and picks: Isner vs. Blake, Dodig vs. Hewitt
An all-American showdown is set for Friday in Atlanta, where good friends John Isner and James Blake will face each other. Ivan Dodig and Lleyton Hewitt are also bidding for a spot in the semifinals. […]
QF previews and picks: Wawrinka vs. Lopez, Montanes vs. Monfils
Stanislas Wawrinka is the only Swiss and top seed remaining in the Gstaad draw now that Roger Federer is out. He will continue his campaign on Friday against Feliciano Lopez. Meanwhile in Umag, Gael Monfils […]
Atlanta Day 5 recap: Veterans overshadow Harrison landmark
Rain–or lack thereof–finally allowed the BB&T Atlanta Open to put on a show, and it did just that. Wednesday action was wild from start to finish, and it began with 32-year-old Lleyton Hewitt scraping past […]
Atlanta R2 previews and picks: Isner vs. Harrison, Sijsling vs. Harrison
The Harrison Brothers will be back in singles action on Thursday in Atlanta. They are both underdogs in respective second-round matches against John Isner and Igor Sijsling. (1) John Isner vs. (WC) Christian Harrison Making […]
Gstaad R2 previews and picks: Federer vs. Brands, Tipsarevic vs. Haase
Roger Federer will kick off his Gstaad campaign on Thursday against familiar foe Daniel Brands. Janko Tipsarevic and Robin Haase are also looking for a spot in the quarterfinals. Chris Skelton previews the action. Roger […]
Atlanta Day 4 report: Berankis, Hewitt win before washout
More rain plagued the BB&T Atlanta Open on Tuesday, but not before Ricardas Berankis finally wrapped up a thriller against Mischa Zverev out on Court 3. In each of the two sets he lost, Zverev […]
Atlanta R1 previews and picks: Fish vs. Russell, Blake vs. Smyczek
A quartet of Americans will take the court for night-session action on Tuesday in Atlanta. Mardy Fish begins his comeback against Michael Russell while James Blake is going up against Tim Smyczek. (6) Mardy Fish […]