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. […]

Auckland and Sydney previews and predictions

January 7, 2019 4

John Isner headlines an Auckland field that also includes Fabio Fognini, Denis Shapovalov, and Gael Monfils. In Sydney, meanwhile, defending champion Daniil Medvedev is joined this week by Stefanos Tsitsipas and 2018 runner-up Alex de Minaur. […]

Brisbane, Doha, and Pune previews and predictions

December 30, 2018 2

Roger Federer has been incredibly resurgent in recent years; Novak Djokovic made a comeback for the ages in 2018. Who will it be in this upcoming season? We may begin to find out sooner rather than later, as Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are all in action in week one.
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2018 Nitto ATP Finals preview and predictions

November 6, 2018 15

The 2018 Nitto ATP Finals marks the third straight year-end championship in which two of the “Big 4” are participating. This time around, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are the top two seeds. Djokovic is the obvious favorite, but is he invincible? […]

Basel and Vienna previews and predictions

October 21, 2018 11

It’s only big tournaments the rest of the way in 2018—two 500s, a Masters 1000, and then the Nitto ATP Finals. That intriguing stretch run begins this week with a pair of 500-pointers in Basel and Vienna. Among those in action are Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev and Marin Cilic. […]

Shanghai Masters preview and predictions

October 8, 2018 4

Following some 250-point tournaments and a pair of relatively underwhelming 500s, the Asian swing is heating up this week with the Shanghai Masters. An alarming five of the top 13 players in the world are absent, but Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are both on board. […]

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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