2014 French Open draw analysis

May 23, 2014 66

This year, there is no such skewing of the French Open bracket like there was in 2013. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are in opposite halves as the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively, and even beyond that it is a balanced draw. […]

Nice and Dusseldorf previews and predictions

May 20, 2014 0

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. […]

Rome preview and picks

May 11, 2014 0

This week all hands are on deck—at least as the Rome draw stands now. Novak Djokovic apparently has the green light from his doctors and Roger Federer seemingly has the same from his wife, who gave birth to twin boys last week. […]

Madrid Masters preview and picks

May 5, 2014 0

Novak Djokovic is out due to his wrist injury, but a stellar field is still on hand for the Mutua Madrid Open. Nadal, of course, headlines the draw as the top seed and defending champion, and he is suddenly a clear favorite even in questionable form now that Djokovic is absent. […]

Oeiras and Munich previews and predictions

April 27, 2014 20

Before the final two-week push of Masters 1000 events leading up to the French Open, more modest tournaments in Oeiras and Munich are taking center stage. More than a few notable players, however, are on board to pique fans’ interest. […]

Barcelona and Bucharest previews and picks

April 20, 2014 64

Last year, Rafael Nadal lost in Monte-Carlo then bounced back to win at another one of his stomping grounds in Barcelona. The world No. 1 is looking to do the same this time around after falling to David Ferrer in the Monte-Carlo quarterfinals. […]

Monte-Carlo Masters previews and picks

April 13, 2014 0

Now the clay-court fun really begins. After relatively nondescript events in Casablanca and Houston, the first of three Masters 1000s on the slow stuff is on the menu this week in Monte-Carlo. […]

Auckland and Sydney previews and predictions

January 5, 2014 0

A handful of players are fine-tuning their games for the Australian Open at events this week in Auckland and Sydney. Among those looking for significant match practice are David Ferrer, Juan Martin Del Potro, Tommy Haas, John Isner, and Jerzy Janowicz. […]

Doha, Brisbane, and Chennai previews and predictions

December 29, 2013 45

It’s not even 2014 quite yet, but the 2014 tennis campaign is set to begin. And it will begin with a bang, as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Stanislas Wawrinka, and Richard Gasquet are all entered in either Doha, Brisbane, or Chennai. […]

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