Ferrer back in action in Hamburg, Goffin headlines Gstaad field

July 24, 2017 6

Two of last week’s title winners, David Ferrer and Andrey Rublev, are getting right back in action at the German Tennis Championships. Ferrer is coming off the 27th ATP title of his career in Bastad, while the 19-year-old Rublev was a lucky loser in Umag and rolled all the way to victory. […]

Roland Garros Day 6: Thrills, spills, and Nadal just cruises

June 2, 2017 21

One day after Nicolas Almagro bowed out of the French Open sobbing due to an apparently serious knee injury, the first two men’s matches on the schedule ended in retirement. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez lasted little more than a set against Milos Raonic and David Goffin did not even make it to the second. […]

2017 French Open draw analysis: Nadal, Djokovic again on same side

May 26, 2017 55

Although this one is not as lopsided as, say, Indian Wells was, the French Open is no exception to the recent rule of lopsided draws. The oddsmakers’ top three French Open favorites—Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Dominic Thiem—all find themselves in the bottom half of the bracket. […]

Rome Masters preview and predictions

May 14, 2017 61

Madrid finalists Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem have already enjoyed hugely successful clay-court seasons. While they could use some additional rest before the French Open, cooler heads will prevail and both will almost certainly suit up for this week’s Rome Masters. […]

Madrid SF preview and prediction: Djokovic vs. Nadal

May 12, 2017 308

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will be squaring off for the 50th time in their careers when they meet again in the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday. Djokovic owns a slight 26-23 lead in the head-to-head history, but Nadal is 14-7 at the Serb’s expense on clay. […]

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