Monte-Carlo Masters preview and predictions

April 15, 2019 27

The clay-court swing ratchets up to a whole new level when the Monte-Carlo Masters takes over the tennis world this week. After most of the top players sat out Houston and Marrakech, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Dominic Thiem are among those back in action. […]

Djokovic dealt tough draw at Monte-Carlo Masters

April 13, 2019 2

Following appetizers in Marrakech and Houston, the clay-court swing offers one of its main courses this coming week: the Monte-Carlo Masters. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are both in the field, joined by Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, and plenty of others. […]

Nadal set for return at Monte-Carlo Masters

April 9, 2019 6

As expected, Rafael Nadal appears to be good to go for the clay-court swing. Nadal returned to the practice courts at home in Spain–on clay, of course–more than a week ago, not long after withdrawing from a schedule Indian Wells Masters semifinal showdown against Roger Federer because of a knee injury. […]

Talent vs. effort: Nadal, Djokovic, and Kyrgios examined

March 20, 2019 96

What does a Kyrgios debate look like? In a nutshell, it goes something like: Person 1: “NK is talented.” Persons 2-6: “Oh yeah? Prove it. What extraordinary thing has he done?? And ‘he beat Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon once’ doesn’t count.” […]

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