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. […]

A Christmas wish list for the 2019 tennis season

December 26, 2018 16

It’s Christmas, which means it’s time (well, past time!) to ask Santa for some stuff. All tennis related, of course. Here’s what I want in 2019, starting with the top players in the world staying healthy for an entire season. I want all of them to play a full 10 months. […]

The five most surprising ATP final matchups of 2018

December 19, 2018 3

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer may dominate the slams and Masters 1000s for the most part, but the rule at the 250-point level–to which top players in the world rarely stoop–is to expect the unexpected. That was certainly the case this past season. […]

Federer and Medvedev through to the semis in Basel

October 26, 2018 1

Roger Federer and Daniil Medvedev set up a semifinal showdown in Basel with quarterfinal victories on Friday evening. Federer needed three sets again, this time holding off Gilles Simon. Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas. […]

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