Not done yet: Del Potro hopes to play U.S. Open
Juan Martin Del Potro was thought to have played his last match at the Argentina Open in February of 2022. However, the 2009 U.S. Open champion has said that he hopes to play in New York this year. […]
U.S. Open
No Indian Wells or Miami for Djokovic, but U.S. Open looks likely
Novak Djokovic should be good to go for the 2022 U.S. Open. The United States government announced on Tuesday that it will end its emergency Covid-19 measures on May 11. On that date unvaccinated foreigners will be able to travel to the USA. […]
2023 men’s singles Grand Slam predictions
The 2023 tennis season is here, which means it is time to make predictions for the year’s four Grand Slams. Can Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic add to their haul, or are more Carlos Alcaraz-like breakthroughs in the cards? […]
Ranking the 10 greatest tennis matches of all time
Throughout the history of tennis there have been some fantastic matches played. Given how long professional tennis has been around, it’s quite the task to narrow down all the best matches ever played to a definitive top 10. […]
Alcaraz, Nadal to be first compatriots in top two of ATP rankings since 2000
For the first time since fellow Americans Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi in 2000, two players from the same country will occupy the top two spots in the ATP rankings. Spaniards Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal will be No. 1 and No. 2 in the world, respectively, on Monday.
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Juan Carlos Ferrero: Alcaraz and Sinner “could dominate the tour”
Carlos Alcaraz’s quarterfinal thriller against Jannik Sinner–which the eventual champion won 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3–lasted five hours and 15 minutes and resulted in the latest-ever finish in tournament history (2:50 am). It led Juan Carlos Ferrero to make a declaration. […]
Ruud on being No. 2: “In a way it’s a good thing because I can still chase the last spot”
The 2022 U.S. Open final was historic in that it was a matchup that decided not only a first-ever Grand Slam title for either player but also the No. 1 ranking. Whoever prevailed between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud would take over the top spot–also for the first time. […]
Alcaraz after winning U.S. Open: “I’m hungry for more”
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to ever reach No. 1 in the world on Monday after capturing the U.S. Open title. Sunday’s 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3 triumph over Casper Ruud also made the 19-year-old the second-youngest men’s singles champion in tournament history behind only Pete Sampras. […]
Alcaraz completes historic run, becomes No. 1 with U.S. Open title
In a head-to-head showdown that would decide both the U.S. Open title and the No. 1 ranking, Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 on Sunday evening. Alcaraz survived a wild third set and sealed the deal in the four to avoid being put through a fourth consecutive five-setter. […]
U.S. Open final preview and prediction: Alcaraz vs. Ruud
Real tennis fans know this: the stakes literally could not be any higher in the 2022 U.S. Open men’s singles final. Not only are Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud battling for their first-ever Grand Slam title, but whoever wins will become No. 1 in the world for the first time. […]