The calendar has turned to March, and that means it's time for the Sunshine Double--the prestigious back-to-back Masters 1000 swing in Indian Wells and Miami.First up is the BNP Paribas Open, where 45 of the top 46 player in the world are in the field--with top-ranked Jannik Sinner (suspended) the only absentee. It's called Tennis Paradise for a reason, and it should be another … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for the BNP Paribas Open, ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells
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Michelsen upsets Tsitsipas, Kyrgios also out of Australian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas was always expected to have his hands full in the first round of the Australian Open when the draw was revealed. And that is exactly what turned out to be the case.Alex Michelsen, one of the most dangerous unseeded floaters in the field of 128, upset Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in two hours and 43 minutes on Monday afternoon. The 20-year-old American called … [Read more...] about Michelsen upsets Tsitsipas, Kyrgios also out of Australian Open
Fritz upsets Zverev in semis of Nitto ATP Finals
Something had to give in the first semifinal matchup at the Nitto ATP Finals on Saturday afternoon. Alexander Zverev was on fire going into the match, but he had been struggling in the head-to-head matchup with Taylor Fritz this season.After two hours and 21 minutes, it was Zverev's hot streak that came to an end while Fritz's mastery of the matchup continued. The world No. 5 … [Read more...] about Fritz upsets Zverev in semis of Nitto ATP Finals
Four players–Djokovic, Ruud, De Minaur, Rublev–for three spots at Nitto ATP Finals
A week with just two ATP 250 tournaments doesn’t normally generate a lot of interest. However, this sure isn't a normal week. Three spots at the Nitto ATP Finals remain, with four contenders in the mix. Three of the four are playing in either the Belgrade Open or Moselle Open, while Novak Djokovic is on vacation (and uncertain to play in Turin if he does, in fact, qualify). … [Read more...] about Four players–Djokovic, Ruud, De Minaur, Rublev–for three spots at Nitto ATP Finals
Humbert beats Khachanov, sets up Paris final against Zverev
Ugo Humbert is through to the Rolex Paris Masters final and--in keeping with pretty much his entire week--it was not without drama. Humbert came back from a set down to beat an injured Karen Khachanov 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 after two hours and 45 minutes. Khachanov suffered an apparent groin injury in the fifth game of the third set and struggled to move the rest of the way. Even … [Read more...] about Humbert beats Khachanov, sets up Paris final against Zverev