The 2024 season was a life-changing year for Alexei Popyrin. Popyrin won his maiden Masters 1000 championship in Montreal, toppled Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic en route to the US Open round of 16 and got engaged to long-time girlfriend Amy Pederick. How do you top that massive success? Popyrin is going full Psycho Bunny. The 25-year-old … [Read more...] about Alexei Popyrin Signs As Brand Ambassador for Psycho Bunny
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Ricky’s picks for Tuesday in Shanghai, including Djokovic and Dimitrov
Third-round action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters continues on Tuesday as the event tries to get back on schedule following all kinds of rain. Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov are among those taking the court.Here are my picks for two of Tuesday's best matchups.(28) Flavio Cobolli vs. (4) Novak DjokovicNot including a lower-level Davis Cup tie, Djokovic is playing for the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Tuesday in Shanghai, including Djokovic and Dimitrov
“Why not me?” Confident Popyrin not surprised by upset of Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin's 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open third round on Friday was one of the most shocking results of 2024 to date. Don't count Popyrin among those who were surprised. For a whole host of reasons, the Australian went into that third-round match with plenty confidence. It goes back to two other major encounters with Djokovic from … [Read more...] about “Why not me?” Confident Popyrin not surprised by upset of Djokovic
Ricky’s picks for Day 5 of the U.S. Open, including Shelton vs. Tiafoe
Third-round action at the U.S. Open begins with a third-round showdown between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe on Friday. Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin are also aiming for a place in the proverbial second week of the tournament.Here are my picks for two of Friday's best matchups.(13) Ben Shelton vs. (20) Frances Tiafoe It’s a rematch of the last summer's U.S. Open … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 5 of the U.S. Open, including Shelton vs. Tiafoe