Upsets have been the story so far at the BNP Paribas Open, and Dutchmen are responsible for the two most notable.One day after Tallon Griekspoor bounced top-seeded Alexander Zverev, Botic van de Zandschulp saw his compatriot's second-round ante and raised him a win over Novak Djokovic. Van de Zandschulp stunned the 37-year-old Serb 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 after two hours and one minute … [Read more...] about Dutch delight: Van de Zandschulp builds on Griekspoor’s success, upsets Djokovic at Indian Wells tennis
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Ricky’s picks for Day 6 of the U.S. Open, including Medvedev vs. Cobolli
Botic van de Zandschulp stunned four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday and he will be back in action at the U.S. Open for Friday's third-round schedule, facing Jack Draper. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev will battle Flavio Cobolli for a place in the second week.Here are picks for two of Friday's best matchups.Botic van de Zandschulp vs. (25) Jack DraperDraper was … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 6 of the U.S. Open, including Medvedev vs. Cobolli
Van de Zandschulp pulls off U.S. Open stunner against Alcaraz
Just a few months ago, Botic van de Zandschulp considered retiring from tennis following a first-round loss at Roland Garros. It's a good thing he didn't. In a rags-to-riches rise rarely seen outside of Hollywood scripts, Van de Zandschulp stunned reigning French Open and Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 during second-round action at the U.S. Open in Arthur … [Read more...] about Van de Zandschulp pulls off U.S. Open stunner against Alcaraz
Ricky’s picks for Wednesday in Rotterdam: Sinner vs. Van de Zandschulp and Humbert vs. Ruusuvuori
First-round action at the ABN AMRO Open comes to a close on Wednesday, when Jannik Sinner returns to the court against Botic van de Zandschulp. Marseille champion Ugo Humbert is getting right back in gear for a showdown with Emil Ruusuvuori.Here are my previews and picks for the two matchups. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. Botic van de ZandschulpSinner and Van de Zandschulp will be … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Wednesday in Rotterdam: Sinner vs. Van de Zandschulp and Humbert vs. Ruusuvuori
Botic van de Zandschulp to Work with Coach Sven Groeneveld
Botic van de Zandschulp has hired one of tennis' top minds as his new coach. Van de Zandschulp has hired veteran Sven Groeneveld as new coach. Groeneveld, who most recently coached Bianca Andreescu, has worked with several champions, including Maria Sharapova, Monica Seles, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Tommy Haas, Mary Pierce and Greg Rusedski. View this post on … [Read more...] about Botic van de Zandschulp to Work with Coach Sven Groeneveld