As a result of the power outage earlier this week, all four ATP quarterfinals at the Mutua Madrid Open will be played on Thursday. The top half of the draw is especially intriguing, with Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Francisco Cerundolo, and Jakub Mensik aiming for spots in the semis.Here are my picks for two of Thursday's best matchups.(20) Francisco Cerundolo vs. (22) Jakub … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for the Madrid quarterfinals, including Medvedev vs. Ruud
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Barcelona tennis draw: Alcaraz tries to build on Monte-Carlo momentum in another stacked field
After winning the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters title on Sunday afternoon, Carlos Alcaraz will take his talents back home to Spain for the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.Alcaraz is obviously a massive favorite to lift the trophy, but it won't be easy--just as it wasn't in Monte-Carlo, where he came back from a set down three times. Joining the second-ranked Spaniard in a stacked draw … [Read more...] about Barcelona tennis draw: Alcaraz tries to build on Monte-Carlo momentum in another stacked field
Ruud on Sinner: “I feel sorry for Jannik; he has, in my view, not done anything intentionally”
Several fellow ATP players have been critical of Jannik Sinner--or least of the system in general--in wake of the world No. 1's three-month ban from tennis stemming from a positive Clostebol test dating back to the 2024 Indian Wells Masters. Nick Kyrgios has been the most outspoken against Sinner, himself, while Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka are among those who have … [Read more...] about Ruud on Sinner: “I feel sorry for Jannik; he has, in my view, not done anything intentionally”
Casper Ruud Replaces World No. 1 Jannik Sinner at MGM Rewards Slam in Las Vegas
A suspended Jannik Sinner is out and Casper Ruud is the MGM Rewards Slam. World No. 1 Sinner, who is serving a three-month suspension to settle WADA's appeal of his doping case, withdrew and Ruud has replaced him The MGM Rewards Slam, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. On … [Read more...] about Casper Ruud Replaces World No. 1 Jannik Sinner at MGM Rewards Slam in Las Vegas
Ricky’s picks for Day 4 of the Australian Open, including Ruud vs. Mensik
We are rolling into round two of the Australian Open, where Casper Ruud is among those taking the court on Wednesday. Ruud faces a tough test in the form of Jakub Mensik. Other matches to watch are Tommy Paul vs. Kei Nishikori, Jack Draper vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Tomas Machac vs. Reilly Opelka.Here are my picks for two of Wednesday's best matchups. (6) Casper Ruud vs. … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 4 of the Australian Open, including Ruud vs. Mensik