Photo credit: Terra Wortmann Open Facebook The sight of Daniil Medvedev across the net invoked futility feelings in Alexander Bublik for the past decade. Today, a fierce Bublik blasted frustration and knocked out his nemesis for the first time in a rousing victory. Bublik saved a set point then burst through the final six straight points defeating … [Read more...] about Alexander Bublik Beats Daniil Medvedev for First Time, Wins Second Halle Tennis Title
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Ricky’s tennis picks for the Madrid quarterfinals, including Medvedev vs. Ruud
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
Ricky’s tennis picks for the Indian Wells quarterfinals, including Medvedev and Rune
It's quarterfinals day in the men's singles draw at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, with all eight remaining title hopefuls taking the court. Among those in action are Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. They are going up against Arthur Fils and Tallon Griekspoor, respectively.Here are my picks for two of Thursday's best matchups.(20) Arthur Fils vs. (5) Daniil MedvedevIt … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for the Indian Wells quarterfinals, including Medvedev and Rune
Indian Wells tennis: Hard-court specialist Medvedev back in the quarterfinals
One of the most famous (or infamous?) moments in recent BNP Paribas Open history came in 2023, when Daniil Medvedev announced that the surface is not a hard court. A self-proclaimed hard-court specialist, Medvedev has nonetheless thrived at the Indian Wells Masters in recent years. In fact, he has not lost in Tennis Paradise to anyone other than Carlos Alcaraz since 2022 and … [Read more...] about Indian Wells tennis: Hard-court specialist Medvedev back in the quarterfinals
Ricky’s picks for Day 7 in Indian Wells, including Medvedev and Tsitsipas
Fourth-round action at the BNP Paribas Open will get underway on Tuesday with an interesting lineup in the top half of the draw. Three unseeded players remain in Tallon Griekspoor, Marcos Giron, and qualifier Yosuke Watanuki. Seeds Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Tommy Paul, Holger Rune, and Arthur Fils are also still alive.Here are my picks for two of Tuesday's best … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 7 in Indian Wells, including Medvedev and Tsitsipas