The seeds are starting to go head-to-head at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, as competition moves into the third round. One such matchup is an all-American showdown between Ben Shelton and Learner Tien. As for Tommy Paul, he is going up against unseeded Joao Fonseca.Here are my picks for two of Sunday's best matchups.Joao Fonseca vs. (23) Tommy PaulFonseca came into the season … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Sunday in Indian Wells, including Paul vs. Fonseca
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Ricky’s tennis picks for Friday in Indian Wells, including Khachanov vs. Fonseca
The seeds are coming out to play on Friday, as second-round competition at the BNP Paribas Open gets underway. Among those in action are Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Andrey Rublev, and Joao Fonseca.Here are my picks for two of Friday's best matchups.(16) Karen Khachanov vs. Joao FonsecaFonseca finally seems to be playing with some … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Friday in Indian Wells, including Khachanov vs. Fonseca
Swiss Indoors Basel Tennis Draws and Schedule for Sunday, October 26, 2025
Swiss Indoors Basel Basel, SwitzerlandOctober 20-26, 2025 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: €2,523,045 Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton Headline Basel FieldTaylor Fritz is the top seed and Ben Shelton is seeded second in Basel. Roger Federer, who once served as a ball boy at the Swiss Indoors Basel, fittingly is the most successful player in the event's history, winning 10 titles … [Read more...] about Swiss Indoors Basel Tennis Draws and Schedule for Sunday, October 26, 2025
Joao Fonseca Rises, Frances Tiafoe Falls in Wimbledon Tennis Second Round
Joao Fonseca is the first Brazilian man in 15 years to reach the Wimbledon third round. Photo credit: Jon Buckle/ROLEX Wimbledon—Surround sound swarmed American men in round two. Exhorted by festive fans on their respective courts both Brazilian Joao Fonseca and Briton Cameron Norrie pulled the plug on talented American opponents at Wimbledon … [Read more...] about Joao Fonseca Rises, Frances Tiafoe Falls in Wimbledon Tennis Second Round
Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 3 of the French Open, including Hurkacz vs. Fonseca
First-round action in Paris comes to a close on Tuesday with a jam-packed order of play that includes Novak Djokovic, Hubert Hurkacz, and Joao Fonseca on the men's side. Coco Gauff takes the court in the women's draw.Here are my picks for two of Tuesday's best matchups at the French Open.(30) Hubert Hurkacz vs. Joao FonsecaHurkacz heads into Roland Garros with some much-needed … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 3 of the French Open, including Hurkacz vs. Fonseca