The 2023 French Open gets started on Sunday, with plenty of intriguing first-round showdowns on the menu. An all-American affair pits Sebastian Korda against Mackenzie McDonald, while Hubert Hurkacz may have a tough opener on his hands with David Goffin on the other side of the net.Here are my previews and picks for the two matchups. Mackenzie McDonald vs. (24) Sebastian … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 1 of the French Open, including Hurkacz vs. Goffin
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Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul Stake U.S. to 2-0 Davis Cup Lead
Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul powered to polished singles wins to put the United States one victory from Davis Cup Finals Qualification. The U.S. holds a 2-0 lead over host Uzbekistan and will try to complete clean-up time tomorrow. Paul defeated Khumoyun Sultanov, 6-1, 7-6(6) to stake the Americans to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five match qualifier at Tashkent's … [Read more...] about Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul Stake U.S. to 2-0 Davis Cup Lead
Mackenzie McDonald Upsets Defending Champion Rafa Nadal in Australian Open Stunner
Rafael Nadal conjured a magical comeback to capture the Australian Open last January. A mesmerizing Mackenzie McDonald made the hobbled defending champion disappear from Melbourne. In a shocking upset, McDonald pounded the champion's forehand, punished his second serve and left him looking pained. Striking with accuracy, McDonald toppled the top-seeded Spaniard 6-4, … [Read more...] about Mackenzie McDonald Upsets Defending Champion Rafa Nadal in Australian Open Stunner
Adelaide International 2 Draws and Schedule for Monday, January 9, 2023
Adelaide International 2 Adelaide, AustraliaJanuary 9-14, 2023Men's Prize Money: $642,735Women's Prize Money: $780,637Adelaide Hosts Leading Men and Women Down UnderTop men and women stars convene on Adelaide for the second straight week. The Adelaide International 2 is the second of consecutive ATP 250 tournaments held at Memorial Drive in Adelaide. Andrey Rublev is the top … [Read more...] about Adelaide International 2 Draws and Schedule for Monday, January 9, 2023
AO Arrival Day: Naomi Osaka, Mackenzie McDonald and More Arrive in Melbourne
The wheels have hit the runway and soon the stars will be hitting the courts. Reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka was among the first international stars to arrive in Melbourne aboard a private flight chartered by Tennis Australia. Two-time AO champion Osaka sported longer locks and a red sweat shirt with the Mona Lisa on front. Osaka took some time to … [Read more...] about AO Arrival Day: Naomi Osaka, Mackenzie McDonald and More Arrive in Melbourne