The third of three clay-court Masters 1000 events on the road to Roland Garros is underway. Taking center stage this fortnight is the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where Jannik Sinner is looking to complete the career Masters slam -- winning all nine Masters 1000s. The world No. 1 has triumphed at five Masters tournaments in a row after lifting the Madrid trophy for the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for the Rome Masters: Can anyone stop Sinner?
Rome Masters
Ricky’s tennis pick for the Rome Masters final: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
The best current rivalry in tennis will add another chapter--its first in 2025--when Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clash for the 11th time in their careers in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Sunday.Alcaraz leads the head-to-head series 6-4 and has won three straight against Sinner, coming out on top in all three of their 2024 meetings--all of which went the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis pick for the Rome Masters final: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
Ricky’s pick for the Rome tennis quarterfinals: Alcaraz vs. Draper
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper will be facing each other for the sixth time in their careers when they battle for a spot in the semifinals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia BNL d'Italia on Wednesday. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head series 3-2 despite losing their most recent encounter at the Indian Wells Masters via a 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 decision. They also squared off earlier in … [Read more...] about Ricky’s pick for the Rome tennis quarterfinals: Alcaraz vs. Draper
Ricky’s tennis picks for the Rome fourth round, including Alcaraz vs. Khachanov
The entire fourth-round schedule at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia will be played on Tuesday. Yes, all 16 remaining players will take the court. That includes Carlos Alcaraz, Karen Khachanov, Alex de Minaur, and Tommy Paul.Here are my picks for two of Tuesday's best matchups.(23) Karen Khachanov vs. (3) Carlos AlcarazNobody has enjoyed a more favorable draw so far than … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for the Rome fourth round, including Alcaraz vs. Khachanov
Ricky’s tennis picks for Thursday in Rome, including Fonseca vs. Marozsan
Fabio Fognini is playing for the final time at the Internazional BNL d'Italia and he will contest his first-round match against Jake Fearnley on Thursday. Joao Fonseca and Fabian Marozsan are also on the schedule.Here are my picks for two of Thursday's best matchups.Fabian Marozsan vs. Joao FonsecaLike many other traditional ATP-level players, Fonseca played in the Estoril … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Thursday in Rome, including Fonseca vs. Marozsan