photo credit: Rio Open Facebook Sebastian Baez made history as two-time Rio Ruler—and reinforced his reputation as a champion closer. Defending champion Baez dismantled Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-3 in today’s Rio Open final becoming the first man in history to win multiple Rio championships. “I’m so proud for all the week, for the last few months as well … [Read more...] about Sebastian Baez Makes History Winning Second Straight Rio Open Crown
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Humbert, Baez climb as new ATP rankings determine Indian Wells seeding
With the BNP Paribas Open getting underway this week in Palm Springs, the ATP rankings as of Monday, March 4 will be used for seeding. Every one of the top 32 players in the world are on the entry list for the Indian Wells Masters and are expected to play in Tennis Paradise.Jiri Lehecka and Lehecka Korda moved into seeded spots (both up four places) following quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Humbert, Baez climb as new ATP rankings determine Indian Wells seeding
Ricky’s preview and pick for the Kitzbuhel final: Baez vs. Thiem
Dominic Thiem is in the final of an ATP Tour tournament for the the first time since beginning his comeback from a nine-month injury-related absence.To say it wasn't easy would be an understatement. In the semifinals of the Generali Open in Kitzbuhel on Friday, Thiem prevailed in front of his Austrian fans with a 6-7(3), 7-5, 7-6(8) victory over Laslo Djere. The match lasted an … [Read more...] about Ricky’s preview and pick for the Kitzbuhel final: Baez vs. Thiem
Ricky’s tennis picks for Sunday’s ATP finals: Cressy vs. Bublik and Baez vs. Cerundolo
By Ricky Dimon The final grass-court tournament of the year comes down to Alexander Bublik and Maxime Cressy on Sunday in Newport. On the red clay of Bastad, Sebastian Baez and Francisco Cerundolo are set for an all-Argentine affair.Here are my previews and picks for the two title matches.Hall of Fame Open: (3) Alexander Bublik vs. (4) Maxime CressyNewport may be Cressy’s … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Sunday’s ATP finals: Cressy vs. Bublik and Baez vs. Cerundolo
Baez triumphs in Estroil over Tiafoe, Rune (Munich) also wins first ATP Tennis title
By Ricky Dimon It was a week of first-time title winners on the ATP Tour, as Sebastian Baez triumphed in Estoril and Holger Rune lifted the trophy in Munich.Baez was the best player at the Estoril Open all week long and he capped off his run with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe on Sunday afternoon. The 21-year-old Argentine needed only one hour and 14 minutes to … [Read more...] about Baez triumphs in Estroil over Tiafoe, Rune (Munich) also wins first ATP Tennis title