Former Floridian Naomi Osaka regards the Miami Open as her home tournament. Today, a ruthless Maria Sakkari served the world No. 2 a severe eviction notice. A sharp Sakkari snapped Osaka's 23-match winning streak sweeping a stunning 6-0, 6-4 victory to soar into her first Miami Open semifinal. Supremely fit, fierce and focused, Sakkari played flawless tennis in the … [Read more...] about Sakkari Snaps Osaka’s 23-Match Winning Streak, Sweeps Into Miami Open Semifinals
Semifinals
Ricky’s Preview and Pick for Djokovic vs. Karatsev in the Australian Open Semifinals
By Ricky Dimon It will be the No. 1 player in the world against the No. 114 player in the world in a Grand Slam semifinal when Novak Djokovic and…wait for it…Aslan Karatsev collide at the Australian Open on Thursday night. Karatsev’s run has come completely out of nowhere. In fact, the 27-year-old had never competed in a single major main draw prior to this fortnight. … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Preview and Pick for Djokovic vs. Karatsev in the Australian Open Semifinals
Tennis • Ricky’s Preview and Picks for the French Open Semifinals: Nadal vs. Schwartzman and Djokovic vs. Tsitsipas
By Ricky DimonU.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem may have fallen short of the French Open semifinals, but Friday's lineup remains worthy of popcorn. Diego Schwartzman, who just beat Rafael Nadal on clay three weeks ago, crashed the party and will get another shot at the 12-time Roland Garros champion. The second semi pits Novak Djokovic against Stefanos Tsitsipas.Ricky previews … [Read more...] about Tennis • Ricky’s Preview and Picks for the French Open Semifinals: Nadal vs. Schwartzman and Djokovic vs. Tsitsipas