The seeded players will start to take the court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday, when second-round action gets underway. Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov are among those on a jam-packed schedule.Here are my previews and picks for two of the best matchups. (Q) Thanasi Kokkinakis vs. (8) Jannik SinnerSinner is undoubtedly one of the top title contenders at the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s preview and picks for Day 3 in Rome, including Dimitrov vs. Wawrinka
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Bad blood continues as Wawrinka downs Rune in Indian Wells
The rematch between Holger Rune and Stan Wawrinka did not disappoint--not on the court, not at the net, and not on social media. Unsurprisingly, it delivered all the goods.Bad blood between the youngster and the veteran dates back to round one the Paris Masters last fall. Rune beat Wawrinka in a third-set tiebreaker, after which the Swiss told Rune at the net, "my advice to you … [Read more...] about Bad blood continues as Wawrinka downs Rune in Indian Wells
Cincinnati Draws and Schedule for Monday, August 15th, 2022
Western & Southern Open Cincinnati, OhioAugust 14-21, 2022 Surface: Hard CourtPrize money: $6,280,880 Battle for World No. 1 Between Medvedev and Nadal Continues The Cincinnati tournament has come a long way from its humble roots, first played at the Avondale Athletic Club more than a century ago, to the grand-scale ATP Masters 1000 event held at the Lindner Family … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Draws and Schedule for Monday, August 15th, 2022
Serena Williams, Stan Wawrinka Lead Wimbledon Wild Cards
Grand Slam champions return to Wimbledon's grass this month. Twenty-three-time major champion Serena Williams and three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka headline the Wimbledon main-draw wild cards The Championships announced today. Seven-time Wimbledon winner Serena Williams will launch her comeback playing doubles with Ons Jabeur in Eastbourne next week before … [Read more...] about Serena Williams, Stan Wawrinka Lead Wimbledon Wild Cards
Ricky’s picks for Day 2 at the French Open Tennis, including Rafa Nadal vs. Thompson
Rafael Nadal will begin another bid for French Open title No. 14 when he takes the court on Monday for first-round action against Jordan Thompson. The winner will face either former champion Stan Wawrinka or Frenchman Corentin Moutet. Here are my previews and picks for Day 2. Jordan Thompson vs. (5) Rafael Nadal The bad news for Nadal is that he did not win either … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Day 2 at the French Open Tennis, including Rafa Nadal vs. Thompson