By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will be aiming for spots in the Rome quarterfinals when they take the court on Thursday. The two all-time greats are going up against familiar foes Stan Wawrinka and Denis Shapovalov, respectively. Here are my previews and picks for the two matchups.(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (WC) Stan WawrinkaWawrinka has turned back the clock … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for the Rome Tennis third round: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka and Nadal vs. Shapovalov
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Thiem announces return, joins Wawrinka on the comeback trail at next week’s Marbella Challenger
By Ricky Dimon The clay-court swing will begin with a bang, and not at a place anyone would expect. Both Dominic Thiem and Stan Wawrinka will make long-awaited returns at none other than the Andalucia Open--a Challenger event in Marbella, Spain that begins next Monday.Thiem has been sidelined since sustaining a wrist injury on the grass courts of Mallorca last June. That … [Read more...] about Thiem announces return, joins Wawrinka on the comeback trail at next week’s Marbella Challenger
Novak Djokovic on 2022 Australian Open Entry List, Roger Federer and Serena Williams out
By Ricky Dimon As expected, Novak Djokovic was on the 2022 Australian Open entry list when it was released on Wednesday.Djokovic's Covid-19 vaccination status is unconfirmed, and with Tennis Australia requiring the vaccine for participation there has been some uncertainty surrounding the world No. 1's plans for the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season. Of course, … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic on 2022 Australian Open Entry List, Roger Federer and Serena Williams out
Wawrinka Out, Murray In US Open Draw
The US Open lost one former champion and added another. Andy Murray has been added to the US Open draw after 2016 champion Stan Wawrinka withdrew as he continues his recovery from foot surgery. Patricia Maria Tig also withdrew due to a back injury. American Claire Liu replaces Tig in the US Open women's draw. Murray defeated Novak Djokovic 7–6(10), 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 6–2 … [Read more...] about Wawrinka Out, Murray In US Open Draw
Stan Wawrinka Undergoes Second Left Foot Surgery
Stan Wawrinka underwent his second left foot surgery of the year, his management confirmed on Monday. The former World No. 3 posted a video on Instagram in which he panned from his healthy right leg to his left leg, with his left foot in a cast. The Swiss star then reversed the camera to himself and shrugged. "Same place, different day," Wawrinka wrote. "Not where I … [Read more...] about Stan Wawrinka Undergoes Second Left Foot Surgery