First-round action at the ABN AMRO Open comes to a close on Wednesday, when Jannik Sinner returns to the court against Botic van de Zandschulp. Marseille champion Ugo Humbert is getting right back in gear for a showdown with Emil Ruusuvuori.Here are my previews and picks for the two matchups. (1) Jannik Sinner vs. Botic van de ZandschulpSinner and Van de Zandschulp will be … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for Wednesday in Rotterdam: Sinner vs. Van de Zandschulp and Humbert vs. Ruusuvuori
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Ricky’s ATP Tennis Preview and Picks for This Week’s Tournaments in Metz and Nur-Sultan
By Ricky Dimon A most unusual fall swing will begin this week on the indoor hard courts of Metz and Nur-Sultan. The Asia portion of both the ATP and WTA calendars has been cancelled—again—because of the coronavirus pandemic, while the rescheduled Indian Wells Masters will fill the void in October. For now, a pair of 250-point titles will be up for grabs as the top players in … [Read more...] about Ricky’s ATP Tennis Preview and Picks for This Week’s Tournaments in Metz and Nur-Sultan
Sir Andy Murray and his Friend Nick Kyrgios and Nine Other Players Win Five-Setters on Dramatic Day at Wimbledon
By Ricky Dimon Following a ton of rain on the first two days at Wimbledon, Wednesday's schedule was jam-packed...weather permitting. Well, the weather cooperated. And so did the tennis. On a thrilling day of first and second-round action at the All-England Club, the best was saved for last. Andy Murray played the nightcap on Centre Court and battled to a 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, … [Read more...] about Sir Andy Murray and his Friend Nick Kyrgios and Nine Other Players Win Five-Setters on Dramatic Day at Wimbledon
Ricky’s Preview and Picks for Day 2 at Wimbledon, including Federer vs. Mannarino
By Ricky Dimon First-round action at Wimbledon continues on Tuesday, when hopefully there will be better weather throughout the day than there was on Monday. Of course, Roger Federer knows he will be playing no matter what thanks to the benefit of a roof on Centre Court. Also on Tuesday's schedule are Nick Kyrgios, Ugo Humbert, and Daniil Medvedev. Ricky previews some of the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Preview and Picks for Day 2 at Wimbledon, including Federer vs. Mannarino
Halle Open Updated Draws and Order of Play for 6/20/21
Halle Noventi Open Halle, Germany June 14-20, 2021 Prize Money: €1,318,605 Roger Federer Plays For Record-Extending 11th Halle Title Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer plays for a record-extending 11th Halle crown. The Noventi Open in Halle, one of eight grass-court events on the calendar, was re-branded as an ATP 500 tournament in 2015. The event has crowned … [Read more...] about Halle Open Updated Draws and Order of Play for 6/20/21