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Awful. What’s wrong with the ATP’s leadership?
Ahora sí. Es inminente el anuncio oficial (sería en el ATP Finals de Turín o, incluso, antes). El ATP 250 de #BuenosAires (@iebmasargopen) dejará el polvo de ladrillo y cambiará a superficie dura desde 2028.
No está contemplado, al menos por ahora, un upgrade a categoría 500.
I do think, for guys like Griekspoor/Wu, they probably feel like the gap between them and Zverev is not that big, so it's frustrating to see him with 2 Slams + closing in on World No. 1. If that's the case, then they only have themselves to blame.. Zverev just took the chance.
Isn't this the guy who is looking to cut out best-of-five in part of the Australian Open, as well? Glad to see he's invested in the sport!
Australian Open’s new tournament director is excited to welcome “JACOB” Sinner and “ROBAKINA” in 2027!
Via @TheFirstServeAU
That has to be at least seven or eight unforced errors from Blinkova in the last two games alone...very hard to win that way.
We have had some PHYSICAL matches in Las Vegas this week. Reasco Gonzalez and Pace are currently in a WAR from the baseline, with Reasco Gonzalez winning 7-6(7), *3-5. EVERY point is such a battle!
I just want to say...Francesca Mattioli is INCREDIBLE physically. After an absolute WAR from the baseline last night against Soke in the ITF 35k in Las Vegas where she won after well over four hours...she's back out there now and is up 2-1* in the third after nearly 2.5 hours!
Mattioli's fitness and ability to continue to play with a high level of controlled aggression despite the physical toll of playing such physically-taxing matches is unbelievable. Kudos to Francesca, win or lose today.
That Boscardin Dias-Torres match came down to who could more effectively spread the court and play with controlled aggression from the baseline. And, ultimately, it was the Brazilian who continued his good form from last week and beat an erratic Torres. Often, the Argentine was
ahead in the rallies, but he just struggled to finish points off from advantageous positions in the rallies, showing his lack of recent matches. I did think Torres used his drop shot effectively, but he was struggling to hit winners from the baseline otherwise.
That was a shocking tiebreak from De Minaur from a consistency standpoint. For someone who is normally a wall from the baseline like the Aussie, he was shockingly erratic in that tiebreak. Unforced error after unforced error and he gifts Djokovic the crucial opening set.
This Villanueva-Hardt match is featuring some CRAZY rallies and ball striking. The level on the Challenger Tour is INSANE.
We also saw Atmane in his match against Tomic almost hit a spectator with his racquet earlier today. The tennis court isn't some playground where you get to do whatever you want. Grow up.
I don't think we've seen this week's level from Djokovic since Australia. When he's back on his comfort zone, such as on Rod Laver Arena and the Beijing Center Court, it's amazing what he can do. The movement, ball striking, and precision have been absurd from Novak.
I agree with Novak here. First off, the "sign changing" during the point was non-consequential. Also, Zverev lost the point and then got to request a video review? I thought you couldn't try to win a point twice? I don't get it.
Another great win for Martin Manzano, as he beat Donald 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the Bari Challenger final against Pieri. Martin Manzano's point construction, ability to spread the court, and variety are outstanding and he was able to effectively blunt Donald's power today.
I think that Martin Manzano is going to need more power of his own to really make a charge up the rankings, but for now, he's been showcasing excellent progress and is definitely a player to watch in 2027.