Top 5 Italian Players in the Open Era
Italian tennis has seen its fair share of exceptional players who have…
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Top 5 Italian Players in the Open Era
Italian tennis has seen its fair share of exceptional players who have left an indelible mark on the sport. From the 1970s to the present day, these athletes have not only raised the Italian flag high but also etched their names in tennis history. In this blog, we’ll delve into the top five Italian players ... Read more
2023 Monte Carlo Masters Recap and Observations
Andrey Rublev has won the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters in spectacular fashion, coming back from 1-4 in the third to beat teenage sensation Holger Rune. It was the third time Rublev had been in a Masters 1000 final – the third time’s the charm! He had reached the final at Monte Carlo in 2021 where ... Read more
Should the Australian Open be played in March?
Let’s face it, the first three months of the tennis calendar do not make much sense. You have the Australian Open kicking off in January, followed by some hard-court tournaments in February and then two big Masters 1000 tournaments back to back in March. The Miami Open and Indian Wells are now a staple in ... Read more
2021 ATP Tour Year in Review – The Changing of the Guard in 2022
The 2021 ATP season is officially complete. Alexander Zverev lifted the ATP Finals trophy in Turin after a thorough defeat of tournament favorite and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. More impressive was the fact that Zverev had to beat both Djokovic and Medvedev back-to-back. This was Zverev’s second ATP finals tournament and sixth victory against Medvedev. ... Read more
2021 Paris Masters Preview and Predictions
TennisPAL It is time once again for the last Masters tournament of the season before we head on down to the ATP Finals. This year’s tournament promises to pack a punch of excitement as it will feature the majority of the top men’s players. As of today, Novak Djokovic has not pulled out and is ... Read more
2021 Toronto Predictions and Preview
Just like the women’s draw, the men’s draw at the Canadian Open is in shambles. It may actually be in bigger shambles than the women’s draw. So far, we have Djokovic, Zverev, Thiem, Berrettini and Federer withdrawing. Out of the withdrawals, Federer’s is the most concerning as he also withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters. His ... Read more
French Open 2021 – Rafael Nadal is the Clear Favorite
Rafael Nadal is now the clear favorite. Much like he has done in the previous 15 years, he has pretty much owned the clay-court swing before the French Open. He took both the Barcelona and Rome titles in typical Nadal fashion, showing his usual grit and intensity. Sure, he only made it to the quarterfinals ... Read more
Top 5 Men’s Clay Court Players of All Time
Spring is here, which means it’s red clay all day and every day. The red clay has historically been a very physical surface to play on. The clay slows down the game and it’s nearly impossible to hit through a tough opponent. Rallies are long and cerebral. If one wants to win on clay, they ... Read more
2021 Monte Carlo Predictions
The 2021 clay court season is upon us. As we all know, the top men decided to skip the Miami Open so that they could focus on their return to the clay. What better tournament to make that return than the Monte Carlo Masters. Set upon the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean, the Monte Carlo ... Read more
French Open 2020 Predictions – The Men’s Seeds
We’re back at the French Open, in September mind you! In this pandemic edition though, as in every other edition, there’s only one name that matters: Rafa Nadal. He is the best clay court player that has ever lived. He holds 12 titles, a record that will never be broken. EVER. He is hungry enough, ... Read more
Coronavirus Cancels March and April Tournaments
ATP and WTA tournaments are being cancelled for the next six weeks. Currently, there are no plans to even play behind closed doors. The most recent victims are the Miami Open, Monte Carlo and Barcelona for the men, and Miami Open, Charleston and Bogota for the women. Tennis in March and April has pretty much ... Read more
Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc on ATP and WTA tour
As a result of the risk level with Coronavirus, Indian Wells has been cancelled. This came as a shock to fans and players alike, as the announcement was provided late Sunday evening, when most players and many fans had already made the trek to Indian Wells and were excited to play the fifth biggest tournament ... Read more