The two very good A’s: Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka win Madrid
In the third set in the Madrid final, the rising Aryna Sabalenka was looking at a 4-4 score against No. 1 Ash Barty. Last year, in the winter, the spring and much of the summer, she was decent, but not great. But in the fall, she decided it was time to be different, smarter and […]
Mouratoglou about Tsitsipas: ‘He can win a Grand Slam is yes’
Perhaps this year, the No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas can win a Grand Slam.. Last week, at he won the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo title. Novak Djokovic, as well as Roger Federer were not there, but there were a number of very good players. Tsitsipas decided to be so focus, and he was extremely consistent. […]
16 top American women in 2021
There are 16 American women who are in the WTA top 100. That is a lot, compared to going back all the way into the 1970 Now, there are many players who come from Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. Because of that, it is harder to beat many mediocre players, as their forehands […]
In Miami with John Isner: ‘Mentally I feel pretty fresh’
Over his now-long career, American John Isner has played some quality tennis. He has a massive serve and his powerful forehand. He is very tall, and when he is feeling good, he can be intense. The 35-year-old has yet to win a Grand Slam, but he has gone deep at the US Open, as well […]
Driven, Garbiñe Muguruza wins a title
Garbiñe Muguruza is finally back, playing excellent ball, smacking her forehand and backhand, cracking her first serve, and hustling. In Dubai, she overcame Barbora Krejcikova 7-6(6), 6-3 in the final. After reaching the Australian Open last year, she was up and down, mostly down. Her achievement of winning two Grand Slams might have clouded her […]
Any miracles? The U.S. men will go to Madrid
Next week, in Madrid, the American men will knock it up in the early rouds, and hopefully, they can go further. But, there is the opposite and they can lose quickly. Finally, there are more Americans who traveled to Europe for the clay court season. The current players are so-so. On the hardcourts, they […]
Surprised? Toni Nadal is working with Felix Auger-Aliassime
A couple years ago, Toni Nadal stopped coaching his nephew, Rafa Nadal. He was tired to traveling week after week and being at all the Grand Slams: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. Toni Nadal wanted to stay in Spain, helping with other people too, but he helped Rafa essentially since […]
The Miami final: Ash Barty versus Bianca Andreescu
Australian No. 1 Ash Barty can be very steady, and she can mix it up, with her fabulous one-handed backhand. Canadian Bianca Andreescu can really hustle, she can sprint, and she can rip it on the lines. On Saturday, in Miami, they will face off in the final, and head-to-head, they really are even. Barty […]
Sebastian Korda rising: ‘Best teams around me experience-wise’
In the 1990s, Petr Korda won the 1998 Australian Open and he reached a highest rating to No. 2. He was close to be No. 1, but he didn’t get it, no cigar. Now his son, Sebastian, is on the fast track. Sebastian Korda can really hit it hard and flat, just like his dad. […]
Canadian Leylah Fernandez wins first title in Acapulco
During the Grand Slams, everybody wants to play. If they can, they try to knock off the best. But, if they can lose early, at least they have faced the challenge of the top-ranked players. The good news is that there are other tournaments where, if you can rise up, and win it, then many […]