Soooo… the Australian Open concluded with Novak Djokovic defeating Andy Murray in four sets, 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-0 to win his fifth Australian Open title. It was an up-and-down match that had it’s moments, particularly the second half of the second set. Some of the criticism labelled at Djokovic was, in my opinion, complete twoddle. …
This will be the last update from the week’s ATP events in Montpellier, Zagreb and Vina del Mar as from Sunday, I will switch my attention to next week’s events in Doha and Rotterdam. Doha has seen another big withdrawal with Serena Williams pulling out, which means that Li Na will be the number one…
Doha was already missing Maria Sharapova, who is doing broadcasting work in Sochi, but the draw will now also be missing Victoria Azarenka who has pulled out with a foot injury and seems unlikely to make an appearance on tour before Indian Wells next month. Sabine Lisicki is also out and Petra Kvitova remains a…
Compared to the first five manic weeks of the season, it is actually nice to have a bit of a breather. There are three ATP tournaments going on this week, but none have really grabbed my attention. Next week will see the women head to Doha and there are three more ATP tournaments including Rotterdam. …
ATP action returns this week with three ATP 250 events in Montpellier (France), Zagreb (Croatia) and Vina del Mar (Chile). ATP Montpellier Richard Gasquet returns to Montpellier as the defending champion and will be the clear favourite to retain his title. Gasquet is one of 11 Frenchmen in this draw and that is before qualifying…
Richard Gasquet Richard Gasquet v Benoit Paire (Montpellier, F) It is no surprise that the Montpellier final will be contested between two home players considering the main draw was littered with 12 Frenchmen. It has been a good tournament prediction-wise as I correctly predicted that Richard Gasquet and Benoit Paire would contest the final. Gasquet…
Michael Llodra Benoit Paire v Michael Llodra (Paris, SF) I am still revelling in a rare correct prediction for this week as Benoit Paire edged Gilles Simon in a tight two setter, 7-5 7-6(4). Paire faces another Frenchmen in the semi-finals in Michael Llodra. The fast-paced serve and volleyer has had another successful week at…
Lukas Rosol Gilles Simon v Benoit Paire (Montpellier, QF) The most interesting of the quarter-finals in Montpellier will see the flashy Benoit Paire takes on in comparison, the rather sombre Gilles Simon. Paire came through an epic second round match with Steve Darcis where he saved a match point in a 4-6 7-6(11) 6-4 victory…
Play has been a little slow to get underway with 1st round matches at all three of this week’s tournaments still being played today including Rafael Nadal‘s first match against Federico Del Bonis. He did win his doubles match yesterday with Juan Monaco, who was surprisingly defeated in his first singles match in Chile today. …
The women take a week off from the WTA tour to focus on Fed Cup duties as the men take centre stage with three 250 tournaments to focus on for the week ahead. The highlight will of course be Rafael Nadal‘s return to the tour. Lets take a look at each draw… ATP Montpellier Richard…
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