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…
Just a quick note to acknowledge a stunning win for Horacio Zeballos and his first ever ATP title after a 6-7(2) 7-6(6) 6-4 victory over Rafael Nadal in the Vina del Mar final. I remember Zeballos having some good results a few years ago, but he has been very quiet since then so this was…
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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