After a trademark Andy Murray style comeback on Monday in Rotterdam the 2009 champion was up against the highest left remaining in the competition on Wednesday night in Andrey Rublev. The day had already seen defeats for Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Roberto Bautista Agut in a whirlwind Wednesday in the Dutch City. Murray began... Continue Reading →
After four defeats on the bounce on the main ATP Tour questions were beginning to be asked of Andy Murray. Over the last couple of weeks some of the stuff written about Andy has been unfair and harsh. I think at times the process and what Murray has done and is doing since his hip... Continue Reading →
From the moment Stefanos Tsitsipas stepped foot in Marseille he looked like a man meaning business. In Melbourne he looked stuck and in Rotterdam it was a bit of a huff and puff. In Marseille it was a revitalised string of performances without a set dropped as he defended his title from 12 months ago.... Continue Reading →
As the week has progressed in Rotterdam we have been left with many questions and answers. A question that was tough for the young guys on the tour was how to break down Gael Monfils? When people talk about Gael Monfils you talk about the incredible ability he has on the court but also his... Continue Reading →
As per his season so far, Stefanos Tsitsipas' time in Rotterdam was a bit of a huff and puff. It didn't stop him getting his first win in Rotterdam having struggled in the past but it was a struggle and the match against Aliaz Bedene amplified the issues right now for the Greek. First of... Continue Reading →
Jannik Sinner hadn't be able to test himself until now in Rotterdam following a bizarre walkover in round two. An hour or so before his first round match against Radu Albot the Moldovian withdrew injured which would usually mean a lucky loser from qualifying would take his place. Quite incredibly at an ATP 500 event... Continue Reading →
Daniil Medvedev's birthday week has not gone to plan. It hasn't been the best time to celebrate birthdays in Rotterdam following the exit of Hubert Hurkacz yesterday this time the Russian who turned 24 yesterday has crashed out! Vasek Pospisil has been in very good form over the last few months and it is good... Continue Reading →
Karen Khachanov will head to Dubai shortly with plenty to think about. The Russian has had a tough time on the tour lately but has continued to fight needs to find something else to add to his game. Following his victory against Fognini I said in the piece I wrote that this was more of... Continue Reading →
Two wins in five from the Greek to kick off 2020 coming into Rotterdam knowing a win was needed against the birthday boy Hubert Hurkacz. It was the recently turned 23 year old who was much quicker settling into the match. He began to work off both wings and really pushing Stefanos back behind the... Continue Reading →
Andrey Rublev has taken his good from Qatar to Adelaide to Melbourne and he looks in the groove in Rotterdam. A test in the first round for the Russian who has won two titles already this year! The 22 year old faced a more experienced Georgian in Nikoloz Basilashvili in his first round of the... Continue Reading →
